Randy Johns

@SoonerStateBSBL @IWasAtTheGame @Tuttle_Boys Odd to see a Johns beat Byng.

𝙎𝙎𝘽𝙍 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙂𝘼𝙈𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆 Our last SSBR GOTW sponsored by 𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎 𝘾𝘼𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙊𝙉, 𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝙀𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘼𝙐𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 sees Tuttle take down fellow 4A squad Byng - Bronson Johns (W): 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, K - Luke Dahlgren: 💣, 2 RBI - Jett McCoy: H, 2 RBI #OKPreps

@KeganReneau @Cardinals Nothing like #OpeningDay in #theLou

The clock is now on for 2028, @Cardinals Busch looks immaculate on Opening Day as always, happy baseball season everybody

@IWasAtTheGame Who officiated this game?

2026 OSSAA CLASS 5A Girls State Championship #TheRoadToTheGoldBall ENDS HERE! Rotnei Clarke State Farm Agent presents the CLASS 5A GIRLS MVP Ball to CARL ALBERT #OKPreps JAKARY BROWN who scored 45 total points in the three State Tournament Games This award is given to the player who scores the most points in the tournament on the State Championship team Congratulations JAKARY! Photos by: Kaitlin St. Cyr Photography @RotneiClarke15 @rotneiclarkesf

@AugieNash The Rat was the best!

Former Manager Spotlight: Whitey Herzog Whitey Herzog was born Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog on November 9, 1931 in New Athens, Illinois He was a professional player, manager and executive who had a significant impact on the game, particularly known for his innovative managerial style dubbed "Whiteyball." Herzog played as an outfielder in MLB from 1956 to 1963 for teams including the Washington Senators, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Detroit Tigers, though his playing career was relatively modest with a .257 batting average, 25 home runs, and 172 runs batted in over 634 games. His greater fame came as a manager, where he led teams like the Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, and California Angels across a career spanning from 1973 to 1990. Herzog's most celebrated tenure was with the St. Louis Cardinals, whom he managed from 1980 to 1990. He guided the Cardinals to three National League pennants (1982, 1985, and 1987) and a World Series championship in 1982 against the Milwaukee Brewers. His style of baseball was termed "Whiteyball". It was a style of baseball that emphasized speed, defense, and small-ball tactics over power hitting, tailored to the large dimensions and fast artificial turf of Busch Memorial Stadium. The strategy focused on manufacturing runs through aggressive base running - especially stolen bases - bunting, hit-and-run plays, hitting the ball on the ground and opposite-field hitting - rather than relying on home runs. Herzog’s teams also prioritized strong pitching, both from starters and a deep bullpen, along with athletic, selfless defenders who could cover the expansive field. Position players like Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, George Hendrick, Ken Oberkfell and Vince Coleman exemplified the speed and defensive prowess central to Whiteyball, and starting pitchers like Joaquin Andujar, John Tudor, Danny Cox, Bob Forsch used finesse over brute. Herzog knew that relief pitchers had taken on a new meaning so he cherished closers like Bruce Sutter and Todd Worrell to anchored the bullpen. Herzog himself described it as a pragmatic response to his roster and ballpark, saying in his book "White Rat: A Life In Baseball" that it was about neutralizing opponents’ power while maximizing his team’s strengths. Fans and analysts often recall Whiteyball as an exciting, dynamic brand of baseball, distinct from today’s home-run-centric game. It’s seen as a throwback to an era where strategy and movement trumped brute force, though Herzog noted it was unlikely to return in its pure form due to smaller modern ballparks and stronger players favoring power. Herzog's managerial record stands at 1,281 wins and 1,125 losses in the regular season, with a 26-25 postseason record. His contributions to baseball were recognized when he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010 by the Veterans Committee. Beyond managing, he also served as the general manager for the Cardinals, notably hiring himself as manager in 1980 and orchestrating key trades that shaped the team's success in the 1980s. He passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy as one of baseball's sharpest minds, known for his quick wit, distinctive nickname "The White Rat" (due to his light hair), and a philosophy that baseball should be fun - for players and fans. #STLCards

@AugieNash Great list!

