SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter
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(Toronto & Southern Ontario), Society for American Baseball Research. 2023-4 SABR All-Star Chapter; 2025 MVP Chapter. Hanlan's Point: Where Babe Ruth hit his 1st professional home run! Presently administered by @adrianadrianadrian.bsky.social
Some final photos from our SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter event this past Sunday at Duke of York with journalist and baseball fan Steve Paikin. Under the watchful eye of Queen Elizabeth II, our leader Allen Tait & a trio of Red Sox fans: Paikin, our communications coordinator Barry Naymark, and his son
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Some final photos from our SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter event this past Sunday at Duke of York with journalist and baseball fan Steve Paikin. Under the watchful eye of Queen Elizabeth II, our leader Allen Tait & a trio of Red Sox fans: Paikin, our communications coordinator Barry Naymark, and his son
A great turnout for our SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter autumn meeting at Duke of York in Toronto, with special guest Steve Paikin. We had an engaging conversation about the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and stadiums. Honouring baseball history while looking ahead to the future.
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A great turnout for our SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter autumn meeting at Duke of York in Toronto, with special guest Steve Paikin. We had an engaging conversation about the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and stadiums. Honouring baseball history while looking ahead to the future.
In 1918, one year before the Black Sox Scandal, the notorious Hal Chase was 1) betting on his own games, 2) bribing teammates, 3) bribing opponents. Soon Chase & other players were called on the carpet by the N.L. office. Tucupita Marcano went down last year. Are Clase, Ortiz ... and others next?
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In 1918, one year before the Black Sox Scandal, the notorious Hal Chase was 1) betting on his own games, 2) bribing teammates, 3) bribing opponents. Soon Chase & other players were called on the carpet by the N.L. office. Tucupita Marcano went down last year. Are Clase, Ortiz ... and others next?
Despite a medium-sized snowfall, 25+ SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter members & friends made it to Duke of York in Toronto for our autumn event with journalist Steve Paikin (wearing dark blue Red Sox shirt), to discuss all things baseball!
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Despite a medium-sized snowfall, 25+ SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter members & friends made it to Duke of York in Toronto for our autumn event with journalist Steve Paikin (wearing dark blue Red Sox shirt), to discuss all things baseball!
The World Series was thrilling ... but disappointing for fans in Southern Ontario. However, baseball talk continues through the offseason. Last call for this Sunday's SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter event with award-winning Canadian journalist Steve Paikin! Contact us for registration details.
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The World Series was thrilling ... but disappointing for fans in Southern Ontario. However, baseball talk continues through the offseason. Last call for this Sunday's SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter event with award-winning Canadian journalist Steve Paikin! Contact us for registration details.
Of the 121 World Series played, 27 teams lost then made it back immediately in the following season's World Series. Only 15 of those teams redeemed themselves with a championship. A lot of Jays were openly in tears last night, knowing how fleeting one's chances are at winning it all.
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Of the 121 World Series played, 27 teams lost then made it back immediately in the following season's World Series. Only 15 of those teams redeemed themselves with a championship. A lot of Jays were openly in tears last night, knowing how fleeting one's chances are at winning it all.
For anyone watching tonight, just enjoy this last baseball game of 2025. Game 7. World Series. 5 guaranteed future Hall of Famers on the field + other multiple-time All-Stars. Maybe someone unheralded will have his "Mazeroski moment". And finally, the piece of metal will be presented!
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
For anyone watching tonight, just enjoy this last baseball game of 2025. Game 7. World Series. 5 guaranteed future Hall of Famers on the field + other multiple-time All-Stars. Maybe someone unheralded will have his "Mazeroski moment". And finally, the piece of metal will be presented!
Re: Golden Pitches in winner-take-all games: Tris Speaker was an *interesting* guy. How about the gamesmanship here in 1912 Game 8, extra innings, trolling fellow future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson after a dropped foul pop-up?
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Re: Golden Pitches in winner-take-all games: Tris Speaker was an *interesting* guy. How about the gamesmanship here in 1912 Game 8, extra innings, trolling fellow future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson after a dropped foul pop-up?
We've reached pure-comedy levels now with Toronto seemingly a Team of Destiny.
This was almost the exact same location of the first pitch Seranthony Dominguez threw to Shohei Ohtani on Monday that precipitated the 18 innings of mayhem.
But tonight, Ohtani hits it into the ground.
This was almost the exact same location of the first pitch Seranthony Dominguez threw to Shohei Ohtani on Monday that precipitated the 18 innings of mayhem.
But tonight, Ohtani hits it into the ground.
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
We've reached pure-comedy levels now with Toronto seemingly a Team of Destiny.
This was almost the exact same location of the first pitch Seranthony Dominguez threw to Shohei Ohtani on Monday that precipitated the 18 innings of mayhem.
But tonight, Ohtani hits it into the ground.
This was almost the exact same location of the first pitch Seranthony Dominguez threw to Shohei Ohtani on Monday that precipitated the 18 innings of mayhem.
But tonight, Ohtani hits it into the ground.
A picture is worth 500-million words
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A picture is worth 500-million words
Possibly overlooked last night: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tied Paul Molitor for most hits (21) after the first 12 games of a single Blue Jays postseason. Ernie Clement (20) moved past Roberto Alomar (19) for third place on the list. Both Molitor and Alomar recorded their hits in 1993.
October 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Possibly overlooked last night: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tied Paul Molitor for most hits (21) after the first 12 games of a single Blue Jays postseason. Ernie Clement (20) moved past Roberto Alomar (19) for third place on the list. Both Molitor and Alomar recorded their hits in 1993.
Irrespective of what happens in the World Series, all baseball fans are invited to join our SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter autumn event with award-winning Canadian journalist (and huge baseball fan), STEVE PAIKIN @spaikin.bsky.social. November 9 12pm in Toronto. Contact us for registration details!
