MLB Hall of Pretty Good Podcast

Owen and Bryce get together to talk baseball and spin the wheel for our next Hall of Pretty Good candidate. After the wheel spin the two make the case and give their predictions for the Hall’s next candidate.

THE RETURN OF THE HOPG PODCASTBryce and Owen sit down with Cardinals prospect Blaze Jordan to talk about being a prodigy from a young age, navigating mental health challenges, getting drafted by the Red Sox, and being traded to the Cardinals.

Bryce and Ethan from Glovehound discuss Devin Mesoraco's unlucky career. Follow me! Instagram: @mlbhallofgoodpodcast Follow Ethan: glovehound.com Instagram: @glovehound YouTube:  @glovehound 

This week, New Hampshire Fisheries Cats joins the show to talk about his long journey to the Blue Jays organization as well as what it’s like to be play in the minor leagues!

There’s a new Matt Duffy heading towards the MLB. The 2023 Red Sox 4th round draft pick comes on the show to talk about his first full minor league season. Shoutout to Matt Duffy for coming on!

Elih Marrero, Portland Sea Dogs catcher, joins the show to discuss his career as well as what’s brought upon his breakout offensive season with the Sea Dogs. Get the inside scoop from the former 8th round draft pick!

On today’s episode, Bryce and Mike welcome veteran pitcher and current NESN analyst Lenny DiNardo on the show for a special interview. We discuss everything from his TV career, pitching outside of the US, being in the heat of the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry, and even how he’d pitch to Rafael Devers! Be sure to tune in you won’t wanna miss it!

Former MLB slugger Ryon Healy joins the show to talk hitting, learning a new position, and preparing for a game! Thanks to Mr. Healy for coming on! . . To support the show in a free way, subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! A free sports newsletter with amazing stories! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

For the first time ever, the show welcomes a professional baseball player currently active. 8 year MLB veteran and current pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization Dan Straily joins the show. We discuss his inspiring comeback attempt, pitching in the playoffs, baseball in Korea, and various other things that a baseball fan would love! Hope you guys enjoy. Thank you to Mr. Straily, it was truly an honor. . . To support the show, consider subscribing to the Underdog Newsletter! It’s a free sports newsletter that shares inspiring stories every week. It’s 100% free to subscribe and really helps me. Thanks guys! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

PRONK! Today we look back on one of the most feared sluggers the game saw after the steroid era. Join us in navigating the career of Travis Hafner. A guy who was strong and hit the ball a loooooong way! His 2004-2007 seasons were legendary. Tune in to reminisce and maybe even learn some fun facts! 🚨for a free way to support the show, subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 🚨 it’s a weekly sports newsletter that covers great underdog stories from every sport. It’s completely free too! Just click the link and provide your email. Thanks guys!

Ryan Roberts, the Tatman! Roberts stops by the show to talk about his 9 year MLB career as well as how he got his famous nickname. Enjoy!

The tats, the eye black, the skin tight jersey, the Red Bull in his veins! Today we look at the pretty good career of Brett Lawrie. To help the show, click the link and subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! It’s completely free and a great way to support what I do! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

On this mid week mini episode, we discuss Blue Jays legend Jose Bautista and his absolutely chaotic rookie season that saw him get passed around like a hot potato! Learn all about it. To help the show, subscribe to the free Underdog Newsletter! A sports newsletter that covers amazing stories that are truly inspiring. It’s completely free to subscribe and it really helps the show https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

Today we look back on Chris Coghlan’s pretty good 2009 season. A year that saw him start off incredibly slow, but when the dog days of summer came around, he cranked up the heat to levels nearly unprecedented. Tune in to learn about a Rookie of the Year season that deserves to be remembered! To help out the show in a completely free way subscribe to the Underdog Newsletter! ⏩️⏩️ https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 it’s a Sports newsletter that covers some inspiring underdog stories! Like I said, it’s completely free. Thanks guys!

