Random Finds

A lot of us in America go to garage sales, thrift stores and flea markets in hopes of finding that hidden treasure.  Whether we stumble upon it by accident or search up and down aisles and on tables to find it, that mysterious and ever elusive amazing find haunts the back of our thoughts. This…

The Week Upcoming

The 9 Inning Empire is getting the band back together for a ‘normal’ week. This week’s live show times are: The Complete Game with the 9 Inning Know It All Tuesday night at 9:00pm 9 Inning Baseball Talk Wednesday night at 8:30pm Stormin with Norman Friday morning at 10:00am Hittin It with Kelly Sunday night…

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…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: Niki (Hayhurst) Volz

Niki (Hayhurst) Volz had quite the softball career. If you look into the University of Utah softball records you will see Niki’s name a lot. She played for the Utes in 2000-2003. Niki Was selected to the MWC all conference team all four seasons and received all region in two seasons. Niki had a career…