Boston Red Sox Archives - Richard M. Langworth

Moe Berg: “Give My Regards to the Catcher” —Franklin Roosevelt

21 May 2014 Comments 7 Comments

Who was Moe Berg? Merely a major baseball league catcher who spoke fifteen languages and spied for his country in World War II. He has no brass plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame, but they display his Medal of Merit.

Baseball: Pitch Counts, Match-ups and the Manager

24 June 2009 Comments 0 Comments

Hank: “Why is your manager pulling Lannan? He’s just struck out Drew....” RL: “Over 100 pitches. Surprised he brought Lannan back this inning. The skipper worships pitch counts and match-ups, regardless of the situation or individual. Youklis is up and bats right-handed, so he’s calling for a right-hander.” Hank: “Tavarez was pretty rough when he pitched for us...” RL: “And still is...”