Born in Philadelphia, Michael is a screenwriter now residing in Los Angeles. But despite the move, he has stayed loyal to the Phillies - even after years of losing and playoff failures. But it all became worth it when he finally got to witness a World Series championship in 2008. To celebrate, he flew home to Philadelphia the next day for the victory parade - still the best sports experience he's had. His all time favorite player is Darren Daulton, who was the reason Michael wore #10 during his short stint as a baseball player. Connect with Michael on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-schatz-2b0a58b" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.
Michael Schatz
Born in Philadelphia, Michael is a screenwriter now residing in Los Angeles. But despite the move, he has stayed loyal to the Phillies - even after years of losing and playoff failures. But it all became worth it when he finally got to witness a World Series championship in 2008. To celebrate, he flew home to Philadelphia the next day for the victory parade - still the best sports experience he's had. His all time favorite player is Darren Daulton, who was the reason Michael wore #10 during his short stint as a baseball player. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe 1980s were baseball’s neon decade—when shoulder pads ruled the stands and ESPN was still figuring out how to pronounce “SportsCenter.” While everyone remembers the Cy Young winners and Hall of Famers, some of the era’s most dominant arms got lost in the shuffle of small markets and bad timing. These ten pitchers deserved far more recognition than they received. Dave Stieb: The Blue Jays’ Ace Who Should’ve …
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