#OnThisDate in baseball history

#OnThisDate in baseball history

Dr. Eric White is a top scholar on the Gutenberg Bible, but in his free time, he's been studying one of baseball’s biggest mysteries – Who are the unnamed artists behind the classic Topps baseball cartoons? thefanfiles.com/articles/topps-baseball-cards-cartoons-comics-cartoonists

To the 800 triple plays in @sabr's database, today are added 60 from the Negro Leagues. A handful of these are outside the @mlb recognized period of 1920 through 1948. sabr.org/tripleplays

We’re excited to announce a significant addition to the SABR Triple Plays Database: 60 documented triple plays from the Negro Leagues and major Black baseball leagues and teams from 1906 to 1949 are now included, thanks to Seamheads research. sabr.org/latest/sabr-...

Bob Boyd was born 106 years ago today. We really should talk more about Bob Boyd. He’s one of those guys who got caught in the middle of integration, but just raked everywhere he went (and we have 7500+ at bats to prove it).

Imagine if you had every single Jackie Robinson card produced from 1947-1996, a 50 year span with 280+ different cards. Not a single one would show his uniform number 42 in its entirety. For that, the wait would be until 1997…but not from Topps. From Kenner Starting Lineup, Upper Deck, and Denny’s!

As we enter the 2025 Postseason, we wanted to thank you for following another season with us! From Milwaukee’s magnificence to four different players reaching 50 home runs, it was certainly a season to remember. We hope the Postseason is just as good, and that you'll be watching along with us! ❤️⚾

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

Friendly reminder that this 6/8/1867 Pittsburgh Commercial article mentions the earliest (thus far) official game played at Union Park, 20 years before it morphed into the @pirates Recreation Park. Also, proceeds went to help build the Civil War Soldiers Monument, which still stands.

SURPRISE! The Outsider Baseball Notebook: Episode 5 Von Spalding - International Leaderboards I haven’t done any personal podcasting in over a year, but I wanted to take the time to introduce to you Von Spalding, my new research partner and friend. open.spotify.com/episode/5w7Y...

Won Home Run Derby and led MLB in home runs in same season: 2025 Cal Raleigh 2019 Pete Alonso 2006 Ryan Howard 2000 Sammy Sosa 1993 Juan Gonzalez     1987 Andre Dawson

Today In 1954: Rare photo of Willie Mays making "The Catch" in Game 1 of the World Series at the Polo Grounds! A unique view of one of the most memorable plays in #postseason history! #MLB #Baseball #Legend

Willie Mays made his famous World Series catch on this date in 1954.

Shall we start the official Freddie Freeman Countdown to 4,000? 999 to go...

Anyone make it to the new Munson statue at Kent State yet? @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social

Today In 1954: New York Giants legend Willie Mays makes "The Catch" and throw of a lifetime in Game 1 of the World Series at the Polo Grounds, NYC! #TheCatch #MLB #Baseball #SFGiants #History #SayHeyKid

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

1.97!! Paul Skenes is the first qualified pitcher with a sub-2.00 ERA in his age-23 season or younger since Dwight Gooden in 1985 (1.53)

In their 125 years of existence, the Chicago White Sox have lost 100+ games 7 times. 4 of those instances have happened since 2018.

Players to hit 60+ home runs in a season: 2025 Cal Raleigh 2022 Aaron Judge 2001 Barry Bonds 1998-99, 2001 Sammy Sosa 1998-99 Mark McGwire 1961 Roger Maris 1927 Babe Ruth

#OTD in baseball history

José Ramirez has a 162-game average of 29 HR and 29 SB for his career. I have found only two players who have 30/30 for their career and both are active. Any guesses? For reference among retired: Barry Bonds 41/28, Bobby Bonds 29/40, Willie Mays 36/18, Soriano 34/24, HoJo 24/24…

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

Tris Speaker's self-identified greatest play. medium.com/@thorn_john_...

Today In 1903: Panoramic view of the Boston Americans / #RedSox playing the visiting Chicago White Sox at Huntington Avenue Grounds! (edit/color by BSmile) #MLB #Boston #Baseball #History

Greetings from Benton Harbor, Michigan, where we’re playing a vintage baseball game on the site of the old House of David colony. A spooky place full of baseball ghosts.

#OTD in baseball history

Mike Trout is the third player in MLB history with exactly 200 home HR & 200 road HR as of his 400th home run, joining: Fred McGriff Jason Giambi

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

Opening of the silent film, "Headin' Home", starring #Yankees slugger Babe Ruth, released on September 19, 1920! #OTD #MLB #Baseball #History

#OTD in baseball history

Baseball Reference's @adarowski.bsky.social has been researching the players have recorded 4,000 professional hits across various tournaments and leagues. Adam recently joined @ewpod.bsky.social to discuss his research and the most recent inductee. Listen here: blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...

An amazing view of the Polo Grounds, NYC from the top of Coogan's Bluff! (1914) #MLB #Giants #Mets #Baseball #Ballpark #History

The modern baseball lasts an average of 2.5 pitches before being taken out of play forever. In the pitch-clock era, it's astronomically shorter than the shortest lifespan of anything in the animal kingdom. http://dlvr.it/TN8MFK

60 Years Ago Today: The New York #Yankees celebrate "Mickey Mantle Day" at Yankee Stadium before he plays in his 2,000th career game! (September 18, 1965) #MLB #Baseball #History #RepBX

#OTD in baseball history

50+ home runs in consecutive seasons: 2024-25 Shohei Ohtani 2001-02 Alex Rodriguez 1998-2001 Sammy Sosa 1997-98 Ken Griffey Jr. 1996-99 Mark McGwire 1927-28 Babe Ruth 1920-21 Babe Ruth

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#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

#OTD in baseball history

The question I got most during Robinson Canó’s 4000 hit chase was “does he know?” I was in contact with the team but wasn’t sure if it had been communicated to him. This angle is focused just on Robby for hit #4000. He knew. ❤️

#OTD in baseball history