If someone could earn a Ph. D in baseball, Bill James would be that guy. Born and raised in the small town of Holton, Kansas, James from an early age had a fascination with baseball. He became an obsessive fan.
The “triple crown” is the ultimate feat for a batter in the MLB, meaning that in one season, they lead the entire league with the highest batting average, most homeruns, and most runs batted in. This is an uncommon feat that has only occurred 17 times in baseball’s elongated history. For many…
Isn’t it odd how people tend to show up late to a party? What I have learned over the years is that it’s pretty lame to…
For those who love the sport of baseball there is just something about walking in to the ball park that makes you feel so exhilarated and happy. Hearing the vendors and crack of the bat as the team takes batting practice. Smelling the combinations of ballpark foods, as you watch the…
Baseball historians and General Managers have learned to accept the phrase that Brad Pitt says in the movie Moneyball, “adapt or die.” It’s clear that there’s a new way to manage and build a team. If you cannot adapt with it and find a new way to win, then your franchise will outright…
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