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Bob Lipski An interview in 2022 with the former catcher Team: Cleveland Indians, 1963 [lwptoc] Professional Career Prior to 1963 Bob Lipski was born in Scranton, PA on July 7, 1938. We don’t know much about his amateur baseball career, but we do know that the Philadelphia Phillies signed him as a 19 year old […]
Marc Hill A 2023 interview with the former catcher Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, 1973 – 1974; San Francisco Giants, 1975 – 1980; Seattle Mariners, 1980; Chicago White Sox, 1981 – 1986 [lwptoc] Life and Career Through 1973 Marc Kevin Hill was born on February 18, 1952 in Elsberry, Missouri, which is a tiny town on […]
(If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. See more.) This article explains the various catcher’s mitt sizes made today and discusses typical characteristics – like age ranges – for each of these sizes. Keep reading for more info! Catcher’s Mitt Sizes You’re probably wondering what size catcher’s mitt to use. It’s […]
[lwptoc] Atlanta Braves Managers The Atlanta Braves have been one of my favorite teams since I was a kid. Growing up in the 90s, my family and I consistently tuned in to TBS to watch games during the season. The team had many stars on the roster in the 90s and they always seemed to […]
Pro Perspective: Jeff Tackett Teams Baltimore Orioles, 1991 – 1994 [lwptoc] From Fresno to the Big Leagues Jeff Tackett was born on December 1, 1965 in Fresno, California. After a stand out High School career, Jeff was drafted in 1984 in the second round by the Baltimore Orioles. He went on to spend seven seasons […]