MLB Record Watch and Some Fun With On Pace Numbers
Looking at some on-pace totals, what Major League records are in danger of falling this season?
History & Hall of Fame
Prospects Debuting too Early?
Looking at which players debuted prior to their age 21 season with disastrous consequences.
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Remembering Some Underrated Dudes From the '80s
With the release of Topps Archive sets, we shine some light on a few underrated names from the '80s.
Baseball is Cyclical
Tom Verducci recently suggested that hitters working deeper counts is causing a decline in offensive output. Maybe they just can't hit?
Changing run environments within a single season
Looking at outlier months in league average runs-per-game.
Talking Replacement Level With Sean Forman
Sean Forman is the President of Sports Reference LLC and the creator of the beloved Baseball Reference website. I would like to thank him for taking the time to speak with me regarding replacement level, WAR, and what’s on the road-map for BR.
Not Doing The Big Things Or Little Things
It's very strange to see a player not having much power not have to bunt much. Who are the few who took that concept to the extreme?
Kimbrel vs Gagne and K%+
Using league-adjusted strikeout rates to put Craig Kimbrel's historic 2012 season into context.
An Alternative To The 3000 Hit Club
Joining the 3000 Hit Club, and base hits overall, is a widely celebrated accomplishment for a player, but it caters to a specific style of hitter. How would these records look using Times on Base?
Remembering Jose Rijo's One Big Year
While it seemed like Greg Maddux was untouchable on top of the National League pitching mound from 1992-95, Jose Rijo had one season that was overlooked by many.
WAR After 35
Looking at which players have had more success in the latter years of the their career through the lens of Wins Above Replacement.
History's Most Lopsided Teams
Examining teams throughout history that have leaned heavily to one side of the roster or another.
The Most Overrated Players of All-time
Comparing Elo-Ratings with adjusted WAR totals to reveal the most overrated and underrated players of the past century.
History of The Bunt Double
A quick look at one of baseball's strangest events through the years.
WAR of the Ages
Using Wins Above Replacement to measure changing age trends in baseball's history.
The Hall of Stats… for Hockey?
The creator of the Hall of Stats takes a look at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
A-Rod and the Career Home Run Race
A look at A-Rod's dwindling chances at hitting 763 Home Runs before career's end.
Earl Weaver 1930–2013
Earl Weaver passed away early this morning. Weaver was one of the most entertaining and innovative managers in the history of the game.
A Brief History of Pitcher's Hitting
Looking at the best and worst seasons and careers of pitchers in the batter's box.
The "If There's Room" Hall of Famer
Forget "First Ballot" Hall of Famer—it's time to add another term to your baseball lexicon: The "If There's Room" Hall of Famer.
Greatest Traded Seasons
Remembering which player-seasons in the Live Ball Era accumulated the most WAR with two different ballclubs.
Older, but faster?
Often speed is a tool that peaks at an earlier age than other baseball tools. We examine those players who broke the mold and hit their stolen base stride in their 30s.
Using WAR Variations to Measure 'Career Shapes'
WAR is a fantastic tool by which we measure a player's overall value with a baseline set at "replacement-level." What happens when we raise that baseline to All-Star or even MVP level? Which players benefit and which players suffer?
2014 Hall of Fame Ballot
You thought this year was bad? Let's add another handful of worthy candidates!
BTB Podcast #36 - EVERYONE IS ANGRY
The creator of the Hall of Stats and a very vocal BTBer speak out on the HOF results.
HoF 2013: What makes a player a "cheater"?
In this year's Hall of Fame voting, we see several players who are derided as "cheaters" for their use of performance-enhancing drugs. What makes a player a cheater?
