Justin Stirewalt
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Justin Stirewalt
@justinstirewalt.bsky.social
Christian, Husband, Father, Canes/Pens, Yanks, Tar Heels (alum x2). Ball Cards: Mattingly, Donruss, MiLB.
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1987 Pawtucket Red Sox Danny Sheaffer. Our paths finally crossed. I showed him a pic of this card. He said look at the back of it, I hit .340 that season. I'd remember that.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, etc. Especially if it's MiLB.

RPs appreciated.
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Best 1990 Cedar Rapids Reds Robert (Bob) Ayala. Played for the Reds, Mariners, Expos, and Cubs. A very 90s pose on the card front.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's MiLB.

RPs appreciated.
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1978 Columbus Clippers Pitching Coach Cot Deal (IP auto). He played for the Red Sox & Cards. He also played for Columbus from 49-51.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB.
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is a Happy Veteran's Day Greensboro Yankees Bobby Murcer. He missed a couple early seasons to serve.

Thank you to all of the veterans who served, today and every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Choice 2001 Winston-Salem Warthogs Coach Juan Nieves. My, how the tables have turned. 25 years ago, mentioning complete games was big for a coaching staff.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's MiLB.

RPs appreciated.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is T&M 1989-90 Bradenton Explorers Tippy Martinez. A high quality smile here. A lot to be thankful for today on my end.

Sundays feature Sr. Pro. Baseball Assn.

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RPs appreciated.
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Classic Best 1991 Macon Braves Brian Snitker IP auto. He had a great career. I'm thankful he got a classy send-off. As far as I'm concerned, a legend.

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RPs appreciated.
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is 1990 CMC Oklahoma City 89ers Juan Gonzalez. Same year as his reverse-neg Donruss Rated Rookie. Side note, this set is 880 cards, & I'm building it.

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November 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is CMC 1990 Sumter Braves Vinicio "Vinny" Castilla. A what if the Braves kept him guy. 3x SS with the Rockies. Also played for them 3 different times.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's MiLB.

RPs appreciated.
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1980 Tidewater Tides Hubie Brooks. Hubie looks afraid that he's going to be stuck in AAA. Don't worry. He wasn't. 5 teams in 15 seasons.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB.
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Star 1990 Miami Miracle Lance Hudson. His career capper. He looks how I feel the first few mornings after time change. As bright & chipper as it gets.

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RPs appreciated.
November 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Elite 1990 Winter Haven Super Sox Rick Wise. Now that the WS is over, today is the day this league's season should start. Bring it back!

Sundays feature the Sr. League.

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November 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is a mishmash of mascots in honor of everyone packing up their Halloween costume today. I'm still dad taxing candy, and will be for a while. These mascots are nightmare fuel.

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RPs appreciated.
November 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Fleer ProCards 1991 Carolina League All-Star Lynchburg Red Sox Boo Moore. Happy Halloween!

If this doesn't get a gazillion likes, I'll be shocked. Lol. It's perfect

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, park, etc. Especially if it's a MiLB memory.

RPs appreciated
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Grandstand 2009 Frisco Rough Riders Brennan Garr. He topped out at AAA, appearing in 1 game for OKC. Spent 4 seasons with Frisco.

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RPs appreciated.
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Fleer ProCards 1992 Greensboro Hornets Jorge Posada. Childhood Yankee legend & one of my favorites. Hip hip Jorge! IYKYK.

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October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1983 Columbus Clippers Ben Callahan. Hometown kid for me. From the Dobson/Mt. Airy, NC area. Brother is still local.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB memories.

RPs appreciated.
October 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Today's Modern Monday #MiLBCoD is Topps Pro Debut Kannapolis Cannonballers
Jacob Gonzalez. The #1 pick has made it up to AAA. Played for 3 NC teams, including my Winston-Salem Dash.

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October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Topps 1989 Winter Haven Super Sox Tony Scott. Career bookended with the Expos. Cards and Astros in the middle.

Sundays feature the Senior League.

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October 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Just 1999 Burlington Indians CC Sabathia. Simply one of the best to ever do it. Just a kid right here. A really big kid, but still a kid.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's a Minor League memory

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October 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Cal League Salinas Spurs Carlos Carrasco. Not that one though. This one played in high A and the Indys, notably 4 seasons for Salinas.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's a Minor League memory.

RPs appreciated.
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Team Issue Winston-Salem Spirits Manager Bill Hayes. Brought to you by Big League Chew. Cups of coffee in 1980 & 1981 with the Cubs.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's a Minor League memory.

RPs appreciated.
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is Star 1989 Erie Orioles John Bowen. Man, those hats look like something I would've gotten in Little League. This was his only season.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially if it's a Minor League memory.

RPs appreciated.
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today's #MiLBCoD is TCMA 1980 Tidewater Tides Dyar Miller. He pitched in 31 games for the Mets that season as his career wound down the next season.

#TCMATuesday appreciation post.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB memories.
October 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today's Modern Monday #MiLBCoD is Topps Pro Debut St. Lucie Mets Nolan McLean. Went from AA Binghamton to appearing in 8 games for the Mets, going 5-1 with a 2.06 era. Another NC kid.

Tell me your favorite story about the player, ballpark, etc. Especially MiLB.

RPs appreciated.
October 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM