Small Hall Baseball Podcast

Aaron Lattanzi
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  • BASEBALL
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Three men who believe The Hall should be small and aren't afraid to let their opinions be known. Join Aaron, Frank, and Josh as they explore national baseball news, news from their beloved Phillies, and discuss topics that span the annals of MLB history.

  1. FEB 9

    MLB Players Look To The World Stage and Ralph Kiner's Peak Does Not Quite Engage

    This week we discuss the whether or not a team should allow their players to participate in international competitions. Teams from MLB or other leagues drag their feet on this idea, but should they just allow these players to go compete? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1920 rule change prohibiting alterations of the baseball. We discuss how effective this change has been, but also how important it is that the change was made at all. Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Ralph Kiner. Kiner certainly was a fantastic player for in a short period of time, but was that enough for us to wholeheartedly endorse his inclusion into Cooperstown? In our singlular parting shot this week discuss athlete owned restaurants. Some have succeeded, many have not, but what was the secret sauce to that and why do so many athletes go down this path Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials Wheaties and Ralph Kiner, Griffey Jr with Ichiro, and Buster Posey for MLB the Show! Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride. Timestamps This Week In Baseball -18:47 Hall of Fame Discussion - 37:53 Parting Shot - 55:49

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 26

    The 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot Discussion

    Once Again, that time of year has arrived, the new Baseball Hall of Fame announcement! This episode is dedicated entirely to discussing the results of the most recent BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. We discussed the 2 BBWAA electees in great detail as well as those who fell short or fell off the ballot entirely. Time Stamps for each section are below: Ichiro: 2:50 C.C. Sabathia: 14:54 Andruw Jones: 13:20 Full Ballot Review and Look Ahead: 21:10

    52 min

  3. JAN 12

    Winning With No Stars May Be Only A Dream and Jim Bottomley's Career, Does It Have The Right Gleam?

    This week we discuss the whether or not a team in the current baseball landscape can construct a winner without a superstar player. We have seen teams do it in the past such as the 1969 Mets or the 1991 Twins, but do we think its possible now or a dream of a bygone era? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss FDR's 1942 proclamation that baseball should continue during the war. We talk keeping up morale, but also what kind of mood would have happened if baseball had disappeared during such a tumultuous time. Our Hall of Famer this week is first baseman Jim Bottomley. He surely had a string of good years and holds the record for single game RBI, but was that enough for us to allow him to stay? In our singlular parting shot this week discuss the life and career of actor Paul Douglas. He starred in only two baseball movies, but he was certainly someone who lived a fascinating life right until the end. Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials featuring staying optimistic in little league, opening day baseball hype, and Andrew McCutchen for MLB the Show. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride. Timestamps This Week In Baseball -22:51 Hall of Fame Discussion - 35:38 Parting Shot -46:47

    1h 3m

  4. 12/15/2025

    Vet's Committee Selection Perplexes Us All and Whitey Ford's Hall Case Is Far From A Close Call

    This week we discuss the Modern Era HOF Committee results for this year. Only one selection for the Hall from the committee, but were we surprised by that selection and should he have been the only one? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the standardization of baseball in 1933. It took many years into MLB's existence to make this change and we talk about the difference and the change itself. Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Whitey Ford. Not a laugher as his teammate was in our last discussion, but did we believe him to be a no doubt candidate for the Hall? In our singlular parting shot this week discuss the the baffling contracts given out with the a likely looming work stoppage next year. Why would teams do this and what will the rammifications of those decisions be? Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials all featuring White Ford with Post Cereal, Braniff Airlines, and Campbell's soup! Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride. Timestamps This Week In Baseball - 21:13 Hall of Fame Discussion - 36:26 Parting Shot -52:56

    1h 5m

  5. 12/01/2025

    The Small Hall Smörgåsbord 4: The Quest for Small Hall Peace

    We present to you Part 4 of  "The Smörgåsbord" This episode we will be reviewing yet another set players that are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but were suggested by folks on social media as players who should have their case reviewed. We took a look at each player and gave our thoughts on their case. Do we think any of them were oversights and should be in the HOF? Have a listen won't you? This is our fourth set of players and we will review even more in the future. Each player can be found at the timestamp below: Al Oliver - 2:00 Dwight Gooden - 9:32 Urban Shocker - 17:28 Dave Concepcion - 26:36 Buddy Bell - 36:30 Bill Dahlen - 43:32 Thurman Munson - 50:00 Tommy John - 1:04:39

    1h 18m

  6. 11/17/2025

    Can A Half-Time Player Be The Best In The Game and Mantle's Great Career A Bright Burning Flame

    This week we discuss whether or not a Desginated Hitter can be considered the GOAT in baseball. Do we think a player that only plays half of the game can be considered for being the greatest in his sport? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss two relievers who won the Cy Young in 1987 and 1989. Those relievers won, but should they have and should a reliever ever be considered for the award? Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Mickey Mantle. Another laugher in our list of Hall of Famers, but just how ridiculously good was Mick when he played? Pretty damned great. In our singlular parting shot this week discuss the likely work stoppage and the sides involved. With so much money floating around professional sports, should we be supporting either the players or the owners who want this money of ours for themselves? Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials all featuring Mickey Mantle with Mantle Men Employment Agency, Post Cereal trading cards, and Karo Syrup. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride. Timestamps This Week In Baseball - 18:41 Hall of Fame Discussion - 38:11 Parting Shot -56:42

    1h 15m

  7. 10/27/2025

    The Phillies Regression Is Nearly Complete and Sam Thompsons Numbers Never Took A Backseat

    This week we discuss the 2025 Phillies season and result. The Phillies won the division again, but despite the early exit, was it a successful season in any sense? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1990 World Series loss for the Oakland A's and its ending of the run for those A's teams. Those teams went to three straight World Series, but since they only won the single title, do we consider them a success? Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Sam Thompson. A man of surprising power and run production, but was it enough to earn his spot in the Hall of Fame? In our singlular parting shot this week discuss pitchers and their lack of field in modern baseball. Can these pitchers be saved and will they ever return to the glory of Gred Maddux and his 18 gold gloves? Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials all featuring World Series Baseball 2, Miller Lite, and Canon Cameras. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride. Timestamps This Week In Baseball - 21:45 Hall of Fame Discussion - 38:25 Parting Shot -50:23

    1h 9m

  8. 10/06/2025

    MLB Awards Season Approaching Quite Fast and Clemente's Career Is A Legacy Sure To Last

    This week we discuss the AL and NL CYA and MVPs for the 2025. Are they difficult discussions this year or are they sneakily a forgone conclusion? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1945 Billy Goat Curse on the Chicago Cubs. The curse was an excuse for the Cubs for many years, but do we actually even know what happened? Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Roberto Clemente. A Hall of Famer to be sure so, enjoy our praising his virtues, but also discussing his place in the annals of Pirates history. In our singlular parting shot this week discuss the loss of great sports nicknames. Have they just faded from thought or have they been a sacrifice on another familiar sports altar? Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials all featuring Roberto Clemente from Eastern Airlines, Eat N' Park, and Gatorade. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride. Timestamps This Week In Baseball - 26:50 Hall of Fame Discussion - 39:23 Parting Shot -58:05

    1h 12m
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Three men who believe The Hall should be small and aren't afraid to let their opinions be known. Join Aaron, Frank, and Josh as they explore national baseball news, news from their beloved Phillies, and discuss topics that span the annals of MLB history.

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  • Creator
    Aaron Lattanzi
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Aaron Lattanzi
  • Show Website
    Small Hall Baseball Podcast