Small Hall Baseball Podcast
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.
Episodes
July 14, 2025 • 75 mins
We present to you Part 3 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? There may just be a surprise. This is ...
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? There may just be a surprise. This is ...
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June 30, 2025 • 71 mins
Welcome to "The Sandy Koufax Show" where all of our topics are related to Sandy Koufax is celebration of reaching our toughest Hall of Fame Discussion...possibly ever. We discuss the rthe "Bonus Baby Rule" that began Koufax's career. Was it good and how responsible was it for how long it took him to blossom? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the first no-hitter thrown by Koufax in 1962. It started his trend of no-hitters, b...
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June 16, 2025 • 68 mins
This week we discuss the removal of Pete Rose from the ineligible list for baseball and his potential inclusion. Do we ultimately think he deserves a spot or should his punishment remain in perpetuity? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Joe Cronin hitting his 3rd three-run home run in 4 pinch hit at-bats in 1943. We use this a segue to speaking about player mangers, their history, how it worked, and if we think it would ...
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This week we discuss the the evolution of Starting Pitchers and the "Starting Rotation". Is the 6-man rotation coming soon and what has led us to this point in baseball to warrant it? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1959 Roy Campanella Night. The outpouring of support was tremendous, but could this happen today and would it even be warranted?
Our Hall of Famer this week is right fielder Ross Youngs. Short career for Yo...
Our Hall of Famer this week is right fielder Ross Youngs. Short career for Yo...
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April 21, 2025 • 57 mins
This week we discuss the concept of "Gamesmanship" and how far is too far. Is it okay so long as you keep it on the field or are there things that are just too far for us to accept? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1947 suspension of Leo Durocher. Was this an unwarranted suspension or was Durocher not such a neat and clean type of guy?
Our Hall of Famer this week is shortstop Dave Bancroft. The numbers are good, but are...
Our Hall of Famer this week is shortstop Dave Bancroft. The numbers are good, but are...
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March 24, 2025 • 67 mins
This week we discuss the ABS Challenge System for balls and strikes during Spring Training. Is the ABS system useful or could it possible be more useless than doing nothing? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the the lawsuit the Cubs brought against Chicago over night games. Is there some understanding here and is it as ridiculous as it sounds?
Our Hall of Famer this week is first baseman Jake Beckley. He really put together ...
Our Hall of Famer this week is first baseman Jake Beckley. He really put together ...
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March 10, 2025 • 64 mins
This week we discuss expansion of the HOF to include players from International competition. Many have suggested adding big stars from leagues like the NPB, but do we support the notion or even understand it? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Braves trying to hold Henry Aaron back from playing in an effort to have him hit 715 at home. Do we think this harmless or find something more sinister in the attempt?
Our Hall of F...
Our Hall of F...
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February 24, 2025 • 63 mins
This week we discuss the our much disliked Desginated Hitter. We know that the DH is here to stay, but do we think that's for the better and is it even really necessary anymore? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1957 Supreme Court decision upholding the MLB's lone anti-trust exemption. Do we agree with the decision or do we wonder if it should have even come to be in the first place?
Our Hall of Famer this week is outfie...
Our Hall of Famer this week is outfie...
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February 10, 2025 • 73 mins
We present to you Part 2 of "The Smörgåsbord"
This episode we will be reviewing even more 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 second set of players and we wil...
This episode we will be reviewing even more 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 second set of players and we wil...
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January 27, 2025 • 68 mins
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 3 BBWAA electees and along with Dave Park in great detail. Dick Allen was discussed in our September 23rd Small Hall Smorgasbord episode so, if you would like our opinions on Allen, feel free to listen to that earlier episode...
We discussed the 3 BBWAA electees and along with Dave Park in great detail. Dick Allen was discussed in our September 23rd Small Hall Smorgasbord episode so, if you would like our opinions on Allen, feel free to listen to that earlier episode...
