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Season 2, Episode 6: Redleg Nation's Richard Fitch, Author and Actor!

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In this engaging conversation, Richard Fitch, a long-time Shakespeare influenced author for Redleg Nation, shares his journey from Iowa to Northern Ky to New York and back, his deep-rooted fandom for the Cincinnati Reds, and his experiences writing about baseball. The discussion touches on memorable games, the impact of analytics in modern baseball, and insights into team ownership and management. Richard reflects on the 2012 playoffs, key trades, and the significance of the 1990 Reds, all while sharing personal anecdotes that highlight his passion for the game.

Takeaways

  • Richard Fitch has been a dedicated Reds fan since childhood.
  • He has a unique background - a love for Shakespeare - that influences his writing style.
  • The importance of analytics in evaluating player performance is emphasized.
  • Ownership decisions significantly impact team performance and direction.
  • Richard's writing for Redleg Nation allows him to express his love for baseball.
  • Memorable games from his youth shaped his lifelong fandom.
  • The 2012 playoffs were a heartbreaking moment for Reds fans.
  • Key trades can change the trajectory of a franchise.
  • Richard believes in the need for a balanced approach to team building.
  • Skyline Chili and Gold Star represent a cultural divide among Cincinnatians, but Richard prefers N. Ky's Dixie Chili.

Sound Bites

  • "I wish William Shakespeare could have written about baseball."
  • "I was a dead body" in Law and Order
  • Vada Pinson: "I consider him kind of the forgotten Red."

Sponsored by Moerlein Lager House, host of the March 26, 2025 Opening Day Eve Party benefitting the Reds Community Fund!

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In this engaging conversation, Richard Fitch, a long-time Shakespeare influenced author for Redleg Nation, shares his journey from Iowa to Northern Ky to New York and back, his deep-rooted fandom for the Cincinnati Reds, and his experiences writing about baseball. The discussion touches on memorable games, the impact of analytics in modern baseball, and insights into team ownership and management. Richard reflects on the 2012 playoffs, key trades, and the significance of the 1990 Reds, all while sharing personal anecdotes that highlight his passion for the game.

Takeaways

  • Richard Fitch has been a dedicated Reds fan since childhood.
  • He has a unique background - a love for Shakespeare - that influences his writing style.
  • The importance of analytics in evaluating player performance is emphasized.
  • Ownership decisions significantly impact team performance and direction.
  • Richard's writing for Redleg Nation allows him to express his love for baseball.
  • Memorable games from his youth shaped his lifelong fandom.
  • The 2012 playoffs were a heartbreaking moment for Reds fans.
  • Key trades can change the trajectory of a franchise.
  • Richard believes in the need for a balanced approach to team building.
  • Skyline Chili and Gold Star represent a cultural divide among Cincinnatians, but Richard prefers N. Ky's Dixie Chili.

Sound Bites

  • "I wish William Shakespeare could have written about baseball."
  • "I was a dead body" in Law and Order
  • Vada Pinson: "I consider him kind of the forgotten Red."

Sponsored by Moerlein Lager House, host of the March 26, 2025 Opening Day Eve Party benefitting the Reds Community Fund!

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