Erica Block
@ericablockparty.bsky.social
Sports journalist + researcher | Contributing author to Play It Forward: a book by TOGETHXR featuring 25 women's sports stories 🙋🏻♀️ she/her
Here's a map of where WPBL's draft eligible players are from.
Overall the Women's Pro Baseball League will represent:
-13 different countries
-26 US states + Washington, DC
-7 Canadian provinces
Overall the Women's Pro Baseball League will represent:
-13 different countries
-26 US states + Washington, DC
-7 Canadian provinces
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Here's a map of where WPBL's draft eligible players are from.
Overall the Women's Pro Baseball League will represent:
-13 different countries
-26 US states + Washington, DC
-7 Canadian provinces
Overall the Women's Pro Baseball League will represent:
-13 different countries
-26 US states + Washington, DC
-7 Canadian provinces
Search terms used to find my website in the last 28 days
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Search terms used to find my website in the last 28 days
RIP Donna Jean - she and her talents are misunderstood by so many deadheads. My respect for her only grew once I came to know what working in all-male environments can be like.
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
RIP Donna Jean - she and her talents are misunderstood by so many deadheads. My respect for her only grew once I came to know what working in all-male environments can be like.
Last night I thought we might witness a failure-to-dislodge FARTSLAM resembling this one⬇️
6/19/2008: Prince Fielder hits an inside-the-park hr after the ball gets stuck in the outfield wall. Jays OF Alex Rios argues w/ the ump instead of making efforts to dislodge the baseball
6/19/2008: Prince Fielder hits an inside-the-park hr after the ball gets stuck in the outfield wall. Jays OF Alex Rios argues w/ the ump instead of making efforts to dislodge the baseball
November 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Last night I thought we might witness a failure-to-dislodge FARTSLAM resembling this one⬇️
6/19/2008: Prince Fielder hits an inside-the-park hr after the ball gets stuck in the outfield wall. Jays OF Alex Rios argues w/ the ump instead of making efforts to dislodge the baseball
6/19/2008: Prince Fielder hits an inside-the-park hr after the ball gets stuck in the outfield wall. Jays OF Alex Rios argues w/ the ump instead of making efforts to dislodge the baseball
It had been 30 years since I had visited @baseballhall.org ! The research resource center there is phenomenal. Big h/t to HoF Library Director Cassidy Lent for her guidance and help w/ a few projects I have in the works 📚📂⚾️
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It had been 30 years since I had visited @baseballhall.org ! The research resource center there is phenomenal. Big h/t to HoF Library Director Cassidy Lent for her guidance and help w/ a few projects I have in the works 📚📂⚾️
Should the #Mets offer Pete Alonso a long-term deal?
@dhenrytv.bsky.social gives his take and looks at contracts signed by other top-tier first basemen.
*New* Straight Outta Flushing episode! Watch it here⤵️
youtu.be/pW8r3AD_GWU
@dhenrytv.bsky.social gives his take and looks at contracts signed by other top-tier first basemen.
*New* Straight Outta Flushing episode! Watch it here⤵️
youtu.be/pW8r3AD_GWU
October 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Should the #Mets offer Pete Alonso a long-term deal?
@dhenrytv.bsky.social gives his take and looks at contracts signed by other top-tier first basemen.
*New* Straight Outta Flushing episode! Watch it here⤵️
youtu.be/pW8r3AD_GWU
@dhenrytv.bsky.social gives his take and looks at contracts signed by other top-tier first basemen.
