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Who Are the Most Famous Baseball Players of the Last 50 Years?

JoeBlogs • 2338 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The author reevaluated their initial list of the most famous baseball players from the last 50 years.
  2. They went through Sports Illustrated covers to assess player fame, excluding certain types of covers.
  3. The author acknowledged some bizarre and memorable baseball covers from Sports Illustrated over the years.

Remember My Name! Fame!

JoeBlogs • 2437 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Fame Players History
  1. Fame in baseball is based on recognition by many people, without judgment on worthiness.
  2. Different levels of fame scale in baseball include being a big-league starter (3), an All-Star (5), or an MVP candidate (7-8).
  3. Becoming a 9 or 10 on the fame scale in baseball often involves achievements, unique skills, force of personality, or charisma.

The CASEY Award!

JoeBlogs • 2712 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Books Awards History Biographies
  1. The CASEY Award is a prestigious honor for baseball books, with a history dating back to 1983.
  2. MLB sponsorship for the CASEY Award could be beneficial in promoting baseball literature.
  3. The list of past CASEY Award winners showcases a diverse range of baseball books over the years.

Free Friday: Choose the Hall of Famer

JoeBlogs • 2044 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Football Baseball Basketball Hall of Fame Statistics
  1. The game 'Choose the Hall of Famer' challenges perceptions about player value based on stats and accomplishments.
  2. Comparison between players like Jim Plunkett and Joe Namath shows that stats alone may not dictate Hall of Fame worthiness.
  3. Analyzing players like Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds reveals how defensive contributions can impact Hall of Fame considerations.
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My Hall of Fame Predictions

JoeBlogs • 2024 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame Predictions
  1. The author predicts Adrián Beltré will be elected into the Hall of Fame with a high percentage.
  2. The author introduces the concept of 'Hock Score' to measure a player's popularity at the Hall of Fame.
  3. The author plans to engage readers with a discussion thread and video related to the Hall of Fame ballot.

Free Friday: Let's Talk Hall of Fame Catchers!

JoeBlogs • 2142 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame Players History
  1. Joe Mauer, Buster Posey, and Yadier Molina are likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, marking a golden age for catchers.
  2. Thurman Munson is a strong Hall of Fame candidate, but doesn't quite match up to some of the other legendary catchers in history.
  3. Different eras in baseball history have seen peaks in catcher talent, with gaps in the 1950s and 1980s for Hall of Fame catchers.

Hall of Fame Breakdown: Shortstop

JoeBlogs • 2456 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame
  1. No shortstops are fully qualified Hall of Famers based on the survey.
  2. Home Run Johnson and Maury Wills are fringe candidates for the Hall of Fame.
  3. Players like Nomar Garciaparra and Dave Concepción had admirable but not Hall of Fame careers.

Free Friday: Filling the Void

JoeBlogs • 2299 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Baseball Athletes Coaching Writing
  1. Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are two legendary football coaches facing retirement and the question of finding happiness in the future.
  2. Coaching greats like Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno faced the difficulty of retiring from their passion.
  3. The writer discusses the disappearance of old writings and the upcoming decision about staying on Substack.

A Deep Dive on a Vexing Question: Should It Be “World Champions” or “World’s Champions”?

Uni Watch • 511 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎾 Sports History Grammar Baseball Uniforms
  1. American sports culture tends to claim global status for its champions, even though it might be hyperbolic.
  2. The confusion between 'World' and 'World's' likely started with the early version of the baseball World Series called the 'World's Series.'
  3. The early use of 'World's' instead of 'World' in baseball's context carried over into common parlance for some time.

More Elite Stuff

Mets Fix • 432 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The Mets are prioritizing arms with elite stuff in their bullpen signings.
  2. Jake Diekman's success in Tampa was attributed to adjustments in pitch mix and release point.
  3. The Mets' careful spending approach includes considerations for remaining payroll and tough roster decisions.

J.D. Martinez, anyone?

Mets Fix • 373 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Contracts Rumors Injuries
  1. There is potential interest from the Mets in signing J.D. Martinez for their designated hitter position.
  2. The Mets may take advantage of the slow market for designated hitters if the price is right.
  3. As Spring Training approaches, expect more rumors and market creation strategies for unsigned players.

The Case for Joey Votto

JoeBlogs • 3459 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Athletes Hall of Fame
  1. Fame and recognition can impact a player's Hall of Fame induction.
  2. A player's value on the field might not always reflect their chances of being in the Hall of Fame.
  3. Joey Votto's case sheds light on how Hall of Fame decisions are influenced.

Back on the Saddle

Mets Fix • 353 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The author is back after being sick and is about to start writing about the Mets again.
  2. Pitchers and catchers are set to report in 12 days, with the team's first workout in two weeks.
  3. The Mets have officially signed Adam Ottavino.

What happened to optionality?

Mets Fix • 275 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Contracts Teams Free Agency
  1. Teams are extending players early in their careers to secure productive years and avoid high costs later on.
  2. Being limited in player flexibility can lead to challenges in finalizing team rosters and potentially losing players to waivers or free agency.
  3. Backloading contracts can help teams manage luxury tax impact and compete for player services effectively in the long term.

Super Mets Fan

Mets Fix • 255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Football Athlete Fandom
  1. Baseball season is near with Mets starting workouts soon.
  2. Taylor Swift should not distract from following Patrick Mahomes.
  3. Access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Mets Fix.

Commanding speed

Mets Fix • 275 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball News
  1. Excitement for baseball season starting soon with pitchers and catchers reporting.
  2. Mets signed Shintaro Fujinami to strengthen their bullpen.
  3. Offer of 7-day free trial to subscribe and access full post archives.

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

JoeBlogs • 3695 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The article discusses changes in baseball this year and their impact.
  2. The writer has a story about baseball changes in _Esquire_.
  3. Readers can sign up for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives.

Ottavino returns

Mets Fix • 294 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The Mets signed Adam Ottavino to boost their bullpen.
  2. There is still more work to be done by the team.
  3. Pitchers and catchers are reporting in 14 days.