Pedro Martínez in the late 1990s and early 2000s was one of the most dominant and feared pitchers the game of baseball has ever seen. Over his nearly two decades in the Major Leagues, Martínez was a premier strikeout threat who puzzled hitters with his blazing fastball and devastating changeup. Martínez was smaller than average for a big-league pitcher, and his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pedro Martínez (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Greg Maddux (Complete Story)
Greg Maddux was one of the most dominant pitchers baseball has ever seen. His 23 seasons in Major League Baseball are defined by his almost effortless delivery and masterful control of the strike zone. From his debut in 1986 to his last game in 2008, Maddux kept the best hitters in the world confused and on their toes, trying to figure out a way to hit … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Greg Maddux (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Mo Vaughn (Complete Story)
Mo Vaughn was one of baseball’s most feared and intimidating sluggers of the 1990s. He had a towering frame of six-foot-one and over 220 pounds. Nicknamed the “Hit Dog,” Vaughn seemingly hit baseballs harder and further than most any other player. He had a notable decade-plus long Major League career, most notably for the Boston Red Sox, where he won the 1996 … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mo Vaughn (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Barry Larkin (Complete Story)
Barry Larkin combined his speed, power, and defense to become one of the best major league shortstops of the 1990s. A lifetime member of his hometown Cincinnati Reds, Larkin helped to lead the Reds back to the World Series after the “Big Red Machine” had faded, becoming one of the team’s most iconic players and leaders. Larkin helped usher in a new brand of … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Barry Larkin (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Gary Sheffield (Complete Story)
Gary Sheffield was one of the most enigmatic players of 1990’s baseball. Primarily a right fielder, Sheffield also played around the diamond at first base, third base, and shortstop. Along with multiple positions, Sheffield also saw time on multiple teams, his longest stint being with the then-Florida Marlins. Despite never sticking to one position or one … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gary Sheffield (Complete Story)