The Promising Life and Tragic Death of Austin McHenry

March 17, 2019 by Mike Lynch · 17 Comments

(Editor’s Note: The following was originally posted on November 30, 2008.) By the time he was 25 years old, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin McHenry was considered one of baseball’s best outfielders and hitters, especially after enjoying a 1921 season that saw him finish with a .350 batting average, second only to teammate and future […]

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A Conversation with Oakland A’s Prospect J.C. Menna

October 17, 2011 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment

Baseball requires a player to master a lot of athletic skill and precision. Most successful players focus on a specific position, either as a hitter or pitcher, so they can consistently improve on the necessary abilities. Thus it must be daunting for those about to enter professional baseball to be asked to completely change what […]

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