Our Illowa APBA League just finished its season in January and as usual, I got my stats done in the nick of time while in Pittsburgh. Some stats of note: Albert Pujols had a down year. My friend Don S likes to tease me about Pujols and his “off” times…
In what is becoming a regular feature on The APBA Blog, we have the privilege of interviewing the CEO of the APBA Game Company, John Herson. While some might see Mr. Herson’s tenure as controversial, no one can say he hasn’t been open to the fans of APBA. This is…
Yes, today’s Monster Card Monday is one day late. With my trip to Pittsburgh last weekend and other foreseen consequences, I had to delay MCM one day. Never fear, it’s here. Harold Leroy “Hal” McKain of 1930 is this week’s Monster Card. He fits the bill. Though he’s only a…
Last night I took the overnight bus to from Champaign, IL to Pittsburgh. I’m here for the weekend to see an old friend but that doesn’t mean I can stay away from baseball. PNC Park greeted me as I woke up this morning. It was on the other side of…
Homerun records are for wussies. This comes from fellow Illowa APBA League manager Rob Moore with the subject line “Record set in final Highlanders series!”: That’s right, Jeff Fulchino now has the highest ERA in IAL history for a pitcher with over 71 1/3 innings, with a 10.07 in 81…
This week’s Monster Card is at the suggestion of Walt Taylor. And it’s probably one whose turn is due! The 1963 card for Richard Wallace “Dick” Hall is quite a barnburner. Hall, who played for the Baltimore Orioles in ‘63 is rated as a D(B*)YZ pitcher (though he only had…
Here in Illinois, it’s 20 degrees outside but that doesn’t mean baseball isn’t on the schedule. I think most APBA baseball leagues have finished their 2011 schedules but not the Illowa APBA League. In a few hours, my buddy Brando and I are playing our cross-town rival series which is…
A couple days ago, I posted an article about some of the things we (or at least I) think about when attempting an APBA replay. That post hit on some of the more abstract thought processes that go into a baseball replay. I encourage you to read it especially for…
With the holidays finished, I’m now beginning to think of my 1966 replay. Rather than rushing in and rolling the dice, I’m thinking this through. In order to have a successful replay, what does an APBA fan need to think about before “opening day”? Well, there are plenty of logistical…
This week in MCM, there’s a bit of twist. He’s a Monster in two different ways. I’m talking about 1989 Mitch Williams of the Chicago Cubs. With his hitting card you’re taking the good with the bad. Reliever Williams sports five 1s on his card. After that though, there are…