Archive for June 2014

Offensive production is not linear – one and one equals more than two. How can a team take advantage of this blind spot in advanced statistics?

In the second part of this study on race in baseball, we look at the effect of kids being able to watch African-American baseball stars.

More data show that the decline in African-American major leaguers is a function of income and weather.

Baseball can serve as a wonderful coping mechanism for those struggling with mental illness even as the sports culture can hinder those within it as they try to seek treatment.

Do left-handed hitters really get to first base faster than right-handed hitters?

Alfredo Despaigne is the latest player to capture our imagination.

Sometimes, a baseball card really says a lot about the player it depicts.

Looking for something to read? Then consider these works, each a product of an author’s imagination.

Does playoff success hinge on your record against good teams? The answer is a shock.

Taking you deep into the situations behind situational wins.