By Kelly: Continued from The Streak: Days 1-4 If there was ever any question about how I feel about baseball I hope this changes that. Over a 16 day period in July I spent every day at different ballparks between watching as a spectator, playing slow-pitch softball men’s and coed and umping slow-pitch softball. Here’s…
By Kelly: If there was ever any question about how I feel about baseball I hope this changes that. Over a 16 day period in July I spent every day at different ballparks between watching as a spectator, playing slow-pitch softball men’s and coed and umping slow-pitch softball. Here’s a recap of those 16 days.…
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…
By Netta-Lee Lax: Baseball is a romantic sport. There is something about the crisp grass and the white bases that exudes romance. Perhaps it is the history, perhaps it is the game itself that brings the air of romantic tales to mind. Baseball is true romance. Even the muggy Florida air after heavy rain and…
By Trevor: Of the many different types of approaches to the game of baseball, there is one that brings a team together more than all others, this is the “balls to wall,” “dirt-dog,” “hard-assed” player. Modern examples of this: Ken Griffey Jr., Jim Edmonds, Chuck Carr, Bryce Harper, Yasiel Puig, Derek Jeter, Josh Reddick, Coco…
A lot has happened over the past week and the 9 Inning Crew discusses a lot of different topics on their recent shows. Just be aware that you never know what you might hear (especially on Norm’s show). Stormin with Norman July 26th Click Here to Listen On this episode of Stormin with Norman, Norm…
By Josh: When you go to a baseball game, you go to watch the players. You watch the way the pitcher winds up, and even the batting stance of each batter. Rarely do you pay attention to the umpires unless they make a bad call, or a call you disagree with, even though they are…
Continued from Part 1 You were a pretty good water polo player. In a nutshell, tell us about your career at Villanova. Haha. Thank you. I wouldn’t say I was always a good water polo player, but once I committed, I made my work ethic my priority and gave myself reasonable expectations. Once I exceeded…
Hannah, thanks for taking time to chat with 9 Inning Know it All. Hi Norm, Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity! This is my first in-depth interview and I am so excited to be a part of 9 Inning Know It All. Please tell us more about yourself. I am originally from…
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…
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