Small Hall Baseball Podcast Aaron Lattanzi

This week we discuss Umpiring in MLB with all of its ups and downs. Do we think the robots and lasers should be brought out in full force or are more sympathetic of these men behind the plate? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the end of Lou Gehrig's Iron Man streak in 1939. It truly was the end of an era and even though the streak would be surpassed by Ripken Jr, no one will quite match The Iron Horse.

Our Hall of Famer this week is left fielder Goose Goslin. His totals are impressive and his effort was undeniable, but was the Vet's Committee right to call his name for election in 1968? For our parting shots we discuss the true dynastic greatness of the Yankees, the seven deadly sins of baseball, and a historic night for the opener of the York Revolution. Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials in between segments!

Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

This Week In Baseball - 22:58

Hall of Fame Discussion - 34:40

Parting Shots - 47:55

This week we discuss the Royals and their newest disagreement with the city and citizenry of Kansas City. Do the two parties come to an agreement or does another city lose their franchise in the coming years? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the debut and rookie campaign of Jackie Robinson. He not only blazed the trail for so many after him, but tore it up on the diamond as well.

Our Hall of Famer this week is left fielder Joe "Duckie" Medwick. His high peak and bonkers early numbers speak for themselves, but did he do enough to warrant his eventual election in 1968? For our parting shots we discuss the the courage of Jackie Robinson, the all too quick panic of many baseball fans, and how thought exercises are just plain fun. Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials in between segments!

Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

This Week In Baseball - 19:54

Hall of Fame Discussion - 32:36

Parting Shots - 46:49

This week we discuss the Shohei Ohtani controversey, but also go in depth with our predictions for each division's winner, the wild card teams, and our World Series picks. Do we go all chalk or do we have some surprises in store? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the sudden passing of Gil Hodges in 1972. The too soon death of a person always a tragedy, but had he lived, what could his career after baseball have been?

Our Hall of Famer this week is Red Ruffing. He knew how to stay on the mound for inning, but was there enough dominance for us to keep him in the Hall? For our parting shots we discuss the unimportance of titles for a Hall of Fame case, the terror that is the blackout rules for TV baseball, and how people put too much stock into awards for players. We also have classic baseball commericla breaks in between segments for the first time!

Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

This Week In Baseball - 41:21

Hall of Fame Discussion - 51:45

Parting Shots - 1:03:35

This week we discuss the the injury to Gerrit Cole and its potential rippling effects. Will there be an adjustment in the game or will pitchers stay disposable and easily replaced? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1990 MLB lockout. The terms that were settled upon have lasted to this day, but it became a harbinger of the greater looming strike of 1994-95.

Our Hall of Famer this week is Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner. He had a famous brother who is also a Hall of Famer, but did the younger Waner brother meet the high bar set by his brother? For our parting shots we discuss the numerous "Former Phillies", whether or not baseball is for the fans or the fans for baseball, and the over optimization of MLB. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

This Week In Baseball - 23:45

Hall of Fame Discussion - 43:22

Parting Shots - 55:41

This week we discuss the Fanatics and Nike baseball uniform debacle. Its bad enough the players are wearing bootleg looking jerseys, but single-ply pants too? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the deal that brought the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee, how the team performed, and how back then differed from now in terms of team movement.

Our Hall of Famer this week is legendary hitter Ted Willimas. We all know he's a slam dunk hall of famer, but just how incredible was he? Please enjoy the lovefest for Williams and how much fun we have talking about his greatness. For our parting shots we discuss player salaries and historical paycuts, Bryce Harper's tone deaf extension talk, and a reflection on Scott Boras' place in baseball. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

This Week In Baseball - 19:03

Hall of Fame Discussion - 35:11

Parting Shots - 58:01

This week we discuss our perspecive on statistics which includes which ones we like, ones we don't like, and our philosophy on where the line is on just how complex they need to be. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the legendarily lopsided trade of Steve Carlton to the Phillies for Rick Wise and if it seemed to be so unbalanced at the time from a person who was saw it when it happened.

Our Hall of Famer this week is 19th century pitcher Pud Galvin. He was the first to 300 wins and held many of the pitching records for years before Cy Young happened. Is he a slam dunk though? For our parting shots we discuss my father's all time team, my brother looks whistfully at the start of spring training, and how finally, a woman has been hired as the primary play-by-play caller for an MLB team. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Timestamps

This Week In Baseball - 22:08

Hall of Fame Discussion - 37:11

Parting Shots - 46:54