Paul Trinkle, the winner of the baseball tournament at last weekend’s APBA National Convention, asked if he could submit an article for The APBA Blog in light of some negative comments regarding player usage (details here on the Between the Lines forum). I’m happy to oblige. -Tom Just wanted to…
Robert “Hawk” Taylor’s career spanned 11 years, two leagues and four teams so he must have been doing something right. However, hitting for average and staying out of the double play wasn’t it. Taylor’s 1966 season for the Mets was probably pretty typical for him though he did hit for…
Rodney Woodward (who by the way, originally hails from APBA’s old home of Lancaster, PA) suggested St Louis Cardinal Willie McGee’s 1985 card for this column. In 1985, McGee was an All-Star, a Gold Glove winner, and barely beat out Dave Parker for the NL MVP award. He didn’t do…
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my buddy John Brandeberry finished his 1930 AL/NL full season replay. I even had the privilege to help him with his World Series between the Athletics and the Giants. Just a few days ago, Brando sent me the stats from the replay and…
There is some sad news in the baseball simulation community. James “Pete” Habel, creator of the award-winning BallStat and BallScore stat keeping software, has passed away. Pete who was 57, lived in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. I didn’t know Pete personally but I knew of his legacy. Every time I…
While on vacation in the Shenandoah Valley, I was a little worried I wouldn’t have a Weird Wednesday card this week. Never fear, I happened to bring along my NL 1966 in case there was time to play some of my replay. There are plenty of weird cards to choose…
Some news on the upcoming July 19th Chicagoland APBA Tournament. A reminder… here are the rules announced by tournament organizer, Jim Saska. If you’re planning on attending, learn them and commit them to memory (or at least go over them). There’s also a new way to register this time around. …
Mel M who is in the middle of his 1967 replay, sent in his suggestion for Terrible Tuesday. It’s Smoky Burgess of the White Sox. On Baseball Reference, six-time All Star Burgess is listed as a “Catcher and Pinch Hitter” for his career. That about sums it up. in fact,…
“Gotta be Mr. Gwynn today”, says Pastor Rich. In light of the sad news of Tony Gwynn’s passing, I agree. Tony Gwynn was simply Mr. Padre, playing for the team for his entire career (1982-2001). Not only that, he represented the town of San Diego growing up there as well…
Our Boys of Summer APBA League is on its All-Star break now. Last night was the big game between the National League and the American League. For those who want a good recap, check out Shawn Baier’s game summary. Shawn has a career as a sportswriter, in my opinion. Well…