It’s the conclusion of our pilot season, and we’re swinging for the fences! In this episode, John recalls the early career of Derek Jeter and tells the tale of one of his favorite Yankee games from the 1996 playoffs. We hear a letter from a fan who’s father took him to meet the Mick. “Donnie Baseball”, Tim, “the Rock” Raines, Bernie Williams, Mariano Duncan, Joe Torre and Jonathan Wetland all make appearances in our star-studded season finale.

1941 was a year that would live in infamy, but it’s also the last year that the major leagues saw a .400 hitter. In this episode, John looks back at the last days of the ’41 season, when Ted Williams laid it all on the line. But before that, we get a letter from a lifelong fan and family friend of the dependable—and durable—Bob Turley. Do you have a question for John, or a story for the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com

This episode, like life, is short and sweet. John shares a story about the late Don Zimmer, the classy, kind and comedic figure, who served as bench coach under Joe Torre. But before that, we hear a letter from a fan who “left it all on the field” to fulfill a family member’s final request. These stores, plus Murderer’s Row outhitting the majors in 1927. Do you have a question for John, or a story for the show? Send email to: john@pinstripespodcast.com