Known by the colorful and accurate nicknames "The Franchise" and "Tom Terrific", Tom Seaver won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1967 and was a huge part of bringing the New York Mets their first world championship in 1969. This fantastic pitcher was a 12-time All-Star, won 3 NL Cy Young Awards, and is the Mets' all-time leader in wins. This is part 2 of 2. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Career Highlights:He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1967He was a 12-time All-Star  He won 3 NL Cy Young Awards (in 1969, 1973, and 1975)He was a World Series Champion with the New York Mets in 1969He threw a no-hitter in 1978He had 16 Opening-Day starts over his 22 year careerHe has the record for striking out the most hitters in a row (with 10)He was the NL leader in strikeouts 5 times (in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1976)He led the NL in Earned Run Avg 3 times (in 1970, 1971, and 1973)He won 20 or more games in a season 5 times (1969, 1971, 1972, 1975, and 1977)He holds the record for consecutive 200-strikeout seasons with nine (1968–1976)He is one of only two players to reach 300 wins, 3,000 strikeouts, with an earned run average under 3.00And he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992 with the highest percentage of votes (98.84%) up to that time

Three Strikes...yer OUT! Baseball History Podcast

Tom Seaver - Part 2

Known by the colorful and accurate nicknames "The Franchise" and "Tom Terrific", Tom Seaver won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1967 and was a huge part of bringing the New York Mets their first world championship in 1969. This fantastic pitcher was a 12-time All-Star, won 3 NL Cy Young Awards, and is the Mets' all-time leader in wins. Career Highlights:He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1967He was a 12-time All-Star  He won 3 NL Cy Young Awards (in 1969, 1973, and 1975)He was a World Series Champion with the New York Mets in 1969He threw a no-hitter in 1978He had 16 Opening-Day starts over his 22 year careerHe has the record for striking out the most hitters in a row (with 10)He was the NL leader in strikeouts 5 times (in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1976)He led the NL in Earned Run Avg 3 times (in 1970, 1971, and 1973)He won 20 or more games in a season 5 times (1969, 1971, 1972, 1975, and 1977)He holds the record for consecutive 200-strikeout seasons with nine (1968–1976)He is one of only two players to reach 300 wins, 3,000 strikeouts, with an earned run average under 3.00And he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992 with the highest percentage of votes (98.84%) up to that time

Tom Seaver - Part 1

Joe Morgan, considered one of the greatest 2nd baseman of all time, played for one of the greatest teams of all time, the Cincinnati Reds, during their powerhouse "Big Red Machine" years in the 1970's.Career Highlights:He was a 10-time All-Star  He won 5 straight Gold Gloves at 2nd base (from 1973 thru 1977)He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award twice (in 1975 and 1976)He won the Silver Slugger award (in 1982)He was among the top 10 leaders in stolen bases during 5 seasonsHe was a two-time World Series Champion with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975 and 1976And he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990

Joe Morgan

Ichiro Suzuki played right field for the Seattle Mariners, the New York Yankees, and the Miami Marlins for 19 seasons, playing from 2001 until 2019.Career Highlights:He was a 10-time All-Star He was the 2001 American League Rookie of the YearHe won the American League Most Valuable Player Award (2001)He was the American League Batting Champion twice (2001, 2004)He won 10 straight Gold Gloves for his outfield playHe won the Silver Slugger Award 3 times (2001, 2007, 2009)He won the 2007 All-Star Game MVP Award for a three-hit performance that included the event's first-ever inside-the-park home runHe is a member of the 3000 hit club and is currently #23 on the all-time hits list with 3,089He led the American League in hits an amazing 7 times!He has the MLB single-season record for hits with an astounding 262!!!And he achieved 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons!

Ichiro Suzuki

Details the playing career of the great Oakland A's left fielder, Joe Rudi!Career Highlights: He was a 3-time All-Star (in 1972, 1974, and 1975) He won 3 straight Gold Gloves as a left fielder (in 1974, 1975, and 1976) He was a runner-up twice for the American League Most Valuable Player Award (in 1972, 1974) He was the American League leader in hits with 181 (1972) He was the American League leader in extra base hits with 65 (1974) And he was a World Series Champion with the Oakland A’s in 1972, 1973, and 1974

Joe Rudi

Where have I been? Details for upcoming shows!Upcoming Shows: Joe Rudi (out now) Ichiro Suzuki (look for it the 3rd week of September)

I'm Back!

