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Steve Sparks, Big League Pitcher Turned Seamhead Broadcaster

Episode Summary

Steve Sparks is a broadcaster for the Houston Astros and a former big league pitcher. He's a "part of the family" as we say and Tim gloriously awards him the title of "seamhead" during this show!

Episode Notes

Steve Sparks is hilarious, there's no way around that. He doesn't miss an episode of this show despite being a broadcaster for the Houston Astros; that job will keep you busy. He was a knuckleballer (one of the few) and his way of getting there is fascinating. 

He shares stories of three different Bobs (Uecker, Gibson and Feller), one of which will definitely make you cry. He explains his nickname that he got in the minor leagues, "Phonebook," plus he dazzles us with his seamhead qualities that we cannot get enough of. 

Easily one of our favorite interviews in the history of this show, pass it along to someone who loves this game as well and don't forget to subscribe!