Archive for the 'Players' Category

Schoolboy Rowe and Hank Greenberg both played for Beaumont in the Texas League in 1932. Greenberg hit 39 home runs and drove in 131 runs and Rowe was 19-7 with a 2.34 ERA. Beaumont went 100-51.

What can Enhanced Gameday data tell us about how easy it is to hit sinker? Guest writer Louis Chao takes a look.

Video analysis shows some draft picks who might surprise.

… to help rewrite the history of MLB’s “steroid era”

On July 7, 1958, Glenn Hoffman was born. Why do we remember him? He is just one of the many brothers who found themselves watching as their siblings went on to greater glory.

David ponders whether Scott Kazmir’s strikeout rates are hurting the young pitcher.

Check in with Buckshot, Lacy, Dusty and several others who coulda been stars, but for the opportunity.

Video analysis of 10 players drafted after the first round in this year’s draft.

Video analysis of picks 21-30 in this year’s draft.

Scott Boras is priming baseball and the public for A-Rod’s opt-out