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Who is Brad Havens?
Brad Havens is one of the 23,431 men, as of this podcast release, to have ever played Major League Baseball in the history of civilization. He is also the only player from my high school, Royal Oak Kimball, to have made the major leagues. This podcast briefly accounts his story, based on limited personal experience…
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Baseball is A Courteous Game
Baseball, unlike other sports, offers unique and subtle ways to express courtesies to teammates, opponents, and even umpires. In this podcast, I cover a few examples that should be taught from the very beginnings of a player’s experience as a ballplayer. These courtesies are as much a part of the game as are the fundamentals…
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What Were the Pittsburgh Pirates Thinking?
Just recently, the Pittsburgh Pirates removed a logo honoring Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente that was placed in the right-field corner of PNC Park and replaced it with…an alcohol ad. Thankfully the blow back from baseball fans prompted the Pirates to undo their mistake, but how this idea ever was even mentioned remains a mystery. bcpodcastbaseball@gmail.com…
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Will the Torpedo Bat Sink Major League Pitching?
In a word: No. It may adjust they way pitchers approach hitters who use the torpedo bat, but, ultimately, the torpedo bat will be an after thought by the All-Star Break. However, I would expect the marginal hitter, looking for any possible edge, to give it a serious tryout. bcbaseballpodcast@gmail.com www.byroncopley.com Music: “Field Grass,” by…
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Backache, The Bus Seat Rule, and Baseball
While under the influence of painkillers to blunt the discomfort of back surgery yesterday, I had a lucid dream of relating a podcast, complete with images, words, and voice. I attempt to recreate it here. bcpodcastbaseball@gmail.com www.byroncopley.com Music: “Field Grass,” by Sergei Pavkin https://media.blubrry.com/3739195/content.blubrry.com/3739195/bus_seat_rule.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Kirk Gibson: Hockey Player?
It seems timely to share several anecdotes about the years that Kirk Gibson and I, with a select group of other great guys, played hockey together on Thursday nights at a local ice arena in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Gibson was as tenacious on the ice as he was on the diamond. Gibson recently stepped down…
What is All About Baseball?
All About Baseball is the podcast whose name fulfills its purpose: Sometimes baseball is the main character, sometimes it plays a supporting role, and sometimes it’s a silent partner. I started this podcast so I could share my passion for the game and the sport with a like-minded audience. The topics are varied and vibrant to maintain a fresh, vivid vibe to the podcast.
Byron Copley
Writer & Podcaster