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Midnight Library of Baseball

By: bendavidorlando
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  • Summary

  • In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds, so listeners can relax and enjoy a good show as they settle in for the night.
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  • Ep. 25: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 4 - The Invisible Man

    Ep. 25: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 4 - The Invisible Man
    May 28 2024

    For the final episode of season 1, I dive into the major league catcher and the tools that make him what he is today. Because of his equipment, the catcher is literally masked, but there are so many other areas where he is overlooked and underestimated. In this episode, I explore these areas, and why they have come to be.
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    36 mins
  • Ep. 24: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 3 - Action and Glory

    Ep. 24: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 3 - Action and Glory
    May 20 2024

    In this episode, I dive into the origins of the baseball bat, the number one piece of marketing equipment in the history of the game. I also discuss the colorful stories of the inspirational, stubborn, superstitious men who wielded this instrument of hope and despair.
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 23: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 2 - Glove Affairs

    Ep. 23: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 2 - Glove Affairs
    May 14 2024

    What began as an object of great shame eventually turned into the most intimate relationship between a ballplayer and an object. Come along on this fascinating journey of the baseball glove, from infamy to celebration, honor, and love.

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    40 mins
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