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6 Lead off All-Star Home Runs

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Fun Fact of the Day: Tonight during the 86th all-star game, Mike Trout hit a leadoff ho0me run vs Zack Greinke in the first inning, becoming the first to do so since Bo Jackson in 1989. Overall in the history of the all-star game, there have been 6 leadoff jacks including Trout and Bo. To hit a lead off homer off of one of the game’s toughest pitchers of current is a true statement to began the mid-summer classic; and Trout has now done it at only 23-years-old. Who will be the next man to capture the first spotlight of Continue reading 6 Lead off All-Star Home Runs→

Despite Allegations, is the Hit King a Hall of Famer?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

They called him “Charlie Hustle”, as he was the hardest, most rambunctious player to ever step on the field besides Ty Cobb. Pete Rose played in a record 3562 games while racking up the most plate appearances and at-bats in baseball history on his way to becoming the hit king with a total of 4256 (10 seasons with 200+). The leader of the Big Red Machine back in late 70’s, also had over 700 doubles, 100 triples, and hit .300 or better in 15 of 17 campaigns from 1965-1981. No one but Ty Cobb was as much a redneck on Continue reading Despite Allegations, is the Hit King a Hall of Famer?→

Most Home Run Derby Wins

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Fun Fact of the Day: The Home Run Derby has been an exciting event since 1985, including many memorable performances and winners. There have only been three players to win it more than once; Prince Fielder (2), Yoenis Cespedes (2), and Ken Griffey Jr. (3). There have been winners who weren’t really true power hitters in the past, but there are also those who were some of the best sluggers of all-time including Jr. who had 3 amazing derby performances. Griffey’s 42 total HR Derby launches were some of the biggest bombs the baseball world has ever seen. He was Continue reading Most Home Run Derby Wins→

Tigers Add Neftali Feliz to Pen

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Over the past few seasons the Detroit Tigers have been slowed on their road to winning the Fall Classic, mainly due to their lack of bullpen production. Before 2014, the problem for the bullpen in Detroit was lack of talent, so they added former KC closer Joakim Soria, veteran 9th inning man Joe Nathan, and Joba Chamberlain; they were then stacked enough to pull through and possibly win the series. But, then after winning their 4th consecutive AL Central title, the Tigers got swept in the ALDS all thanks to not being able to hold leads in the late innings. Continue reading Tigers Add Neftali Feliz to Pen→