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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 29 MIN

The Best Garden In Baseball

from Clear the Field Podcast · host Paul Jackson and Ted Walker

In 1979, Pat Santarone, the groundskeeper at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, battled Earl Weaver in a produce showdown for the ages.Highlights- Pat Santarone, a feared and fighting groundskeeper- Two competitors find each other in the minor leagues- The ballpark as a nursery: more light, more water, and more beer- The Tomato Wars claim Boog Powell and Billy Martin- A Spectacular secret ingredient for growing tomatoesSupport UsYou can support Clear the Field by following the show on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts Spotify RSSGive a Rating, Like, or RestackIf you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

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In 1979, Pat Santarone, the groundskeeper at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, battled Earl Weaver in a produce showdown for the ages.Highlights- Pat Santarone, a feared and fighting groundskeeper- Two competitors find each other in the minor leagues-...

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