Details the playing career of Giants, Cardinals, and Braves hitting great, Orlando Cepeda!Career Highlights:He was a 7-time All-Star He was the 1958 National League Rookie of the Year He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award (1967) He was a World Series Champion with the St. Louis Cardinals (1967) He was the National League Home Run Champion in 1961 He led the National League in RBIs twice in 1961 and 1967 He had 9 seasons where he batted over .300 He was the first winner of the American League's Outstanding Designated Hitter Award (1973) And he was the 2nd Puerto Rican baseball player (after Roberto Clemente) to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame

Orlando Cepeda - "Spring Training Edition"

A biography featuring Pittsburgh Pirate great, Roberto Clemente, Part 2.Career Highlights:He was a 12-time All-Star.He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award (1966).He was the National League Batting Champion four times (1961, 1964, 1965, and 1967).He was a Gold Glove Award winner as an outfielder for twelve consecutive seasons from 1961 through 1972.He had 13 seasons where he batted over .300.He was a member of the 3,000 hit club.He was a World Series Champion twice with the Pirates (1960, 1971).He was the 1971 World Series Most Valuable Player.He was both the first Latin American and Caribbean player to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

Roberto Clemente Part 2

A biography featuring Pittsburgh Pirate great, Roberto Clemente, Part 1.Career Highlights:He was a 12-time All-Star.He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award (1966).He was the National League Batting Champion four times (1961, 1964, 1965, and 1967).He was a Gold Glove Award winner as an outfielder for twelve consecutive seasons from 1961 through 1972.He had 13 seasons where he batted over .300.He was a member of the 3,000 hit club.He was a World Series Champion twice with the Pirates (1960, 1971).He was the 1971 World Series Most Valuable Player.He was both the first Latin American and Caribbean player to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

Roberto Clemente Part 1

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A Holiday Thank You!

Details the 1972 World Series between the Oakland A's and the Cincinnati Reds!This World Series featured some all-time great players:Johnny Bench, probably the all-time best catcher in Major League Baseball!All-time MLB hits leader and Reds great, Pete Rose.One of the best 2nd basemen ever, and a personal favorite of mine, the Reds Joe Morgan.The backbone of the A’s pitching staff, the great Catfish Hunter!The guy who invented the term “closer”…the great A’s reliever, Rollie Fingers!The fantastic fielding of the great A’s Left Fielder, Joe Rudi!World Series heroics by Gene Tenace! Who’s he? Listen and find out!

1972 World Series Holiday Special

Biography on the great Baltimore Orioles First Baseman, Boog Powell!Career Highlights:He was a 4-time All-Star.He won the American League Most Valuable Player Award (1970).He was an American League Champion with the Orioles in 1966, 1969, 1970 and 1971.He was a World Series Champion twice with the Orioles (1966, 1970).He was the AL Comeback Player of the Year twice (1966, 1975).He led the American League in 1964 with an outstanding .606 slugging percentage.

Boog Powell

Details the playing career of St. Louis Cardinals pitching great, Bob Gibson!Career Highlights:He was an 9-time All-Star.He won the Gold Glove 9 times in a row as a pitcher.He was the 2nd player ever to get 3,000 strikeouts.He was a 2-time National League Cy Young Award winner.He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1968.He was a World Series Champion twice with the Cardinals.He still holds the record for Most Strikeouts in a World Series game (17).And...he still has the record for the lowest ERA in a season (1.12) in the live ball era in Major League Baseball!

Bob Gibson

A biography on Washington Senators slugger, Frank Howard!Career Highlights:He was the 1960 National League Rookie of the Year.He was a 4-time All-Star.He was a 2-time American League Home Run leader.He was a World Series Champion with the Dodgers in 1963.He still has the record for hitting the most home runs in one week...hitting an amazing 10 home runs in 20 at bats!.He was famous for hitting many documented 500 foot home runs!

Frank Howard

A biography of Red Sox great, Carl Yastrzemski!Career Highlights:He is an 18-time All-Star.He is a winner of seven Gold Gloves.He won the Triple Crown in 1967.He is the first American League player to make the 3,000 hit club and also hit over 400 home runs.He is second on the all-time list for games played, and third for total at-bats.He is the Red Sox' all-time leader in career RBIs, runs, hits, singles, doubles, total bases, and games played.He is third on the Red Sox for home runs behind Ted Williams and recently retired David "Big Papi" Ortiz.

Carl Yastrzemski

This podcast features biographies of famous Major League Baseball players.