The Baseball Book Club
The Baseball Book Club brings the rich history of baseball to life using classic and contemporary baseball books. With lively discussions, hosts John Cheslock and Leroy Estep reflect on moments in the sport's past as well as the significance it has in our culture today. Ultimately, the goal is to gain a deeper appreciation for the game and build a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for it.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
The chapter "5 Unlikely Homers" in Joe Posnanski's Why We Love Baseball will be explored by John and Leroy in this episode. They will also take a look at the career of Hall of Famer Larry Walker. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
The replay of episode 7 from September of 2024 means one thing... we're one week closer to the start of season2. John and Leroy talked about Carlos Beltran and Roberto Alomar in this episode, as well as another Hot Corner from Leroy on The Joy of Keeping Score. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
The story of Mighty Casey was told in both an 1888 poem and a 1988 short story, and in this episode, John and Leroy discuss both.TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Episode 5 from Season 1 was called "Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer" and John and Leroy continue with their baseball terminology series. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Season 1, Episode 4 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired on September 3rd of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we countdown to the premier of Season 2. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Season 1, Episode 3 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired on August 27 of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we countdown to the premier of Season 2. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Season 1, Episode 2 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired in August of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we get ready to countdown ten weeks to the premier of Season 2. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
John and Leroy drop in for a middle-of-the-offseason visit and talk free agency and gripe about the MLB Commissioner. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
In the season one finale of The Baseball Book Club, John and Leroy run up the list on Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 to number 42, looking at the great Jackie Robinson. In addition to this in depth look at the man that was more than just breaking the color barrier, the duo will also talk about a chapter out of Posnanski's other book, Why We Love Baseball. Finally, they will offer their own take on the controversial topic of MLB's decision to integrate the stats from the Negro Leagues into Major League Baseball. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Episode 10 is another exciting session of baseball terminology as John and Leroy dive into five more terms that span the life of baseball. Included in the episode is a short story by author Zane Grey, who blends his literary prowess with the world of baseball fiction, making for an engaging exploration of both terminology and storytelling.TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com