This week Carl tells the tale of Willie Hernandez, his legendary MVP/Cy Young/World Series 1984 season, the journey it took him to get there, and his potential impact on baseball today. Plus, we dig into the Hall of Fame class and the exciting new trend of pre-service rookie deals.
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Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. 
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FOOTNOTES
Willie Hernandez Biography on SABR by Gary Gillette
SABR: Colt Keith: The Latest Addition to the Early Extension Trend
Tommy John Surgery List (maintained by Jon Roegele)
The History of Baseball in Puerto Rico
Baseball in Puerto Rico (Wikipedia) 
Stathead Search for Willie’s Unbelievable 1984 Season
Stathead Search for 2023 Innings Pitched
Stathead Search for 1984 Innings Pitched
Young baseball pitchers increasingly seeking elbow surgery once reserved for professionals by Jennifer Streeter in The Palm Beach Post

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