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Do Baseball Players Wear Cups? We’ve heard multiple people ask, “do baseball players wear cups?” Here’s the short answer: some do and some don’t. (Check out our detailed post showcasing the best cups for catchers.) Rules about protective cups can vary by league. We’ll tell you about the biggest, highest visibility league out there, Major […]
The Atlanta Braves are a historic Baseball franchise that have had a number of excellent catchers wear their jersey. This post examines the top Braves catchers since 1912, ranked by career Wins Above Replacement (WAR). Keep reading to learn more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclaimer for more information. The Best […]
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 […]
Tom Tischinski An interview in 2022 with the former catcher Team: Minnesota Twins, 1969 – 1971 Update: Unfortunately, Tom Tischinski passed away on April 23, 2024 at 79 years old. RIP Mr. Tischinski. Tischinski’s Early Career Tom Tischinski was born in Kansas City, MO on July 12, 1944. He played high school baseball at De […]
John Sevcik An interview in 2022 with the former catcher Team: Minnesota Twins, 1965 Early Career John Sevcik was born in Oak Park, IL on July 11, 1942. Sevcik played high school ball at Morton West High School in Berwyn, Il, and he played college baseball for the University of Missouri Tigers. He was signed […]