"Number 42's been hitting well today, but number 42's been striking out lately, and number 42 is pitching decent, but this wind today could affect number 42's play in the outfield..."
I first became aware of the song's existence in a series of Dave Barry columns about the worst songs ever, but I didn't know what the song itself sounded like until I heard the version by (that guy Inc doesn't want mentioned in this thread)
I didn't think much of it until I saw images from the press conference where they're all looking somber and/or about to cry... good god, if this is how you react every time someone throws a fifth-grade insult at you, you're in for a long life