Category Archives: Minor League Baseball

Hit The Deck! @Decker6: Funniest player you’re not following on Twitter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Dean

So, who is @Decker6 aka Cody Decker? While at UCLA, the slugger was named twice to the All-Pac-10 team and was known for his unique “batters box stomp” featured in this video. Now in the San Diego Padres organization, the … Continue reading →

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Funny Video: Baseball Player’s Hilarious Batter’s Box Ritual

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dean

Cody Decker is a minor league first baseman drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2009. While at UCLA, the slugger was named twice to the All-Pac-10 team and was known for his lengthy, unique “batters box stomp.” (He developed … Continue reading →

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Video: Ball Bounces off Player’s Head and Turns into a Triple Play!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dean

Minor League Baseball provides all sorts of entertainment, particularly when it comes to promotions, but it’s unlikely you’ll ever see a more bizarre legitimate play than the triple play the Nashville Sounds turned Saturday night against the Omaha Storm Chasers. … Continue reading →

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Video: A Summer to Forget: Logan Morrison Attacked by Praying Mantis, Reprimanded for Tweets and Sent to Minors

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dean

It has not been a good summer for Florida Marlins left fielder Logan Morrison. He’s been attacked by a praying mantis (see video) and last night he was optioned to the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs. Morrison, probably more well-known as @LoMoMarlins is … Continue reading →

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Halloween in August: Memphis Redbirds Unveil Creepy Jerseys for a Good Cause

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Dean

I believe I’ve found my Halloween costume. The Memphis Redbirds will be wearing some freaky uniforms in a couple of weeks for a good cause. On Saturday August 13, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate will host Organ Donor Night … Continue reading →

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Video: Rockies Minor Leaguer Hits Two-Run Home Run with Broken Bat!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Dean

Colorado Springs Sky Sox Jordan Pacheco somehow manages to hit a BROKEN BAT two-run home run that measured 410 feet, as the Colorado Rockies Triple A team defeated the Salt Lake Bees, 7-6 at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado … Continue reading →

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Funny Videos: Vancouver Canadians Parody “Major League” for Ticket Promotion

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Dean

The Vancouver Canadians released a new ticket promotion that parody’s the great baseball comedy “Major League,” called “Major League Savings.” (One wonders if not for Charlie Sheen and his antics this year, if this 20+ year old movie would be … Continue reading →

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Video: The Phillie Phanatic Hit by Foul Ball at Minor League Game

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dean

The Philadelphia Phillies iconic mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, made a rare visit to team’s Triple-A club, the Allentown IronPigs – my favorite team name this season. And it’s no wonder the big green thing probably prefers the safety of a big ballpark … Continue reading →

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Video: Nationals Uber Prospect Bryce Harper Blows a Kiss to Pitcher after Smacking a HR

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dean

Bryce Harper, last year’s number one overall pick by the Washington Nationals, is in trouble. The outfield prospect who plays for the Class A Hagerstown Suns, hit a home run, flipped his bat, trotted around the bases, and then blew … Continue reading →

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Hilarious Video: Durham Bulls Pitcher’s Unique Approach to Throwing Strikes in the Bowling Alley

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dean

Dirk Hayhurst is a pitcher for the Durham Bulls in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Other than pitching, he is perhaps best known for two things: 1) The New York Times bestseller, “The Bullpen Gospels: Major League Dreams of a … Continue reading →

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Video: Cincinnati Reds Prospect’s Amazing Inside-the-Park Home Run

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Dean

Friday night red-hot shortstop Billy Hamilton of the Dayton Dragons legs out a sweet inside-the-park home run. Watch how fast the Cincinnati Reds prospect motors around the bases – it wasn’t even close.

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Video: Bam! Memphis Redbirds Outfielders Collide

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Dean

The Iowa Cubs home opener against the Memphis Redbirds Saturday was anything but routine after a horrific collision between two Redbirds outfielders in the bottom of the 1st inning. As you can see from this VIDEO, it is not for the faint of heart. Andrew … Continue reading →

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Call TMZ! Bryce Harper Linked to Miss Utility

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Dean

Bryce Harper was optioned to the Hagerstown Suns, the Washington Nationals class ‘A’ squad, earlier this week. While the rookie was disappointed he didn’t get more time playing with the big boys down on the Space Coast, it didn’t take long for the Sun’s savvy marketing department to take … Continue reading →

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Have a Coke and an IronPig? Phillies Triple-A Club Featured on Coke Bottles for Charity

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dean

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (one of my favorite minor league team names) announced that the local Coca-Cola bottler has released a commemorative one-liter Coke bottle featuring the IronPigs logo and design. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of the Lehigh Valley will donate $1 … Continue reading →

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Colby Rasmus & St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Goes to Memphis + Colby Fangirl Video

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dean

Now that you watched the “imaginative” Colby Rasmus fangirl video, here are the deets on Colby return to Memphis on Sunday. Colby will be joined by two other former Memphis Redbirds and three St. Louis Cardinals alumni at AutoZone Park in Memphis for the annual … Continue reading →

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