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EPISODE 6: NIEKRO'S KNUCKLEBALL AND RUNNIN' RICKEY
This week, we're catchin' Knuckleballs and throwin' out runners!
Butch Wynegar shares stories from his two seasons as Hall of Famer Phil Niekro's teammate with the New York Yankees.
It was an eventful couple of years, as Butch was behind the plate for the knuckleballer's 300th win AND his 3,000th strikeout!
We also hear from Butch about trying to catch the basestealing GOAT, Hall of Fame Outfielder Rickey Henderson, and the impact that Rickey had on every game he played in.
Have a listen, as we:
-Hear behind the scenes stories from Niekro's 300th win and 3000th K.
-Pick up some tips for handling the knuckleball, along with other catching fundamentals.
-Learn how Butch came to be Niekro's personal catcher in 1984 and 1985.
-Gain some insights into who Phil Niekro was as a teammate.
-Learn how facing Rickey Henderson made Butch a better catcher, and his impact on the game.
-Chat about the best catchers in MLB today.
-Get a close-up view of Butch's scouting trip to see Joe Mauer before the 2001 draft.
Have a look at some one-of-a-kind memorabilia! If you'd like to visit our youtube channel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EhQOd4kuxR8
Butch shows us the (now-signed) oversized "knuckleball glove" that he used while catching Niekro every 5 days, including the days of his 300th W and 3000th K.
This week, we're trying out a new name for the podcast, as we decide on a permanent one (Originally titled "Significant Step Forward"), to "Low and Away Baseball". Let us know what you think in the comments!
Hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to leave comments!
#catching #baseball #mlb #batting #butchwynegar #mlb #milb #baseballpodcasts #baseballstories #baseballhalloffame #knuckleball #rickeyhenderson #philniekro #knuckleballpitcher #georgebrett #kcroyals #newyorkyankees #minnesotatwins #oaklandathletics #summerball #1980sbaseball
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By Joshua FlowermanThis week, we're catchin' Knuckleballs and throwin' out runners!
Butch Wynegar shares stories from his two seasons as Hall of Famer Phil Niekro's teammate with the New York Yankees.
It was an eventful couple of years, as Butch was behind the plate for the knuckleballer's 300th win AND his 3,000th strikeout!
We also hear from Butch about trying to catch the basestealing GOAT, Hall of Fame Outfielder Rickey Henderson, and the impact that Rickey had on every game he played in.
Have a listen, as we:
-Hear behind the scenes stories from Niekro's 300th win and 3000th K.
-Pick up some tips for handling the knuckleball, along with other catching fundamentals.
-Learn how Butch came to be Niekro's personal catcher in 1984 and 1985.
-Gain some insights into who Phil Niekro was as a teammate.
-Learn how facing Rickey Henderson made Butch a better catcher, and his impact on the game.
-Chat about the best catchers in MLB today.
-Get a close-up view of Butch's scouting trip to see Joe Mauer before the 2001 draft.
Have a look at some one-of-a-kind memorabilia! If you'd like to visit our youtube channel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EhQOd4kuxR8
Butch shows us the (now-signed) oversized "knuckleball glove" that he used while catching Niekro every 5 days, including the days of his 300th W and 3000th K.
This week, we're trying out a new name for the podcast, as we decide on a permanent one (Originally titled "Significant Step Forward"), to "Low and Away Baseball". Let us know what you think in the comments!
Hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to leave comments!
#catching #baseball #mlb #batting #butchwynegar #mlb #milb #baseballpodcasts #baseballstories #baseballhalloffame #knuckleball #rickeyhenderson #philniekro #knuckleballpitcher #georgebrett #kcroyals #newyorkyankees #minnesotatwins #oaklandathletics #summerball #1980sbaseball