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—Rogers HornsbyHappy Father’s Day! “Contest”
New Jersey Baseball Magazine would like to wish all fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers a “Happy Father’s Day!!!” Whether you’re at the ballpark, at home, on the road etc, we hope you enjoy a wonderful Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day! (Courtesy of daddybrain.wordpress.com)
Below are a list of Father-Son combinations from Major League Baseball history. Comment… Continue reading
Pat Donohue’s Remarkable Return to the Mound: By Ray Nesto
During his freshman year, as a starting varsity basketball player, Bordentown Regional High School’s Pat Donohue would have never imagined he would be the ace of the baseball’s teams pitching staff come his senior year. Although Pat was very talented as a little league player, he decided to stop playing after eighth grade in order to… Continue reading
“How To” be an effective Pitcher: With Houston Astros’ starter Bud Norris
In the installment of our “Pro Tips” series, we sat down with Houston Astros pitcher Bud Norris to discuss all things baseball.
Bud Norris Pitching (Courtesy of blogchron.jpg)
Bud’s favorite pitch to throw is the fastball because he can generate a lot of speed with the pitch. However speed isn’t everything as Bud explained. “… Continue reading
“How To” be a Leader: With former Twins’ Pitcher Frankie Rodriguez
In the next installment of our “Pro Tips” series, I sat down with former Major League pitcher Frankie Rodriguez to discuss all things baseball.
Frankie Rodriguez (Courtesy of baseballalmanac.com)
Frankie is a self determined individual. He told me “ The only person that every really inspired me was the person in my mirror. In the… Continue reading
A Baseball Family: The 2013 MLB Draft
The 2013 Major League Baseball draft featured different players from all across the world uniting for the common dream of making the Major Leagues. Each player that signs with a team hopes to one day make the Major Leagues; a once in a life time opportunity. However some players I n this year’s draft were… Continue reading
Barnstorming Baseball: New Jersey Edition
There was no hitting combination more feared in the 1920′s then Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Pitchers would have nightmares if they had to face Ruth or Gehrig. Babe Ruth was the sultan of swat; a man who never met a fastball he didn’t like. Lou Gehrig was the model for baseball excellence;… Continue reading
Baseball Card Generations: The Trivia Challenge: PART 3
Grandpa John took Howard and Victoria back to the hotel. There was a calm yet ominous feel in the night’s air. Howard was determined to win the trivia contest; but more importantly redeem Eric’s belief in baseball. Walter Chamberlain corrupted Eric into becoming a tool of revenge. It was Howard’s hope that beating Eric in… Continue reading
Baseball with Matt: “Mr. What’s a Strikeout?”
Hey baseball fans!
Matt Nadel here of Baseball with Matt with some more on the history of America’s National Pastime. How many times do you think Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson struck out? The answer is 2,597, a record for most times struck out. Now how many times do you think Hall of Famer Joe… Continue reading
Alaskan Baseball is Eternal: A Look at Robert Barr and the Glacier Pilots
There has never been a Major League Baseball team out of Alaska. Alaska can never say they’ve won a World Series title. Heck they can’t even say they’ve finished in last place. However from speaking to Robert Barr, I learned first hand that Alaska is responsible for much of the legacy and tradition that Major League… Continue reading
Batter Up! A Perfect Fit Helps You Swing for the Fences: By Dan Shepler
The difference between grounding out and smashing a hit might very well come down to the right bat. With more options than ever, finding the right fit for your physique and hitting style can be a challenge. Here are some simple tips to help boost your stats.
Which Bat is right for you? (Courtesy of shopping.yahoo.com)… Continue reading
Baseball Card Generations: The Trivia Challenge: PART 2
Howard and Victoria found themselves stunned at what Serena was saying. The winner of the Baseball Trivia contest would become an official historian for the summer. The thought that one of them could become a baseball historian was mind boggling. They were just ten year’s old; but yet had the chance to obtain the opportunity… Continue reading
Baseball Card Generations: The Trivia Challenge PART 1
Howard, Victoria and Grandpa John are staying in Cooperstown, NY for a vacation. While in Cooperstown, they stumbled upon a baseball trivia contest open to anyone 20 and younger. Howard and Victoria decide to compete while Grandpa John supports them from the bleachers. In this three part series, Grandpa John will go face to face… Continue reading
Thoughts and Prayers to Moore, Oklahoma
New Jersey Baseball Magazine would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the those suffering with the tornado storms in Moore Oklahoma. Please everyone take a minute to think about those suffering in this tragedy. Schools and Hospitals have been destroyed during this awful tragedy. If you are in the Moore, Oklahoma area;… Continue reading
Miguel Cabrera is the Joe DiMaggio of this Generation
Joe DiMaggio is widely considered to be the greatest right handed hitter in the history of Major League Baseball. To say anything in the New York area is considered blasphemous and punishable by banishment. My grandfather once told me that it was a privilege and honor to watch Joe DiMaggio swing the bat. It’s been a… Continue reading
Knowledge is Adorable: An 18 month old girl recites Baseball History
I’m nineteen years old. My colleague Matt Nadel is fourteen years old. Without bragging, I consider us to be up and coming baseball historians. However while Matt and I show youthful exuberance in the work force, I feel we may have met out match.
18 month year old CC (Courtesy of blacksportsonline.com)
Matt Nadel tweeted… Continue reading
Baseball Card Generations: Phil Rizzuto Edition
Baseball Card Generations is a series of fictional stories that chronicle Grandpa John and his grandchildren Howard and Victoria. John was a security guard for the Yankees in the 1960′s and shares his love of baseball with his grand kids through baseball cards.
We join Grandpa John along with his grandchildren Howard and Victoria in Land… Continue reading
Baseball with Matt: Sam McDowell
Hey baseball fans!
Matt Nadel here of Baseball with Matt with some more baseball history. I know that the Indians don’t have the greatest history of producing winning pitchers, except for Bob Feller and Satchel Paige. However, there was a certain pitcher on Cleveland that was pretty good, and if he had been on a… Continue reading
Baseball with Matt: Sandy Alderson Interview
Hey baseball fans!
I have another interview for you! It is with Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson! I actually got to interview him live at his office in Citi Field and the video of the interview is on YouTube!
However, I’m not sure that you all know about Sandy’s history, so read the following paragraph in… Continue reading
What could have been…. The Anthony Orso Story
I played one summer of high school level baseball for the PBI summer league. My crowning achievement was probably being the biggest player to ever steal home. My passion for baseball is endless, but I know my destiny isn’t going to be in Major League Baseball (as a player anyway.)
However I’ve learned through out… Continue reading
Baseball Card Generations: Satchel Paige Edition
Baseball Card Generations is a series of fictional stories that chronicle Grandpa John and his grandchildren Howard and Victoria. John was a security guard for the Yankees in the 1960′s and shares his love of baseball with his grand kids through baseball cards.
Satchel Paige Topps 1952 Baseball Card (Courtesy of 1952toppsbaseballcards.com)
We join Grandpa John… Continue reading
