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Andy Etchebarren Pro Perspective: Andy Etchebarren Teams Baltimore Orioles, 1962, 1965 – 1975; California Angels, 1975 – 1977; Milwaukee Brewers, 1978. From West Coast to East Coast Andy Etchebarren was born on June 20, 1943 in Whittier, CA, which is in the Los Angeles area. Etchebarren excelled in sports as a kid. As a two…
(If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. See more.) Having a good bat can make all the difference. It can help increase confidence and lead to improved performance at the plate. This means that buying a new bat isn’t something to take lightly. We get it. So we filtered through all…
Pro Perspective: Ron Hodges Team New York Mets, 1973 – 1984 I’m sad to report that Ron Hodges passed away on November 24, 2023. The below post was originally written in 2019. RIP Mr. Hodges From Virginia to the Big Apple Ron Hodges was born on June 22, 1949 in Rocky Mount, VA. Rocky Mount…
Jack McKeon Pro Perspective: Jack McKeon As Manager Kansas City Royals, 1973 – 1975 Oakland Athletics, 1977 – 1978 San Diego Padres, 1988 – 1990 Cincinnati Reds, 1997 – 2000 Florida Marlins, 2003 – 2005, 2011 Overall Record (1051 – 990, .515) As General Manager (GM) San Diego Padres, 1981 – 1990 New Jersey,…
Hitting, blocking, receiving, throwing… being able to do these things well is super important. Yet something that doesn’t always get talked about is the need for catchers to be effective leaders and skilled at managing the game. This post explores the importance of the “soft skills” of catching. Keep scrolling to read more… Catching is…