Exploring Baseball History
@bballhist.bsky.social
Used to write a baseball blog on past, present, and future of baseball. Former professor, now soulless consultant. Baltimore Elite Giants fan. Charlie Keller stan. SABR member.
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
One thing that people who do not have kids and/or do not live in large (or even mid-sized) American cities do not realize is how expensive child care is, particularly pre-kindergarten child care.
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
One thing that people who do not have kids and/or do not live in large (or even mid-sized) American cities do not realize is how expensive child care is, particularly pre-kindergarten child care.
Yes!
We make one from scratch that is awesome.
But I also like the one using Campbell's soup and boxed onions.
We make one from scratch that is awesome.
But I also like the one using Campbell's soup and boxed onions.
let's do an informal poll here.
green bean casserole: yes or no
feel free to show your work
green bean casserole: yes or no
feel free to show your work
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Yes!
We make one from scratch that is awesome.
But I also like the one using Campbell's soup and boxed onions.
We make one from scratch that is awesome.
But I also like the one using Campbell's soup and boxed onions.
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Thrilled to share the first phase of some design improvements we’ll be making across all the Reference sites. We don’t take change lightly. We know familiarity and comfort is very important to our users. So I walked through the process in this blog post. www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/11...
In-Page Navigation Redesign on Basketball Reference | Sports-Reference.com
In-Page Navigation Redesign on Basketball Reference
www.sports-reference.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Thrilled to share the first phase of some design improvements we’ll be making across all the Reference sites. We don’t take change lightly. We know familiarity and comfort is very important to our users. So I walked through the process in this blog post. www.sports-reference.com/blog/2025/11...
Chickity China, the Chinese chicken, you have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin...
🎶Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin🎶
I came to win, battle me, that's a sin🎶
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Chickity China, the Chinese chicken, you have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin...
I didn't get the tenure track job, I had kids, so I had to pivot to something. Really not sure if I Iike it but this isn't the market to go looking in.
At least I get paid more?
At least I get paid more?
November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I didn't get the tenure track job, I had kids, so I had to pivot to something. Really not sure if I Iike it but this isn't the market to go looking in.
At least I get paid more?
At least I get paid more?
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Excited to be part of SABR's newest research committee — the Town Ball Committee — focusing on amateur/semipro baseball in local communities. My former intern Jude Butler has taken charge to launch this project. sabr.org/latest/sabr-...
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Excited to be part of SABR's newest research committee — the Town Ball Committee — focusing on amateur/semipro baseball in local communities. My former intern Jude Butler has taken charge to launch this project. sabr.org/latest/sabr-...
Of course Google also tries to shove AI answers down your throat. So that effect may not last long!
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Of course Google also tries to shove AI answers down your throat. So that effect may not last long!
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Not to be a doomer but what is stopping the administration from just not releasing files that hurt the boss?
November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Not to be a doomer but what is stopping the administration from just not releasing files that hurt the boss?
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Chasing Utley's Missing Gold Gloves
How retconning awards would reshape Chase Utley's Cooperstown case
www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Chase Utley played in the perfect era for defensive metrics to adulate him...but too early for awards voters to notice.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
Today at The Lewsletter, I probed an alternate timeline where analytics had been part of Gold Glove voting during Utley's prime — and how that would change his Hall of Fame story.
I would vote for 11 players on this ballot and could be convinced on 3 more.
Abreu, Beltran, Hamels, Felix, Andruw, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, ARod, Utley, and Wright.
Could be convinced on Braun, Buehrle, and Rollins.
Abreu, Beltran, Hamels, Felix, Andruw, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, ARod, Utley, and Wright.
Could be convinced on Braun, Buehrle, and Rollins.
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I would vote for 11 players on this ballot and could be convinced on 3 more.
Abreu, Beltran, Hamels, Felix, Andruw, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, ARod, Utley, and Wright.
Could be convinced on Braun, Buehrle, and Rollins.
Abreu, Beltran, Hamels, Felix, Andruw, Pedroia, Pettitte, Manny, ARod, Utley, and Wright.
Could be convinced on Braun, Buehrle, and Rollins.
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Of players with 500+ HR, only five have an OBP of .370 or below.
Of those five:
Four have 10K+ PA
Three have 1500+ Runs
Two have 1800+ RBI
One has 3000+ Games
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source:
@baseball-reference.com
Of those five:
Four have 10K+ PA
Three have 1500+ Runs
Two have 1800+ RBI
One has 3000+ Games
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source:
@baseball-reference.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Of players with 500+ HR, only five have an OBP of .370 or below.
Of those five:
Four have 10K+ PA
Three have 1500+ Runs
Two have 1800+ RBI
One has 3000+ Games
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source:
@baseball-reference.com
Of those five:
Four have 10K+ PA
Three have 1500+ Runs
Two have 1800+ RBI
One has 3000+ Games
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source:
@baseball-reference.com
This Trump Admin has gotten me as well as I could have hoped. It has been horrible for so many people (even on a personal level I lost my job because of it and I have not ended up in a prison...) and this has been the upside.
