Pro Perspective: Mark Parent Teams San Diego Padres, 1986 – 1990; Texas Rangers, 1991; Baltimore Orioles, 1992 – 1993, 1996; Chicago Cubs, 1994 – 1995; Pittsburgh Pirates, 1995; Detroit Tigers, 1996; Philadelphia Phillies, 1997 – 1998. [lwptoc] Mark’s Early Life and Playing Career Mark Parent was born on September 16, 1961 in Ashland, Oregon. He…
Pro Perspective: Ed Ott [lwptoc] Unfortunately, Ed Ott passed away on March 3, 2024. This article was originally written in 2019. RIP Mr. Ott! From Small Town Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh Ed Ott was born on July 11, 1951 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. Muncy is a small town close to Williamsport, the home of the Little League World…
Pro Perspective: Jake Gibbs Team New York Yankees, 1962 – 1971 [lwptoc] From Rural Mississippi to College Superstar Jake Gibbs was born on November 7, 1938 in Grenada, Mississippi. He was a multi-sport athlete at Grenada High School, and continued his athletic pursuits at the University of Missippi – aka, Ole Miss. Gibbs was a…
Pro Perspective: Brian Harper [lwptoc] Journey from Southern California to the Big Leagues Brian Harper was born on October 16, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. He played high school Baseball at San Pedro High School in California. He was drafted out of high school in the fourth round by the California Angels in 1977. Harper…
Pro Perspective: Cuno Barragan Team: Chicago Cubs, 1961 – 1963 Update: Unfortunately, Cuno Barragan passed away on May 12, 2024. The following article was written a few years prior. RIP Mr. Barragan! From Sacramento to the Windy City Facundo “Cuno” Barragan was born in 1932 in Sacramento, CA. The son of Mexican immigrants, Cuno was…