Archive for Batting

This obscure 1940s ballplayer with the funny name scaled a towering peak.

Back for the third set of requests, with four more players: Tyler Chatwood (Angels), Jacob Jefferies (Rays), Zach Stewart (Reds), and Jordan Danks (White Sox).

Breaking down three more requests: Seth Lintz (Brewers), Craig Kimbrel (Braves) and Robert Grossman (Pirates)

Authenticating the adage, or correcting the cliche?

We’ve seen the worst of the best, but it was clear all along that we were heading toward the worst of the worst. And—oh, my.

Remember the logo, with that slightly deranged-looking friar gleefully and wildly swinging that big bat? Here’s the one season in which it was a perfect fit.

Or, how to make the worst of a bad situation.

An examination of the most extreme examples in baseball history when a batter overcame a dreadful start to have a stellar season.

Jason Bay has already made some big plays for the Sox. Alex explains why he isn’t surprised.

On July 9, 1851 Red Woodhead was born. Red saw only minor time during the early days of baseball, but commenced a tradition of July 9 being the birthday of, shall we say, intriguingly named players. Richard looks at some.