Kal Daniels #622

 

This week, one of the best hitters in the set never played in an All Star Game and sadly, couldn't stay on the field...it's Kal Daniels! Daniels had great speed, an amazing eye and could flat out hit, but his knees were a constant problem. His is another "what-if" scenario for the 80s Reds and Daniels was traded to the Dodgers. His career only lasted 7 seasons and he has since kept a low profile coaching youngsters in  Georgia. 

Topics: Warner Robins, Great Ones, Kalvoski

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Walt Weiss #126T

This week, the 1988 AL Rookie of the Year, 1989 World Series Champ, a smaller Bash Bro and current (as of 2026) Atlanta manager...Walt Weiss! Walt was recently in the news for a professional takedown on the field. Walt had a good glove and solid OBP over 14 years in MLB. He made his first All Star Game in 1998 at 34 years old, while his young son was dealing with a serious health scare. Walt went on to a coaching and managerial career in Colorado and Atlanta. 

Topics: Cotto Catch, tuxedos, Soler takedowns, e.coli

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Ed Lynch #336

 

This week, a big, soft-tossing future lawyer...it's Ed Lynch! Ed was a college basketball recruit at South Carolina before switching to baseball. He was drafted by the Rangers and traded to the Mets where he moved through the minors. He became big league swingman and pitched 1 inning for the 1986 Mets before landing on the injured list. When he returned, the Mets traded him Chicago where he pitched a couple seasons for the Cubs. He then went to law school and had a front office career, including serving as Cubs GM. 
Topics: Kellys and Kippers, unflattering photos, law school

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Henry Cotto #766/31T

 

This week, a talented backup outfielder who helped the 1984 Cubs and later held the Mariners CF spot prior to the Kid...it's Henry Cotto! Cotto was a good baserunner, a solid fielder and bat for a decade in the big leagues. He also won a Japan Series with Yomiuri Giants and had a long coaching career for the Mariners and Giants. 
Topics: Nipper the Dog, Ross Jones 2nd highlight, Angry Henry, Pedrin Zorilla, Caguas

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Bob Kipper #723

 

This week, live from a basement in Aurora, Illinois...it's Bob Kipper! Kipper was a first round pick out of high school and debuted as a 20 year old for the Angels. That same year he was traded to the Pirates. After some rough seasons as a starter he became a very effective reliever for the Pirates NLCS teams in 1990 and 91. He has been a pitching coach in the Red Sox system since 1999!

Topics: 1992 Pirates, Stan Mikita's Donuts, Bob Kipper's reading habits

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Al Nipper 326/75T

This week, a pitcher who had some tough luck throughout his career, but kept coming back with new stuff...it's Al Nipper! Nipper was a well regarded rookie going 11-6 in 1984, but illnesses, freak injuries, and bad luck limited his effectiveness over the next few years. He pitched for the 1986 AL Champs and was later traded to the Cubs as part of the Lee Smith deal. He then had a long coaching career!

Topics: Altonians, Truman State, Custom Cards from the Briggs Card Company

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Ross Jones #169

 

This week, a guy who had one hit for the Mets, but that one hit led to guest Mark Simon suggesting this card...it's Ross Jones! Jones was a Dodgers first round pick out of Miami, but he was stuck in the minors before a trade with Sid Fernandez to the Mets. He was called up in 1984 and got 1 hit that season, a walk-off double witnessed by a young Mark Simon! Mark joined us to talk about that moment and Ross Jones' 67 game MLB career and second career in film. Mark also told us about his 1986 Mets rewatch newsletter!

Topics: Mike Jones phone #, Hobbits and Avatars, 1986 Mets Rewatch

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