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Michigan is often considered to be the auto capital of America. This is no small wonder, either. According to the state’s Center for Automotive Research, Michigan receives parts to build between 10 and 12 million vehicles a year. So, it’s no surprise that terms like acceleration and velocity are often used in conjunction with the […]
The state of Nevada, among other things, is probably most familiar simply due to its biggest city: Las Vegas. Yes, in this chance-laden part of America, all of high society gather to live it up. Casinos and various entertainment venues shimmer and shine throughout the night, offering a façade of decadence and brilliance. It’s the […]
Oklahoma is home to some of the most recognizable names in baseball history. It truly is a veritable pantheon of legends. In the interest of avoiding any spoilers, those names will not be mentioned here. However, they will be on this list. In fact, the entire top five have all had the honor of being […]
Wisconsin is best known as America’s Dairyland, but it also has a rich sports culture. Although winter sports such as football and hockey are generally more popular, the Badger State owns its fair share of baseball history. The Milwaukee Braves brought the state its first World Series title in 1957. The Braves’ stint in Milwaukee […]
The state of Washington is known for many things. Beautiful mountain scenery, the Space Needle, and one of the most consistently top-rated college basketball programs in the nation. That said, we are not here to divulge which Gonzaga player is best, or which of the many Seattle-based coffeehouses serves the best cup of joe. No, […]
North Carolina is well known for its plethora of collegiate basketball legends. Whether they be coaches or players, the state has held claim to the sport for quite some time. However, when it comes to baseball, not a lot is said about The Tar Heel State. This is quite odd, considering that they boast seven […]
The state of Texas has no shortage of baseball history. Even prior to MLB expanding to the Lone Star State in 1962, many Texas-born players became legends on the diamond. With such a large population, it is no surprise that Texas produced its fair share of Hall of Famers. Here are the 10 best Texas […]
Before the list starts, it’s important to take into account that this list only includes players that were born in New Jersey. Players such as Yogi Berra that were born elsewhere but lived the majority of their life in the garden state will not be included. With that being said, here is my ranking of […]
The search for the best Georgia baseball players takes us all across the state. From the western border with Alabama to the eastern border with South Carolina, no territory has been spared. Just as diverse as their origins within the state, so are the members of this list. One, in particular, helped to promote racial […]
The search for the best Arkansas baseball players weaves its way, ironically enough, through one Cooperstown, New York. Yes, indeed, Arkansas boasts not one, not two, but six Hall of Famers. All of them make appearances here, along with four that, some might argue, deserve spots in the hallowed Hall of Fame all their own. […]
The best Canadian baseball players are an extensive list. Some are Hall of Famers, while others have won World Series or are recipients of baseball’s most prestigious awards. Canada put its place on the baseball map as early as 1887 when a Springfield, Ontario, native won baseball’s first Triple Crown. Now, modern-day players like Jordan […]
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Spring Training 2022 Jo Adell made a name for himself in the baseball world with a scorching hot 2022 spring training. Adell clobbered home runs in what seemed like every game, showing flashes of a potential superstar. Adell eventually earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels opening day roster, but his first game […]
In the coming few days, MLB teams will make tough decisions by making tough cuts. As the rosters go down to the 26, the Toronto Blue Jays have a few players on the bubble between making the team or heading to Buffalo. One of these bubble players is Otto Lopez, a middle infielder from the Dominican […]
Scott Kingery was drafted out of the University of Arizona in the second round of the 2015 MLB Draft, 48th overall, by the Philadelphia Phillies. In almost eight years since that day, Kingery has seen the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. Much like the Phillies, who were in the early stages of […]
Stop what you’re doing, Nick Senzel is hurt to start the 2023 season. The Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of a rebuild this year. The difference in this one from the previous, there are young players at every level awaiting their turn. With depth at some positions, the Reds coaching staff has been able […]
In 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates made outfielder Travis Swaggerty their first-round pick. Swaggerty was drafted 10th overall and played his college ball at the University of South Alabama. Upon being drafted, Swaggerty was lauded as the best college bat in his class. Heading into the draft, he was described as having raw power that hadn’t […]
Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez, Oswald Peraza. Those are three names that New York Yankees fans have been hearing a lot about lately. They are the top three prospects for the Yankees, and rank number 5, 47, and 52, respectively, in MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects. Add in the exciting and versatile Oswaldo Cabrera, and the […]
The aroma is indistinguishable. One can sniff it out, even before one arrives. The unmistakable smell of fresh cut grass, a precisely placed infield, and the absolutism of a new season. Spring Training carries its own unique placement in the baseball psyche. True, it’s not the regular season and it’s definitely not the playoffs. However, […]
The Colorado Rockies Spring Training is already being tested with their debit. For a team who is looking to get out of the basement, a trio of Rockies are making quite the noise while fighting for consistent play during the regular season. Two of these players could very well make the Rockies’ lineup in 2023 […]
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Caleb Begley
Caleb Begley is a 26 year old lover of all things sports, but especially our nation's great national pastime. He holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, and hopes to use it to create a career within the sportscasting realm. While in school, he was able to write and edit for the school paper's sports section, while also helping to anchor and produce the student newscast. As far as baseball itself is concerned, he is always willing to talk about the history of the game, and the statistics and stories that go along with it. He is thrilled to be able to be a part of the Last Word on Baseball team, and he hopes that he is able to contribute something that is both factual and interesting.