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Inside Baseball – May Edition

May 13, 2026May 9, 2026DouglasTHillLeave a comment

Sunset at Boston's Fenway Park — **^{The view from my seat at Fenway Park for the first meeting between the Boston Red Sox and their rivals the New York Yankees. Yep, that’s Aaron Judge in right field.}**

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Welcome to the May installment of “Inside Baseball” where I try to take you behind the scenes with all that’s happening at The Sports Fan Project. Apologies in advance because in this edition I begin with a bit of a rant.

While we’re just over a month removed from the UCLA women and Michigan men winning their respective NCAA National Championships, it’s already time to plan for the 2027 Final Fours.

It should come as no surprise then that someone who’s attempting to travel Around the World in 80 Sporting Events would have attending the men’s and women’s Final Fours on his list.

Shortly after the respective tournaments ended last month, the portals opened for fans wishing to attend the 2027 NCAA Final Fours (Women on April 2 & 4 in Columbus, OH; Men on April 3 & 5 in Detroit, MI). The deadline for applying for the ticket lottery is May 31st and I am simultaneously aghast and resigned to the fact that this is something I’m going to have to do.

Why am I aghast?

Well, here’s what the NCAA requests of fans who want to purchase tickets from its box office:

Select how many seats you wish to apply for (up to a maximum of four);
Pay $400 per seat requested;
Also pay a $25 processing fee per request;
Wait patiently until no later than October 31st when the NCAA will notify you if your entry was successful;
If so, you’ll receive tickets to the all three Final Four games sometime before April 2027;
If not, you’ll have your seat dollars refunded to your credit card but not the $25 processing fee.

So, to review, presuming someone requests the maximum number of seats (4 x $400) that amounts to a 5-month interest free loan of $1,600 to the NCAA, an entity that reported $1.3 Billion in revenues during the 2023 Fiscal Year (the most-recent available). Oh yeah, if you’re not lucky enough to win the ticket drawing, you’ll receive your money back but not the $25 fee because that’s what it’ll cost to input your information into NCAA’s database and process your refund, apparently.

Sigh:-(

As I bowed out of attending the 2026 Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis due to a conflict with The Masters, I’ll be entering for both the Women’s (two seats) and Men’s (four seats) for 2027 and doing a fair amount of driving back and forth if selected.

In the meantime, I hope the NCAA makes good choices with how it utilizes my $2,400. You know, like not expanding the tournaments from 68 to 76 teams … oh, wait;-)

To enter the Men’s ticket lottery follow this link. Toe enter the Women’s ticket lottery follow this link.

What Else is Happening with the AtWi80SE Project

^{PGA Championship’s logo.}

As you read this, I should be wandering around Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club with my father during today’s practice session of the PGA Championship. We’ll return Thursday to watch the opening round as well.

Attending the PGA Championship is notable as it will complete my AtWi80SE Grand Slam, having already attended the U.S. Open, The Open, and The Masters. I’m beyond delighted that dad was able to attend 75% of those.

And speaking of grand slams, later this month I’ll be purchasing tickets to the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships and plan to hang in the famous Wimbledon Queue next month in London to kick off my tennis Grand Slam pursuit.

Beyond that, there’s a modicum of downtime before the South Africa vs. Czechia FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Atlanta. That said, I’m hopeful of getting caught up on writing about past travels.

Upcoming Conversations

We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball Cover — **^{The author, Michael Clair, is a future Conversations’ guest.}**

I’m delighted to have four recordings completed and nearly edited for your listening enjoyment. A quick rundown of who to expect to hear from in the near future:

