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Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher (Time)

9 votes

Mr. Long Ball (Sports Illustrated)

8 votes

Benjamin Grimm Jul 18 2019 04:11 AM

http://ultimatemets.com/covers/images/magazines/MCD.png> Vote for the cover that you like the best. Voting will run for seven days. Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher Time, April 7, 1986. Winner of Round 1.23 Winner of Round 2.08 Winner of Round 3.04 http://ultimatemets.com/covers/magazines/19860407_TIME.jpg> Mr. Long Ball Sports Illustrated, July 11, 1988. Winner of Round 1.04 Winner of Round 2.10 Winner of Round 3.05 http://ultimatemets.com/covers/magazines/19880711_SI.jpg>

41Forever Jul 18 2019 06:02 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

These are two nearly flawless covers. Both focus on the eyes and expressions. Went with Doc, even though it's a spring training photo in a batting practice jersey, because I like the idea you are getting the perspective of a batter -- putting you in the action.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 18 2019 06:48 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

I think this one may be competitive. I voted for Darryl.

kcmets Jul 18 2019 06:59 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

I voted against both of these last round. Went with Straw.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2019 07:04 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Their qualities are very similar. Eerily so. If they weren't wearing the same insignia on their hats, the two shots could be two different perspectives of the same moment.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 18 2019 07:28 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

I went with Straw but 1/2 dozen...

Edgy MD Jul 18 2019 08:01 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

My takeaway from the TIME cover is that the United States is deploying Gooden against Gaddafi. And Gaddafi is fucked.

A Boy Named Seo Jul 19 2019 11:19 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

I voted Darryl, it's such a good photo, but I love the Doc cover, too. The red border bugs me on the TIME cover, but it also makes it seem like TIME wasn't bending to appeal to the sports world. Doc and the orange and blue just forced their way onto it.

Centerfield Jul 19 2019 11:24 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

It's like having to choose between your children.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 19 2019 12:40 PM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

We have a tie. Based on other recent polls, we probably have about five or six voters still to be heard from. If you haven't voted yet, please do so!

Benjamin Grimm Jul 25 2019 02:44 PM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 4.04 "Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

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