MLB Hall Of (pretty) Good Podcast

Today, the commissioner of the Hall of Pretty Good sits down with Jesse from Solaro Shades to talk about the inner workings of running a sunglasses company as well as working with MLB players like Wilyer Abreu and Yandy Diaz.

Bryce and Ethan from Glovehound discuss Devin Mesoraco's unlucky career. Follow me! Instagram: @mlbhallofgoodpodcast Follow Ethan: glovehound.com Instagram: @glovehound YouTube:  @glovehound 

This week, New Hampshire Fisheries Cats joins the show to talk about his long journey to the Blue Jays organization as well as what it's like to be play in the minor leagues!

Bryce and Mike get really random on this episode of the show. Tune in to reminisce on outfielder Ben Francisco!

There's a new Matt Duffy heading towards the MLB. The 2023 Red Sox 4th round draft pick comes on the show to talk about his first full minor league season. Shoutout to Matt Duffy for coming on!

Today we look at the short, but sweet career of Tyler Colvin. A guy who had 2 really good seasons with an OPS above .800.

Elih Marrero, Portland Sea Dogs catcher, joins the show to discuss his career as well as what's brought upon his breakout offensive season with the Sea Dogs. Get the inside scoop from the former 8th round draft pick!

Not all who Yonder are lost… today we look at the career of talented first baseman Yonder Alonso. A guy who spent the early part of career being blocked by Joey Votto and having bad luck with injuries. Once he got his shot though, the power emergence was legit and he turned into an All Star level player. Sit back, relax, and enjoy looking back on the career of Manny Machado's in law!

Due to power outages that took away the internet, we dive into the vault for this episode and play guess the lineup for a second time! Next week we will be back with a normal episode covering a player! Hope you guys enjoy.

In a very special mini episode, Bryce and Mike sit down and play guess the lineup. Each person picks a random lineup, reads it off, and the other cohost has to guess the team and the year. Play along with us!

Today, Bryce and Mike sit down and the discuss the career of Matt Wieters. Wieters was a high draft pick and a really talented catcher when healthy. Let's reminisce on him!

Today, Bryce and Mike look at the one and only TONY PLUSH aka, Nyjer Morgan. Look back as we discuss Morgan's unlikely rise to the MLB as well as numerous controversies that he became apart of during his time in the show. You might've laughed at his antics or straight up didn't like him, but Morgan could hit. Sit back, relax, and listen to this brand new episode about a very intriguing player!

Today the boys sit down to discuss the career of Jomboy Media legend Trevor Plouffe. Today's kids may only recognize him as a podcaster and sports media figure, but Plouffe could swing it.

On this Hall Of Pretty Good worthy interview, Mike sits down with former pitcher Tony Barnette. They discuss pitching in the US as well as overseas and even a brand new book focused on Burnette. You won't wanna miss this VERY good interview!

On this week the boys discuss Pedro Álvarez! A super hyped prospect who showcased some power with the Pirates and helped raise the Jolly Roger numerous time. Join us in looking back at a very fun player to be a fan of.

On today's episode, Bryce and Mike welcome veteran pitcher and current NESN analyst Lenny DiNardo on the show for a special interview. We discuss everything from his TV career, pitching outside of the US, being in the heat of the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry, and even how he'd pitch to Rafael Devers! Be sure to tune in you won't wanna miss it!

Today on the show we cover Dustin Ackley, former 2nd overall pick and UNC legend. Join us as we discuss his interesting draft class as well as an overview of his time in the MLB!

James Shields was gonna take the mound every 5th day and pitch at least 7 innings while doing it. Join us today as we discuss a guy who is only discussed when a certain home run or trade is brought up. We look past that and go deeper into a player who was a great pitcher and worthy of a spot in the Hall Of Pretty Good!

Today we look at the career of Jason Bay, a talented player who was turned into a meme with the Mets. Join us in looking back at a very interesting career. Bay was an All Star and often in MVP consideration. Definitely a guy who's more than just low quality 2013 Facebook memes about his Mets contract.

Today on the show we discuss former first round pick Colby Rasmus, a guy who was a little inconsistent at times, but still had a pretty good career. Look back with us on a guy who put together some good seasons, and then walked away from the game in his early 30's.

Today we look back on the career of Dan Uggla. A guy who finds himself quite underrated in the modern day hearts of MLB fans. Look back on how a rule 5 draft pick became one of the best 2nd baseman in the MLB for a while.