That says a lot on a lot of different levels.
That says a lot on a lot of different levels.
November 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This Trump Admin has gotten me as well as I could have hoped. It has been horrible for so many people (even on a personal level I lost my job because of it and I have not ended up in a prison...) and this has been the upside.
That says a lot on a lot of different levels.
That says a lot on a lot of different levels.
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
“…our findings show that a Democratic Party that defensively retreats on racial justice … isn’t making a hard strategic choice. Instead, it’s awkwardly alienating its future base to chase voters who are literally dying off.”
Piece from me and @adambonica.bsky.social in @thenewrepublic.bsky.social today about Gen Z
They have bad taste in music but quite progressive political attitudes (even the men)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
They have bad taste in music but quite progressive political attitudes (even the men)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
The Shocking Truth About Gen Z Voters Is That They’re Pretty Great
Stop panicking: They are the most progressive generation ever, especially on race. If that surprises you, you’ve been listening to the wrong story.
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“…our findings show that a Democratic Party that defensively retreats on racial justice … isn’t making a hard strategic choice. Instead, it’s awkwardly alienating its future base to chase voters who are literally dying off.”
It will always escape me why good looking 'young' men want to look like a dad from 1991.
he looks like he’s about to tell Dave Dombrowski that time is a flat circle
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It will always escape me why good looking 'young' men want to look like a dad from 1991.
Because I cannot think of a story...
Then Toad went into the house and stood on his head. “Why are you standing on your head?” asked Frog.
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Because I cannot think of a story...
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.
3 AL MVP thoughts
1) I am happy my son's favorite player won MVP.
2) I wish Raleigh season had happened in a league without peak Judge so he could have won it as well. More than worthy.
3) I am glad it was close. Too often these things are blowouts when they should not be.
1) I am happy my son's favorite player won MVP.
2) I wish Raleigh season had happened in a league without peak Judge so he could have won it as well. More than worthy.
3) I am glad it was close. Too often these things are blowouts when they should not be.
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
3 AL MVP thoughts
1) I am happy my son's favorite player won MVP.
2) I wish Raleigh season had happened in a league without peak Judge so he could have won it as well. More than worthy.
3) I am glad it was close. Too often these things are blowouts when they should not be.
1) I am happy my son's favorite player won MVP.
2) I wish Raleigh season had happened in a league without peak Judge so he could have won it as well. More than worthy.
3) I am glad it was close. Too often these things are blowouts when they should not be.
Let's hope Skenes peak/prime goes longer than these two!
Won Rookie of the Year and Cy Young by end of second season:
Paul Skenes
Dwight Gooden
Fernando Valenzuela
Paul Skenes
Dwight Gooden
Fernando Valenzuela
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Let's hope Skenes peak/prime goes longer than these two!
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Democratic leadership:
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Democratic leadership:
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
I am thinking of getting my 7yo a card set of Hall of Fame players. Does anyone have a good recommendation of one?
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I am thinking of getting my 7yo a card set of Hall of Fame players. Does anyone have a good recommendation of one?
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Of players with 500+ HR, only five have 90+ triples.
Of those five:
Four have fewer than 2000 singles
Three have a .305+ BA
Two have a .600+ SLG
One has 1500+ SO
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source: @baseball-reference.com
Of those five:
Four have fewer than 2000 singles
Three have a .305+ BA
Two have a .600+ SLG
One has 1500+ SO
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source: @baseball-reference.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Of players with 500+ HR, only five have 90+ triples.
Of those five:
Four have fewer than 2000 singles
Three have a .305+ BA
Two have a .600+ SLG
One has 1500+ SO
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source: @baseball-reference.com
Of those five:
Four have fewer than 2000 singles
Three have a .305+ BA
Two have a .600+ SLG
One has 1500+ SO
Who are they? ⚾️💙
Source: @baseball-reference.com
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
Quick poll for my followers—who would you vote for on the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot? Feel free to share for a larger voting pool. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot
Who would you vote for on the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot?
docs.google.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Quick poll for my followers—who would you vote for on the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Player Ballot? Feel free to share for a larger voting pool. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Exploring Baseball History
On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social : is this new set piece-dominated Premier League good or bad? And is Andoni Iraola the last best hope for attacking football? With @jonawils.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
pod.fo/e/34a63b
Libero: Libero 067 | Is The Premier League Boring?
A quarter of the way through this Premier League season, people are starting to ask: is the football we are watching this year any good? Or has the rise of set pieces turned it into a different gam...
pod.fo
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social : is this new set piece-dominated Premier League good or bad? And is Andoni Iraola the last best hope for attacking football? With @jonawils.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
pod.fo/e/34a63b