Long Ball Legacies: Recent Episodes
Daniel Port
Long Ball Legacies is a podcast that explorers players throughout MLB History, what they mean to us and what they meant to the game. Every single Sunday, Host Daniel Port will be joined by a different special guest, who picks a player that was important to them and they discuss that player and several similar player throughout today's baseball and the past. Then at the end they rank all the players they discussed in that episode amongst all the players talk about in past episodes with the goal of creating the most comprehensive and positive rankings of every player possible not just the superstars but the stars, role players, and players from the Negro Leagues and non-MLB leagues from all across the world! Come join the debate! You can find the podcast @LBLegacies on Twitter or you can reach us via email at LongBallLegacies@gmail.com!
Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the Atlanta years of one of the greatest pure hitters ever as he chased Babe Ruth's Home Run Record, Hammerin' Hank Aaron!
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Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of one of the greatest pure hitters ever, Hammerin' Hank Aaron!
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Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of Negro League legend Cool Papa Bell!
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Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of recently retired Toronto legend The Bringer of Rain Josh Donaldson!
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Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of recently retired Philadelphia legend Cole Hamels!
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Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of Twins legend and recent Hall of Fame inductee Joe Mauer!
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Long Ball Legacies Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of the first African American player to play in the American League and Cleveland legend Larry Doby!
LBL Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of one of the most underrated hitters of his generation and newly enshrined Hall of Famer Todd Helton!
LBL Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of one of the greatest hitters of his generation and recent retiree Miguel Cabrera!
LBL Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of one of the St. Lious Cardinals most beloved pitchers ever, the newly retired Adam Wainwright!
LBL Host Daniel Port evaluates the life and legacy of Orioles legend and one of the most beloved players ever, Brooks Robinson!
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LBL Host Daniel Port takes a look at how the year went for all the current players on The All-Time List including Bryce Harper, Joey Votto, Nolan Arenado, Shohei Ohtani, and Mike Trout, and adjusts their spot on the list accordingly!
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LBL Host Daniel Port takes a look at how the year went for all the current players on The All-Time List and adjusts their spot on the list accordingly!
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LBL Host Daniel Port dives into the story and controversies of one of the most feared sluggers of the 90s Albert Belle! Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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LBL Host Daniel Port dives into the story and legacy of the professor of hitting Ted Williams! Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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LBL Host Daniel Port reckons with the legacy of baseball's most divisive player and home run king Barry Bonds. Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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LBL Host Daniel Port reflects upon the second half of Rickey Henderson's career and asks who is the Griffey and Henderson of today's players. The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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LBL Host Daniel Port reflects upon the greatest speedster to ever play the game, Rickey Henderson! The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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LBL Host Daniel Port reflects upon one of the all-time greats and maybe the coolest player to ever play the game, Ken Griffey Jr.! The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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LBL Host Daniel Port reflects up upon the difficult story of a young phenom who took the baseball world by storm on to fall from a grace in 80s ace Doc Gooden. The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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We made it through Thanksgiving and LBL Host Daniel Port is sitting down to take a look at some Hall of Fame Second Baseman in Ryne Sandberg and Roberto Alomar while using them as benchmarks for how Jose Altuve can make a Hall of Fame case! Host: Daniel Port The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com
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The 2022 season is over and LBL Host Daniel Port is sitting down to examine one of the biggest stars of the Postseason in the Astros' Jose Altuve! Host: Daniel Port
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I kick off Season Two with a solo pod following up on a listener request where I'll be talking about and ranking Jason Varitek and Jorge Posada! Host: Daniel Port
Jason Varitek: 2:39 Jorge Posada: 51:22 https://theathletic.com/1076028/2019/07/19/were-not-going-to-be-pushed-around-anymore-oral-history-of-the-arod-jason-varitek-fight/
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Long Ball Legacies -Special guests Christa Lamia and Nate Schwartz of Pitcher List join me to talk about one of my favorite players Joey Votto!
Show Notes:
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Joey Votto: 2:47
Long Ball Legacies -Today I finish up Part Two of last week's episode on Jose Ramirez by talking about Ron Santo and Home Run Baker and how they illuminate a path for Ramirez to make the Hall one day. Then I take a look at Ke'Bryan Hayes and wonder if he is the next Jose Ramirez!
Note: I apologize for having to split the episode into two parts but we had such a fantastic conversation with Chad that we would have had a two hour episode.
