Beyond Left Field with Norm: Richard Stanley

Richard Stanley brought baseball to this landlocked East African country five years ago as an outgrowth of his volunteer work in Uganda with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Mr. Stanley is also part owner of the Trenton Thunder.  Mr. Stanley, thank you for taking the time. Please tell us more about yourself. For…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Scott McCaughey

This is quite an honor to be able to ask Scott McCaughey a few questions. Scott is a music veteran who has played with REM, The Minus 5, The Young Fresh Fellows, The Venus 3, and others. He is also apart of The Baseball Project with Peter Buck, Steve Wynn, and Linda Pitmon.   Please tell us…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Steve Wynn

Steve Wynn is a music veteran. Wynn, who was apart of 80’s band The Dream Syndicate. The Dream Syndicate along with REM and The Replacements practically invented the American indie rock scene of the 1980’s.  Steve, thanks for taking the time to chat with 9 Inning Know it All. Please tell us more about yourself. I…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Max Perlman

Max, Thanks for taking time for us. Please tell us more about yourself. My full name is Maxwell James Perlman. I grew up in Longwood, FL where I attended Lake Brantley High School and graduated in 2006. I then attended Harvard University in Cambridge, MA where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Shlomo Lipetz

Shlomo Lipetz started playing baseball at age 10. After serving in the Israel Defense Forces, he played at San Diego Mesa College, becoming the second Israeli to play college baseball (after Dan Rothem). While in college, he improved his fastball from 66 mph to 88 mph. Transferring to UC San Diego his junior year, he led the staff…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Willy Braun

Reckless Kelly is led by brothers Willy (vocals/guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals/fiddle/mandolin/harmonica). Alternative country-rock outfit Reckless Kelly formed in Bend, Oregon, before relocating to Austin, Texas, in October, 1996. The Brauns had previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun & the Boys, a Western swing band, and were joined in their own group by…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Dr. Doug

My guest today is Doug “Dr. Doug” Dodds. Dr. Doug is the morning dj at 106.3 ktry out of Sonoma County, CA. What I remember most about Dr. Doug was his show in Portland, OR with Skippy. Doug is a huge A’s fan. Dr. Doug, thanks for taking time to answer a few questions. Please tell us…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Cody Decker

Cody Decker is a top prospect in the Padres organization. Cody also played for Israel in the WBC qualifier.  Cody, thanks for taking the time. Please tell us more about yourself. Cody Decker, born in Santa Monica, CA, January 17th, 1987. I’m a Capricorn. I’m told I have dark, soothing features. Strong jaw line. I watch…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Adam Greenberg

Adam Greenberg was an outfielder for the ChicagoCubs of Major LeagueBaseball in 2005 and was best known for being hit in the head on the first pitch of his only plate appearance. He was one of two players in league history to be hit by a pitch in their only plate appearance without ever taking the field. However, a successful online petition…