Today we lock in and discuss Bobby Cox and Chipper Jones' favorite player, Yunel Escobar. Tune in and hear about how Yunel got away from Cuba, was apart of a stacked draft class, and even faced controversy over the course of his 11 year career. It's a fun episode about a fairly flashy and exciting player.

Mike joins the show for the second week in a row to take a look at former Rockies Third baseman Garrett Atkins, a guy who had a few seasons of elite offensive production. We discuss his college, minor, and major league experience as well as prove that he wasn't always a product of Coors Field. . . To help the show click the link and subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter https://newsletter.jokermag.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 it's a free newsletter that discusses Underdogs from every sport. It really helps the show when you subscribe!

Today, Mike from @mlbrandomspotlight (on instagram) joins the show to discuss a man named sexiest MLB player in 2009 by Cosmopolitan magazine. Sit back, and relax as we dive into quite possibly the best 2nd baseman in Brewers' history! • • • • To support the show, subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! A free sports newsletter that focuses on inspiring stories from every sport! It's completely free to subscribe just clink the link provided. It really helps the show! https://newsletter.jokermag.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

Former MLB slugger Ryon Healy joins the show to talk hitting, learning a new position, and preparing for a game! Thanks to Mr. Healy for coming on! . . To support the show in a free way, subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! A free sports newsletter with amazing stories! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

For the first time ever, the show welcomes a professional baseball player currently active. 8 year MLB veteran and current pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization Dan Straily joins the show. We discuss his inspiring comeback attempt, pitching in the playoffs, baseball in Korea, and various other things that a baseball fan would love! Hope you guys enjoy. Thank you to Mr. Straily, it was truly an honor. . . To support the show, consider subscribing to the Underdog Newsletter! It's a free sports newsletter that shares inspiring stories every week. It's 100% free to subscribe and really helps me. Thanks guys! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

PRONK! Today we look back on one of the most feared sluggers the game saw after the steroid era. Join us in navigating the career of Travis Hafner. A guy who was strong and hit the ball a loooooong way! His 2004-2007 seasons were legendary. Tune in to reminisce and maybe even learn some fun facts!

Ryan Roberts, the Tatman! Roberts stops by the show to talk about his 9 year MLB career as well as how he got his famous nickname. Enjoy!

The tats, the eye black, the skin tight jersey, the Red Bull in his veins! Today we look at the pretty good career of Brett Lawrie. To help the show, click the link and subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! It's completely free and a great way to support what I do! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

On this mid week mini episode, we discuss Blue Jays legend Jose Bautista and his absolutely chaotic rookie season that saw him get passed around like a hot potato! Learn all about it. To help the show, subscribe to the free Underdog Newsletter! A sports newsletter that covers amazing stories that are truly inspiring. It's completely free to subscribe and it really helps the show https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

Today, we look back on the pretty good, but much too short career of Austin Maddox. Maddox was a very talented reliever who saw his career cut short due to injuries. While it only lasted a season, his career was much too good to not go back over! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! To help out the show click this link and subscribe to the free Underdog newsletter! A sports newsletter all about inspiring stories of true underdogs. It's completely free! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 Thanks guys! ⚾️

Today we look back on Chris Coghlan's pretty good 2009 season. A year that saw him start off incredibly slow, but when the dog days of summer came around, he cranked up the heat to levels nearly unprecedented. Tune in to learn about a Rookie of the Year season that deserves to be remembered! To help out the show in a completely free way subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! ⏩️⏩️ https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 it's a Sports newsletter that covers some inspiring underdog stories! Like I said, it's completely free. Thanks guys!

Today we look back fondly over the resilient career of Scott Kazmir. A former top prospect who found success early on, but faced multiple obstacles that saw him have to work his way back from being released multiple times. Sit back, relax, and reminisce on a truly interesting and pretty good career….. click this link to access the Underdog Newsletter! It's free to subscribe and every subscription greatly helps out the show! Thank you! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

Click the link to Subscribe to the free Underdog Newsletter! It really helps the show and like I said, it's completely free! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 Today, we look at Scooter Gennett's 4 homer game from 2017. Hitting for homers in a game is so rare, it's only been done 18 times in MLB history! Let's reminisce on a truly awesome and unexpected display of power.

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Today on the show we have the huge honor of interviewing Former Royals LEGEND Bret Saberhagen. That's right, former 3x All Star, 2x Cy Young Winner, and World Series champion Bret Saberhagen sits down to discuss his career and also his work with SabesWings, a non-profit that provides financial support to cancer patients and their families. Listen as Saberhagen discuses being drafted, pitching in game 7 of the World Series, throwing a no hitter, and being an actor! Everybody make sure to go to SabesWings.org and read up on what Bret is up to these days. It's truly commendable! Thank you Mr. Saberhagen!