Michael Clair – Clair’s official title with MLB.com is “senior manager of storytelling and special projects” which sounds like one of the coolest job titles in the world. And the world – the baseball world – is in fact his oyster. He specializes in the international game and the World Baseball Classic. His debut book-length work, We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball: How the Czech Republic’s Amateur Underdogs Became World Baseball Classic Heroes, was released April 1 (no fooling) and has been well-received in baseball circles. I have an author-signed copy of Michael’s book to giveaway so please keep your eyes peeled for how to enter.
Eddie Hillery – Hillery works in the public service sector in suburban Detroit and also as a coach at his high school. He’s a former 3-sport star at Rochester High School (football, basketball, and track and field), a 4-year regular on defense for the Central Michigan University Chippewas, and a 3-year professional football player for European club teams in Germany, Finland, and Italy. He shares plenty of stories from all the stops on his life’s journey and even adds some nuggets on what it’s like being a father of two girls one who’s playing volleyball and the other who is not interested in sports … yet;-)
Mark Armour – A baseball fan for nearly as long as he can remember, Armour discovered the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) back in 1982 and was simply a consumer of its works for many years before eventually presenting and publishing one of his research papers. Since then, he’s served in myriad SABR leadership positions including President of its Board of Directors. He also was the founder of the SABR Biography Project which has a goal of writing a biographical article of every integral part of Major League Baseball (player, manager, GM, owner, stadium, etc.). To the moment there are over 6,000 such biographies authored (including over a dozen by Armour).
Scott Crawford – Crawford has been working at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum since January 3, 2000. Today, he is the Director of Operations for the Museum whose home is in St. Marys, Ontario, about a 2-hour drive west of Toronto. Unlike most Canadians who favor ice hockey, he always gravitated toward baseball, especially since the nearby Toronto Blue Jays won the American League East in 1985. Bitten by the baseball bug, Crawford has been a baseball guy ever since. Trying to figure out how to stay in the game, he spent a summer during college volunteering at the Museum which led to an unpaid internship and, ultimately, a paid position. Now he sort of runs the place:-)

Guests Request for a Special Anniversary Conversation

^{Almost four years complete, what can I do for Year 5?}

Believe it or not, we’re within a month of celebrating the fourth anniversary of Conversations with Sports Fans filling your earbuds.

No, it wasn’t exactly a “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you” moment, but “The Overview Episode” published June 9, 2022, and here we are, 262 episodes later, still talking sports and whatever else happens to come up.

I’d love to host a panel discussion to publish in early June in commemoration of the anniversary.

My proposed topic: How do I fan today? That is, how do you consume your favorite sports (TV, radio, in print, computer, etc.) It’s an intentionally broad topic because I’m curious how you take in your favorite teams/sports.

Want to join the fun? I’d love it if you would! My hope is to record in the June 2-4 window, likely in the early-to-mid evening EDT. If you’d like to be part of the Conversation please email me at hilldouglast@gmail.com.

Add Your Name to the $80 for 80 Circle of Champions

Many thanks for the fabulous 14 – Geoff, Carol, Tim, Joe, Wayne, Tom, Maury, Stephen, Laura, Martin, Keith, Michael, Luisa, and an anonymous donor – whose generous support of $1 for each of the 80 Events has earned them a spot on the $80 for 80 Circle of Champions wall, a free T-shirt, a copy of the yet-to-be-authored compendium book about this crazy journey I’m embarking upon, plenty of gratitude, and check-ins from the road.

Want to join the Circle, you’re able to do so at the secure <Support> link found along the right column of this page or via Venmo @DouglasTHill. If you’d rather write a check let me know (hilldouglast@gmail.com) and I’ll get that address to you.

Masters Merch Winners

It turns out no drawings were needed to for the Masters Merchandise giveaway. There were six entrants folks eligible based on support of The Sports Fan Project, but only five responded by the deadline to enter. As I had five remaining Masters Ball Marker and two Golf Balls, they all went to good and welcoming homes:

Golf Balls – Paula from Lansing,MI, and Mark from Toronto
Ball Markers – Mike from Sterling, VA, Joe from Bradenton, FL, and Tim from Fairbanks, AK

Congratulations all!

Recently Published Events Pages

You may have missed them with all that’s going on, but pages chronicling Events No. 35 (NCAA Volleyball at Wisconsin) and No. 36 (Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field) have been published. You’re able to find them at the previous links.

