This One is Different

August 6, 2013 by Joe Shrode · Leave a Comment

Excerpt from my manuscript, “Between the Lines: A Father, A Son, and America’s Pastime” There’s no feeling in baseball, maybe not in any sport, like the feeling of hitting a home run. As an oversized kid playing on an undersized Little League field I was lucky to learn that at a young age. No matter […]

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Why Davey Johnson Is So Unhappy

May 10, 2012 by Ted Leavengood · 4 Comments

One thing about Bryce Harper’s steal of home a few days ago, it brought a smile to the face of his manager Davey Johnson. Johnson has otherwise found too little to smile about during the first month of the 2012 season, despite the overall good performance of his team. Davey was a hitter. That is […]

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Rambling on About My Glory Days – Ballplayers (Kids) Say the Darndest Things

March 28, 2010 by Jack Perconte · Leave a Comment

One never knows when a ballplayer, young or old, will say something that makes your head spin, creates a comment that you don”t forget and teaches a valuable life lesson for the future. My second book was written because I believe sports provide many opportunities for parents to teach life lessons to their kids. Sometimes, […]

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