Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1958 )

• Quote of the Day

  

  It [baseball] will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous,... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Edges,” by David Horowitz

  

  Here’s a piece that was published alongside “Patient Hitter” in Resin from the Rain in April 2002.  Here we see the other side of the battle in the... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: Major League Field Dimensions

  

  Here is another great infographic from Flip Flop Fly Ball.  One of my favorite things about baseball is that no two outfields are the same. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Patient Hitter,” by David Horowitz

  

  Here’s a poem by David Horowitz, which was published in Resin from the Rain in April 2002.  I like how the speaker of the piece attempts to differentiate betwee... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Nolan Ryan’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech

  

  Nolan Ryan speaks about work ethic and dedication in his Hall of Fame induction speech.  He also discusses life after baseball. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Two Hits Twice

  

  In a blowout against the Cardinals at Sportsman’s Park on June 22, 1925, Max Carey of the Pittsburgh Pirates collected two hit in both the first and the eighth... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Don’t Call Them Twinkies,” The Baseball Project

  

  Here’s a tribute by The Baseball Project to the Minnesota.  I confess, I’m just as guilty as anyone of calling the Minnesota team the “Twinkies,” especially whe... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Foot Pitcher

  

  I’ve had a few posts lately talking about switch pitchers, which is, without a doubt, a difficult skill to develop.  But what about pitching with one’s feet? Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Ambidextrous Due to Injury

  

  Experiencing inflammation in his right index finger, on June 16, 1884, right-handed pitcher Larry Corcoran of the White Stockings pitched ambidextrously in a... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Umpire Eye Exams

  

  Happy Monday!  Not so much?  Well, okay, then here’s a little something to help you start the week on a lighter note: Cartoon by John Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Baseball fans are junkies, and their heroin is the statistic. ~Robert S. Wieder Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: How Often Does the Best Team Win the World Series?

  

  Here’s another great infographic by Craig Robinson demonstrating that having the best regular season record does not necessarily mean post-season success. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: RBI King of the Game

  

  Henry “Heinie” Zimmerman of the Cubs had a monster game against the Boston Braves on June 11, 1911.  With two home runs, a triple, and two singles, Zimmerman... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  You could be a kid for as long as you want when you play baseball. ~ Cal Ripken, Jr. “Cal Ripken, Jr in 1996″ by Joe Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Empty Ballparks,” by Tobey Shiverick

  

  This piece seems more appropriate for the off-season, but I think it can work just as well in June.  After all, there are still those moments before and after... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Back to Good

  

  The Royals managed to break a 3-game losing streak yesterday, defeating the Rangers 4-3.  The win also broke a losing streak for me, as this was the first... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Switch-pitcher’s Debut

  

  It’s been nearly two years since I first wrote about Pat Venditte, who at the time was a switch-pitcher in the Yankees organization. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball

  

  On June 4, 1976, Mets outfielder Dave “Sky King” Kingman cranked three home runs to lead New York to an 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium.  With this performance,... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS