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Almost Cooperstown

Gordon Kolier & Mark Kolier
Major League Baseball
New York Mets
Baseball
Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers
Yankees
Aaron Judge
Hall Of Fame
New York Yankees
World Series
MLB
Juan Soto
Mets
World Baseball Classic
Baltimore Orioles
Dodgers
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Philadelphia Phillies

We're a father & son who love to talk and argue about baseball! Baseball is the professional sport that has the longest history so there is a lot to talk about. We launched Almost Cooperstown noting that baseball contains a long history of players that, for whatever reasons, have been shunned by the electors of the Hall of Fame. Consequently here are many 'Almost' players still waiting their tu... more

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Episode: "In the Japanese Ballpark" author Rob Fitts - Ep. 708 5.11.26
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Author and higher education administrator, focusing on baseball history
Episode: Ep. 641 - Author Stephen Dittmore "Jim Gilliam The Forgotten Dodger" 12.22.25
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Episode: Fans behaving badly & how much baseball do fans really watch? Ep. 626 .9.8.25
Chris Jensen
Author of Baseball's Two-Way Greats
Episode: Baseball Two-Way Greats author Chris Jensen - Ep. 618

Hosts

Mark
Host of Almost Cooperstown; long-running presence with the father role in the duo.
Gordon
Co-host with a long-running, insightful perspective and banter alongside Mark.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Great listen!

    Always enjoy listening to your episodes. Y’all make great points and share fascinating facts.

    Even happier that y’all are also Mets fans and can speak to our perpetual disappointment and frustration!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Z-Man17
    United States2 years ago

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Ep. 641 - Author Stephen Dittmore "Jim Gilliam The Forgotten Dodger" 12.22.25
Q: What made you remember to write about The Forgotten Dodger?
Gilliam was a significant player whose story was not well-known, and I wanted to challenge myself with writing a book about him.
Keith O'Brien author of Charlie Hustle on Pete Rose & his chances for Cooperstown - Ep. 580
Q: Did Pete take special pride in being a player manager?
Keith emphasized that being a player manager was important to Rose and that he had aimed for that role long before becoming one, underscoring its significance in his career.
Keith O'Brien author of Charlie Hustle on Pete Rose & his chances for Cooperstown - Ep. 580
Q: What are your thoughts on Pete Rose's Hall of Fame candidacy?
Keith believes we should evaluate players based on their on-field accomplishments, suggesting that their off-field actions should be noted but should not overshadow their achievements in baseball.
Keith O'Brien author of Charlie Hustle on Pete Rose & his chances for Cooperstown - Ep. 580
Q: What did Pete Rose's early years in Cincinnati mean for his development?
Keith explained how Rose's upbringing in Cincinnati's working-class neighborhood and his father's influence shaped his competitive nature and hustling mentality.
HOF voter & The Athletic writer Daniel Brown helps us understand the HOF vote this year - Ep. 573
Q: Do you think there's ever any value in potentially just being like you can vote for as many people or as few people as you wanted, remove the limit of 10 votes?
I haven't been a voter for long, and I don't remember changing my vote drastically, but some argue there should be no limit.

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Two dad–son hosts passionately debate baseball, blending current-season analysis with deep lore and historical context. Episodes routinely explore MLB strategy, player performance, injuries, and rule changes, often mixing data points with anecdotes and banter. The show stands out for its long-running hall-of-fame conversations, accessible nerdiness, and a steady cadence that makes complex topics feel like friendly debates. Listeners likely value thoughtful takes, camaraderie, and a shared love of baseball history and analytics.

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