The Human Cheat Code Banned by MLB

On August 19, 1951, the St. Louis Browns changed MLB history forever by sending a 3-foot-7 man to the plate. This is the insane true story of Eddie Gaedel, the "human cheat code" with a 1-inch strike zone who forced baseball to rewrite its rulebook.

Discover how legendary and controversial owner Bill Veeck orchestrated the biggest stunt in sports history. Was Eddie Gaedel's famous walk a brilliant strategic loop-hole or a cruel sideshow? This documentary dives deep into the secret operation, the pitcher's impossible nightmare, the league's furious reaction, and the heartbreaking aftermath for the man wearing jersey number 1/8.

Timestamps:
0:00 The At-Bat That Shocked the World
1:45 The Madman: Bill Veeck's Master Plan
3:30 The Secret "Heist" Operation
5:15 The Moment Baseball Broke
7:00 The Pitcher's Impossible Nightmare
8:30 The "Hypocrisy" Defense & MLB Ban
10:15 The Tragic End of Eddie Gaedel

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