Seekers of the Baseball Stats Ah, What Research! Society Ferrets out Data on Everything from Ballparks to Women Players"Knowin' all about baseball is just about as profitable as bein' a good whittler."Robert Kilborn Jr., Monitor
In 1999, as the world anticipated the turn of the century and the dawn of a new millennium, MLB named its “All-Century Team,” selecting 30 players to represent baseball’s best of the 1900s. The All-Century Team was revealed at the 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park in a memorable...
Even the great Mookie Betts, believe it or not, can be made to look uncomfortable on a baseball field. Last season on Aug. 31, Braves ace Spencer Strider threw Betts a wicked 86 mph slider that dove into the ground halfway toward the plate. Betts tried h
If you know only the very basics of baseball (what is baseball?) you can start by playing just the basic game and let the computer make most of the decisions. If you are a veteran fan (whatisbaseball.com/advanced-baseball-rules-and-strategy)or even a baseball player you can do everythi...
The field of statistics touches our lives in many ways. From the daily routines in our homes to the business of making the greatest cities run, the effects of statistics are everywhere. Statistical Analysis Defined What is statistical analysis? It’s the science of collecting, exploring and pres...
What is a Good Batting Average? An analysis of the Baseball Almanac suggests that any batting average above .300 is considered excellent. Many batter fall below this level, but are still considered effective hitters. However, if a hitter’s batting average falls to .200 or below, then the ...
Simply put, the New York Mets are a different team when Franciso Alvarez is in the lineup, and his impact stretches beyond just his surface-level stats. The 22-year-old missed almost two months during the first half after suffering a torn ligament in his left thumb that required surgery,...
Katherine Wright, a senior producer, is the lead college baseball editor. She has worked at the Orlando Sentinel, Gainesville Times, Fox Sports Florida and Associated Press. Her work has also appeared in The Advocate and Tallahassee Democrat. Kat graduated from Florida State University with a...
The best tight ends of all time span many eras and play styles. That’s why it's so hard to pick the best considering the generational differences between them. With that being said, after accounting for stats, talent, and the era they played, here are the top six tight ends of all ...
"I think that's what our fans are looking for." The problem for the Giants right now is that the last two years have put a dent in those beliefs. Coming off a 107-win season, the Giants drew 2,482,686 fans while playing .500 baseball in 2022, more than 200,00...