Articles.2013-BRJ42-2 – Society for American Baseball Research

In the first twentieth-century World Series (1903), he made the final out.

More Whimpers Than Bangs: How Batters Perform When “It’s the World Series and they’re down to their final out”

NL president’s reputation for blocking Bill Veeck’s efforts to integrate MLB may not be warranted.

The Veracity of Veeck

L-R, Larry Foster, Gary Moore, Tom Prucha, Joe Horlen, Mel Dotterweich, Vince Magrino, and Mike McCormick.

The Hearst Sandlot Classic: More than a Doorway to the Big Leagues

The peace agreement that was concluded after the 1915 season was accompanied by far less fanfare.

Fate and the Federal League: Were the Federals Incompetent, Outmaneuvered, or Just Unlucky?

Clutch Hitting in the Major Leagues: A Psychological Perspective

In 1978, he had 731 plate appearances and at least one hit in 44 consecutive games.

Is a Major League Hitter Hot or Cold?

Frank Baker had already earned the nickname “Home Run” before he starred in the 1911 World Series. (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

When Did Frank Baker Become “Home Run” Baker?

Founder of Baseball for All is believed to be the first woman ever to throw batting practice to a major league team.

Preferences Between Baseball and Fastpitch Softball Amongst Female Baseball Players

went to the Detroit Tigers in 1946 for fan favorite Barney McCosky in a surprise trade, but later thrived with his new team.

The Way the Game Is Supposed to Be Played: George Kell, Ted Williams, and the battle for the 1949 batting title

(back row, center) who set a major league record by scoring on 65.4 percent of the times he reached base (53 runs on 86 TOB) in 1925.

The Mystery of Jack Smith’s Runs

Debs Garms, the Bioproject, and I

The 20/30 Game Winner: An Endangered/Extinct Species

pitched 26 innings on May 1, 1920, good for a 112 Game Score. (His opponent, Joe Oeschger, also pitched all 26, but allowed fewer hits, netting an outsized 125 Game Score.)

Game Score vs. Starter Score

The Team with the Most On-Base Percentage Titles

His season totals in runs scored for both 1938 and 1944 are in need of updating, according to the author.

Additional Corrections in the Official Records (1920–44) of Runs Scored for Detroit Tigers Players

Evan Longoria

The Future of Baseball Contracts: A Look at the Growing Trend in Long-Term Contracts

Prospects, Promotions and Playoff Races: Do They Bring Fans to Minor League Games?

Chicago Cubs president was one of the most highly respected baseball executives during the 1920s and early 1930s.

Baseball’s First Bill Veeck

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Fall 2013 Baseball Research Journal