SABR Research Collection celebrates new Baseball Hall of Fame inductees in 2021

On September 8, 2021, the Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes four…

September 27, 1921: Local hero Hod Ford is lone bright spot in Braves’ loss

Horace “Hod” Ford made his adopted hometown of Somerville,…

May 2, 1909: Pirates’ Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases 

At the close of the 1908 baseball season, Cleveland pitcher Addie…
(Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Lefty Holmes

The 1934 Philadelphia Stars, champions of the second iteration…
(Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Johnny Hayes

From 1934 to 1951, the name Johnny Hayes appeared in newspaper…
MLB Players Association leader Marvin Miller (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

Marvin Miller

When walking through the exhibits at the National Baseball Hall…
Chaney White (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

Chaney White

Outfielder Chaney White had a 17-year career in the Negro major…
Ameal Brooks (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Ameal Brooks

Ameal Brooks played for semipro and Negro League teams from the…

June 25, 2008: Tim Wakefield outduels Randy Johnson in battle of starters over age 40

When the Boston Red Sox hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on June…
The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions, edited by Frederick C. Bush and Bill Nowlin

Clifford Irons

Clifford Calvin Irons appeared in only one documented game for…

SABR Member Benefit Spotlight: Joining Groups

AUGUST 30, 2021 — As a SABR member, you have vast resources…
Jake Dunn (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Jake Dunn

Jake Dunn was a versatile middle infielder and outfielder who…
Rocky Ellis (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Rocky Ellis

Rocky Ellis is one of the many Negro League players whose statistics…
Mickey Casey (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Mickey Casey

Mickey Casey was a stout, 5-foot-7½-inch, 200-pound journeyman…
Phil Cockrell (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Phil Cockrell

“If you were to ask me who is the smartest hurler in our league,…
Dewey Creacy (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Dewey Creacy

In 13 of his 15 seasons in Negro Leagues baseball, Dewey Creacy…
Porter Charleston (Courtesy of Baltimore Afro-American)

Porter Charleston

Porter Riley Charleston was born in Mexia, Limestone County,…
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This Week in SABR: August 27, 2021

Welcome to "This Week in SABR!" Click here to view this week's…

SABR Defensive Index rankings released through August 22, 2021

AUGUST 27, 2021 — Texas shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Pittsburgh…
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