Show Notes:
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Ron Santo: 4:12
Home Run Baker: 43:10
Ke'Bryan Hayes: 1:04:13
Long Ball Legacies -Today I am joined by special guest Chad Young of Pitcher List and Fangraphs to talk Jose Ramirez!
Note: I apologize for having to split the episode into two parts but we had such a fantastic conversation with Chad that we would have had a two hour episode. Part Two will be out on Monday!
Show Notes:
The List
Chad Young Intro: 00:48
Jose Ramirez: 04:29
Long Ball Legacies -Today I wrap up the week's Mo Vaughn episode by looking at Prince Fielder and Freddie Freeman
Note: I apologize for having to split the episode into two parts but the second half of the episode got corrupted so I will be re-recording that section and Part Two will come out on Monday covering Prince Fielder and Freddie Freeman! Thanks for your patience and understanding!
Show Notes:
The List
Prince Fielder: 3:23
Freddie Freeman: 51:52
Long Ball Legacies -Today I am joined by special guest Matt Goodwin of Pitcher List to talk Mo Vaughn!
Note: I apologize for having to split the episode into two parts but the second half of the episode got corrupted so I will be re-recording that section and Part Two will come out on Monday covering Prince Fielder and Freddie Freeman! Thanks for you patience and understanding!
Show Notes:
The List
Matt Goodwin Intro: 02:47
Mo Vaughn: 07:05
- Career Highlights
- 1998 ALDS Gm1: Vaughn's seven-RBI performance
- ATL@NYM: Vaughn's homer hits halfway up scoreboard
Long Ball Legacies -Today I do the whole darn thing myself. Testing out a new solo pod format as we explore Corey Kluber's career so far and his hall of fame chances through the lens of Dizzy Dean's career! They have a lot more in common than you realize!
Show Notes:
The List
Intro
Corey Kluber: 00:04:14
Dizzy Dean: 00:43:02
Ranking: 01:07:03
Corey Kluber 2017 Highlights
Corey Kluber No-Hitter
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Long Ball Legacies -Today I do the whole darn thing myself. It's a grab bag episode as I talk about two players who meant a lot of me and do our first listener request! Apologies for last week's missing episode as there were some life issues last week that made it impossible to get an episode out I appreciate your understanding!
Show Notes:
The List
Intro
Jim Abbott: 00:02:57
Moises Alou: 00:28:39
Jason Bay: 00:56:21
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Long Ball Legacies -Today I am joined by special guest Carlos Marcano of Pitcher List and Baseball Prospectus to talk Johan Santana and Baseball in Venezuela!
Show Notes:
The List
Carlos Marcano Intro: 03:46
Johan Santana: 07:48
- Johan Santana No-Hitter
- Johan Santana 17 K Game
- Johan Santana Changeup Compilation
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Long Ball Legacies -Today I do the whole darn thing myself. It's a grab bag episode as I talk about two players who meant a lot of me and do our first listener request!
Show Notes:
The List
Intro
Hank Greenberg: 00:04:10
Mike Sweeney: 00:42:13
Brad Radke: 00:54:49
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Long Ball Legacies - Today Pitcher List's Andy Patton makes a triumphant return for our 9th episode to reminisce about and rank pitchers who have left multiple decade legacies throughout baseball history!
