Illustrated mid-century style scene of a scrawny left-handed Little League pitcher with a violent windup intimidating a young batter, evoking the article's story of the scrawny lefty pitcher and comparisons to intimidating pitchers like Bob Gibson.

The Scrawny Lefty on My Little League Team Who Scared Everyone

Last Updated: September 29th, 2026 by Matthew BrownI was a part of a Little League team growing up, and we had our fair share of characters in the dugout. There was a really big kid who was strong and athletic. He could crush a baseball out of a college ballpark. He was definitely intimidating to face, but also one of the nicest guys that we had. In fact, none of our big kids were inherently …

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Kauffman Stadium Guide

Kauffman Stadium Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. Known as “The K,” Kauffman Stadium is home to the Kansas City Royals. Thanks to some huge improvements to the tune of $250M in 2008-2009, Royals fans love this park. Actually, most ball fans who come here for a …

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Oriole Park Guide

Oriole Park at Camden Yards Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. Oriole Park, officially called Oriole Park at Camden Yards for its surrounding neighborhood, is the marquee “retro-park” in the major league. It was one of the first parks to go back to old school style design for a new …

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Comerica Park Guide

Comerica Park Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. Comerica Park took over for the classic Tiger Stadium in 2000. It is a well-designed baseball stadium with great views and unique features like a Ferris wheel, a celebratory fountain, and a carousel. It makes for a pretty cool …

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T-Mobile Park Guide

T-Mobile Park Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. T-Mobile Park is the home of the Seattle Mariners, who are the best franchise to have never made it to the World Series. Built in 1999, this park offers great skylines and great views of the field. T-Mobile Park …

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Tropicana Field Guide

Tropicana Field Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. The Upper Deck Seats are Really Up There – via Flickr user arctic_whirlwind Tropicana Field, AKA “The Trop”, opened its doors for baseball in 1996. What you may not know is that the dome was originally opened in 1990 and …

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Yankee Stadium Guide

Yankee Stadium Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. Yankee Stadium is a celebration of extravagance. The prices reflect that. You don’t come to Yankee Stadium for a cheap baseball game. We know what we are getting into but still, we all head to the Bronx at least …

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Fenway Park Guide

Fenway Park Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. Fenway Park is the park that all other parks want to be when they grow up. It opened in 1912, the same week the Titanic sank. Unlike the Titanic, Fenway has thrived and continues to draw in fans from …

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Progressive Field Guide

Progressive Field Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. Formerly known as Jacob’s Field, Progressive Field is now the official home of the Cleveland Guardians. With their new mascot name, Cleveland’s home baseball team is ready to welcome fans into their home field. You can come to a …

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Minute Maid Park Guide

Minute Maid Park Guide – Where to Park, Eat, and Get Cheap Tickets

Last Updated: September 6th, 2023 by Kristen DouglasNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. When Open, the Roof Creates a Strange Skyline for the Park – via Flickr user Roy Luck Minute Maid Park is the home field of the equally loved and loathed, Houston Astros. This retractable roof stadium is pretty big and you …

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