Adam Darowski
@adarowski.bsky.social
Design at Sports Reference. Baseball historian focused on the Negro Leagues and Latin American baseball history. SABR member. Borussia Dortmund supporter. I schedule the baseball grids. Woke as fuck. He/him.
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I’m thrilled to share that I am officially working with McFarland & Company on a book (working title): “Salón de la Fama: Immortals from Latin America’s Baseball Halls of Fame.”
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
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My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
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He actually has the highest OPS+ in the history of the Cuban League, per Seamheads. His .302/.390/.417 line doesn’t jump off the page, but the Cuban League was an EXTREME pitchers environment. During his career, the league batted just .218. www.seamheads.com/NegroLgs/his...
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
He actually has the highest OPS+ in the history of the Cuban League, per Seamheads. His .302/.390/.417 line doesn’t jump off the page, but the Cuban League was an EXTREME pitchers environment. During his career, the league batted just .218. www.seamheads.com/NegroLgs/his...
Going to try to squeeze in one more bio tonight. This dude was a TANK.
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Going to try to squeeze in one more bio tonight. This dude was a TANK.
I must be doing something right because someone I don’t know was recording a podcast episode on this you and they reached out to me to contribute. What a treat. 🥰
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I must be doing something right because someone I don’t know was recording a podcast episode on this you and they reached out to me to contribute. What a treat. 🥰
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This is why Minnesotans are begging folks outside the state to keep talking about us.
Please don’t let the world forget we are still in danger.
Please don’t let the world forget we are still in danger.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This is why Minnesotans are begging folks outside the state to keep talking about us.
Please don’t let the world forget we are still in danger.
Please don’t let the world forget we are still in danger.
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SABR brother @adarowski.bsky.social needs no intro. The prolific Sr. Design Director at Sports Reference is also co-chairman of the SABR Overlooked 19th c. Legends committee. This month, he presents daily videos about Black & Latin American baseball stars. An educational way to start your day.
A 44-year-old pitcher throwing 27 strikeouts in a 12-inning game may sound like fiction, but that was exactly what Smokey Joe Williams did in a 1930 pitchers duel against Chet Brewer.
February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
SABR brother @adarowski.bsky.social needs no intro. The prolific Sr. Design Director at Sports Reference is also co-chairman of the SABR Overlooked 19th c. Legends committee. This month, he presents daily videos about Black & Latin American baseball stars. An educational way to start your day.
I really appreciate that! 🙌
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I really appreciate that! 🙌
holy shit a reasonable take about Negro League stats on the internet 🏆
February 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
holy shit a reasonable take about Negro League stats on the internet 🏆
It's a good reminder of:
1. How much more context we *could* provide with these stats to explain why they were different, but still important.
2. That people won’t fucking read it anyway.
1. How much more context we *could* provide with these stats to explain why they were different, but still important.
2. That people won’t fucking read it anyway.
February 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
It's a good reminder of:
1. How much more context we *could* provide with these stats to explain why they were different, but still important.
2. That people won’t fucking read it anyway.
1. How much more context we *could* provide with these stats to explain why they were different, but still important.
2. That people won’t fucking read it anyway.
If I took a shot every time one our social media posts mentioned a non-AL/NL stat and someone replied with “well my little league stats” I’d be fucking dead.
February 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
If I took a shot every time one our social media posts mentioned a non-AL/NL stat and someone replied with “well my little league stats” I’d be fucking dead.
While technically a "non-league" game, it was between two top clubs so the numbers are included on Seamheads/Retrosheet/Baseball Reference.
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
While technically a "non-league" game, it was between two top clubs so the numbers are included on Seamheads/Retrosheet/Baseball Reference.
I continue to be fascinated by this 27-strikeout game by Smokey Joe Williams
A 44-year-old pitcher throwing 27 strikeouts in a 12-inning game may sound like fiction, but that was exactly what Smokey Joe Williams did in a 1930 pitchers duel against Chet Brewer.
