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Rogers brings up memories of the famous Bob Fesler Experiment. Bobbbbbbb will remember this 1955 event put together by the Seattle Rainiers. Fesler was perhaps the greatest softball pitcher in history, certainly in the Northwest. The Rainiers, going nowhere in the PCL, signed him to a contract after he dazzled manager Fred Hutchinson in a tryout. His first appearance against the Seals resulted in a strikeout of Jimmy Moran but it went downhill from there. He delivered the ball underhanded with speed and deception but couldn’t find the plate. His career ended after four games. 46 feet was ideal for his softball control but 60’6” was a mile away.

[Phogge]

Rogers brings up memories of the famous Bob Fesler Experiment. Bobbbbbbb will remember this 1955 event put together by the Seattle Rainiers. Fesler was perhaps the greatest softball pitcher in history, certainly in the Northwest. The Rainiers, going nowhere in the PCL, signed him to a contract after he dazzled manager Fred Hutchinson in a tryout. His first appearance against the Seals resulted in a strikeout of Jimmy Moran but it went downhill from there. He delivered the ball underhanded with speed and deception but couldn’t find the plate. His career ended after four games. 46 feet was ideal for his softball control but 60’6” was a mile away.