Episode #3: The Shortest Batter Ever

Sports Out Of Time

We're back, true believers!! Episode 3, Season 1 is upon us and we're finally dipping our toes into the wild-world of professional baseball. Eddie Gaedel's single MLB at-bat is one of the most memorable moments in baseball history. Gaedel, who stood just 3 feet 7 inches tall, was signed to a one-day contract by the St. Louis Browns in 1951 thanks to the efforts of legendary baseball promoter, Bill Veeck. In his only at-bat, Gaedel came to the plate wearing a jersey with the number "1/8" on it and a miniature baseball bat. He took a strike and then walked on four straight pitches, much to the amusement of the crowd. Gaedel was immediately replaced by a pinch runner and was never allowed to play in another MLB game due to concerns about the integrity of the sport. His at-bat has since become a beloved and iconic moment in baseball history, so we travel that long and winding road to how it all came to be. Plus, Famo and Randal dig into some bonus TOPICAL sports content at the end, as they debate Aaron Rodgers to the Jets and Heat-Knicks in the 90's throwbacks series!!