Today we look back fondly over the resilient career of Scott Kazmir. A former top prospect who found success early on, but faced multiple obstacles that saw him have to work his way back from being released multiple times. Sit back, relax, and reminisce on a truly interesting and pretty good career….. click this link to access the Underdog Newsletter! It’s free to subscribe and every subscription greatly helps out the show! Thank you! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024

Click the link to Subscribe to the free Underdog Newsletter! It really helps the show and like I said, it’s completely free! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 Today, we look at Scooter Gennett’s 4 homer game from 2017. Hitting for homers in a game is so rare, it’s only been done 18 times in MLB history! Let’s reminisce on a truly awesome and unexpected display of power.

Subscribe to the “Underdog Newsletter” it’s FREE and it’s all about amazing sports stories! https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 All you have to do is provide your email and it helps the show out a ton 🔥. • • Today on the show we interview former Oakland Athletics first baseman Daric Barton. Listen as we discuss the expectations fans have on players and well as the specifics of playing first base. I hope you guys enjoy! Big thank you to Daric Barton for his time.

SUBRSCRIBE TO THE UNDERDOG NEWSLETTER! It’s completely FREE 🆓 and a great way to help the show! It’s got great sports articles anyone would enjoy. https://underdog.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=hall_of_pretty_good_podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spring_2024 Today, we look at the 2012 pretty good All Star (and final) season that Bryan Lahair had for the Cubs in 2012. Learn the unlikely story of when a 39th round draft pick became an All Star!

Today on the show we have the huge honor of interviewing Former Royals LEGEND Bret Saberhagen. That’s right, former 3x All Star, 2x Cy Young Winner, and World Series champion Bret Saberhagen sits down to discuss his career and also his work with SabesWings, a non-profit that provides financial support to cancer patients and their families. Listen as Saberhagen discuses being drafted, pitching in game 7 of the World Series, throwing a no hitter, and being an actor! Everybody make sure to go to SabesWings.org and read up on what Bret is up to these days. It’s truly commendable! Thank you Mr. Saberhagen!

HE GETS ON BASE! Today, we look back at the pretty good career of Daric Barton. A first baseman who wasn’t going to slug 30 homers and drive in 100 RBI’s. He was however, going to walk a lot, not strikeout, and play good defense. Join the show in looking back at Barton’s career and find out why he was pretty dang good.

On today’s episode, we look back at one of the craziest “Linsanity” runs in MLB history. Join the show in remembering Aristides Aquino’s insane month long run back in the Summer of 2019. The Punisher was Punishing your favorite pitcher and ruining their ERA back in the day.

For the first time ever, the subject of a previous episode comes on the show to discuss questions about their career. It’s an absolute honor to interview Jair Jurrjens! Former All Star with the Atlanta Braves and current Baseball United partial player. I hope you all sit back and relax and enjoy a look back on an amazing career with the man, the myth, the legend…. Jair Jurrjens. A huge thank you to Mr Jurrjens for agreeing to do this. I hope everyone enjoys!

Former LSU standout as well as Red Sox, Rangers, And White Sox starter joins the show for an interview all about his time involved in baseball. Ranaudo provides insight into his college, minor league, and major league career and shares some very interesting stories along the way! Tune in to hear an entertaining interview featuring a guy who struck out Derek Jeter looking for his first ever strikeout. Thank you so much to Mr. Ranaudo for your time. If you want to hear more from Anthony I recommend checking out his Up and In Podcast. I hope you guys enjoy ⚾️

Do you remember where you were on June 8th, 2010? Chances are, if you’re a baseball fan you were in front of your TV watching Stephen Strasburg’s MLB debut. Let’s look back and reminisce on a truly Hall Of Pretty Good Worthy performance. What an iconic Debut! Patreon: Patreon.com/MLBHallofPrettyGoodPodcast

Sit back, relax, and listen to a Hall Of Pretty Good worthy interview, as Madison Younginer former Red Sox 7th round pick and Atlanta Braves reliever joins the show to discuss his time in the minors, his time in the MLB, what it’s like pitching in Australia, and having your cousin get DFA’ed to make room for you on a big league roster! Thank you so much to Madison Younginer for sitting down giving us some of his time. I really think you guys will enjoy getting some insight into the mind of a former minor and major league ball player. Enjoy!

Allen Craig, former All Star, World Series Champ, and MVP vote getter. On today’s episode, let’s relive the career of one of the most dangerous players with runners in scoring position in the 21st Century.

