BREAKING RECORDS IN BASEBALL: CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING
The word “asterisk” comes from a Greek word meaning “little star.” Never has a little star caused so much discussion and controversy than the one Commissioner Ford Frick attached to Roger Maris’ single season record 61 home runs in 1961. Frick was a close friend and biographer of Babe Ruth and was a beat writer […]
Vinnie Pasquantino: Was it an out or a Homer?
For every Major League ballplayer that first hit in the Show has to be a special occasion worth celebrating and remembering for the rest of their careers and even their lives. For rookie Kansas City Royal Vinnie Pasquantino, his first hit in the big leagues will not only go down as memorable but almost comical. […]
The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
By Harvey Frommer Throughout the long history of baseball there have been poignant, exciting, dramatic moments. But very few can compare to what happened on October 3, 1951 at the old Coogan’s Bluff.” Others, especially in Brooklyn, call it “Dat Day.” But no matter what label is applied it was a time to remember. […]
Giancarlo Stanton Heavily Favored for 2017 MBL Home Run Title Despite having Never Reached 40 HR
Giancarlo Stanton is the favorite to win the MLB Home Run Title this year. If you know nothing about baseball, then that probably doesn’t mean anything to you. If you know your sports, however, then it should be obvious why that outcome is so difficult to believe for some pundits. But that doesn’t make it […]
The Minor Leagues’ Home Run King
Most baseball fans are familiar with Barry Bonds, also known as baseball’s all-time home run king. But he’s just the MLB’s leader in home runs. “Who leads the minors in career homers?” you ask. The answer? A man named Mike Hessman. Hessman went to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California and was a star […]
The Braves’ Improbable Comeback
A pinch hit, walk-off grand-slam capped a 7 run 9th inning for the Braves as they beat the Reds 10 – 9. How improbable was the Braves 6 run comeback Thursday night? Lance Nix of the Reds couldn’t believe it. Brooks Conrad – who hit the home run – couldn’t believe it. Besides it being […]
Big Papi Comes Up Big in June
Image via Wikipedia So now that David Ortiz has found his stroke again, all the murmurs will start. This will certainly mirror the talk that surrounded Jason Giambi a couple of years ago. You all remember, don’t you? Giambi admitted to doing performance-enhancing drugs before the 2004 season, and followed that up with an 80 […]
