SABR announces partnership with Alzheimer’s Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 — The Alzheimer’s Association and the Society…
John Beckwith (Trading Card DB)

John Beckwith

John Beckwith was a tremendous slugger who has received more…
Ray Daviault (Trading Card DB)

Ray Daviault

The third pitcher selected by the New York Mets in the 1961 National…
Chris Hartje (Courtesy of Eric Vickrey)

Chris Hartje

Chris Hartje’s fleeting big-league career consisted of nine…
Bob Sheppard (Trading Card DB)

Bob Sheppard

After completing the rough draft of his Hall of Fame acceptance…
William Edward White, from a Brown University team photo

William E. White

William Edward White, from a Brown University team photo   For…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Events Calendar

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources…

SABR Live Oral History Interview: Mike Hargrove

Baseball fans, join us for a special virtual event at 8:00…
2024 Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference

Register now for the 2024 Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference in Cooperstown

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 — Early registration is now open for SABR's…
TWIS archives

This Week in SABR: February 23, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR" on Friday, February 23, 2024.…
Adrian Beltre

September 1, 2008: Mariners’ Adrian Beltré hits for first career cycle

In 2008 Adrian Beltré was in the fourth season of a five-year…
Adrian Beltre

May 26, 2010: Adrian Beltré breaks out big with the Red Sox

In a 21-year career that was honored by his 2024 election to…
Billy Ripken

July 11, 1987: Bill Ripken’s major-league debut makes it an Orioles family trio

When second baseman Bill Ripken was named to the Double-A Southern…
Glenn Wright (SABR-Rucker Archive)

May 7, 1925: Glenn Wright turns unassisted triple play as Cardinals rally past Pirates

“Nice work, kid,” St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Rogers…
William "Slim" Emmerich (Baseball-Reference.com)

September 7, 1943: Last-place Allentown beats Connie Mack’s A’s in exhibition

What happens when the worst team in the American League meets…
Bob Shaw (Trading Card DB)

May 4, 1963: Braves’ Bob Shaw sets NL/AL record with 5 balks

The National League’s ill-advised crackdown on balks had reached…

September 30, 1948: Willie Mays leads Black Barons to postseason victory

A teenage Willie Mays with the Birmingham Black Barons.…

May 13, 1958: Willie Mays completes torrid stretch against rival Dodgers

Willie Mays batted .309 lifetime against the Dodgers and…
Willie Mays (SABR-Rucker Archive)

June 29, 1961: Willie Mays hits three homers, including the game-winner in the 10th

Willie Mays became just the fourth major leaguer to hit at…
Willie Mays (Courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame)

July 11-13, 1960: Willie Mays hits for the cycle in All-Star doubleheader

In his second at-bat of the second All-Star Game in 1960,…