*New* Straight Outta Flushing episode! Watch it here⤵️
youtu.be/pW8r3AD_GWU
Re: Sogard's double, Judge's throw to 2B clocked in at 73.2 mph. He didn't charge the ball, either
In the regular season, his throws to bases on similar plays almost always topped 90+mph
In the regular season, his throws to bases on similar plays almost always topped 90+mph
October 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Re: Sogard's double, Judge's throw to 2B clocked in at 73.2 mph. He didn't charge the ball, either
In the regular season, his throws to bases on similar plays almost always topped 90+mph
In the regular season, his throws to bases on similar plays almost always topped 90+mph
2025 Mets were 0-70 when trailing after the 8th inning
All other 29 MLB teams had at least *one* late game comeback
@dhenrytv.bsky.social breaks it down on a NEW EPISODE of Straight Outta Flushing ➡️ youtu.be/mmTUH4bxZY8
All other 29 MLB teams had at least *one* late game comeback
@dhenrytv.bsky.social breaks it down on a NEW EPISODE of Straight Outta Flushing ➡️ youtu.be/mmTUH4bxZY8
September 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
2025 Mets were 0-70 when trailing after the 8th inning
All other 29 MLB teams had at least *one* late game comeback
@dhenrytv.bsky.social breaks it down on a NEW EPISODE of Straight Outta Flushing ➡️ youtu.be/mmTUH4bxZY8
All other 29 MLB teams had at least *one* late game comeback
@dhenrytv.bsky.social breaks it down on a NEW EPISODE of Straight Outta Flushing ➡️ youtu.be/mmTUH4bxZY8
After closing yesterday's game against the A's, Pirates pitcher Dauri Moreta takes out a fat wad of cash and tips his catcher Joey Bart
Always tip your catchers, folks
Always tip your catchers, folks
September 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
After closing yesterday's game against the A's, Pirates pitcher Dauri Moreta takes out a fat wad of cash and tips his catcher Joey Bart
Always tip your catchers, folks
Always tip your catchers, folks
this was an appropriate backdrop for this graphic I made a few years ago
September 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
this was an appropriate backdrop for this graphic I made a few years ago
Similar situation happened in a Yankees-Tigers game on Aug 4, 1991 -- Steve Howe purposely crosses up catcher Bob Geren.
Howe's postgame: "I wanted to throw a fastball while he was looking for a slider. I threw what I wanted."
Howe's postgame: "I wanted to throw a fastball while he was looking for a slider. I threw what I wanted."
September 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Similar situation happened in a Yankees-Tigers game on Aug 4, 1991 -- Steve Howe purposely crosses up catcher Bob Geren.
Howe's postgame: "I wanted to throw a fastball while he was looking for a slider. I threw what I wanted."
Howe's postgame: "I wanted to throw a fastball while he was looking for a slider. I threw what I wanted."
The University of Oregon Duck previously lost its head during a 2012 skydiving jump for College GameDay
August 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The University of Oregon Duck previously lost its head during a 2012 skydiving jump for College GameDay
Jonah Tong has a nasty changeup and it was on full display in his MLB debut for the #Mets
His changeup grip has quite a pedigree!
How Tarik Skubal and Robbie Ray helped Tong develop the pitch that was on full display in his Mets debut last night:
His changeup grip has quite a pedigree!
How Tarik Skubal and Robbie Ray helped Tong develop the pitch that was on full display in his Mets debut last night:
August 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Jonah Tong has a nasty changeup and it was on full display in his MLB debut for the #Mets
His changeup grip has quite a pedigree!
How Tarik Skubal and Robbie Ray helped Tong develop the pitch that was on full display in his Mets debut last night:
His changeup grip has quite a pedigree!
How Tarik Skubal and Robbie Ray helped Tong develop the pitch that was on full display in his Mets debut last night:
Mets-Phillies series starts tonight!
In a new Straight Outta Flushing, @dhenrytv.bsky.social chats w/ @jonheyman.bsky.social and breaks down:
-Phillies starting rotation
-Mets hitters who tee off vs. Taijuan Walker
-Mets hitters who struggle vs. Taijuan Walker
Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/gRRKZd043DY
In a new Straight Outta Flushing, @dhenrytv.bsky.social chats w/ @jonheyman.bsky.social and breaks down:
-Phillies starting rotation
-Mets hitters who tee off vs. Taijuan Walker
-Mets hitters who struggle vs. Taijuan Walker
Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/gRRKZd043DY
August 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Mets-Phillies series starts tonight!
In a new Straight Outta Flushing, @dhenrytv.bsky.social chats w/ @jonheyman.bsky.social and breaks down:
-Phillies starting rotation
-Mets hitters who tee off vs. Taijuan Walker
-Mets hitters who struggle vs. Taijuan Walker
Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/gRRKZd043DY
In a new Straight Outta Flushing, @dhenrytv.bsky.social chats w/ @jonheyman.bsky.social and breaks down:
-Phillies starting rotation
-Mets hitters who tee off vs. Taijuan Walker
-Mets hitters who struggle vs. Taijuan Walker
Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/gRRKZd043DY
The Mets lineup was constructed to overpower any pitching struggles.
@deeshtho.bsky.social explains how the Mets' offensive slump exposes roster holes that went unfilled in the offseason.
Latest Straight Outta Flushing ep: youtu.be/Xy-2gsOOmGw
@deeshtho.bsky.social explains how the Mets' offensive slump exposes roster holes that went unfilled in the offseason.
Latest Straight Outta Flushing ep: youtu.be/Xy-2gsOOmGw
August 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Mets lineup was constructed to overpower any pitching struggles.
