WARNING - This episode contains language some may find offensive. The language is used while quoting those from a less tolerant era, and does not reflect the views of Wild World of Sport.

In one of the most unforgettable moments in baseball history, a 3-foot-7 man stepped up to the plate—and straight into the record books. For our second episode, we dive into the remarkable life of Eddie Gaedel, the shortest player to ever play Major League Baseball. From the man behind the moment to Eddie’s curious life after baseball, this episode explores the fascinating tale of how one at-bat changed baseball forever. Find out where it ranks on our quest to find the wildest story from the world of sport.

Sources:

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/eddie-gaedel/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/322665.Veeck_As_In_Wreck

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gaedeed01.shtml

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SLB/1951.shtml

Presenters:

James Whybrow

Ben Whybrow

Carlin Sheaves

Music, cover art, and executive producer:

Zoe Behrendt