A Kenny Lofton Refractor
How to describe Kenny Lofton’s skill in a brief phrase? He’s an outfielder that can dunk.
CardBoredom
The Overlap of John Hamm and St. Louis Baseball
Before St. Louis’ hometown actor played an oblivious himbo on 30 Rock, the city had its own version on the mound with the Veeck-era Browns.
Top Quintile Talent
If you find yourself in the top 1% of your profession, you are almost certainly doing well in your chosen field. Indeed, being ranked in the top 5% likely indicates a similar measure of skill. The top 10, 20, or even 50th percentile may imply some level of success. This does not quite hold true in baseball.
Jazz In the Lineup
Hi De Hi De Ho! The first written use of the word “jazz” was used in describing a baseball game. It’s probably not a coincidence that the swing bands of the 1930s had enough musicians to field a team.
Sit Down Bruddah, You’re Out
Hawaiians are not supposed to be scared of pigs. They hail from a land famous for pork-heavy luaus and the best spam dishes ever created. And yet…Sid.
Catcher. Coach. Plaintiff.
The many roles (and baseball cards) of unexpected OBP machine Wes Westrum.
An Early Morning Cab Driver Fight?
I came across an odd story involving New York Giant Hank Thompson, a baseball bat, and a cab driver who elected to travel by foot.
The 2024 Refractor Report
The first installment of an annual look at the 1993 Finest Refractor set. What are the trends in availability, grading, and pricing for these captivating cards?