Show Notes:
The List
Intro
Andy Patton Intro: 00:02:03
Jamie Moyer: 00:05:41
Jim Kaat: 00:42:14
Kenny Rogers: 01:01:46
- https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/12/27/jamie-moyer-kerry-wood-carlos-zambrano-hall-fame-2018
- Kenny Rogers Perfect Game
- Why Jim Kaat Deserves his Hall of Fame Credentials
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Long Ball Legacies - Today Pitcher List's unofficial official historian Mat Kovach makes a triumphant return for our 8th episode to reminisce about and rank pitchers who might some of the greatest what-ifs of all time in Herb Score, Mark Prior and James Paxton!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Greg Maddux
- Ichiro
- George Brett
- Adrian Beltre
- Clayton Kershaw
- Edgar Martinez
- Sandy Koufax
- Tony Gwynn
- Kenny Lofton
- Addie Joss
- David Ortiz
- Steve Carlton
- Robin Yount
- Paul Molitor
- Kyle Hendricks
- Evan Longoria
- Shawn Green
- Ryan Braun
- Whitey Ford
- Matt Williams
- Jose Bautista
- Robin Ventura
- Aramis Ramirez
Intro
Mat Kovach Intro: 00:01:51
Mat Kovach: 00:03:03
Mark Prior: 00:35:13
James Paxton: 00:56:03
Ranking: 01:08:20
- Herb Score, 75, Indians Pitcher Derailed by Line Drive, Dies
- Indians Clinch 1995 - Herb Score
- Tony Pena - The Walk Off - Herb Score & Tom Hamilton
- Chicago Heat: Mark Prior and Kerry Wood’s Season of Dominance
- ZiPS Time Warp: Kerry Wood and Mark Prior | FanGraphs Baseball
- Mark Prior had an ELECTRIFYING MLB Debut
- Mark Prior career altering collision with Marcus Giles
- Relive every out from James Paxton's no-hitter
- James Paxton's Pitching Repertoire
- James Paxton strikes out a career-high 16 vs. Oakland
Long Ball Legacies - Today Pitcher List Social Media Guru Jessica Orozco joins me for our seventh episode to reminisce about and rank some outfielders in Shawn Green, Jose Bautista and Ryan Braun!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Greg Maddux
- Ichiro
- George Brett
- Adrian Beltre
- Kershaw
- Edgar Martinez
- Sandy Koufax
- Tony Gwynn
- Kenny Lofton
- Addie Joss
- David Ortiz
- Steve Carlton
- Robin Yount
- Paul Molitor
- Kyle Hendricks
- Evan Longoria
- Whitey Ford
- Matt Williams
- Robin Ventura
- Aramis Ramirez
Intro
Jessica Orozco Intro: 00:01:37
Shawn Green: 00:03:07
Jose Bautista: 00:36:59
Ryan Braun: 00:50:09
Ranking: 01:05:22
- Shawn Green Talks about 4 Homer Game
- Shawn Green and the greatest offensive game in MLB history
- https://theathletic.com/119042/2017/10/05/finding-their-way-in-a-trying-season-three-cubs-got-inspiration-in-a-baseball-book/
- Finding Stillness At 95 MPH : Shawn Green at TEDxOrangeCoast
- Shawn Green homers twice in Game 3 of the '04 NLDS
- Jose Bautista bat flip game
- Ryan Braun's shot gives the Brewers the lead
Long Ball Legacies - Today co-host of the On The Wire Podcast Kevin Hasting joins me for our sixth episode to reminisce about and rank third baseman and Royals...well Royalty George Brett, as well as Robin Yount and fantastic hair and the ever hilarious Adrian Beltre!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Greg Maddux
- Ichiro
- Kershaw
- Edgar Martinez
- Sandy Koufax
- Tony Gwynn
- Kenny Lofton
- Addie Joss
- David Ortiz
- Steve Carlton
- Paul Molitor
- Kyle Hendricks
- Evan Longoria
- Whitey Ford
- Matt Williams
- Robin Ventura
- Aramis Ramirez
Intro
Kevin Hasting Intro: 00:00:43
George Brett: 00:02:44
Robin Yount: 00:36:56
Adrian Beltre: 00:51:44
Ranking: 01:12:31
Long Ball Legacies - Today Pitcher List 's own Andy Patton joins me for our fifth episode to reminisce about and rank outfielders Ichiro Suzuki, Kenny Lofton and Tony Gwynn!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Greg Maddux
- Clayton Kershaw
- Edgar Martinez
- Sandy Koufax
- Addie Joss
- David Ortiz
- Steve Carlton
- Paul Molitor
- Kyle Hendricks
- Evan Longoria
- Whitey Ford
- Matt Williams
- Robin Ventura
- Aramis Ramirez
Intro
Andy Patton Intro: 00:00:37
Ichiro Suzuki: 00:02:50
Kenny Lofton: 00:42:34
Tony Gwynn: 00:59:58
Ranking: 01:12:49
Links:
- The career of Ichiro Suzuki
- Top 10 Ichiro Suzuki Moments