More Shots from Boston

^{A few more shots from Events No. 53 (Patriots Day) and No. 54 (Yankees-Red Sox) in Boston. Clockwise from upper left, a picturesque night at Fenway Park for the first game against the rival Yankees this season; runners helping runners realize their Boston Marathon goal; the final of just five turns on the Boston Marathon’s course as runners head down Boylston toward the finish line; a sweet shot of me at Fenway with the stadium name in the background; part of the Boston Marathon Memorial for victims of the 2013 bombing; we were gifted tickets on “The Green Monstah” for Sunday’s soggy affair between Boston and Detroit; the famous Citgo sign from atop The Monster.}

The Fan Teaser: Week 154 Solution

October 5, 2025DouglasTHillLeave a comment

**^{Ahoy mateys, have we run aground?}**

It’s not every year the Seattle Mariners are in the thick of a MLB pennant race.

The M’s began their 2025 post-season this weekend against the Detroit Tigers in an American League Divisional Series.

Mariners fans still fondly recall the magical run their team went on 30 years ago when future Baseball Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez roped what is still known as “The Double” to score Joey Cora and then another future Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr., in the AL Divisional Series and complete a comeback from down 2-0 in the Series to the New York Yankees and win the decisive fifth game, 6-5 in 11 innings.

And, as though there weren’t enough Hall of Famers leading the M’s, a certain Cooperstown-bound Randy Johnson pitched the final three innings to earn the win in relief.

Seattle Mariners' homeplate mob scene after eliminating the New York Yankees in the 1995 ALDS. — ^{Ken Griffey Jr. is at the bottom of the dog pile after scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning of the decisive fifth game of the ALDS against the New York Yankees. (Photo by Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)}

Here’s a terrific look back at “The Double” and all related events from that October 8, 1995 day in Seattle’s long gone Kingdome from the New York Times‘ Corey Brock back in 2019.

From the Interesting Facts Department, Joey Cora – who scored just ahead of Ken Griffey Jr. – is currently the Detroit Tigers’ third base coach.

^{Enjoy as some of the key personnel – and Mariners’ fan Macklemore! – discuss “The Double.”}

Just to review, The Fan Teaser was the creation of former Ann Arbor News Sports Editor Geoff Larcom. Longtime friend and fellow Ann Arbor News alum, Pat Schutte, took it to heights previously unknown. We aim to keep it alive here at The Sports Fan Project. The cropped photo and the accompanying clue give you an idea as to who or what the image is of. We invite you to use the Comment option to take a crack at solving the Teaser and, if you’re so inclined, participate in some good-spirited banter with your fellow sports fans. The Fan Teaser will appear each Friday morning with the reveal coming to you Sunday.

The Fan Teaser: Week 118 Solution

January 26, 2025February 21, 2025DouglasTHillLeave a comment

**^{Who is this and why are}**
**^{they smiling today?}**

On Tuesday of this past week, three retired Major League Baseball players were contacted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame that they received the requisite 75% of the votes to be enshrined. Those players were relief pitcher Billy Wagner, starting pitcher CC Sabathia, and outfielder Ichiro Suzuki.

Ichiro, who received a vote from all but – inexplicably – one voting member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, was this week’s Fan Teaser.

Ichiro Suzuki — **^{Ichiro’s at-bat routine was unique.}**

In the photo utilized, Ichiro is captured in the middle of his distinctive at-bat routine where he would hold the bat in his right hand, pointed skyward, in front of him, while adjusting his jersey near his right collarbone with his left hand, and leaning back ever so slightly.

Apparently it worked for him. After arriving in Seattle in 2001 following nine seasons with the Orix Blue Wave of Nippon Professional Baseball, Suzuki lashed hit after hit during 19 MLB seasons. He finished with 3,089 in the Major Leagues, set the single-season record with 262 in 2004, won both the Rookie of the Year (albeit as a 27-year-old) and American League MVP in 2001. All totaled, he was an All-Star each of his first 10 seasons in the United States during which time he also won the Gold Glove Award every season. If his stats from Japan are included, he would have 4,367 career hits (easily eclipsing Pete Rose‘s record of 4,256). As it is, Ichiro currently ranks 25th all-time. He’s one of just seven players with 3,000 career hits and over 500 stolen bases.

