The basics: Another player who made his major league debut in a bunch of sets in 1993. Prior to that Tim Pugh appeared only minor league sets.
Card thoughts: I really like this bullpen shot, just something you don't see enough on cards. I don't know who is watching over Pugh's pitches. Maybe a player? If it's a coach, his glasses are throwing me off because he doesn't look like any of these guys.
Backs are important in '93 UD: I'm getting a little tired of the detailed minor league rundowns in these Star Rookie cards. Pugh did continue to start well, getting 27 starts for the Reds in 1993, but his ERA was pretty damn high, and he'd become mostly a reliever in the following years. His major league career was done by 1997.
More from '93: The No. 1 song on the alternative charts this day in 1993 was "I Feel You" by Depeche Mode from their album "Songs Of Faith And Devotion". Did you know that Depeche Mode just released their 15th studio album? The first single is pretty good. (Whole album is decent).
I would be interested to know if that's a pitching coach or a player watching Pugh.
ReplyDeleteHuge fan of Depeche Mode here, loved "Songs of Faith and Devotion" and you're right about the new album, it's not bad at all considering they're 40+ years running.
Seems like someone on the Twitter would be able to help you identify the mystery man.
ReplyDeleteA. I like the photo UD used on Pugh's card. It kind of gives off a 3D vibe with the guy in the background slightly blurred.
ReplyDeleteB. Had no idea DM had a new album, but I really like that first single. It sounds like something from them 30 years ago.
Depends on when the picture was taken. If it's 1993 Spring Training, then it could be just a random roving instructor or a minor league coach since the Reds had a complete managerial and coaching staff turnover in the 92-93 offseason. If it's a photo from 1992 Spring Training, it could be John McLaren, who was the bullpen coach in 1992 under Lou Piniella.
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