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I continue to be fascinated by this 27-strikeout game by Smokey Joe Williams
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A 44-year-old pitcher throwing 27 strikeouts in a 12-inning game may sound like fiction, but that was exactly what Smokey Joe Williams did in a 1930 pitchers duel against Chet Brewer.
February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A 44-year-old pitcher throwing 27 strikeouts in a 12-inning game may sound like fiction, but that was exactly what Smokey Joe Williams did in a 1930 pitchers duel against Chet Brewer.
Haven’t done his bio yet but looking forward! In 7 seasons in Mexico, he hit .317 with 106 HR in 533 game. He slugged .583. First three seasons in particular were great:
1945: .336 2 HR 92 RBI 86 G .670 SLG
1946: .332 25 HR 108 RBI 99 G .657 SLG
1947: .305 22 HR 82 RBI 111 G .557 SLG
1945: .336 2 HR 92 RBI 86 G .670 SLG
1946: .332 25 HR 108 RBI 99 G .657 SLG
1947: .305 22 HR 82 RBI 111 G .557 SLG
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Haven’t done his bio yet but looking forward! In 7 seasons in Mexico, he hit .317 with 106 HR in 533 game. He slugged .583. First three seasons in particular were great:
1945: .336 2 HR 92 RBI 86 G .670 SLG
1946: .332 25 HR 108 RBI 99 G .657 SLG
1947: .305 22 HR 82 RBI 111 G .557 SLG
1945: .336 2 HR 92 RBI 86 G .670 SLG
1946: .332 25 HR 108 RBI 99 G .657 SLG
1947: .305 22 HR 82 RBI 111 G .557 SLG
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they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
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Willie O'Ree made his debut for the Boston Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958, becoming the first Black player to appear in an NHL game and paving the way for future generations.
See more Black history spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#hr
See more Black history spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#hr
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Willie O'Ree made his debut for the Boston Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958, becoming the first Black player to appear in an NHL game and paving the way for future generations.
See more Black history spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#hr
See more Black history spotlights here: https://info.sports-reference.com/bhm-spotlights#hr
Miss you, my friend.
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Miss you, my friend.
Today’s video on Artie Wilson… 👀
While Ted Williams is the player to hit .400 in the AL or NL, Artie Wilson is the most recent player to do so in any of the Major Leagues.
February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Today’s video on Artie Wilson… 👀
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While Ted Williams is the player to hit .400 in the AL or NL, Artie Wilson is the most recent player to do so in any of the Major Leagues.
February 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM
While Ted Williams is the player to hit .400 in the AL or NL, Artie Wilson is the most recent player to do so in any of the Major Leagues.
Caught this random moment of bliss from the life of a Darowski dog.
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Caught this random moment of bliss from the life of a Darowski dog.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Coolest Czech stuff I got from Mike since these.
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Coolest Czech stuff I got from Mike since these.
Czech out these sick bookmarks from @michaelclair.bsky.social to commemorate his forthcoming book on Czech baseball. Do yourself a favor and order this book. Mike’s passion comes through in everything he does. Can’t wait to get my hands on this.
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Czech out these sick bookmarks from @michaelclair.bsky.social to commemorate his forthcoming book on Czech baseball. Do yourself a favor and order this book. Mike’s passion comes through in everything he does. Can’t wait to get my hands on this.
I had some leftover picadillo from last night and my oldest suggested a shepherds pie. To stick with the Puerto Rican vibe, the potatoes are mashed with sazón, adobo, cornstarch, and fresh cilantro. This was a winner. Shown with leftover empanadillas de pollo and some adobo brussels.
February 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I had some leftover picadillo from last night and my oldest suggested a shepherds pie. To stick with the Puerto Rican vibe, the potatoes are mashed with sazón, adobo, cornstarch, and fresh cilantro. This was a winner. Shown with leftover empanadillas de pollo and some adobo brussels.
And this is Walter Lewis Darowski.
February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
And this is Walter Lewis Darowski.