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Irrespective of what happens in the World Series, all baseball fans are invited to join our SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter autumn event with award-winning Canadian journalist (and huge baseball fan), STEVE PAIKIN @spaikin.bsky.social. November 9 12pm in Toronto. Contact us for registration details!
Isiah Kiner-Falefa, starting the inning-ending double play in the 4th inning, made the most confident, pre-emptive, raised-arm celebration for a Canadian team in at least 29 years...
October 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Isiah Kiner-Falefa, starting the inning-ending double play in the 4th inning, made the most confident, pre-emptive, raised-arm celebration for a Canadian team in at least 29 years...
The Blue Jays played like All-Stars last night. Speaking of All-Stars, SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter is pleased to announce the featured guest for our autumn meeting: award-winning journalist STEVE PAIKIN @spaikin.bsky.social! He will join us on November 9. Contact us for registration details.
October 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Blue Jays played like All-Stars last night. Speaking of All-Stars, SABR Hanlan's Point Chapter is pleased to announce the featured guest for our autumn meeting: award-winning journalist STEVE PAIKIN @spaikin.bsky.social! He will join us on November 9. Contact us for registration details.
Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving! In 1993, Dave Stewart knew he'd start ALCS Game 6 the following night in Chicago for the Jays with the pennant on the line. No problem. The classy RHP stayed in Toronto without fanfare to help serve Thanksgiving meals at a local charity. Stewart was named ALCS MVP.
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving! In 1993, Dave Stewart knew he'd start ALCS Game 6 the following night in Chicago for the Jays with the pennant on the line. No problem. The classy RHP stayed in Toronto without fanfare to help serve Thanksgiving meals at a local charity. Stewart was named ALCS MVP.
40 years apart... The same winning feeling against New York.
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
40 years apart... The same winning feeling against New York.
1946-10-04: Delorimier Stadium hosts Game 6 of the Little World Series between host IL champion Montreal Royals and visiting AA champion Louisville Colonels. Montreal leads 3 games to 2, looking to clinch. Jack Anderson of SABR Quebec describes the final night of Jackie Robinson in Montreal.
October 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
1946-10-04: Delorimier Stadium hosts Game 6 of the Little World Series between host IL champion Montreal Royals and visiting AA champion Louisville Colonels. Montreal leads 3 games to 2, looking to clinch. Jack Anderson of SABR Quebec describes the final night of Jackie Robinson in Montreal.
1926-09-28: Ozzie Van Brabant, b. Kingsville, ON. Pitched 11 MLB games in 1954-5 for Philadelphia/K.C. A's, with an 0-2 record, 7.85 ERA in 28.2 IP. Also pitched for AAA Ottawa before call-up. In final career game, he and C Eric MacKenzie (Glendon, AB) formed 1st-ever all-Canadian battery.
September 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
1926-09-28: Ozzie Van Brabant, b. Kingsville, ON. Pitched 11 MLB games in 1954-5 for Philadelphia/K.C. A's, with an 0-2 record, 7.85 ERA in 28.2 IP. Also pitched for AAA Ottawa before call-up. In final career game, he and C Eric MacKenzie (Glendon, AB) formed 1st-ever all-Canadian battery.
1986-09-19: Starting for AL East-leading Boston at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, the legendary Tom Seaver, 41, leaves after 4 IP due to a pulled calf muscle. The Blue Jays win 6-4. It was Seaver's last career appearance. He retired with 3640 strikeouts, the 3rd-highest career total at the time.
September 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
1986-09-19: Starting for AL East-leading Boston at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, the legendary Tom Seaver, 41, leaves after 4 IP due to a pulled calf muscle. The Blue Jays win 6-4. It was Seaver's last career appearance. He retired with 3640 strikeouts, the 3rd-highest career total at the time.
Congratulations to Rob Thomson (Sarnia/Corunna, ON). The Philadelphia manager is the 9th man to guide his club to the postseason in each of his 1st 4 seasons with the team. "Topper" tops all Phillies managers in career win % (.580). At 588 reg. season games managed: Thomson 344 wins, Manuel 330.
September 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Congratulations to Rob Thomson (Sarnia/Corunna, ON). The Philadelphia manager is the 9th man to guide his club to the postseason in each of his 1st 4 seasons with the team. "Topper" tops all Phillies managers in career win % (.580). At 588 reg. season games managed: Thomson 344 wins, Manuel 330.
1946-09-04: International League pennant-winning Montreal (96-51), tunes up for the Governors' Cup playoffs, splitting a doubleheader with Rochester. Royals win the opener 8-7; lose the nightcap 5-3. Playing third base, Jackie Robinson goes 2-for-7 with 2 SB on the day, giving him 40 for the season.
September 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
1946-09-04: International League pennant-winning Montreal (96-51), tunes up for the Governors' Cup playoffs, splitting a doubleheader with Rochester. Royals win the opener 8-7; lose the nightcap 5-3. Playing third base, Jackie Robinson goes 2-for-7 with 2 SB on the day, giving him 40 for the season.
2004-08-25: LHP Jeff Francis (Vancouver, BC) makes his MLB debut. In Atlanta, Francis pitches into the 6th inning, striking out 8. However, he gives up 6 runs and 3 home runs as Colorado falls 8-1. Three years later, Francis would lead Colorado to its 1st NL pennant.
August 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
2004-08-25: LHP Jeff Francis (Vancouver, BC) makes his MLB debut. In Atlanta, Francis pitches into the 6th inning, striking out 8. However, he gives up 6 runs and 3 home runs as Colorado falls 8-1. Three years later, Francis would lead Colorado to its 1st NL pennant.