The newest members elected to the Hall of Fame did not include home run king Barry Bonds nor 7-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens. Both players have seen their voting percentages increase each year since 2015, yet each has a long way to go to be enshrined in Cooperstown. Major League Baseball announced that Chipper […]
Ballplayer by Chipper Jones
May 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I recently finished reading Ballplayer by Chipper Jones. The book was on my immediate read list because I grew up a Braves fan, and Chipper was my favorite player. When I played growing up, third base became my primary position, and it was only natural that my admiration for Chipper grew even more. Ballplayer is […]
Chipper Jones: Lifelong Atlanta Brave
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Chipper Jones was one of the greatest switch hitters of all-time and perhaps one of the greatest third baseman as well. He was also my favorite player for the duration of his career. Ken Griffey Jr. was a close second, but you’ll be hard pressed to find many people who didn’t have Griffey in their […]
Mariano Rivera Farewell Retirement Tour 2013
September 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Most players playing baseball today switch teams at least once in their careers, with some collecting jersey after jersey from a new team each season. Even some players who seemed destined to be with one team forever, like Albert Pujols in St. Louis, switch teams when dollar signs are flashed in front of their eyes. […]
