Benjamin Chase
@biggentleben.bsky.social
Newspaper editor in rural South Dakota, co-director of @ibwaa, write on my Medium account chasingbaseballgreatness.medium.com, prospect podcaster with Pallazzo Podcast network, and general baseball nut.
That swing was LOUD in the park.
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
That swing was LOUD in the park.
“Beards and Baseball”
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Beards and Baseball”
Feels a LOT like Daysbel post-injury. Wondering if he can get to the point where he's limiting contact at such a rate that the walks are livable, like Daysbel has done.
November 18, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Feels a LOT like Daysbel post-injury. Wondering if he can get to the point where he's limiting contact at such a rate that the walks are livable, like Daysbel has done.
I get it, but I struggle with someone who admitted error, plead guilty, and accepted and served out his punishment having that held over him forever.
November 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I get it, but I struggle with someone who admitted error, plead guilty, and accepted and served out his punishment having that held over him forever.
Rays and Marlins loaded up at the July trade deadline. After getting some time with players in their new orgs, which prospects could see a boost in 2025 in their new org?
November 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Rays and Marlins loaded up at the July trade deadline. After getting some time with players in their new orgs, which prospects could see a boost in 2025 in their new org?
No Andruw, though. I think he might be my #2 on this ballot behind Ichiro.
November 18, 2024 at 5:28 PM
No Andruw, though. I think he might be my #2 on this ballot behind Ichiro.
O-O-O-O’Reilly’s committing arson!
November 17, 2024 at 6:54 AM
O-O-O-O’Reilly’s committing arson!
He's got better baseball cards than his B-Ref profile photo, but Wally Moon is a particular favorite for the unibrow
November 14, 2024 at 7:55 PM
He's got better baseball cards than his B-Ref profile photo, but Wally Moon is a particular favorite for the unibrow
I've been following him since the Braves picked him. Love his grit, love the way he plays, but he's going to be happy to be a speed-focused utility guy for sure.
November 14, 2024 at 7:42 PM
I've been following him since the Braves picked him. Love his grit, love the way he plays, but he's going to be happy to be a speed-focused utility guy for sure.
Yeah, the St. Paul numbers are really hard to ignore, and like you mentioned, the profile is one the Twins seem to maximize.
November 14, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Yeah, the St. Paul numbers are really hard to ignore, and like you mentioned, the profile is one the Twins seem to maximize.
I think he probably peaks in a Willi Castro/Kyle Farmer role. Pretty sweet find from Indy ball, though.
November 14, 2024 at 4:12 AM
I think he probably peaks in a Willi Castro/Kyle Farmer role. Pretty sweet find from Indy ball, though.
I want to see Payton Eeles’ encore.
November 14, 2024 at 4:08 AM
I want to see Payton Eeles’ encore.
But those of us who know…are here for it.
November 10, 2024 at 11:05 PM
But those of us who know…are here for it.