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…
For those who are patiently waiting for the new 2021 APBA baseball cards, the Company has a bit of a teaser. They have released the list of players who will receive APBA cards for the 2021 season. According to the last APBA Newsletter, you can download the list in pdf…
Updated: voting for the 2021 APBA Blog Pitching Grade Challenge has now concluded. Good luck! Hey APBA Fans! The 2021 MLB regular season is over and I am so happy it was a full one. With its conclusion, The APBA Blog is excited to announce the 2021 APBA Blog Pitching…
The Twin Cities APBA Baseball Tournament keeps on rolling. The prolific tourney just concluded its 16th tournament last weekend and Marty Lee and came away the winner. Jim Fraasch has the details below… The early headline of TCABT-XVI was the appearance of the current official Minnesota Twins organist, Sue Nelson,…
What happens when you run out of space on your scoresheet during an extra-inning game? I found out when my Thunderchickens played John Brandeberry’s Missoula Ospreys after the Illowa APBA League All-Star weekend. In game 3, our teams played a full 25 innings before a full resolution. Here’s Brando’s take…
It seems the past couple of years has been a difficult for some APBA leagues. The Lame Duck Baseball Association (LDBA) is no exception. Currently playing its 41st season, the LDBA has lost three managers and is looking to replace them. LDBA’s Neil Leininger reached out to me in hopes…
Last weekend, the Illowa APBA League convened in a rural setting near Cambridge, Illinois its 46th annual All-Star Game. In atypically comfortable fashion, the Country Gents defeated the City Boys 6-1. Was there an exciting event like “The Dickie Thon Game” in 1984 (details here)? There was, kinda. Similar to…