All About Baseball with Byron Copley

In the spirit of Christmas Day, I thought it appropriate to offer a replay of a podcast from September 28, 2024, that tells the story of a man with a vision to give of himself 365 days a year. From the original podcast description: “After a 16-year Major League career, Hank Aguirre established a company…

I want to share my recommendation for you to read the book, “Tinker to Evers to Chance — The Chicago Cubs and The Dawn of Modern America.” It’s an excellent account of this famous shortstop (Tinker), second baseman (Evers), and first baseman (Chance) combination that helped the Cubs to dominate the National League for the…

To commemorate surpassing the 100-episode mark of All About Baseball, I wanted to actually do a podcast about how a Major League Baseball is made: the materials used, the manufacturing methods, and the standards that each baseball has to pass. Instead, I discovered something much more important to talk about — the people who work…

A listener asked me this question that I had not previously considered. I was comfortable just letting this scenario play out. His inquiry led me to respond with an answer that presents a specific plan gives the Tigers the best chance to responsibly sign Skubal or, more likely, receive the best possible and comparable value…

The title says it all: I express my gratitude to all who have made this podcast possible, including Almighty God, my creator. I also offer a preview of three future episodes. May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, good food, and fine company. bcpodcastbaseball@gmail.com byroncopley.com https://byroncopley.com/ Link to Tinker to Evers to Chance Book Review:…

A bike accident, a dislocated index finger, and a suggestion from my wife prompted me to dig into the life and career of Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown, who suffered a sudden and gruesome amputation of his right index finger at the tender age of five (or seven, depending on the source). As a result of this,…