Ballpark Nerd

Honouring Doc: Opening Day in Toronto by Fred Thompson

It turns out that sometimes there IS crying in baseball. In November, we received word that retired major league pitcher Roy Halladay had died in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico. Halladay left a tremendous impression on Blue Jay fans across … Continue Reading >>

Nine With the Nerd – Scott Bultman

I met Scott Bultman in the Ballpark Stampeders Facebook group.  Scott is not only a Ballpark Nerd, but has also visited every NHL, NBA and NFL venue in North America. Achieving Club 123, the number of professional franchises in the four major … Continue Reading >>

It Skipped a Generation

My dad was born in Brooklyn in May of 1936. He was the third of four boys born to Antonio and Theresa Lorenzo. They lived in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, an Italian neighborhood at the time. Brooklyn has always been a melting pot with … Continue Reading >>

Nine with the Nerd – Jeff Fiesta

I met Jeff Fiesta before the 2017 MLB season when he announced in the Ballpark Stampeders Facebook group that he would be traveling to all 30 MLB ballparks throughout the upcoming season.  Jeff had planned several trips throughout the year and … Continue Reading >>