1988 Topps

Zak Ford, author of Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers, joins the pod to talk about this Future Star.

Card #246 on Beckett Learn more about Called Up Mike Campbell on Greatest 21 Days Mike's interview on BallNine Bob Zuk SABR Bio by John Klima Shisakberry's!

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This no-nonsense lefty spent 11 years in MLB and now lives on a 60-foot boat. What more is there to say?

Card 786 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Follow-up: Ron Guidry the drummer Santee, CA Stathead search: Joe Price opponent breakdown Joe teaches appropriate pitching fundamental: be square Joe and Jim Leyritz against Angioma

While Yogi Berra once said, “All pitchers are liars or crybabies,” this Yankees legend (and friend of Yogi) may have been an exception.

Card 535 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Wancho SABR Game Story on Ron's 18-strikeout game by Joe Wancho SI finds Ron on the bayou Remembering Ron's 1978 Louisiana Legends Interview Ron and Yogi

This Puerto Rican outfielder wore his emotions on his sleeve and his fortunes around his neck.

Card 184 on Beckett SABR Bio by Daniel Potter Follow-up: Listener Chris' haul of Olwine! 1987 Topps Traded look Ivan climbs the wall in Detroit Sox's Calderon was a gamer

This all-around athlete only hit 13 homers in the regular seasons of his career, but his 1983 ALCS game-winning blast was as easy as ABC.

Card #581 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen Tito Jackson döppelganger? 1983 ALCS homer video and story Macho Man's teammate Vapor Man Tito goes back to school

This catcher from South Philly wasn't afraid to joke—or spar—with the best of 'em.

Card 757 on Beckett SABR Bio by John Stefano The Tragic Death of John Marzano Marzano Tackles Shelby Johnny almost decks Paul O'Neill Harry Kalas and Johnny Marz

Boston Red Sox

Texas Rangers

Seattle Mariners

Clerk: [announced over speaker] Paging Mr. Herm. Mr. Herm, you have a telephone call at the front desk.

Herm comes to the desk and picks up the receiver.

Herm: Yes? Uh huh? Yes, I understand.

Herm hangs up the phone.

It was the president again. I've got to win a World Series with a two-strike bunt single.

Card #614 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin MLB Reds Then and Now Herm Ballnine interview "Reds Hot" Serious Inquiry into Reds Hot Memorable Postseason Bunts

This blonde bomber struck fear in the hearts of pitchers across the globe. Would injuries and colluding owners hold him back from success? Card #50T on Beckett SABR Games Project about the Padres/Braves brawl Brawl video Should Atlanta have traded Bob Horner? 1981 SI Article about Bob 4HR Game Bob, the #1 pick Parting Shots at Japan baseball Whitey's concerns about Horner Atlanta Braves Yakult Swallows St. Louis Cardinals

This unassuming reliever twisted batters into pretzels with his unconventional delivery.

Card #749 on Beckett SABR Bio by Tim Sitar Why can't Germans say "squirrel" "MLB's slowest pitcher was completely unhittable" Blue Bird Banter on Mark Eichhorn All-time Greatest Blue Jays Stathead: All-Time Relievers by WAR Stathead: All-Time Relief Seasons by WAR

Toronto Blue Jays

Atlanta Braves

California Angels

Baltimore Orioles

This gold medalist never made it to the bigs, but his commitment to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats was major league.

Card 67T on Beckett Listen to David on Conversations with Sports Fans Follow-up: Cecil and Gumby's card photo game What is Podunk? Masse's profile by GHTBL Billy at Greatest 28 Days Don't you dare give the Sea Dogs a standing O!