The Pitching Grade Challenge polls are closed and thanks to APBA CEO John Herson, I have the grades of the 20 pitchers you all voted on. You can now order the 2021 season now via APBA GO. I’ll be doing a reveal of the grades two at a time. Let’s…
The balloting for the 2021 Pitching Grade Challenge is over. While we’re waiting for the cards (and the Pitching Challenge grades!) to be released, I’m going to publicly release my ballot. Each year of the Challenge, I unofficially fill out my own ballot before the cards are released. Call it…
Pastor Rich Zawadzki sings the virtues of Jim Bottomley’s 1928 APBA card. As well he should. It’s quite the card. Jim Bottomley played in the era of luminaries like Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx so sometimes he is overlooked. Not in 1928 though. That year, he won the National League…
Not much to say except that voting for the 2021 APBA Blog Pitching Grade Challenge will close tomorrow night. I’m pleased to say the number of entries has been through the roof this year. I’m hoping this last surge will be double last year’s entries. If you haven’t already voted,…
I want to thank Rich Zawadzki who suggested this 2009 Brad Lidge APBA card for Weird Card Wednesday. At first glance, there’s nothing too odd about the card other than maybe his two 6 hit numbers. He’s got a grade of DXW with no glaring typos. Then when you see…
John Briggs sent me a postseason update from the Roberto Clemente Memorial Baseball Association (RCMBA). Here’s a teaser… If you could pick who would be in the 2021 RCMBA Championship, you couldn’t have done better than the 2020 champ, Ottawa defending it’s crown against the brand new RCMBA single season…
Hey APBA fans! I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to vote in the 2021 APBA Blog Pitching Grade Challenge. The response has been overwhelming! So far, there have been 220 who cast their ballot. The previous high was 141 so word is getting out this year. I always…
Darren Schulz sent me this recap of this year’s online Linda B. Schulz Memorial APBA Baseball Tournament VII using APBA GO. Linda B. Schulz Memorial APBA Baseball Tournament VII October 1, 2021 November 6, 2021 Once again, the pandemic stalled the familiar sounds of laughter, jubilation, and sometimes frustration resulting…
Every time Rod Caborn sends me a recap of a replay he’s done, I am increasingly impressed. His latest effort with the 1915 Federal League project is no exception. He just sent me a write-up of his replay in which the Chicago Whalers took the championship behind MVP Dutch Zwilling…
Shawn Kaufman posted this 1962 Frank Robinson card on Facebook. It caught my eye because I’ve featured FRobbie on Monday for his 1966 card and his 1961 card but this 1962 one may be his best. Some background In 1962, Reds rightfielder Robinson didn’t win the Triple Crown like he…