Big Willie Style
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This week Carl tells the tale of Willie Hernandez, his legendary MVP/Cy Young/World Series 1984 season, the journey it took him to get there, and his potential impact on baseball today. Plus, we dig into the Hall of Fame class and the exciting new trend of pre-service rookie deals.
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Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell.
Theme music is by Quack Quack Seat Back. Edited and produced by Matt Coggins / Arctic Sounds.
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FOOTNOTES
Willie Hernandez Biography on SABR by Gary Gillette
SABR: Colt Keith: The Latest Addition to the Early Extension Trend
Tommy John Surgery List (maintained by Jon Roegele)
The History of Baseball in Puerto Rico
Baseball in Puerto Rico (Wikipedia)
Stathead Search for Willie’s Unbelievable 1984 Season
Stathead Search for 2023 Innings Pitched
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