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In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds, so listeners can relax and enjoy the show as they drift into their dreams.
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Ep. 24: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 3 - Action and Glory
In this episode, I dive into the origins of the baseball bat, the number one piece of marketing equipment in the history of the game. I also discuss the colorful stories of the inspirational, stubborn, superstitious men who wielded this instrument of hope and despair.
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Ep. 23: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 2 - Glove Affairs
What began as an object of great shame eventually turned into the most intimate relationship between a ballplayer and an object. Come along on this fascinating journey of the baseball glove, from infamy to celebration, honor, and love.
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Ep. 22: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 1
In this episode, I explore the history of the baseball, and some surprising facts about what was initially used inside a baseball. I also discuss changes to the ball that greatly affected the game, and how a few additional simple changes could help evolve the game for the better.
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Ep. 21: Three Home Run Races and How They Changed Baseball
The three major home run races in baseball history were between six very different men. In this episode, I explore these mythic figures, and discuss how they were a product of their times and also instrumental in shaping what came next.
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Bonus Episode: Mark Armour and Dan Levitt Stop By The Library
I had the pleasure recently of sitting down with Dan Levitt and Mark Armour, authors of the book, Intentional Balk: Baseball’s Thin Line Between Innovation And Cheating. We dig into the gray areas of cheating, what cheating and innovation have meant to baseball, baseball fans, and Mark and Dan. We also discuss where the game is headed and what kind of cheating and innovation we might see in the future.
More info about the book is at https://intentionalbalkbook.com and the book can also be found at https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Balk-Baseballs-Innovation-Cheating/dp/B09ZZXTB7G -
Ep. 20: More core stats are lies? Say it ain't so, Joe
In terms of traditional stats that have misled fans, players, and managers for decades, the pitcher win is a whopper. In this episode I discuss the origins and many examples and reasons why wins and saves have been so problematic, and also why we love them all the same.
Customer Reviews
This podcast knocks out out of the park!
Extremely well made, interesting, funny, and relaxing, this podcast is my go to when I need peace and entertainment!
I Love a Deep Dive!
This is great, like Freakonomics, kind of, with some Dan Carlin Hardcore History and a Field of Dreams vibe. And it's really annoying to me when I'm trying to wind down at night and a podcast throws in a loud ad, so I like that that doesn't happen here.
Outstanding
Great story telling and interesting facts you might not know about baseball! ❤️