Hunter Renfroe Debut

I have been very lucky as a fan in a lot of ways. I’ve was at the game where Mike Zunino hit his first career homerun.  I was the photographer who took the photos of Chris Stratton’s first professional pitch. I’ve photographed first at bats and even a few first homeruns. On Thursday night I…

Beyond Left Field with Norm: John D’Acquistio

John D’Acquistio was drafted in the first round of the 1970 draft by the SanFrancisco Giants. John pitched for six teams in his 10 year career in theBig Leagues. Thanks for taking some time with us John. You are welcome Please tell us more about yourself. Played professional baseball for 16 years drafted #1 by…

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…

5 Good Questions with Norm: Mitch Canham

Mitch Canham was a #1 draft pick by the San Diego Padres in the 2007 MLB June amateur draft.  Thanks for taking some time Mitch. Please tell us more about yourself. You won two NCAA National Championships while playing at Oregon State. What was playing in Omaha like? It would take days to write about the full…

Baseball Trip Ideas (Trip #1)

Over the course of the winter I am going to write up a few ideas for different baseball trips someone in the Northwest could do pretty easily.  The trips will include: a Northwest League trip hitting all eight teams in the Northwest League; a Pacific Coast League trip going from Washington, to California and across…