Archive for Strategy

All-er-nuthin’, not just one way, not just two, but three full ways … that’s the trifecta!

The best day a home run hitter ever had

Sometimes winning World Series (plural) isn’t enough.

Someday soon, Barry Bonds will become the first man to hit 756 home runs. But on July 23, 1890, Harry Stovey became the first to hit 100. Richard looks back at his life and career.

What are the chances of big second half performances from struggling young hitters like Reid Brignac and Trevor Crowe?

Rick Wilton’s weekly baseball injury report is all about the pitching.

Sal takes a look at how hitters react to 3-0 pitch counts.

I’m going hysterical and heretical

In the follow up to last week’s column, Jacob searches for players toiling in the minors and on major league benches who fit the profile of Jack Cust. Are there other neglected players who could mimic Cust’s impact if they too were given a chance at the big-league level?

The what-might-have-beens of some swingmen, some southpaws, Bobo and Lefty.