Lucas May, former catcher for the Kansas City Royals during the 2010 season joins the show for an interview on this very special episode of the MLB Hall Of Pretty Good Podcast. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being drafted, his approach at the plate, being traded, free agency, and what he’s been up to after baseball! Lucas May shares his vast knowledge of the game in a truly interesting, and informative interview about his experiences in professional baseball.

On November 20th 2013 a very surprising trade took place as the Detroit Tigers traded Prince Fielder (and 30 million dollars) to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Ian Kinsler. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on a big trade from over 10 years ago!

On today’s episode we take a trip up North to reminisce on the career of former Blue Jays’ ace Ricky Romero. We talk about how his rise to the MLB as well as how he became an All Star in 2011. Before we had Bichette, Vladdy Jr, and Gausman. we had Bautista, Encarnacion, and Romero.

2012 was a crazy year for the Red Sox! It saw them trade Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez, Nick Punto, and Kevin Youkilis over the course of the season. It also saw them finish with a record of 69-93. Despite all the struggled and trades, there was one player who broke into the show and showed out. Look back as we reminisce on Will Middlebrooks’ pretty good 2012 rookie season.

Remember Ike Davis? The slugging first baseman showed massive homerun potential and played phenomenal defense for 7 MLB seasons. It seemed as though he was poised to lead the next era of Mets baseball after David Wright and Jose Reyes. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on a pretty good career!

Hitting homers, drawing walks, and striking out, these were the only things Chris Carter cared about during 2016 and for tonight, it’s all we care about too. Let’s take a look back and reminisce on a season that’s pretty good as well as interesting. Did you love his moonshots like 14 year old me did? Or did you hate the Golden Sombreros he often went home with?

Who doesn’t like outfielders with wheels? Today we look at the pretty good career of Ben Revere. A cool guy who had lots of energy and made plenty of highlight plays during his years in the big leagues. Take a deep dive into his journey to the big leagues, and numerous milestones he achieved. Anybody remember when he was somersaulted while running out a triple? I do!

Have a listen as we discuss the career of former World Series Champion Jarrod Saltalamacchia. A first round pick who battled numerous injuries in his career but still managed to pop over 100 home runs in a productive 12 MLB seasons. Congrats to our newest inductee Jarrod Saltalamacchia!

In 2017 Eric Thames returned to the MLB for the first time since 2012, and spent the first month of the season absolutely lighting it up. Was He just a one month wonder though? Listen as we deep dive into his 2017 season and determine that while it may have been a little inconsistent, it was still Hall Of Pretty Good worthy.

Today we talk about a 14th round pick who spent close to a decade in the minor leagues before getting his first consistent MLB opportunity. Garrett Jones’ inspiring career is the focal point today as we put GI Jones in the spotlight and show everyone why his career is easily Hall Of Pretty Good Worthy.

Welcome to another mid week mini episode where tonight we take a look at Chris Colabello’s amazing 2015 season that seemingly came out of nowhere! While Bautista and Encarnacion get a lot of love from Jays fans during this era, let’s show some appreciation and shine the spotlight on a truly good season. SHOUTOUT CHRIS COLABELLO

We all know Smoltz, Glavine, and Maddux but do we all remember the 2009 season that saw Jair Jurrjens dominate the NL? Look back as we take a look on a Hall Of Pretty Good season for ages. Join us as we go in depth on Jair Jurrjens’ supremely underrated 2009 campaign!

Let’s head over to La La Land and talk about the very durable and very talented James Loney. Listen as we go in depth on his hall of pretty good worthy career and hear about how during high school, he was Shohei Ohtani before it was even cool!

Anybody remember the 2004 AL rookie of the year? I sure do! Join me on the first ever mid week mini episode as we take a look back at a hall of pretty good rookie of the year campaign from Bobby Crosby (his name is cool) On these mid week episodes we will pick an individual season and briefly dive into it rather than encompass a whole player’s career like we do on Sunday’s. Look for these mid week mini episodes in between our normal Sunday podcasts. Thanks for listening and SHOUT OUT BOBBY CROSBY

The man, the myth, the sheriff of Swattingham Mark Reynolds is the focal point in this inaugural episode. Join us as we take a look back on the interesting career of single season strikeout king and discuss why he deserves to be remembered and celebrated as a hall of (pretty) good MLB player