Baseball Buddha

09/06/2024

A book from my childhood that made me want to be like Pete...

"I wrote this book to show the world that behind every hit, every hustle, and every game, there was a kid from Cincinnati who simply loved baseball and gave it everything he had." - Pete Rose

09/03/2024

"Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." — Lou Gehrig

08/28/2024

"Tools can get you into the game, but it's character that keeps you there." - Tony Lucadello

08/27/2024

"To me, baseball is a civic responsibility. It can be a tool for bettering the race." - Effa Manley

08/26/2024

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Baseball’s Backstory on Culture, Society, & History, diving deep into the essence of baseball, uncovering pivotal moments and key figures.

08/23/2024

As most of you know, I am a big fan of Pete Rose the baseball player, regardless of Pete Rose the person, who I think lacks depth of character. What he accomplished on the field is impressive, read about his hitting consistency here.

"See the ball; hit the ball." - Pete Rose

08/20/2024

"Baseball is a game where myths and reality often collide, crafting stories that transcend the sport itself."

08/16/2024

"The only reason I’m coming out here is so I don’t get fined." - Pete Rose

08/09/2024

"I'd be willing to bet you, if I was a betting man, that I have never bet on baseball." - Pete Rose

08/06/2024

"Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field." - Juliana Hatfield

08/02/2024

"I don't go around the country trying to stir up people. But I have a good time with my life. I’m getting better every year." - Pete Rose

07/31/2024

"Pete broke the rules. He deserves to be outside looking in. The punishment fits the crime." - Mike Schmidt