Diving into the world of baseball, we find ourselves amidst not just a game, but a tapestry rich with outlandish narratives and strange occurrences. Beyond the bats and balls, America’s beloved game is steeped in a history filled with odd and fascinating tales. Ready to round the bases? Here are seven remarkable facts about baseball … Continue reading 7 interesting facts about baseball
It has been 32 years since a left-handed …
It has been 32 years since a left-handed catcher played in a Major League Baseball game. His name was Benny Distefano and he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1989.
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Baseball hall of famer Larry Walker…
Baseball hall of famer Larry Walker was fixated on the number 3. He wore number 33, was married on November 3 at 3:33 and his phone number had “as many threes as the phone company would allow.” In 1993, he signed a $3 million contract.
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“Shoeless” Joe Jackson…
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson was illiterate. In restaurants, rather than ask someone to read the menu to him, he would wait until his teammates ordered and then order one of the items that he heard. 00
Detroit Tiger pitcher Daniel Norris purposely lives off just $800…
Detroit Tiger pitcher Daniel Norris purposely lives off just $800 a month, despite a $2 million signing bonus. When asked why he chooses to continue to live so conservatively. He asked back, “Who am I to deserve that? What have I really done?”
Daniel Norris, a 21yo baseball player who recently joined the Toronto Bluejays with…
Daniel Norris, a 21yo baseball player who recently joined the Toronto Bluejays with a $2,000,000 signing bonus, lives and sleeps in a VW bus. He has also never drunk alcohol, works part time in the off-season at a retail store, and spends no more than $800 a month.