A Conversation with Oakland A’s Prospect J.C. Menna
October 17, 2011 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
Baseball requires a player to master a lot of athletic skill and precision. Most successful players focus on a specific position, either as a hitter or pitcher, so they can consistently improve on the necessary abilities. Thus it must be daunting for those about to enter professional baseball to be asked to completely change what [...]
The Promising Life and Tragic Death of Austin McHenry
November 30, 2008 by Mike Lynch · 13 Comments
Considered one of the best left fielders in the game after his brilliant 1921 season, Cardinals outfielder Austin McHenry saw his career reach a premature end on July 31, 1922 at the age of 26. Tragically, he would lose his life only four months later. By the time he was 25 years old, St. Louis [...]
