Baseball Notes for March 31, 2013
March 31, 2013 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
Major League Baseball’s 2013 Opening Day is finally here! With another season comes the return of Baseball Notes. Without a single regular season game having yet been played, there is already plenty to talk about. ***One of the worst-kept secrets in baseball has been revealed to the public. Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Jackie Bradley […]
The Glory Days: Six Pitchers with Hall of Fame Credentials
June 23, 2012 by Thad Mumau · 3 Comments
Okay, I’m just going to throw some numbers out there for you. They are pitching numbers, the heart of them etched in the 1960s and 70s. Before we start, keep in mind that three of the six pitchers statistically chronicled here are in the Hall of Fame. (a) 14 years, 209-166, 2.95, 49 shutouts, 3432 […]
Nick Rickles: Baseball’s Best Unknown Prospect?
October 30, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 1 Comment
The movie Moneyball has brought the Oakland A’s methods of evaluating players to the mainstream. With position players in particular, Oakland covets those who have a high rate of getting on base and are defensively efficient. Nick Rickles qualifies in both of those categories, and if his 2011 season was any indication, he is well […]
10 Championship Rings Should Help Jon Weber Get Over His Jitters in the World Champs’ Spring Camp
February 19, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment
For a player who earned 10 championship rings during the decade just ended and has a world of confidence in his ability it would not seem that reporting to spring training would be any big deal. On the other hand, Jon Weber is not reporting to any ordinary training facility. He will be at Camp […]
