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This Week in SABR: December 15, 2023

Welcome to "This Week in SABR" on Friday, December 15, 2023.…
Otis Johnson, 1911 (Courtesy of Bill Lamb)

Otis Johnson

Looking back more than a century after his passing, long-forgotten…

John Sterling

John Albert Sterling was a 19th-century pitcher whose only major-league…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Subscribe to the Baseball Research Journal

As a SABR member, you have vast resources and benefits at your…
Elmer Valo (Trading Card DB)

August 2, 1950: Philadelphia’s Elmer Valo hits for the cycle

Born in Slovakia and an immigrant to the United States a child,…
Wally Moses (Trading Card DB)

May 20, 1959: Mild-mannered Wally Moses gets only ejection of 34-year major-league career

In a distinguished career as a player, coach, and scout – a…
George Scott (Trading Card DB)

July 4, 1977: Barrage of 8 home runs rallies Red Sox to win over Blue Jays

George Scott. Fred Lynn. Butch Hobson. Bernie Carbo. Lynn again.…
Carl East (Wichita Eagle, May 4, 1920)

Carl East

“What other player is there who bats like [Carl] East, fields…

Jim Marshall

Despite having an impressive minor-league record, left-handed-hitting…
William Parson (Courtesy of the author)

William Parson

In the early years of the 20th century college players became…
Pete Suder (Trading Card DB)

Pete Suder

To be an everyday player for nearly every year of a 13-year career…
Vanessa Ivy Rose

Ballpark Figures: Vanessa Ivy Rose

December 7, 2023 Guest: Vanessa Ivy Rose Vanessa Ivy Rose…
Rube Foster (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

Students, apply now for a SABR Negro Leagues Committee scholarship in 2024

SABR’s Negro Leagues Committee will award $1,000 scholarships…
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This Week in SABR: December 8, 2023

Welcome to "This Week in SABR" on Friday, December 8, 2023.…

The SABR Bookshelf: Fall 2023

Periodically throughout the year, SABR.org publishes The SABR…

Retrosheet announces Fall 2023 updates

By Tom Thress Retrosheet is pleased to announce its semi-annual…
Joe Castiglione (Courtesy of the Boston Red Sox)

SABR member Joe Castiglione honored with 2024 Ford C. Frick Award

DECEMBER 6, 2023 — Boston Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione,…
Paul Molitor (Trading Card DB)

May 15, 1991: Paul Molitor hits for the cycle and ignites Brewers’ win over Twins

A midweek crowd of 15,992 came to Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome…
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