History & Hall of Fame
An entirely reasonable Hall of Fame ballot
A look at all 36 candidates and their Hall of Fame cases.
Mike Mussina: Hall of Fame worthy
His name doesn't necessarily evoke instant Hall of Fame reactions, but there are a lot of reasons why it should.
Jeff Kent Hall of Fame Discussion
How does Jeff Kent compare with the best second basemen in baseball history?
Mike Trout at any age
No player in baseball history has been more valuable through age 21 than Mike Trout. What would it take for him to claim that title at every age?
Was Miami's offense the worst ever?
Back in April, Miami's offense was sputtering at a historic pace. Were they able to claim the title of worst offense ever?
Does Todd Helton belong in Cooperstown?
For the last 17 years, Todd Helton has been putting together a strong resume with the Colorado Rockies. Will his production be enough to get him into the Hall of Fame?
Jose Fernandez's historically great season
Down in Miami, Jose Fernandez is putting together a great rookie year, but just how does it stack up against other pitchers across the years?
Jeff Heath and finishing a career effectively
Chipper Jones left baseball as a very effective hitter. But former Brave Jeff Heath may have left the game at an even higher level of performance.
The First Ever All-Star Game
We step back in time a bit to look at how the All-Star Game came about and what it was supposed to mean, and did, then.
When will the "Year of the Pitcher" end?
Since the end of the Steroid Era, we have been living in a perpetual "Year of the Pitcher." When will that era possibly come to an end? And what could we possibly see over the next 20 years?
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?
Prospects Debuting too Early?
Looking at which players debuted prior to their age 21 season with disastrous consequences.
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.
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