Thread: Baseball Stories

A place where members can post any baseball story that doesnt seem 2 fit anwhere else.


E:60 Stand and Deliver

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5181546

A Baseball players dream almost shattered after a boating accident and his journey to return to the mound with one leg.

Nate Winters talks about returning to pitching after losing his leg

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=512...goryid=2997469

That's such a sad story for a kid with such high hopes.

E:60 profiles Angel Pena, the Barber of Baseball

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=455...goryid=3060647

Firefighter recovering after Rangers Ballpark fall

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/artic...8ca4a852d.html

FORT WORTH, Texas | A firefighter who tumbled about 30 feet from the Texas Rangers stands while trying to catch a foul ball received a hospital visit — and the ball — from team president Nolan Ryan on Wednesday.

Darin Erstad joins Neb baseball coaching staff

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/colle...8dfb0d6f6.html

Darin Erstad, one of the most decorated baseball players to come out of Nebraska, has rejoined the Cornhuskers team as a coach.

Question: Will Clemson's QB/Power Hiting Outfielder Parker leave school for the MLB?

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/colle...6d3f74921.html

Clemson backups Tajh Boyd and Michael Wade slog through hours of quarterback workouts, throwing with teammates, learning formations and prepping to help the Tigers defend their ACC Atlantic Division title.

Are they done yet? HR Derby drags, needs makeover

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/baseb...ac88e41a1.html

Watching Ken Griffey Jr. whack a ball off the warehouse at Camden Yards, that was neat. Seeing Ryan Howard splash a shot into the Allegheny River, very cool. Marveling at Josh Hamilton launching rockets at Yankee Stadium, outstanding.

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Are they done yet? HR Derby drags, needs makeover

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/baseb...ac88e41a1.html

Watching Ken Griffey Jr. whack a ball off the warehouse at Camden Yards, that was neat. Seeing Ryan Howard splash a shot into the Allegheny River, very cool. Marveling at Josh Hamilton launching rockets at Yankee Stadium, outstanding.
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Not gnna lie seeing the players use an alluminum bat would b pretty sweet for there 10th and final out! bring some more excitement to the Derby!

Also a Legends game would b sweet... imagine seeing guys like nolan ryan, ozzie smith, ryan sandberg, mark grace, or tony gywn just to name a few, lace up the cleets 1 more time... it would bring in some of the older fans and be awesome for younger fans who never seen these Legends play in the Bigs. Think there is always room for improvement be good for baseball to add something to the mid summer classic.

The Magical Season Of The Macon Ironmen

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...9/11/index.htm

In 1971 a team from a tiny high school in the Midwest with an unorthodox coach, whose job was saved by his players' parents, went all the way to the state final. Hoosiers, anyone?

* I read this article in a SI magezine.. pretty good story..