@deeshtho.bsky.social explains how the Mets' offensive slump exposes roster holes that went unfilled in the offseason.
Latest Straight Outta Flushing ep: youtu.be/Xy-2gsOOmGw
@deeshtho.bsky.social explains how the Mets' offensive slump exposes roster holes that went unfilled in the offseason.
Latest Straight Outta Flushing ep: youtu.be/Xy-2gsOOmGw
Oops, that's % of sliders thrown to him in any count. Here is the 0-0 count graph, the increase is even more stark
August 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Oops, that's % of sliders thrown to him in any count. Here is the 0-0 count graph, the increase is even more stark
oops, that's actually just the % of sliders thrown to him, period. Here is the month-by-month of sliders on 0-0 counts, it's even more stark
August 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
oops, that's actually just the % of sliders thrown to him, period. Here is the month-by-month of sliders on 0-0 counts, it's even more stark
Austin Wells struggles to hit sliders and pitchers are catching on
In the last month, there's been a surge in guys throwing him sliders, especially on 0-0 counts to get him to fall behind...
Graph below shows % of sliders thrown to Wells on 0-0 counts by month this season👀
In the last month, there's been a surge in guys throwing him sliders, especially on 0-0 counts to get him to fall behind...
Graph below shows % of sliders thrown to Wells on 0-0 counts by month this season👀
August 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Austin Wells struggles to hit sliders and pitchers are catching on
In the last month, there's been a surge in guys throwing him sliders, especially on 0-0 counts to get him to fall behind...
Graph below shows % of sliders thrown to Wells on 0-0 counts by month this season👀
In the last month, there's been a surge in guys throwing him sliders, especially on 0-0 counts to get him to fall behind...
Graph below shows % of sliders thrown to Wells on 0-0 counts by month this season👀
We highlight the former #Mets manager's stint coaching 1B for @thesavbananas.bsky.social in this week's ep of Straight Outta Flushing:
youtu.be/P_LSQzksvFc
youtu.be/P_LSQzksvFc
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We highlight the former #Mets manager's stint coaching 1B for @thesavbananas.bsky.social in this week's ep of Straight Outta Flushing:
youtu.be/P_LSQzksvFc
youtu.be/P_LSQzksvFc
Thurman Munson embodied New York City's hard work ethic, says former RHP Ray Burris, Munson's teammate on the 1979 Yankees
Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social what Thurman meant to him as a leader + batterymate in an interview marking the 46th anniversary of Munson's passing:
youtu.be/rLMOybDAUv
Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social what Thurman meant to him as a leader + batterymate in an interview marking the 46th anniversary of Munson's passing:
youtu.be/rLMOybDAUv
August 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thurman Munson embodied New York City's hard work ethic, says former RHP Ray Burris, Munson's teammate on the 1979 Yankees
Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social what Thurman meant to him as a leader + batterymate in an interview marking the 46th anniversary of Munson's passing:
youtu.be/rLMOybDAUv
Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social what Thurman meant to him as a leader + batterymate in an interview marking the 46th anniversary of Munson's passing:
youtu.be/rLMOybDAUv
"It was devastating."
Former Yankees pitcher Ray Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social about facing the sudden loss of Yankees Captain Thurman Munson #OTD in 1979 and how teammates like Jim Kaat helped him thru the tragedy
Full interview: youtu.be/rLMOybDAUvg
Former Yankees pitcher Ray Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social about facing the sudden loss of Yankees Captain Thurman Munson #OTD in 1979 and how teammates like Jim Kaat helped him thru the tragedy
Full interview: youtu.be/rLMOybDAUvg
August 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"It was devastating."
Former Yankees pitcher Ray Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social about facing the sudden loss of Yankees Captain Thurman Munson #OTD in 1979 and how teammates like Jim Kaat helped him thru the tragedy
Full interview: youtu.be/rLMOybDAUvg
Former Yankees pitcher Ray Burris tells @dhenrytv.bsky.social about facing the sudden loss of Yankees Captain Thurman Munson #OTD in 1979 and how teammates like Jim Kaat helped him thru the tragedy
Full interview: youtu.be/rLMOybDAUvg
Offense since 2023: Anthony Volpe & Isiah Kiner-Falefa
July 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Offense since 2023: Anthony Volpe & Isiah Kiner-Falefa
I am a Jonah Tong fan and I think he might be the most personable person alive and here he is as a baby pitcher
July 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I am a Jonah Tong fan and I think he might be the most personable person alive and here he is as a baby pitcher