Joaquín Andújar #47

 

This week, a 4 time All Star who was a 1982 World Series hero for the Cardinals...Joaquin Andujar! Joaquin was signed at 16 by the Reds but after 6 up and down seasons in the minors he was traded to the Astros. He had two all star appearances for Houston, but didn't put together a full great season there. The Cardinals, with manager Whitey Herzog and coach Hub Kittle thought they could fix him...and they did! he put together two 20 win seasons and a fantastic 1982 World Series. He showed guts coming back after a bone bruise knocked him out of Game 3, coming back to win Game 7 and the title. He later was implicated in the Pittsburgh Drug Trials and was thrown out of 1985 World Series Game 7. He was a colorful character, called a "hot dog" by Jim Gantner and Tom Seaver and every other announcer. But he had some great seasons and memorable moments. 

Sadly, Joaquin passed away on September 8, 2015, at his home in San Pedro de Macorís, from complications of diabetes at the age of 62. 

Topics: Suds Series, Cocaine, interesting hitting strategies

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Scott Fletcher #345

This week, a guy who inspired a presidential dog name and had a sneaky good career...it's Scott Fletcher! Fletcher was a key part of the 1983 Winning Ugly White Sox before getting traded to the Rangers. While in Texas, George W. Bush bought the team and named a puppy "Spot Fetcher" after the team's shortstop. Scott was quietly one of the best shortstops in baseball during his career, with a solid bat, good eye, and great glove. He had a 15 year MLB career and was also part of the trade that sent Sammy Sosa out of Texas. 

Topics: Kittle nuptials, W's worst decisions, Scott the dad

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Vicente Palacios #322

 

This week, a guy who taught himself a new pitch, became a top prospect, and then played forever...it's Vicente Palacios! Palacios was a White Sox minor leaguer bouncing between the US and his native Mexico, then he taught himself a "knorkle ball" and became a part of the Pirates team that won 3 straight NL East titles. He pitched extensively in the Mexican winter league, and after an injury returned to the Mexican League to work back to MLB. He came back for the Cardinals in the mid 90s and pitched until the 2000s in Mexico despite 4 shoulder surgeries. 

Topics: Mexican stats from Adam, weird shadows and a painted cap

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Lance Parrish #95/669

 

This week, an All Star catcher, leader of the 1984 Champion Tigers, and one time Tina Turner bodyguard...it's Lance Parrish! Parrish was a Tigers first round pick, would play in 8 All Star games, win 3 Gold Gloves, 6 Silver Sluggers, and help Mr. Drummond coach little league on Diff'rent Strokes. Collusion forced him out of Detroit, he struggled in Philadelphia, and then turned it around with the Angels. After 19 seasons, he went into coaching and still serves as a Tigers Ambassador.

Topics: Bodyguards, Lances, Rico Suave

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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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