🔥 “Has the unwritten code of baseball evolved… or has it been completely thrown out?” That question kicks off a no-holds-barred episode of A Deep Dive With JB and Sandy, and it only gets more intense from there. Legendary former big leaguer and Austin sports staple Mike “Hardball” Hardge pulls back the curtain on the real rules that govern baseball — the ones you won’t find in any rulebook 😳⚾ From bench-clearing brawls and 100‑mph “receipts” to why flipping a bat shouldn’t be a crime, Hardge brings raw stories, hard-earned wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments from his 13-year pro career. He explains how the old-school code of respect clashes with today’s flair-forward game, why pitchers have been “coddled” for way too long, and how one bad decision can follow you years later.

💥 Memorable moments & mic-drop insights include:

• Why hitting the next batter is “the dumbest unwritten rule in baseball”
• The real reason you never bunt to break up a no-hitter 🚫
• What it actually feels like to get drilled by triple digits 😬
• Hardge’s unforgettable call-up story — and how a strike stole the moment
• Shohei Ohtani described as “not once in a generation… a dinosaur” 🦖
• A classic Hardball quote: “That wasn’t disrespect — that was the receipt.”

Along the way, JB and Sandy guide the conversation through baseball history, clubhouse culture, money, superstition, and the changing soul of the game — all with honesty, humor, and deep respect for what makes baseball baseball ❤️⚾ If you love the sport, debate the bat flip, or just crave stories you won’t hear anywhere else, this episode is a must-listen. 👉 Subscribe now, leave a review, and share this episode with every baseball fan you know. The code may be unwritten — but this conversation is unforgettable.