Gordon J. Gattie
Gordon J. Gattie is a lifelong baseball fan and SABR member since 1998. A civilian US Navy engineer, his baseball research interests include ballparks, historical trends, and statistical analysis. Gordon earned his PhD from SUNY Buffalo, where he used baseball to investigate judgment performance in complex dynamic environments. Ever the optimist, he dreams of a Cleveland Indians World Series championship. Lisa, his wonderful wife who roots for the New York Yankees, and Morrigan, their beloved Labrador Retriever, enjoy traveling across the country visiting ballparks and other baseball-related sites. Gordon has contributed to several SABR publications, including multiple issues of The National Pastime and the Games Project.
SABR BioProject biographies written by Gordon J. Gattie
SABR Games Project stories written by Gordon J. Gattie
- September 6, 1992: Kamieniecki fires eight shutout innings as Yankees rally late
- September 14, 1988: Bobby Bonilla ends homer drought with extra-inning clout for Pirates victory
- September 25, 1985: Rick Reuschel inspires struggling Bucs with strong finish
- October 3, 1984: Steve Trout’s solid performance puts Cubs one win away from World Series
- September 17, 1983: Johnny Bench celebrates Riverfront Stadium farewell with final home run, last catching appearance
- October 10, 1980: Royals advance to first World Series after sweeping Yankees in ALCS
- October 14, 1978: Yankees tie World Series with one extra-base hit and one excessive hip
- September 21, 1978: Padres’ Gaylord Perry wins 20th game en route to second Cy Young Award
- July 17, 1978: Jose Cruz’s walk-off homer preserves Joe Niekro’s extra-inning complete game gem
- September 10, 1974: Tom Johnson wins in big-league debut thanks to Twins’ extra-inning comebacks
- September 19, 1971: Astros score five unanswered runs to defeat Reds in 11 innings
- September 3, 1971: Red roses, blue buttons, and a George Mitterwald walk-off for Twins
- June 21, 1971: Blue’s 13 strikeouts, Mitterwald’s errant throw spark Oakland win
- June 4, 1971: Tornadoes don’t twist Twins’ fortunes
- April 27, 1971: Hank Aaron hammers 600th career home run
SABR Journal Articles written by Gordon J. Gattie
- Frightening Pitchers with Giant Willies: The Slugging Duo of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey
- Back-to-Back Champions in Different Leagues: The 1997-98 Buffalo Bisons
- Intercontinental Baseball League Scheduled to Start League Play in 2039
- The Future of Baseball Gaming Simulations
- The American League’s First Baltimore Orioles: John McGraw, Wilbert Robinson, and Rivalries Created
- The Longest No-Hitter in San Diego Padres History: Dick Ward’s 1938 Extra-Inning Masterpiece
- The 1927 Pittsburgh Pirates: More Than the Murderers’ Row Opponent
- Wilbert Robinson and the 1920 Brooklyn Robins
- The Legacy of the Players’ League: 1890 Chicago Pirates
SABR Research Topics written by Gordon J. Gattie
SABR Research Articles written by Gordon J. Gattie
SABR Ballparks written by Gordon J. Gattie