One Month From Today

The Northwest League opens in one month from today.  I have no doubt where I will be on that evening. I will be at Volcanoes Stadium watching the Hillsboro Hops play their first official game. I know that for most baseball fans this game will fly completely under the radar and probably won’t even be…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Craig Cooper

My guest today is McMinnville sophomore Craig Cooper.  Craig, thanks for taking the time to chat with us at 9 Inning Know it All.  Please tell us more about yourself. I’m a huge Dodger fan, and I love baseball. I love being outside and being with my friends. I also like to be with my family. Is…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Kurtis Cooper

My guest today is Kurtis Cooper. Kurtis is a senior at McMinnville High School in McMinnville, Oregon. Kurtis, thanks for taking the time to chat with us at 9 Inning Know it All. Please tell us more about yourself. I’m a serious sports fanatic, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family and having a good time. How’s your senior…

More Than A Hobby: Baseball Cards

By Josh: People often ask me, ‘Josh why do you collect so many baseball cards?’  Okay, so no one other than my wife has actually asked me that question but in case anyone other than my wife were to ask me this question here is the answer. I like baseball. Do I need to say…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Rico Brogna

Rico  Brogna (born April 18, 1970 in Turners Falls, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves in his career starting in 1992, and from 1994 to 2001. He was drafted in the first round (26th overall) by the Tigers in 1988. Please tell us more about yourself.…

Another Award on the Shelf

Getting awards is not why Norm, Kelly or myself are a part of the 9 Inning Empire.  However, it is really nice to get them, show them off and on a few occasions (at least once a day) brag about them.  Awards are great and are a big reason why something that initially started as…

The 9 Inning Run Down

As the summer comes closer the 9 Inning crew has been brainstorming how we want to approach the next couple of months. We’ve talked about what teams we want to focus on, what topics we want to discuss on the radio show, and we have discussed other ways we can bring baseball to as many…