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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.

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68:50

MLB Players Look To The World Stage and Ralph Kiner's...

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2026/02/09

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

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51:55

The 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot Discussion

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2026/01/26

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: 2:50C.C. Sabathia: 14:54Andruw Jones: 13:20Full Ballot Review and Look Ahead: 21:10

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62:37

Winning With No Stars May Be Only A Dream and Jim...

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2026/01/12

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

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64:41

Vet's Committee Selection Perplexes Us All and Whitey...

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2025/12/15

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 outfielder Whitey Ford. Not a laugher as his teammate was in our last

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77:53

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

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2025/12/01

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

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75:09

Can A Half-Time Player Be The Best In The Game and...

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2025/11/17

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

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68:40

The Phillies Regression Is Nearly Complete and Sam...

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2025/10/27

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

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72:29

MLB Awards Season Approaching Quite Fast and...

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2025/10/06

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

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58:52

Hitters Today All Lacking Technique and George...

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2025/09/22

This week we discuss modern pitching and modern hitting and what the problem seems to be? Is it time to just pack in baseball if hitting is "too difficult" or do the hitters need to adjust their approach?For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss "Merkle's Boner" in 1908. Was it right call and was it fair for all of the grief to be given to Merkle over this incident.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher George Kelly. We have yet another friend of Frankie Frisch on the docket, but was he more

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73:55

Geographic Divisions Are Purely For Show and Spahn's...

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2025/09/08

This week we discuss Rob Manfred's plan for expansion and "Geographic Divions". We don't think much of it, but it there any actual altruism in this plan or is Manfred just helping to pinch pennies? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the leasing of the Polo Grounds in 1880 and the stadium's significance. The stadium had 4 permutations and hosted several sports over its years with some wonderful history.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Warren Spahn. This one was another laugher and Spahn

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55:17

Player Health Issues Won't Be Assuaged and Mickey...

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2025/08/25

This week we discuss the changing landscape of player health. Players no longer crawl and scrape to be on the field like they once did before guaranteed contracts, but do we think that's necessarily a bad thing? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss Rickey breaking the single season stolen base record and stolen bases as a concept. Have stolen bases simply fallen out style in recent years or have they been deemed too risky buy the Moneyball and overoptimization crowds present in today's game?Our

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74:31

Milestones Lesser Than When They Began and Yogi Berra...

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2025/08/11

This week we discuss the importance of milestones. Have milestones lost their luster? If so, which ones? Also, should they be an automatic in or have the bars been moved in recent years? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the overturning of the the height of the Dodger's lead over the Giants in 1951 and then their collapse. The comeback was quite impressive, but did the later admitted sign stealing taint the greatness of that run or is it still just as impressive all the same?Our Hall of

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72:17

The Prospect Paradox Can Hold Up The Show and Lefty...

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2025/07/28

This week we discuss "The Prospect Paradox". Should a team call up prospect and disrupt a successful team's chemistry or are prospects only going to get regular playing time in losing environments? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the overturning of the "Pine Tar Game" ruling against George Brett. Should MacPhail have overturned the rule? Who knows, but this was a very heated discussion for such a long ago decison.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Lefty Gomez. He was part of 5 World

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75:55

The Small Hall Smörgåsbord 3: A New Hope

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2025/07/14

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 our third set of players and we will review even more in the

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71:13

The Sandy Koufax Show

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2025/06/30

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, but was it as impressive as the others?Our Hall of Famer this week is,

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68:33

Pete Rose's Exile, Early Wynn's Stockpile, and My Mom...

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2025/06/16

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 ever be one again and why.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher

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55:02

Five Man Rotations Dying A Slow Death and Ross...

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2025/05/05

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 Youngs, but as yet another "friend of Frankie Frisch" was this another

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57:54

Gamesmanship Having Its Ups and Downs and Dave...

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2025/04/21

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 they good enough to warrant the call to Cooperstown? In our

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67:16

ABS Challenging Doesn't Matter A Whole Lot and Jake...

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2025/03/24

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 solid counting numbers, but was it enough to push him to stay in the

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64:58

Foreign League Players Knocking At The Hall and Chick...

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2025/03/10

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 Famer this week is outfielder Chick Hafey. He had a very good peak,

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