^{The Seattle Mariners released this tribute to Ichiro following the announcement of his Hall of Fame election.}

The Fan Teaser: Week 105 Solution

October 27, 2024October 25, 2024DouglasTHillLeave a comment

**^{October’s always been one of my favorite months.}**
**^{Pretty sure it was for this person as well.}**

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees duke it out in the 2024 World Series, it affords one time to reminisce about the pair’s previous 11 October matchups.

The one that’s etched in my memory is 1977 when first-year New York Yankee Reggie Jackson forever endured himself to the Bronx faithful when he batted .450, belted five home runs, drove in eight runs, scored 10 himself, and claimed the Series’ Most Valuable Player Award.

It was an epic Game 6 that helped solidify his nickname of Mr. October.

With the Yankees leading the Series, 3-2, Jackson was walked on four straight Burt Hooton pitches in the second inning (and then scoring on Chris Chambliss‘ homer), Jackson saw three more pitches in his ensuing three at bats and all of them left the field of play.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Jackson jumped on Hooton’s first pitch and sent into the upper deck in Yankee Stadium’s right field, scoring catcher Thurman Munson.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Jackson lined reliever Elias Sosa‘s first pitch just over the wall in right field, scoring second baseman Willie Randolph
Then, in the bottom of the eighth, with the Yankees leading 7-3, Jackson led off with a first-pitch bomb off knuckleballer Charlie Hough to the deepest part of center field.

The Fan Teaser: Week 89 Solution

July 7, 2024June 28, 2024DouglasTHillLeave a comment

It was 85 years ago this week that, between games of a Fourth of July doubleheader against the Washington Senators, that the New York Yankees paid tribute to eventual Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig.

This is when Gehrig approached the phalanx of microphones near homeplate and addressed over 60,000 fans at Yankee Stadium and uttered his famous phrase, “luckiest man on the face of the earth.”

^{New York Yankees’ first baseman Lou Gehrig played 2,130 straight games, but his most famous moment on a baseball field was likely this speech on July 4, 1939 (85 years ago this week). Gehrig called himself “the luckiest man on the face of this earth” in his 277-word speech to the crowd at Yankee Stadium, only weeks after being diagnosed with the incurable neurological disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS), which now bears his name. (Photo from the Corbis/Bettmann Archive)}

If you’ve never reviewed Gehrig’s statistics please do yourself the favor and take a look at his Baseball-Reference page. Like many, your editor had reduced him to both his 2,160 consecutive games played streak as well as his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). During the 14 seasons he was the Yankees’ regular first baseman, in at least one season he led the American League in every notable offensive category except At Bats and Stolen Bases. That is: Plate Appearances, Runs, Hits, Doubles, Triples, Home Runs, RBIs, Walks, Batting Average, Slugging Percentage, On-Base Percentage, On-Base Plus Slugging, and Total Bases. He finished in the top five in MVP voting nine times and won the award twice.

Truly a remarkable player.

Here is the full text of Gehrig’s speech:

“Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about the bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth. I have been in ballparks for seventeen years and have never received anything but kindness and encouragement from you fans.

“Look at these grand men. Which of you wouldn’t consider it the highlight of his career just to associate with them for even one day? Sure, I’m lucky. Who wouldn’t consider it an honor to have known Jacob Ruppert? Also, the builder of baseball’s greatest empire, Ed Barrow? To have spent six years with that wonderful little fellow, Miller Huggins? Then to have spent the next nine years with that outstanding leader, that smart student of psychology, the best manager in baseball today, Joe McCarthy? Sure, I’m lucky.”

^{This historical film reel footage of Lou Gehrig Day includes both audio/video and just video.}

Just to review, The Fan Teaser comes courtesy of longtime buddy, Pat Schutte. The cropped photo below and the accompanying clue give you an idea as to who or what the image is of. We invite you to use the Comment option to take a crack at solving the Teaser and, if you’re so inclined, participate in some good-spirited banter with your fellow sports fans. The Fan Teaser will appear each Friday morning with the reveal coming to you Sunday.

