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Pro Perspective: Steve Swisher Pro Perspective: Steve Swisher Teams: Chicago Cubs, 1974 – 1977; St. Louis Cardinals, 1978 – 1980; San Diego Padres, 1981 – 1982. [lwptoc toggle=”1″ hideItems=”0″] West Virginia Roots Steve Swisher was born on August 9, 1951 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He played High School ball at South High School in Parkersburg, […]
[lwptoc] What Does CS Mean in Baseball? A Brief Explanation One of the most important defensive statistics for catchers is CS. Some fans may not know what CS is, so this article will take some time to explain it. CS is a metric that only applies to catchers. You’ll understand why once we explain what […]
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer for more information. [lwptoc] Famous Softball Catchers: The 5 Greatest Fastpitch Catchers of All Time Softball is a game with a rich history, having origins dating back to the late 19th century. However, it generally wasn’t until the 1930s that Fastpitch Softball in […]
Has Yadier Molina Ever Won an MVP Award? No, Yadier Molina has never won an MVP award. The closest he came to winning one was in 2013, when he finished third in NL MVP voting (behind Andrew McCutchen and Paul Goldschmidt, respectively). Over the course of his 19 years in the major leagues, Yadi has […]
Catchers in the Hall of Fame [lwptoc] The National Baseball Hall of Fame is in Cooperstown, New York, and believe me, it is a fascinating place. In fact, it is hands down the coolest museum I’ve been to and is arguably one of my most memorable Baseball experiences. Maybe I feel this way because I’m […]