Curtis Granderson has picked up right where he left of in 2011, when he was 2nd in the league in home runs with 41. This season, Granderson is tied for the AL lead in home runs with 9 (as of 5.2.2012) while swinging the Louisville Slugger M9 M110 maple bat. […]
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Do you guys like these posts? I hope you do, because I’m going to keep doing them. Plus I have plans tonight so I’m not sure I’ll be able to post later. Here’s our third installment of “What Pros Blare.” This time, we profile the walk-up selections of the 2012 […]
THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED HERE. Though he grew up a catcher, the Nationals organization quickly moved Bryce Harper to the outfield immediately after he was drafted number one overall at age 17. Harper showed us the gritty, bruiser mentality common for a catcher when he smashed into the wall […]
THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED HERE. Bryce Harper, the most highly anticipated draft pick of our time, got the call this weekend. At 19 years old, Harper has already created a villainous reputation for himself. Whether you are for him or against him, he’s a phenom. Harper’s swing is vicious, […]
Not sure if anyone noticed, but Derek Jeter is hitting .420 (as of 4.27.12). He’s finished, right?! Bat – Louisville Slugger P72 **NEWLY ADDED** (available online) Batting Gloves – Jordan Team (unchanged, available online) Though Jeter wears a grey version for away games, which are not available online… Elbow Guard […]
4.25.12 – After about 3 weeks into the season, I figured I should circle back and get some updates going. Remember, its just a two-man show for now, so bear with me. I’m going to update everybody as soon as possible. The Update Glove – Rawlings PRODJ2 (unchanged, available) Cleats […]
In our second impromptu installment of What Pros Blare, we’ll check out the walk-up music for the 2012 Detroit Tigers. Alex Avila Classy, classy pick from the All-Star catcher. The bigger the venue, the more bad-ass the Black Keys sound, and I’m sure Comerica is hummin’ when Avila digs in. […]
First and foremost, I want to welcome WPW’s newest member, Bobby. He’s a college pitcher himself, much more than I ever was, and he’s helping out now with the site. I’m pumped to have him on board. Bobby helped put this post together for you all. Joining a long, long, […]
If you’ve read the About page, you know Jones is a favorite of mine. Top 3 outfielders of all time. Here is [via Deadspin] having a catch with a Rangers fan in between innings… http://deadspin.com/5904518/andruw-jones-used-a-rangers-fan-as-his-outfield-toss-warmup-partner-tonight Player post coming later tonight…
Stephen Strasburg is the hardest thrower in baseball. According to Fangraphs.com, Strasburg’s four-seam fastball has averaged 95.7 mph in 2012 to go along with a 94.7 mph two-seam. To compensate for that lost mph on his two-seamer, Strasburg manages to move the ball 8.8 inches left-to-right. Filth. And just when […]