Florida Man Turns Out to be Good at Baseball
Mike Greenwell is about the most Floridian baseball player you will ever come across. He wrestled alligators, opened a theme park, and raced in NASCAR.
1993 Finest Refractors
Doug Jones Slowly Became Kinda Good
His fastball was more akin to other pitchers’ change-ups. He didn’t make regular appearances until he was 29 years old. He didn’t move to the bullpen for a few more seasons. Then, slowly, it all came together.
Kevin Appier: Better Than Awards Voters Realize
How did I miss such an exciting career when it was happening before my eyes?
Roberto Kelly: Forever a Prospect Throughout Career
Whether he was being called Roberto or Bobby, this player was always discussed in terms of the breakout season that was perennially just around the corner.
Pat Listach and Topps’ Imaginary All-Star Card
Topps used a large dose of artistic license when selecting players for the All-Stars subset of 1993 Finest. Rookie sensation Pat Listach never appeared in an All-Star Game was selected ahead of the likes of Ozzie Smith and Alan Trammell for the ’93 Finest All-Star checklist.
You Can’t Spell ‘Hrbek’ Without “HR”
Probably the most Minnesota player ever, Kent Hrbek provided a potent punch in the Twins’ lineups of the ’80s and early ’90s. Also, he absolutely hated stirrup socks.
Collecting the 1993 Finest Refractors Set
I’m chasing perhaps the greatest set of the last 50 years.