Precious Sanders

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• Infographic: Baseball’s Differing Stadium Dimensions

  

  I posted something similar to this a few years ago, but this infographic provides much more detail.  Created in 2015 by Louis J. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Mantle Reaches 50

  

  On September 18, 1956, the Yankees’ Mickey Mantle became just the eighth player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs in a season.  Mantle’s home run came in... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Joe DiMaggio Done It Again,” by Billy Bragg and Wilco

  

  If you’re having a hard time waking up this morning, this song might help.  The tune is quite peppy and the lyrics are pretty amusing. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  You know, a lot of people say they didn’t want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball

  

  On September 14, 1913, pitcher Larry Cheney of the Cubs gave up fourteen hits to the Giants.  In spite of this, Cheney managed to come out victorious, 7-0. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Kennie T’s “Baseball Song”

  

  To be honest, I’d never heard of Kennie Thomas before this morning, but this video is pretty amusing.  The first three minutes is the parody song, the last 45... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• History of Kauffman Stadium

  

  Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri first opened as Royals Stadium on April 10, 1973. Construction for the stadium began in June 1967, when a $102... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  He struck out three times and lost the game for the team when a ball went through his legs at third base. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing a... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: First Canadian No-no

  

  On September 9, 1945, Dick Fowler of the Philadelphia Athletics became the first Canadian to throw a major league no-hitter when he defeated the Browns, 1-0. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Downside of Baseball

  

  It’s way too easy for Pennywise to steal your game ball. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Every day you put this jersey on, it’s a privilege. ~Stan Musial Stan Musial’s statue outside of Busch Stadium (Wikimedia Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Perfect Game

  

  I don’t know how it is that I’d never heard of this movie before, but I stumbled upon it at the library last week, and I’m glad I did. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: Total Runs Scored in Major League Baseball

  

  This infographic from the Smithsonian provides an interesting looks at runs in baseball.  The bit I find most interesting is in regards to the home runs. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  This is the second day now that I do not know the result of the juegos he thought. But I must have confidence and I must be worthy of the great DiMaggio who doe... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Casey – Twenty Years Later,” by Clarence P. McDonald

  

  I have previously shared here variations of the legendary poem, “Casey At the Bat.”  It’s interesting, coming across the various spin-offs and seeing how fans... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Triple King

  

  At Forbes Field on August 26, 1912, Owen “Chief” Wilson hit three triples in a doubleheader against the Braves.  The Pirates outfielder’s third triple of the... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Calvin Retires Himself

  

  Why go through all the trouble of putting teams together when you can just play by yourself? Bill Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Close don’t count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades. ~Frank Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Ranger Danger

  

  On August 22, 2007, the Texas Rangers became the first major league team in over a century to score thirty runs in a game.  The Rangers defeated the Baltimore... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Fever Pitch

  

  I have finally gotten around to watching Fever Pitch, the 2005 flick starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. When the movie starts, seven-year-old Ben... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS