The Official 2021 Summer Ball Thread

[OldTimer]

As he did with Blade, John Wilkerson has a new interview with Drew Gilbert. Part 1 aired yesterday, Part 2 airs today (presumably on Sports Talk). I'll post it once it's available.

Part 1 (From 25:39-33:58):




John also noted afterwards that Blade is slated again sometime this weekend (perhaps Saturday?).

ICYMI, Blade’s interview with John:

Realy nice......I also enjoyed the interview with the Miss State announcer reflecting back on their season and getting hot at the right time.

 

[TN_gal]

Realy nice......I also enjoyed the interview with the Miss State announcer reflecting back on their season and getting hot at the right time.

*nods* Agreed on all three. It was fascinating listening to Jim Ellis give his perspective on the Bulldogs’ season. It’s incredible that he’s been their play by player announcer for 43 years!

For those wanting to listen to his interview, here it is:

 

[preacherman20]

Kirby is finally in Forest City. Took an extra day due to delays to get home from Belize and stuck in Dallas airport. Starts summer ball tonight.

 

[Volprofch05]

Drew 2-4 with double, single, run scored tonight

 

[@1RBFjr]

Kirby’s entered for his first appearance of the summer.

 

[@1RBFjr]

Kirby’s entered for his first appearance of the summer.

First batter was a three pitch strikeout. Second was HBP. Third batter grounded into a 6-4-3 double play. He had one inning of work.

 

[Volprofch05]

First batter was a three pitch strikeout. Second was HBP. Third batter grounded into a 6-4-3 double play. He had one inning of work.

I’m thinking Kirby plunked the middle guy just to setup the double play

 

[preacherman20]

5 pitch inning

 

[txbo]

I’m thinking Kirby plunked the middle guy just to setup the double play

Like Crash says, too many strikeouts are boring.

 

[vol66]

Getting ready to hit the road to go see The USA CT. In Kingsport.

GBO!!!

 

[vol66]

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Apparently Booker and Taylor had a good one last night.

 

[Volprofch05]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ocriptide

Apparently Booker and Taylor had a good one last night.

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Yes indeed, Booker batting 414 and has scored a run in 6 consecutive games!

Kyle Booker - California Collegiate League - player

 

[Volprofch05]

Yes indeed, Booker batting 414 and has scored a run in 6 consecutive games!

Kyle Booker - California Collegiate League - player

and Taylor batting 0.438

Charles Taylor - California Collegiate League - player

 

[mr.checkerboards]

This is cool

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Kirby is finally in Forest City. Took an extra day due to delays to get home from Belize and stuck in Dallas airport. Starts summer ball tonight.

Does he still have the awesome stache?

 

[vol66]

 

[vol66]

 

[vol66]

 

[preacherman20]

Does he still have the awesome stache?

Yes. It can’t go for 3 more years.

 

[vol66]

Look who’s leading the Cali League in hitting!!!

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Yes. It can’t go for 3 more years.

That's awesome but sad at the same time

 

[TN_gal]

Great game from Blade yesterday!

 

[TN_gal]

Here is part 2 of Drew Gilbert’s interview with John Wilkerson:




Evan Russell and Sean Hunley were guests on the latest episode of the In Off The Bench podcast:

 

[Volprofch05]

Great game from Blade yesterday!

The "Merica" tank top that Blade was awarded for his performance is pretty fantastic

 

[vol66]