The Fan Teaser: Week 88 Solution

June 30, 2024June 26, 2024DouglasTHillLeave a comment

**^{This fella with the bat had more than a cup of}**
**^{coffee in the big leagues. Who is it?}**

New York Yankees’ centerfielder Joe DiMaggio had a remarkable career. He was an All-Star each of his 13 Major League seasons, was named American League MVP on three occasions (1939, 1941, and 1947), still owns the longest stretch of games with at least one base hit (56 straight games from May 15-July 16, 1941), was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, was married to Hollywood starlets Dorothy Arnold and Marilyn Monroe, and, later in life, was the spokesperson for the Mr. Coffee brand of coffee makers.

This photo, from the famed Bettmann Archive, was from the first game of a doubleheader against the Washington Senators at Griffith Park on June 29, 1941, in the middle of his hitting streak. DiMaggio went 1-for-4 with a double in Game 1 and 1-for-5 in the nightcap.

Like many during his era, DiMaggio missed multiple seasons due to his service in the armed forces during World War II. For DiMaggio it was the 1943-45 seasons, his age 28, 29, and 30 seasons (or his prime).

^{A 1974 Mr. Coffee spot featuring Joe DiMaggio.}

The Fan Teaser: Week 54 Solution

November 5, 2023November 3, 2023DouglasTHillLeave a comment

**^{It wasn’t a police escort, but it may as well have}**
**^{been for what’s likely the most iconic walk-off}**
**^{home run in MLB history.}**

The New York Yankees visited the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series on October 13.

In the Yankees three victories, they’d outscored the Pirates 38-3. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, had eeked out its three wins by a cumulative score of 14-8.

It was no surprise, then, that Game 7 was both a high scoring and a close game. After the Pirates claimed a 9-7 lead with a 5-run eighth inning, the Yankees re-tied it with a pair in the top of the ninth.

This set the stage for Pittsburgh second baseman Bill Mazeroski leading off the bottom of the ninth against Ralph Terry and what became one of the greatest walk off home runs ever hit.

Bill Mazeroski Home Run Trot — **^{Bill Mazeroski, center, is greeted by a young fan, right, and third base coach Frank Oceak as he heads for home following his Series-ending homer.}**

Mazeroski turned Terry’s 1-0 pitch and drove it into the woods beyond left field fence at Forbes Field to clinch the World Series for the Pirates, 10-9. (Check out the full video of Mazeroski’s at bat and the bedlam that ensues below.)

The Great Ballpark Chase: Yankee Dandy

August 28, 2023July 30, 2024timothynrussell3 Comments

^{Perhaps one of the most-photographed ballparks in all the land, New York’s Yankee Stadium. From upper left, centerfield message board, the Great Hall, looking out from behind homeplate, looking in from centerfield, and the exterior upon approach.}

Most people take a baseball trip to experience the ballparks, make memories, and enjoy some travel.

It’s just an added bonus when the schedules align and you can see your favorite team as well.

The schedules did just that for some Seattle fans on the “Hall of Fame Baseball Tour” with Coast 2 Coast Sports Tours in June. It took until almost the end of the tour, but they would get to see the Mariners in back-to-back games.

And it was worth the wait for them. They would see Seattle in Yankee Stadium and then follow them to Baltimore’s Camden Yards the following night.

Teri and Jeff, a husband and wife team married for 33 years, recently retired and decided to start travelling. Teri still works part-time for the Mariners, manning a security station in the ballpark.

The couple live on many acres of land on the outskirts of Seattle. They recently had a celebration of life for their John Deere tractor, which needed replacing.

Eric and Thomas, a father-son combination, also came to the tour from the Vancouver area. They had a whirlwind beginning to the tour, not arriving into Boston until 11 p.m.

But all four enjoyed the Mariners’ scoring 23 runs in two games. Seattle beat the Yankees, 10-2 and the Orioles, 13-1.

