Content I’ve written about professional and collegiate sports. Representative articles include:
Baseball’s Last Spitball Pitcher
Burleigh Grimes retired in 1934 as the last pitcher in baseball who could legally throw a spitball. It was 14 years after the pitch had been banned from the game.
Nolan Ryan, King of the No-Hitters
Nolan Ryan pitched an amazing seven no-hitters in his Hall of Fame career. Each one was a highlight moment.
A Primer of Major League Pitches
Ever wondered how major league pitchers make a baseball do what they want it to? Over the years, pitches have been passed down and named for their unique characteristics.