- Ichiro's iconic throw to 3rd base
- Kenny Lofton Baseball Career Highlights
- NLCS Gm5: Lofton's walk-off single sends Giants to WS
- Kenny Lofton ASCENDS the fence to rob B.J. Surhoff of a home run
- The Legend of Tony Gwynn | Career Highlights
- The Big Unit vs. Tony Gwynn: Unstoppable force vs. Immoveable Object
Long Ball Legacies - Today Pitcher List Baseball Historian Mat Kovach joins me for our fourth episode to reminisce about and rank pitchers Addie Joss, Greg Maddux and Kyle Hendricks!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Clayton Kershaw
- Edgar Martinez
- Sandy Koufax
- David Ortiz
- Steve Carlton
- Evan Longoria
- Paul Molitor
- Whitey Ford
- Matt Williams
- Robin Ventura
- Aramis Ramirez
Intro
Mat Kovach Intro: 00:00:55
Addie Joss: 00:03:10
Greg Maddux: 00:35:43
Kyle Hendricks: 00:56:39
Ranking: 01:06:01
Links:
- 1996 WS Gm2: Maddux throws eight shutout innings
- Maddux's 76-pitch complete game
- 10/22/16: Hendricks dominates, Cubs win pennant
- Kyle Hendricks Painting The Corners
- Chicks Dig The Long Ball Commercial
Long Ball Legacies - Today J.R. Caines from the Pitcher List Graphics Department joins me for our third episode to reminisce about and rank DHs Edgar Martinez, David Ortiz, and Paul Molitor!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Clayton Kershaw
- Sandy Koufax
- Steve Carlton
- Evan Longoria
- Whitey Ford
- Matt Williams
- Robin Ventura
- Aramis Ramirez
Intro
J.R. Caines Intro: 00:00:58
Edgar Martinez: 00:02:30
David Ortiz: 00:36:44
Paul Molitor: 00:53:09
Ranking: 00:59:52
Links:
- Edgar Martinez is a Hall of Famer, and the numbers couldn't be more clear | Sporting News
- JAWS and the 2019 Hall of Fame Ballot: Edgar Martinez | FanGraphs Baseball
- "The Double"
- What makes David Ortiz a Hall of Famer? Stories from those who know him best
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame! (Big Papi's Career Highlights)
- Paul Molitor Career Highlights
Long Ball Legacies - Today Pete Ball from the Keep or Kut Podcast joins me for our second episode to talk about and rank a cadre (I think cadre works here) of 3rd Baseman Evan Longoria, Matt Williams, Robin Ventura, and Aramis Ramirez!
Show Notes:
List Coming into the Episode:
- Clayton Kershaw
- Sandy Koufax
- Steve Carlton
- Whitey Ford
Intro
Pete Ball Intro: 00:00:46
Evan Longoria: 00:02:03
Matt Williams: 00:19:39
Robin Ventura: 00:27:49
Aramis Ramirez: 00:35:07
Ranking: 00:41:09
Links:
2011/09/28 Longoria's walk-off homer
https://theathletic.com/2847751/2021/09/27/a-decade-later-the-ripples-of-mlbs-wild-legendary-game-162-are-still-felt/
Robin Ventura Fights Nolan Ryan
Robin Ventura Grand Slam Single
Long Ball Legacies - Today Noah Scott from the Short Hops and Tall Tales Podcast joins me for our first ever episode to talk about and rank Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax, Whitey Ford, and Steve Carlton!
Show Notes:
Intro
Noah Scott Intro: 00:01:00
Clayton Kershaw: 00:03:17
Sandy Koufax: 00:36:43
Whitey Ford: 00:54:22
Steve Carlton: 01:01:16
Ranking: 01:13:00
Links:
- Kershaw talks about Koufax
- Grantland article on Koufax and Kershaw
- Vin Scully calls every out of Kershaw's No-Hitter
- The Athletic article on Kershaw and the Post-Season
- The Athletic article about Sandy Koufax
- Sandy Koufax Highlights
- SI Vault article on Whitey Ford
- Steve Carlton Strikeout Compilation
- The Athletic write-up on Carlton for their top 100
Welcome to Long Ball Legacies, the newest podcast in the Pitcher List Podcast Network, where host Daniel Port is joined every single week by a rotating cast of special guest to discuss players throughout baseball's past and present and then rank them on a giant master list! Episode 1 w/ Noah Scott of the Short Hops and Tall Tales Podcast where we discuss Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax, Whitey Ford and Steve Carlton will debut February 19th and then new episodes will come out every single Sunday after that! You can find the podcast @LBLegacies on Twitter or via email - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com