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November 18, 2024 • 63 mins
This week we discuss the relationship between sports owners and fans of their temas. We know that those owners have control of their teams, but just how much should they listen to their fandom? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1943 banning of Phillies owner William Cox and subsequent sale of the team. The Cox was banned for gambling, but how good an owner was he and how did his successors the Carpenters do after?
Our Ha...
Our Ha...
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November 4, 2024 • 58 mins
Welcome to season 3 of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast! This week we discuss the character clause for Baseball Hall of Fame election. Do we like that its there or do we have some beef with this nearly 80 year old part of the election process? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Mass Market Free Agent Re-Entry Drafts from 1976-78. The title is a mouthful, but was the process itself any less complicated?
Our Hall of Famer t...
Our Hall of Famer t...
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October 21, 2024 • 75 mins
This week we discuss the 2024 Phillies season. The final nail in the coffin was delivered by the Mets some time ago, but we partake in a debrief for the season and air our grievances. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the two Phillies World Series events in the form victory in 1980 and painful defeat in 1993. Our father had great joy 1980 as a young man and my brother had great pain in 1993 as a boy who loved his Phillies t...
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October 7, 2024 • 69 mins
This week we discuss the death, career, and impact of Pete Rose. We have slightly different opinions than many folks, but he certainly was an impactful part of baseball history for better or worse. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the the Phillies day in history known as "Black Friday". While 2 of us were not alive, the pain that must've happened for Phillies fans watching must have been crippling.
Our Hall of Famer this we...
Our Hall of Famer this we...
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September 23, 2024 • 67 mins
We present to you a very special episode of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast entitled, "The Smörgåsbord"
This episode we will be reviewing players that are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but were suggested by folks on Twitter 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? Th...
This episode we will be reviewing players that are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but were suggested by folks on Twitter 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? Th...
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August 13, 2024 • 64 mins
This week we discuss the miasma of the 2024 Chicago White Sox. They're on pace for one of the worst seasons in MLB history, but should this kind of thing ever happen? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the tragic death of Ray Chapman in 1920. This sort of thing doesn't happen often, but could it happen again and is there anything that can be done?
Our Hall of Famer this week is Center Fielder Earle Combs. The Vet's committee ...
Our Hall of Famer this week is Center Fielder Earle Combs. The Vet's committee ...
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July 22, 2024 • 55 mins
This week we discuss the legitmacy of shortened seasons. Many a Dodger fan has complained about the 2020 season and its title, but do we feel the same?. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the famous Yankees/Red Sox brawl from 2004. It was also the day Josh got married, but was it as significant for the Red Sox?
Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Jesse Haines. The Vet's committee has wrongfully put it a lot of players, but...
Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Jesse Haines. The Vet's committee has wrongfully put it a lot of players, but...
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July 8, 2024 • 67 mins
This week we discuss the careers of Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda. Two great players that were part of stellar Giants teams and their presence in baseball will be greatly missed. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss a game were pitcher Eddie Rommel threw 17 innings of relief. Connie Mack wanted to save train fare, but just how few people did he bring?
Our Hall of Famer this week is Catcher Roy Campanella. I started the convers...
Our Hall of Famer this week is Catcher Roy Campanella. I started the convers...
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June 24, 2024 • 64 mins
This week we discuss the different standard for Catchers to enter the HOF versus other position players. Is it fair that those in the crouch can put up lower hitting numbers or does it feel right for their workload? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the unique Tri-Cornered Baseball Game from 1944. Three teams play in a round robin format to raise money for the war effort, but could something like this happen today?
Our Hall ...
Our Hall ...
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June 10, 2024 • 73 mins
This week each of us bring a different player to the table that had their career marred by injury. It sucks to have a shining career ended by injury or health, but which players did we think really had it bad? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. Speeches and festivities abound, but just how much of an impact the Hall's very existence had on baseball?
Our Hall of Famer this w...
Our Hall of Famer this w...
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