Yankee Stadium opened in 2009, as a replacement for the original stadium, which opened in 1923. It was often called, “The House that Ruth Built.”

The new stadium was designed to evoke memories of the old stadium. It has been praised for its amenities, but criticized for high ticket prices. The lower bowl behind home plate is called The Legends Club with prices as high as $510. Seats are often empty in that area, due to the high cost, leading to an embarrassing situation for the Yankees.

Concourses are fairly wide, although in some areas of the park, namely out in center field by Monument Park, it seemed a little tight to move around. One nice touch in the stadium is that every seat is padded with its own drink holder.

The capacity of the stadium is 50,287, which is less than the originals 56,886. Many players have commented it is much easier to play at the new stadium, since it seems much quieter than the original.

The fences measure 318 feet to left field, 399 to left-center, 408 to center field, 385 to right-center and 314 to right field.

Similar to the old stadium, the roof features a replica of the frieze, which was a trademark. A frieze is a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration. Also, similar to the old stadium, the wall beyond the bleacher seats is cut out to reveal the four subway trains as they pass by.

The flags on top of the roof are also arranged in order of the standings. All 30 teams are represented and the flags are adjusted each day as needed.

The stadium does feature one of the more distinct seating areas, the Judge’s Chambers. It is named after Yankee outfielder Aaron Judge and modeled after a courtroom with faux wood finishes.

The Judge's Chambers' seats — **^{The Judge’s Chambers in right centerfield.}**

Opened in 2017, it only holds 18 seats in section 105, which is in right-center field, where Judge is stationed on defense. But you can’t buy a seat here.

The Yankees choose the fans for each game. They may give tickets to local community organizations, hospitals, or charities along with area Little Leagues.

Judge is very prominent, both in the lineup and physically. The 6-foot-7, 282-pound player is one of the top players in the league, who wears No. 99. So it’s not surprising that Judge has made his mark in other areas of the stadium, namely the concession stand.

The 99 Burger may be one of the top concession choices in the stadium. It features two four-ounce American Wagyu beef patties, American cheese, dill pickles, caramelized onions, and secret sauce on a brioche bun. You can get lettuce and tomato by request.

But get there quickly, they only sell 99 burgers, at a hefty $19.99 cost. They are only available in section 223, which is closest to Gate 4.

There are two main attractions at the ballpark. Both will have long lines to visit, so be ready to head there as soon as your ticket is scanned.

The first is Monument Park, out in center field. This is a carryover from old Yankee Stadium and highlights 37 former Yankee greats, 22 of whom have had their numbers retired. The main monument in the park is a red granite block, featuring manager Miller Huggins, players Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio, and owner George Steinbrenner.

^{Various views of Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park.}

It closes 45 minutes before first pitch. Admission is free, but space is limited and lines begin soon after the gates open.

The Yankee Museum is also free and is open until the end of the eighth inning. It is located on the main stadium level, adjacent to section 210.

One of the most prized exhibits is Thurman Munson‘s locker. Munson was a catcher from 1969-1979 until his death. Munson was so beloved by Steinbrenner that his number was immediately retired. His locker was also sealed off and donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, but it now resides in the Yankee Museum.

^{A look inside the Yankee Museum, Thurman Munson’s locker and some of the jerseys and records.}

Another feature in the Museum is the Yankee baseball wall. It has 870 autographed baseballs, or about 55 percent of the players, managers, coaches, and broadcasters in the team’s history. At both ends of the wall, there are statues of pitcher Don Larsen and catcher Yogi Berra, exactly 60 feet, six inches apart. Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history, Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. The top row of the wall emulates the trajectory of Larsen’s final pitch in that World Series.

GAME DETAILS: Seattle scored early and often, scoring four runs in the first and all 10 runs in the first four innings of its 10-2 victory. Bryan Woo went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Kolton Wong, Ty France, Teoscar Hernandez, and Cal Raleigh each had a home run for the Mariners. Yankee pitcher Domingo German allowed 10 runs on eight hits. Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa pitched an inning of relief, which is something you don’t see every day.