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Author Brian Wright

Brian Wright

With more than a decade’s worth of sports journalism experience, Brian Wright has been featured on Bleacher Report, SB Nation, and The Washington Examiner. In addition to his hosting duties, Brian is the Lead MLB Writer for The Sports Daily, a contributor by way of other freelance work, and a staff writer with the Stafford County Sun (VA). He has conducted several in-depth interviews, outside of this show, with such notables as Don Sutton, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Ray Knight. Brian is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) and would be the unofficial Washington D.C. bureau chief of the New York Mets fan club (if there was such a thing).

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #26: Bill Lee

Brian Wright
Jun 14, 2015
Baseball History, Features, Independent Baseball, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Media, Podcasts, Postseason, Radio
In a straight-laced sport such as baseball, Bill Lee – better known as “Spaceman” – was a distinctive personality. Through 14 big league seasons and 119 victories, he was as crafty on the mound as he was opi...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #25: Carl Erskine

Brian Wright
Jun 1, 2015
Baseball History, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Media, National League, National League West, Podcasts, Postseason, Radio
Jackie, Pee Wee, Duke, Campanella, and Hodges – names that still resonate strongly in the borough of Brooklyn and make up one of the most indelible teams in baseball history. Another name that will long be r...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #24: Jeff Katz

Brian Wright
May 22, 2015
Baseball History, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Media, New York Yankees, Podcasts, Radio, St. Louis Cardinals
From the Dave Winfield sweepstakes to Fernandomania, Pete Rose’s National League hit record to the comeback Dodgers capturing the World Series, the 1981 season — and the winter that preceded it — wasn’t lacking...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #23: Jimmy Wynn

Brian Wright
May 15, 2015
Baseball History, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Media, Podcasts, Radio
He was not your prototypical power hitter, yet Jimmy Wynn slugged 20 or more home runs eight times during his 15-year career. Seven of those seasons were while wearing the colors of the Houston Astros – and ...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #22: Jim Kaat

Brian Wright
May 7, 2015
Baseball History, Interviews, Media, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Podcasts, Radio
Once an established pitcher and now a respected broadcaster, Jim Kaat has been one of baseball’s finest representatives. Soon after his 25-year playing career ended, Kaat seamlessly transitioned from sportin...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #21: Bill Pennington

Brian Wright
Apr 27, 2015
Media, New York Yankees, Podcasts
Trying to describe Billy Martin in one word is no easy task. Belligerent, mercurial, intelligent, aggressive, confusing, and insightful would all qualify. Because of that, he can best be remembered as a complex...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #20: Jim Abbott

Brian Wright
Apr 18, 2015
Baseball History, Interviews, Los Angeles Angels, Media, New York Yankees, Podcasts, Radio
Some players deal with obstacles on their road to achieving Major League status. But Jim Abbott is in a class all his own. As has been well documented over the years, Abbott was born without a right hand. No...
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