Beyond Left Field with Norm: Mike Safford

Mike thanks for taking the time to chat with 9 Inning Know it All. Please, tell us more about yourself. I have been the play by play voice of the Boise Hawks for nine seasons (2003-05, 2008-present), serving as both the media relations coordinator and baseball information coordinator during that time. I am also the…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Brian Hunter

I’m really excited to have a chance to ask Brian Hunter a few questions. Brian played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball between 1991 and 2000 for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. While he was primarily a first baseman, he also appeared in nearly 100 games as an outfielder.   Your homerun in…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Spyder Webb

Spyder Webb has the best name in the game. He’s also one of the best trainers in the game. Spyder spent 34 years as the trainer in the Mariners organization all in the Northwest League. He was also the head trainer at Francis Marion University where he retired last year.  Spyder, thanks for taking time. Please tell…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Tony Ross Maddi

A great glove and gear is essential. Tony Ross Maddi makes sure that happens with Rico Gloves. Tony, thanks for taking the time to talk to 9 Inning Know it All. Please tell us more about yourself. First, I want to thank you for the interview. I am from Kansas City, Mo. I am married to…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Tracy Ringolsby

Tracy Ringolsby has won many awards in his career as a writer and baseball analyst. He is a the president of the Baseball Writers Association of America and has been a member since 1976. Ringolsby is the pre-game and post-game analyst for Root Sports telecasts of the Colorado Rockies and a columnist for MLB.com. He…