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This episode explores the brief but remarkable journeys of two Phillies All-Stars from the 1970s: Joe Hoerner and Wayne Twitchell. Both relievers, they defied odds to make the National League squad once each, but their paths were marked by resilience and heartbreak. Hoerner, an Iowa farm boy turned pitcher, survived a near-fatal car crash and heart issues, transforming his delivery to grind through the minors and teams. Twitchell, a six-foot-six phenom drafted third overall, flashed power but bounced between teams. He learned a slider and dominated as a starter-reliever hybrid by 1973, striking out stars in the All-Star Game. However, a freak injury ended his season and stardom dreams. Both faded after peaks, reminding us that baseball is full of almosts that still inspire the hustle.

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