2024 SABR Analytics Conference

Deadline extended! Submit your presentation abstract for 2025 SABR Analytics Conference

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 — SABR is excited to announce the call…
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This Week in SABR: November 15, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, November 15,…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Renewing Your Membership

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources…
Frank Baker, Trading Card Database

July 3, 1911: Frank Baker, ‘Philadelphia’s batting Hercules,’ hits for the cycle

On July 3, 1911, the Philadelphia Athletics swept a pair of games…
Bert Blyleven, Trading Card Database

June 5, 1970: Twins’ Bert Blyleven stymies Senators in major-league debut

One year after his selection in the June 1969 amateur draft,…
Joe Niekro, Trading Card Database

August 3, 1987: Twins’ Joe Niekro ejected for allegedly scuffing ball

Fingernail care was part of the Niekro family business. Forty-two-year-old…
Jhonny Peralta, Trading Card Database

October 16, 2007: Red Sox hit three consecutive homers, but lose Game 4 to Cleveland

Each team had one big inning in Game Four of the 2007 American…
Josh Beckett, Trading Card Database

October 18, 2007: Beckett, Red Sox stave off elimination and send ALCS back to Boston

Once again, a “7” figured in an American League Championship…
J.D. Drew (Courtesy of the Boston Red Sox)

October 20, 2007: J.D. Drew’s grand slam helps Red Sox send ALCS to Game 7

Some Boston Red Sox fans were allowing themselves to harbor hope.…
Giancarlo Stanton (Trading Card DB)

August 20, 2022: Giancarlo Stanton goes down swinging in minor-league rehab game

When major-league stars head to the minors for injury rehabilitation…
Jimmy O'Connell (courtesy of Jacob Pomrenke)

Jimmy O’Connell

Twenty-three-year-old Jimmy O’Connell was a happy young man…
Tim Van Egmond (Baseball-Reference.com)

Tim Van Egmond

Tim Van Egmond was a very good pitcher in high school but wasn’t…
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Apply for a SABR Local Grant in 2025

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 — The SABR Local Grants program provides…
Steve Finley (Trading Card Database)

October 2, 2004: Steve Finley’s grand slam ends Dodgers’ playoff drought

When Steve Finley came to bat with one out and the bases loaded…
Jered Weaver (Trading Card DB)

June 28, 2008: Dodgers defeat Angels, 1-0, despite getting no hits

“Zero hits and 50,000 cheers.”1 That’s the best way to…
Will Smith (TCDB)

June 23, 2019: Dodgers win third straight game with a walk-off home run by a rookie

Three rookies took turns hitting walk-off home runs in three…
Mookie Betts (Trading Card Database)

July 10, 2021: Dodgers hit 8 home runs and score 22 runs in blowout of Diamondbacks

A crowd of 44,645 came to Dodger Stadium on a picture-perfect…
Ramón Martínez (Trading Card Database)

June 4, 1990: Dodgers phenom Ramón Martínez realizes potential with 18-strikeout game

On the night of June 4, 1990, Ramón Martínez pitched one of…

September 2, 1969: Willie Davis sets Dodgers record with a hit in 31st consecutive game

Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis won three Gold Gloves…
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Call for papers: 2025 SABR Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 — SABR's Negro Leagues Research Committee…
2024 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners: Cal Raleigh and Brice Turang

Raleigh, Turang win 2024 Rawlings Platinum Glove Awards, presented by SABR

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 — Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.,…
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This Week in SABR: November 8, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR” on Friday, November 8, 2024.…