The Million Dollar Home Run
A radio station offered a million bucks to a listener if they correctly predicted a very unlikely hit.
1993 Finest Refractors
Jim Abbott at His Finest
The famously one-handed pitcher threw a no-hitter in 1993. So of course, we’re going to talk about his batting skills instead.
Respect Your Elders, They May Be Faster Than You
Adjust his numbers for age and you suddenly get the most prolific base stealer ever.
’93 Finest: Tony Fernandez
Tony Fernandez and the possibility of hitting .400 in the COVID-shortened baseball season.
Philadelphia’s Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man
I can’t venture into my garage after reading about what ended Dave Hollins’ career.
The Last Winning Pirate
There was a time when no active members of the Pittsburgh Pirates who had been part of a winning record with the club. Kevin Young was the last who could recall better times.
The Mantle Figure of the ’90s
For some time I struggled trying to identify Griffey’s place in the hobby. It turns out he was the Mickey Mantle of my generation in multiple ways.
Story Time with Al Martin
A bright future in politics probably lies in the future of this Pirates outfielder.