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rsdsharp

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1. I don't think his career was "forgettable." He didn't provide much offense,

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 11:04 PM

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but he was a fine defensive catcher. He did, however, lead the league in passed balls in 1967, while playing in only 76 games ( he was catching two knuckleball pitchers. He said the best way to catch a knuckleball was to wait until it stopped rolling and pick it up).

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I don't think his career was "forgettable." He didn't provide much offense, rsdsharp Thursday #1