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Jesse Orosco recalls memorable moments from his career
WHEN THE 47-YEAR-OLD LEFT-HANDER Jesse Orosco retired in the spring of 2004 after 24 years and a record 1,252 game appearances, he said, "I just...
Baseball Digest, 05/01/05 by Norman L. Macht · More from publication -
The heavy ball: some hurlers' offerings are described as being a different sort of pitch, often due to the ball's late-breaking movement
EVERY OFFICIAL MAJOR LEAGUE baseball weighs between 5 and 5.2 ounces. So how come it feels like catching a feather when some pitchers throw it, and...
Baseball Digest, 12/01/04 by Norman L. Macht · More from publication -
Remembering the days of former pitcher Mike Marshall: setting major league records for relievers in games and innings worked in 1974 helped him win the National League Cy Young award
LONG BEFORE FRANK SINATRA'S hit record, "My Way," Mike Marshall was doing things his way. LONG BEFORE FRANK SINATRA'S hit record, "My Way," Mike...
Baseball Digest, 12/01/03 by Norman L Macht · More from publication -
Turn back the clock: memories from former shortstop Joe DeMaestri
ON DECEMBER 11, 1959 JOE DeMaestri got the best Christmas present of his life. After eight consecutive years as a shortstop for deep second...
Baseball Digest, 09/01/03 by Norman L Macht · More from publication -
Doug Bird: looks back on his pitching days in the majors: former right-hander played 11 years in the big leagues, winning 73 games for the Royals, Phillies, Yankees, Cubs and Red Sox - Interview
ASK A BALLPLAYER IF THERE WAS anyone who was especially helpful in his getting to the big leagues, and he'll usually name a minor league manager,...
Baseball Digest, 02/01/03 by Norman L Macht · More from publication -
Cy Young Award Winner in 1958 Bullet Bob Turley looks back on his big league career - pitcher - Interview
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER the days when pitchers used big, sweeping windups: the arms pulled back behind them, then up over the head--sometimes...
Baseball Digest, 08/01/02 by Norman L Macht · More from publication -
Eddie Joost recalls how Connie Mack revived his big league career; talented, but outspoken, shortstop struggled in making the grade before Hall of Fame manager gave him a second chance - Turn Back The Clock - Interview
EDDIE JOOST HAD A REPUTATION TWO OF them, really; one got tacked on him and one he earned. Both of them followed him all the days of his baseball...
Baseball Digest, 06/01/02 by Norman L Macht · More from publication -
Should Scoring Changes Be Made for Determining Winning and Losing Pitchers? - baseball rules - Brief Article
ON MAY 23, THE SEATTLE MARINERS WERE IN BALTIMORE. ORIOLES STARTER PAT RAPP SCATTERED four hits over seven innings and left with a 2-0 lead. After...
Baseball Digest, 11/01/00 by Norman L Macht · More from publication
