Justin S Bockman

“Brainard. In those days, pitchers were supposed to pitch the ball underhanded—this is where the term “pitcher” came from—and they were supposed to let batters hit the ball. Of course, from the start, pitchers always looked for an edge. Brainard figured a way to sneak in a little extra wrist snap, which put spin on the ball and made it significantly harder to hit.”
― Joe Posnanski, The Machine: A Hot Team, a Legendary Season, and a Heart-stopping World Series: The Story of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds

“Apart from the Old Testament we will always have an impoverished view of God.”
― Philip Yancey, The Bible Jesus Read

“Many people believe the term “ace” for outstanding pitcher began with Asa Brainard’s first name.”
― Joe Posnanski, The Machine: A Hot Team, a Legendary Season, and a Heart-stopping World Series: The Story of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds

“God also appealed to nature as giving evidence of his wisdom and power. Although God may seem silent, some sign of him can still be found. Author Joseph Bayly expressed the truth this way: “Remember in the darkness what you have learned in the light.”
― Philip Yancey, The Bible Jesus Read