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Jimmie Schaffer Our interview with the former big league catcher. Plus an update from 2023! Pro Perspective: Jimmie Schaffer Teams St. Louis Cardinals, 1961 – 1962, Chicago Cubs, 1963 – 1964, Chicago White Sox, 1965, New York Mets, 1965, Philadelphia Phillies, 1966 – 1967, Cincinnati Reds, 1968 From Small Town Pennsylvania to The Big Leagues Jim Schaffer (also called Jimmie […]
Who are the primary catchers for the 30 MLB teams this season? Check out our post and infographic to see who the primary backstop is for each team, based on the 2019 Opening Day lineups! MLB Catchers for the 2019 Season If you’re anything like me, it can be tough to keep up with all […]
Pro Perspective: Jim Campanis From New York to LA Jim Campanis was born on February 9, 1944, in New York City. His Dad, Al Campanis, played briefly for the Brooklyn Dodgers and later worked in the Dodgers organization after his playing career. When the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in time for the […]
Pro Perspective: Jim Price Photo credit: Detroit Tigers I’m sad to report that Mr. Price passed away on August 7, 2023. The below post was written in 2018. RIP Mr. Price From Pennsylvania to Detroit Jim Price was born on October 13, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA. He was a good athlete and was offered multiple […]
Pro Perspective: Ron Brand Teams Pittsburgh Pirates, 1963; Houston Astros, 1965 – 1968; Montreal Expos, 1969 – 1971 Early MLB Career Ron Brand was born on January 13, 1940 in Los Angeles, California. He played high school ball at North Hollywood High School in North Hollywood, California. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates […]