Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast

Episode 305 - Before Valenzuela, How Mel Almada Broke MLB’s Barrier


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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark start with humorous-ish banter and discuss various baseball history topics including a deep dive into the first Mexican-born MLB player, Mel Almada, and his significant contributions to the sport. They also explore the MLB MVP debate and recount a baseball game that caused a stir with international royalty. The hosts engage in a Thanksgiving-themed name game, exploring baseball player names related to the holiday. The episode concludes with the Wax Packs Heroes segment, featuring curated packs from a listener, before Jeff and Mark announce a break for Thanksgiving.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:56 Baseball MVP Debate
03:50 World Series Anecdotes
10:22 Thanksgiving Themed Name Game
17:11 Mel Almada: A Baseball Pioneer
29:48 Wax Pack Heroes
50:49 Concluding Remarks and Thanksgiving Break


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