After fast start, can the Royals contend this season?
Apr 22, 2024
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Club broadcaster Rex Hudler discusses the Kansas City Royals' chances to contend this season, along with fun tales from his playing days. Strange But True: Orioles outfielder found the fountains in KC twice. Trivia: Only 3 HOF pitchers had a higher winning percentage than Stephen Strasburg post-divisional play.
The Royals have potential to contend due to a young core and strategic off-season moves.
John Sterling's retirement from the Yankees radio booth was celebrated for his unique broadcasting style.
Hall of Fame pitchers like Pedro Martinez, Roy Halladay, and Randy Johnson had exceptional winning percentages.
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Celebrating Baseball Legend John Sterling
After over 5,000 games in the Yankees radio booth, John Sterling retired, prompting a heartfelt ceremony honoring his iconic career. Colleagues praised his unique broadcasting style that turned games into vibrant shows, showcasing his distinctive contribution to the sport.
Kansas City Royals' Turnaround Season
Despite recent losing seasons, the Kansas City Royals are experiencing a remarkable resurgence. The team's strategic off-season recruiting, robust pitching rotation improvements, and defensive prowess have set the stage for a potential worst-to-first scenario. Players like Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. are leading the team's charge towards success.
Personal Stories and Heartfelt Moments
The podcast delves into personal stories and emotional journeys shared by the hosts, reflecting on moments of joy, tribulations, and uplifting experiences both on and off the field. From dealing with challenges like disabilities or unexpected career transitions to celebrating heartwarming interactions and gestures among teammates, the episode highlights the human side of professional sports.
Pitchers with Exceptional Winning Percentages
Pedro Martinez, Roy Halladay, and Randy Johnson are three Hall of Fame pitchers with exceptional winning percentages since 1980, with Johnson having a winning percentage of 610 with the Braves.
Roy Halladay's Perfect Game
In 2010, Roy Halladay threw a perfect game, making it the 20th in baseball history and the second in Philadelphia Phillies' history. Halladay retired all 27 batters he faced, achieving a significant milestone in his career.
Starkville | The Royals are off to a good start led by Bobby Witt Jr. and a young core. Club broadcaster Rex Hudler is back to discuss the team's chances to contend and share some of the fun tales from his playing days.
Strange But True: Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser found the fountains in Kansas City twice this week. Once with a home run and once when he tossed the final our of a Craig Kimbrel milestone save into the water. That was a problem!
Trivia from Bill Flannagan: Stephen Strasburg retired with a 113-62 record and a winning percentage of .6457. Since divisional play (1969) only 3 HOF pitchers have finished their careers with a higher winning percentage. Who are they?