EPISODE · Nov 27, 2023 · 1H 17M
Charlie Bennett with David Metter
from Pod of Fame · host Jim Miloch
Jim is joined by David Metter (@CooperstownDave) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Charlie Bennett. First, Dave and Jim talk about what playing catcher was like in the 19th Century (8:13). Next, they cover the 1887 World Series, compare Bennett to HOFer Gary Carter, and discuss the 1936 Cooperstown ballot (19:46). Finally, Dave and Jim build Defensive Catcher Mount Rushmore (58:28), before making a final call on whether or not Bennett deserves to be enshrined into Cooperstown (1:06:38).
What this episode covers
Jim is joined by David Metter (@CooperstownDave) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Charlie Bennett. First, Dave and Jim talk about what playing catcher was like in the 19th Century (8:13). Next, they cover the 1887 World Series, compare Bennett to HOFer Gary Carter, and discuss the 1936 Cooperstown ballot (19:46). Finally, Dave and Jim build Defensive Catcher Mount Rushmore (58:28), before making a final call on whether or not Bennett deserves to be enshrined into Cooperstown (1:06:38).
NOW PLAYING
Charlie Bennett with David Metter
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m