Nickel and Dime Pitches
The cover of a baseball comprises two strips of leather (identical…
Does Walking the Leadoff Batter Lead to Big Innings?
During a playoff broadcast in 2002, Tim McCarver made a…
How Rules Changes in 1920 Affected Home Runs
The home run was not a major part of a batter’s arsenal in…
Relative Team Strength in the World Series
This essay examines some statistical features of the major league…