The storied MLB career of Sal Fasano and his mustache came to a close last season.  This year they are on a new journey, heading the Lansing Lugnuts, A-ball affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.  On his facebook page, Fasano lists three personal interests: “Growing kickass mustaches, being as stereotypically Italian as possible, being the epitome of awesome.”

In a recent Bowling Green Daily News interview, Fasano spoke about his mustache and what makes him more likeable than Alex Rodriguez:

This is me for some reason. Ever since I was a kid I loved it. I had an uncle, Wally, who used to have a fu manchu. I was like, ‘When I get older, I’m going to have a mustache just like you.’ I like it. It’s me and my personality.

There is something to being a common guy. I’m not a flashy guy. I drive a truck. … I’m not afraid to show emotion.

You can actually relate to a guy like me easier than you can a guy like … A-Rod … but when you try hard, most people like the underdog. That’s kind of what my whole career has been.