HE GETS ON BASE! Today, we look back at the pretty good career of Daric Barton. A first baseman who wasn't going to slug 30 homers and drive in 100 RBI's. He was however, going to walk a lot, not strikeout, and play good defense. Join the show in looking back at Barton's career and find out why he was pretty dang good.

On today's episode, we look back at one of the craziest “Linsanity” runs in MLB history. Join the show in remembering Aristides Aquino's insane month long run back in the Summer of 2019. The Punisher was Punishing your favorite pitcher and ruining their ERA back in the day.

For the first time ever, the subject of a previous episode comes on the show to discuss questions about their career. It's an absolute honor to interview Jair Jurrjens! Former All Star with the Atlanta Braves and current Baseball United partial player. I hope you all sit back and relax and enjoy a look back on an amazing career with the man, the myth, the legend…. Jair Jurrjens. A huge thank you to Mr Jurrjens for agreeing to do this. I hope everyone enjoys!

Former LSU standout as well as Red Sox, Rangers, And White Sox starter joins the show for an interview all about his time involved in baseball. Ranaudo provides insight into his college, minor league, and major league career and shares some very interesting stories along the way! Tune in to hear an entertaining interview featuring a guy who struck out Derek Jeter looking for his first ever strikeout. Thank you so much to Mr. Ranaudo for your time. If you want to hear more from Anthony I recommend checking out his Up and In Podcast. I hope you guys enjoy ⚾️

Do you remember where you were on June 8th, 2010? Chances are, if you're a baseball fan you were in front of your TV watching Stephen Strasburg's MLB debut. Let's look back and reminisce on a truly Hall Of Pretty Good Worthy performance. What an iconic Debut! Patreon: Patreon.com/MLBHallofPrettyGoodPodcast

Sit back, relax, and listen to a Hall Of Pretty Good worthy interview, as Madison Younginer former Red Sox 7th round pick and Atlanta Braves reliever joins the show to discuss his time in the minors, his time in the MLB, what it's like pitching in Australia, and having your cousin get DFA'ed to make room for you on a big league roster! Thank you so much to Madison Younginer for sitting down giving us some of his time. I really think you guys will enjoy getting some insight into the mind of a former minor and major league ball player. Enjoy!

Allen Craig, former All Star, World Series Champ, and MVP vote getter. On today's episode, let's relive the career of one of the most dangerous players with runners in scoring position in the 21st Century.

Lucas May, former catcher for the Kansas City Royals during the 2010 season joins the show for an interview on this very special episode of the MLB Hall Of Pretty Good Podcast. Listen as he discusses what it's like being drafted, his approach at the plate, being traded, free agency, and what he's been up to after baseball! Lucas May shares his vast knowledge of the game in a truly interesting, and informative interview about his experiences in professional baseball.

On November 20th 2013 a very surprising trade took place as the Detroit Tigers traded Prince Fielder (and 30 million dollars) to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Ian Kinsler. Let's take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on a big trade from over 10 years ago!

On today's episode we take a trip up North to reminisce on the career of former Blue Jays' ace Ricky Romero. We talk about how his rise to the MLB as well as how he became an All Star in 2011. Before we had Bichette, Vladdy Jr, and Gausman. we had Bautista, Encarnacion, and Romero.

2012 was a crazy year for the Red Sox! It saw them trade Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez, Nick Punto, and Kevin Youkilis over the course of the season. It also saw them finish with a record of 69-93. Despite all the struggled and trades, there was one player who broke into the show and showed out. Look back as we reminisce on Will Middlebrooks' pretty good 2012 rookie season.

Remember Ike Davis? The slugging first baseman showed massive homerun potential and played phenomenal defense for 7 MLB seasons. It seemed as though he was poised to lead the next era of Mets baseball after David Wright and Jose Reyes. Let's take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on a pretty good career!

Hitting homers, drawing walks, and striking out, these were the only things Chris Carter cared about during 2016 and for tonight, it's all we care about too. Let's take a look back and reminisce on a season that's pretty good as well as interesting. Did you love his moonshots like 14 year old me did? Or did you hate the Golden Sombreros he often went home with?

Who doesn't like outfielders with wheels? Today we look at the pretty good career of Ben Revere. A cool guy who had lots of energy and made plenty of highlight plays during his years in the big leagues. Take a deep dive into his journey to the big leagues, and numerous milestones he achieved. Anybody remember when he was somersaulted while running out a triple? I do!