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Ep. 25: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 4 - The Invisible Man
Episode 28
For the final episode of season 1, I dive into the major league catcher and the tools that make him what he is today. Because of his equipment, the catcher is literally masked, but there are so many …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 24: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 3 - Action and Glory
Episode 27
In this episode, I dive into the origins of the baseball bat, the number one piece of marketing equipment in the history of the game. I also discuss the colorful stories of the inspirational, stubbor…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 23: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 2 - Glove Affairs
Episode 26
What began as an object of great shame eventually turned into the most intimate relationship between a ballplayer and an object. Come along on this fascinating journey of the baseball glove, from inf…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 22: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 1
Episode 25
In this episode, I explore the history of the baseball, and some surprising facts about what was initially used inside a baseball. I also discuss changes to the ball that greatly affected the game, a…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 21: Three Home Run Races and How They Changed Baseball
Episode 24
The three major home run races in baseball history were between six very different men. In this episode, I explore these mythic figures, and discuss how they were a product of their times and also in…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Bonus Episode: Mark Armour and Dan Levitt Stop By The Library
Episode 23
I had the pleasure recently of sitting down with Dan Levitt and Mark Armour, authors of the book, Intentional Balk: Baseball’s Thin Line Between Innovation And Cheating. We dig into the gray areas of…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 20: More core stats are lies? Say it ain't so, Joe
Episode 22
In terms of traditional stats that have misled fans, players, and managers for decades, the pitcher win is a whopper. In this episode I discuss the origins and many examples and reasons why wins and …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 19: When Stats Lie and We Have to Say Goodbye
Episode 21
A few of the pillars of baseball statistics contain serious flaws, but it can be hard to turn away from them. In this episode, I discuss the historical reasons for trusting these stats, the consequen…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 18: Barnstorming and the Most Perfect Baseball
Episode 20
Before there were leagues in baseball, there was barnstorming, and as major league baseball expanded, with its rules, revenue, and discrimination, barnstorming remained to remind players and fans wha…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 17: Substances in Baseball, Then and Now
Episode 19
In this episode, I explore the origins and background of various popular substances in Major League Baseball, and the entertaining and heartbreaking stories that go with them. From Dock Ellis pitchin…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago