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The 5 Greatest Major League Pitchers of All-Time

The Sporting

The Best Major League Pitchers of All-Time There is no doubt that one of the keys to any winning baseball team is a good pitching staff. Who are the greatest ‘Aces’ in MLB history? Legendary Major League pitcher, Nolan Ryan In this article, find out about the 5 greatest Major League pitchers.

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Interviewing Mickey Owen: Undeserving GOAT of the 1941 World Series

The Sporting

But there is more to the story of his 13 years with the Cardinals, Dodgers, Cubs and Red Sox , plus another 4 ½ in the Mexican League, beginning in 1937, than that notorious passed ball in the 1941 World Series. Dean was the greatest at changing the pace at which he worked. Norman L. One was 5-foot-8 and weighed about 245 pounds.

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Sam Mele; Player. Manager, Scout for 46 years

The Sporting

Macht Sabath “Sam” Mele was the nephew of 15-year major leaguer Tony and one-year major-leaguer Al Cuccinello. I was in the Marines stationed at Pearl Harbor and played against major leaguers in pickup games, which helped me in the long run. An Interview with the Incredible Sam Mele - By Norman L. Uncle Tony was my agent.

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Top 5 Center Fielders of All-Time

The Sporting

The Greatest Center Fielders MLB History There is no doubt that in most ballparks, center fielder is one of the most demanding jobs from a physical standpoint. In this article, we will cover 5 of the best center fielders to have ever played the position in the Major Leagues.

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Curveballs - Kids Shouldn't Throw Them, Right?

Better Coaching

First, all coaches should read this blog post in its entirety. Being educated should be a major priority for all coaches, and really, all people. The researchers set out to test youth baseball pitchers with an average age of 12.5 The researchers set out to test youth baseball pitchers with an average age of 12.5

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Boston Red Sox Colors and Logo: A History and Color Codes

The Sporting

The Red Sox are one of the most recognisable brands in not only the Major Leagues , but in all of global sport. The Red Sox are one of the most recognisable brands in not only the Major Leagues , but in all of global sport. Major honours and trophies The 2000s have been far friendlier to the Red Sox than the 1900s.

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Interview with Dave “Boo” Ferriss: Unmatched in MLB History

The Sporting

Macht Six-foot-two, 200-pound right-handed pitcher Dave “Boo” Ferriss had one of the most spectacular debuts in baseball history, throwing a record 22 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings in his first three games for the Boston Red Sox in 1945. His 8-0 start – beating every team in the league – earned him spreads in national magazines.

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