By Josh: Here we are the middle of August, still two months from the World Series, but playoff baseball is going on all across the country from Little League up through the College wood bat leagues. Every day memories are being made as young men, young women, boys and girls are going to practice preparing…
By Josh: (Here is a little peak into the mind of a desperate fan, mine.) The first couple days of every season can be deceiving for baseball fans. A team that starts off the season hot can give the impression that this is their year, even though everyone knows it isn’t. World Series contenders who…
By Scott: Three things to keep in mind on the game-ending obstruction call There’s a lot that’s been written about the obstruction play that ended Game 3 of the World Series, most of which explains why the call was right. If you haven’t read one of those pieces, do that to get the background on…
By Scott: In one of several inept defensive displays by the Cardinals in Game 1 of the World Series last night, pitcher Adam Wainwright allowed a pop-up by Stephen Drew to fall right in front of him despite being in position to easily make the play. Cards catcher Yadier Molina was also in the area…
By Josh: So I went with my heart on two playoff picks and missed but my World Series picks are still alive and let’s be honest the two Championship Series look like great match ups. American League Championship Series Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox Although I would have loved to see the A’s in…
continued from part 1: From McMinnville to Wisconsin, The Road to the Championship part 1 As we embarked to Texas for regional play we were expecting a regional title. We had the bats, the arms and the defensive play that was necessary for tournament win. We cruised through the first two games of the tournament,…
Reese McCulley was a three time All-Conference starting pitcher at Linfield College. During that time, Linfield participated in two NCAA DIII College World Series. In 2010, Reese signed a contract and pitched in the San Francisco Giants organization. His story of ascension to the professional ranks was featured in Baseball America. Reese now spends his…
My guest today is Casey Stern. Casey was a former contestant on ESPN’s reality series Dream Job. Casey, thanks for answering some questions. Please tell us more about yourself. I wanted to be a broadcaster from the time I was about six or seven, once I realized I probably wasn’t going to be tall enough…
By Norm: Today I’m excited to have former Dodger Carl Erskine. Erskine was an all-star in 1954 and won a World Series in 1955. He also crafted two no-hitters in his career vs. Cubs, June 19th 1952, and Vs. the NY Giants, May 12th 1956. Mr. Erskine, thanks for taking the time to talk with…
By Norm: With the New Year approaching I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May it be everything you would like and then some. Thank you to all the readers of 9 Inning Know it All for making us what we are. With that said here is what I would like to see happen…
9 Inning Know It All 