Author: Austen D.
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How Are You Gonna Forget About Albert Belle?
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in BlogsAlbert Belle wore number 8. So here are eight unforgivable reasons why baseball fans, Hall of Fame voters, and sportswriters should never forget him—even though they’ve sure as hell tried. He wasn’t just dominant. He was scorched earth. He wasn’t just feared. He was untouchable. And yet, somehow, one of the greatest right-handed hitters of…
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The Toast No One Expected: Albert Belle’s Corked Bat and the 5-Year Anniversary Theory
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in BlogsOn the five-year anniversary of his MLB debut, Albert Belle’s bat was confiscated—and baseball’s strangest scandal began. Was it a mistake, a protest, or a perfectly timed message?
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How the Hell Did Mo Vaughn Win the 1995 MVP?
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in BlogsIn 1995, MLB didn’t choose the best player. They didn’t even choose the best story. They chose the safest one. And that’s how Mo Vaughn walked away with Albert Belle’s or Edgar Martinez’s MVP award.
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The Spiciest Left Fielders of the ’90s: 8 Guys Who Didn’t Just Play—They Ruled
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in BlogsRanking the top 8 left fielders of the 1990s—Barry, Belle, Alou, and more. Power, presence, and the players pitchers feared most. No stats-only list here.
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The Fallacy of Supporting Cast: Why Belle Was the Engine, Not a Passenger
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in BlogsAlbert Belle didn’t ride a stacked lineup—he drove it. Penalizing him for having help was never analysis. It was a convenient excuse.
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Cork-spiracy Theory: Albert Belle’s Corked Bat and the Biggest Caper in Baseball History
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in BlogsIn 1994 Albert Belle used a cored bat in a game against the Chicago White Sox. What happened after the bat was confiscated is the stuff that movies are made of.
Albert Belle: The Original 50/50 Man 