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…

Blog Post #200

I know this milestone isn’t nearly as exciting as hitting 100,000 views but it is still something that I’m proud of. One reason why I like to do posts like this is because I can look back when this blog hits post #300, #400, #1000 and beyond and I can see just how far we…

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: 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…