Category Archives: MLB

Jerry Buchek: Perfect At The Plate

Voice of Jerry Buchek

By Greg Echlin

As one of the few in baseball history who could brag that he hit for 1.000 in the World Series, there was something else that stood out about former major league infielder Jerry Buchek who died on Jan. 2—no one could say anything bad about him as a human being.  In that regard, you say that Buchek also batted 1.000. Continue reading Jerry Buchek: Perfect At The Plate

Through baseball’s curves, Bill Fischer had control

Photo above courtesy of flickr: From left to right; Bill Fischer, Art Stewart and Donnie Williams

Audio above: Bill Fischer

By Greg Echlin

If a pitcher didn’t listen to Bill Fischer preaching the importance of throwing strikes, chances are that pitcher didn’t know him very well. Continue reading Through baseball’s curves, Bill Fischer had control

Marty Pattin Was Mr. Everything as a Pitcher

Marty Pattin photo above courtesy of flickr

By Greg Echlin

To Marty Pattin’s peers, he was Duck because no one could talk in a Donald Duck voice any better other than Disney creator Clarence Nash.  But to managers, it was difficult to find a pitcher more capable of filling whatever role needed on the mound. Continue reading Marty Pattin Was Mr. Everything as a Pitcher

Ryan O’Hearn Strives To Make Something Of Kansas City Royals Snub

By Greg Echlin

In his short time with the Kansas City Royals, first baseman Ryan O’Hearn has shown that he plugs the gaps for extra bases and with fence-clearing power.  That’s always been his modus operandi since the Royals drafted him four years ago. Continue reading Ryan O’Hearn Strives To Make Something Of Kansas City Royals Snub

A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals

By Greg Echlin

The Kansas City Royals’ recent pick-ups of Brian Goodwin, Rosell Herrera and Brett Phillips weren’t earth-shaking.  But some past subtle moves in Royals history proved to be some of the most valuable additions to a championship team.   Continue reading A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals

Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone

Photo courtesy of the Kansas City T-Bones

By Greg Echlin

Before his recent release from the Kansas City Royals organization, outfielder Logan Moon could have used a good-luck charm.  But the Michael Jordan Space Jam jersey he lent three-time Royals All-Star Alex Gordon two years ago is gone forever. Continue reading Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone