Q&A With Former MLB Catcher Mark Parent

 Pro Perspective: Mark Parent Teams San Diego Padres, 1986 – 1990; Texas Rangers, 1991; Baltimore Orioles, 1992 – 1993, 1996; Chicago Cubs, 1994 – 1995; Pittsburgh Pirates, 1995; Detroit Tigers, 1996; Philadelphia Phillies, 1997 – 1998. Mark’s Early Life and Playing Career Mark Parent was born on September 16, 1961 in Ashland, Oregon. He eventually […]

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Q&A With Former MLB Catcher Ed Ott

 Pro Perspective: Ed Ott Unfortunately, Ed Ott passed away on March 3, 2024. This article was originally written in 2019. RIP Mr. Ott! From Small Town Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh Ed Ott was born on July 11, 1951 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. Muncy is a small town close to Williamsport, the home of the Little League World Series. […]

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Q&A With Former MLB Catcher and Coach Brian Harper

 Pro Perspective: Brian Harper Journey from Southern California to the Big Leagues Brian Harper was born on October 16, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. He played high school Baseball at San Pedro High School in California. He was drafted out of high school in the fourth round by the California Angels in 1977. Harper made […]

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Q&A With Former Chicago Cubs Catcher, Cuno Barragan

 Pro Perspective: Cuno Barragan From Sacramento to the Windy City Facundo “Cuno” Barragan was born in 1932 in Sacramento, CA. The son of Mexican immigrants, Cuno was the youngest of seven children. He learned to play Baseball with the kids in his neighborhood located in what is now downtown Sacramento. Though originally wanting to pitch, […]

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