Justin SuerJustin Suer

Justin Suer is a Community College Administrator in Louisville, KY. Born and raised in Bloomington, IN, Justin began listening to Reds broadcasts on the radio at an early age. His earliest memories include George Foster, David Concepcion, and Dan Driessen roaming the Riverfront turf in the post Big Red Machine days. He was in the stadium when Pete Rose rejoined the Reds as Player/Mgr in 1984. Justin earned BS and MBA degrees from Indiana University. For the most part, Justin has played baseball continuously since he was 7 years of age. He is a ten year veteran of the Louisville Men's Senior Baseball League. Justin began writing, as a guest columnist, for Business First of Louisville in 2005. “I've found that you don't need to wear a necktie if you can hit.” - - Ted Williams Follow Justin on Twitter @Suer_Rat

Latest Updates

Votto Leaves Game With Injury to End Torrid June

Votto Has an Impressive June With the Reds 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, the sun has set on the month of June.  Entering Saturday’s game, Joey Votto was hitting .404 with…Read More

Arroyo Flips a Near No-No

The Reds pitcher least likely to throw a no-hitter came within five outs of blanking the Milwaukee Brewers at GAB Tuesday evening.  That’s not a knock on Bronson Arroyo.  He just doesn’t…Read More

What is Wrong With Aroldis Chapman?

Aroldis Chapman gave up a pair of earned runs on September 10, 2011.  On September 15, 2011, he began a scoreless streak that would carry over into the 2012 season.  In fact, the scoreless streak carried…Read More

Rolen vs Frazier and Other Reds Musings

Scott Rolen or Todd Frazier? Todd Frazier has made the most of his opportunity to play regularly during Scott Rolen‘s most recent stint on the DL.  His offensive production has been impressive. …Read More

Cincinnati Reds: Draft Boons and Busts

With the fourteenth pick of the 2012 MLB Draft, the Reds drafted Nick Travieso, a RHP from Archbishop McCarthy HS in Pembroke Pines, FL.  Travieso is a 6’3, 200 lb power pitcher with a big arm. …Read More

And more..

Dusty Baker Talks Beanballs, Hank Aaron on DP Show

Reds Manager Dusty Baker was a guest this morning on the Dan Patrick Show.  Patrick, a Mason, OH native…Read More

Everybody Hates Dusty

On Saturday night, I attended the game against the Nationals at Great American Ballpark. Joey Votto Bobblehead…Read More

Is Scott Rolen Finished?

I’m a Scott Rolen fan.  At age 37, he is still a very good defensive third baseman. He is a great…Read More

Cincinnati Reds: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

After twenty-four games, the Reds are 15% of the way through the 2012 season.  After a rough start,…Read More

Reds “Reluctant” to Send Bailey to Bullpen in Favor of Chapman ? Huh?

In January, 2010, the Cincinnati Reds surprised the baseball establishment by signing Cuban sensation…Read More

Possible Brandon Phillips Extension and Other Things I Learned on Reds Opening Day

These are a few things I learned on Opening Day: The Reds are close to a deal that would extend Brandon…Read More

Cincinnati Reds 2012 Spring Training Recap

  With Opening Day just four days away, here is a recap of this year’s Reds Spring Training: Aroldis…Read More

2012 MLB Preview Limerick – - Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Today is St. Patrick’s Day! Spring Training is well underway. The season is new. Here’s a rhyming…Read More

Brackets and Baseball: The Greatest Reds Player of All-Time

This is my favorite time of year.  Spring training is well underway.  The NCAA Men’s Basketball…Read More

Reds’ Spring Training Opener Ends in a 6-6 Tie

The Reds kicked off Cactus League action today against the Cleveland Indians.  The Reds will play six…Read More

Reflections on Spring Training

I have been to the Super Bowl. I have been to the NLCS.  I have been to major college football and college…Read More

The Science of Hitting II: Brandon Phillips and Drew Stubbs

Last week, I introduced a series of blogs named after the 1971 Ted Williams book, The Science of Hitting. …Read More

The Science of Hitting: Jay Bruce and Joey Votto

In 1971, The Science of Hitting by Ted Williams was published.  It was one of the first comprehensive…Read More

Brennaman is Barbecued Ribs, Homemade Ice Cream, and “Don’t Be Cruel”

I have a friend that thinks Marty Brennaman is a jerk. I’ll admit, Marty can be a polarizing figure.…Read More

Keys To Reds Success in 2012

The 2010 Reds Club won the Central Division, making the playoffs for the first time since 1995. They…Read More