Johnny Bench | 20 Facts About The Legendary Catcher

Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer for more information. [lwptoc] Johnny Bench | 20 Facts About The Legendary Catcher One of the best catchers to ever play the game of baseball is Johnny Bench. The legendary catcher spent his entire big league career wearing #5 with the Cincinnati Reds […]

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An Unassisted Triple Play Turned by a Catcher? [Yep, it Happened]

The Unassisted Triple Play and Catchers An unassisted triple play is one of the rarest events in all of baseball. It involves a single player collecting all three outs all by himself without ever letting go of the ball.  [lwptoc numeration=”none” title=”Table of Contents”] Triple Plays in the Big Leagues “Regular” triple plays in baseball […]

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All Baseball Teams in California (Learn More Here!)

Baseball has a significant presence in the state of California, as seen by the large number of professional teams in the state. This article summarizes each baseball team in California, including key information and facts about teams. Keep scrolling to learn more… [lwptoc] Baseball Teams in California Baseball is incredibly popular in California.  As one […]

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Willson Contreras Catchers Gear [Details on his Gear!]

[lwptoc] One of the most talented Chicago Cubs catchers in recent memory is Willson Contreras.  The Venezuelen born catcher was a World Series champ with the 2016 Cubs. He has started behind the plate for the National League (NL) in three of the last four MLB All Star games. He’s led all NL catchers in […]

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What Does MRP Mean in Baseball? [A Simple Explanation]

[lwptoc] What Does MRP Mean in Baseball? Baseball is not just an incredible sport but a game of strategy that continues to evolve.  One of these evolutions is the strategic use of certain specialty pitchers in a game.  One type of specialty pitcher which this article discusses is a Middle Reliever. Not sure what it […]

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