My all-time St Louis Cardinals nickname team: 1B - Albert "The Machine" Pujols 2B - Rogers "The Rajah" Hornsby SS - Ozzie "The Wizard of Oz" Smith 3B - Pepper "The Wild Horse of the Osage" Martin LF - Joe "Ducky" Medwick CF - Jim “Jimmy Ballgame” Edmonds RF - Stan "The Man" Musial C - Ted "Simba" Simmons DH - Johnny "Big Cat" Mize RSP - Bob "Hoot" Gibson LSP - Harry "The Cat" Brecheen R - Al "The Mad Hungarian” Hrabrosky UTL - Jose "The Secret Weapon” Oquendo MGR - Whitey "The White Rat" Herzog BENCH: (INF) Frank "Creepy" Crespi (OF) Arnold "Bake" McBride (SP) Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (SP) Paul "Daffy" Dean (2B/MGR) Albert "Red" Schoendiendst (OF) Enos "Country" Slaughter (INF) Frank "The Fordham Flash" Frisch (OF) "Silent" George Hendrick (SP) Adam "Uncle Charlie" Wainwright (INF) Mike "Moon Man" Shannon (OF) "Hard Hittin" Mark Whiten (INF) Ken "The Zamboni" Reitz (OF) Orlando "Cha Cha" Cepeda (SP) Joaquin "One Tough Dominican" Andujar (RP) Ray "Burger" King (UTL) James Anthony "Ripper" Collins (SP) Jesse "Pop" Haines (INF) Marty "Slats" Marion

⁦@OU_Softball⁩ at 2:00, ⁦@OU_Baseball⁩ at 4:00. #Boomer!!!

@AugieNash Autographed baseball of the’75 Cardinals courtesy of Bob Forsch.

What is your most cherished Cardinals possession? I'm not asking for most valuable (but it could be) But sometimes, sentimental value means much more than monetary value.

#ThunderUp!!!

@AugieNash Enjoyed an annual fishing trip on Lake Texoma every October from 1990 until 2016. Great times!

I could spend all day talking baseball with this man. I could spend all day drinking beer with this man. I could spend all day fishing with this man. I could spend all day talking baseball, drinking beer and fishing with this man.

@GeorgeStoia Don’t understand not getting the ball into Beers more in the paint. Took 4 shots in 18 minutes and 1 was a 3 she shouldn’t take.

The only 3-pointer OU made in that first half was a 50-footer from Verhulst. #Sooners were 1-of-8 from 3 with 13 turnovers (not good). No. 10 OU trails No. 4 Texas 40-24 at the half in Austin.

#Boomer! #Beattexas

@AugieNash In 1943, the Man had 20 triples and only 18 strikeouts in 700 plate appearances!

We all know Stan Musial was one of the top 10 players in the history of the game. One reason is because of stats like this: Stan is tied for 19th all-time with 177 triples. He led the league 5 times in triples! #STLCards

@JohnsForHouse @RustyTugman Camp Pendleton is my guy on the hot corner.

@SoonerJohns @RustyTugman Favorite (keep that in mind) C - Yadi 1st - Hernandez (sorry 🤷🏻‍♂️) 2nd - Herr SS - Ozzie 3B - Kenny Reitz OF - Brock McGee Edmonds SP - Carleton Gibson Tudor Carp Waino Rp - Mad Hungarian Izzy

@SoonerJohns Who are your franchise favorites?

@RustyTugman What about you and @JohnsForHouse?

@RustyTugman Cheating a little bit with Musial. I did see him put on a hitting exhibition after his retirement.

Thunder up!!!

@Eddie_Rado Never! #ThunderAlways

Just like Santa Claus I will be keeping a list of those that have decided to jump off this Thunder ship. Checkmark goes next to your name if you jumped off during the Denver series last year.

@johnehoover @OK_Breakdown @TedLehman11 Bobby Warmack, Billy Sims, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield

Watching @OK_Breakdown and @TedLehman11 says his four favorite all-time Sooners are Joe Washington, Torrance Marshall, Blake Bell and Drake Stoops. Respect. Eclectic group. Would love to hear more on his criteria and why those four in particular. Would love to know yours too: