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Expert Profile: Tom Schott

Expertise: I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

Experience in the area
I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.

Organizations
SABR

Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.

Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.

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What do you like about this subject? Records and statistics.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? There's always more to learn. Just about every facet of the game on the field and its history interest me, and I'd like to increase my knowledge there. One of these days I'd like to write a book about baseball, if I can ever decide on a topic that's not worn out.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: I uncovered evidence when I was writing my biography of him that Alexander H. Stephens, the future vice-president of the Confederate States, played a version of rounders or town ball (predecessors to baseball) when he taught school in 1832.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Every innovation in the game since the DH has been bad for it. Inter-league play, 4- and 5-team divisions, WS opening venue decided by All Star winner, and especially WILD CARD teams in World Series playoffs are abominations. Bud Selig will go directly to hell for these things.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 18120
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.93 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1078

Recent Reviews from Users

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10	10	10	10	07/03/09
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10	10	10	10	06/24/09

User Comments

Thanks alot Tom. You just won me a case of beer!!
(Wes on 07/02/09)

Very quick response. I really appreciated that.
(John on 06/30/09)

Thanks!
(Alex on 06/24/09)

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Recent Answers from Tom Schott

2009-07-02 Fielder's Choice Question: Hi Chris, The case you describe would not be fielder's choice. A fielder's choice can occur only on a ground ball, according to the rules. What has happened in your case is a single to short right field...

2009-07-02 World Series rings: Pam, It's not MLB that spends the money, but the World Series winner. And the price for the rings can vary widely, and the estimates of the cost also vary. And the total cost depends on the total number...

2009-07-01 Best HR-hitting Teams (most players >=20 HRs): Gary, Three American League teams had 7 players on the club who hit 20 or more home runs. I think this is what you are looking for. 2005 AL Texas Rangers Mark Teixeira...

2009-06-23 Most HRs Dodger Stadium: Alex, I gave you bum information on this question. Karros has 270 =career= HRs, not all in Dodger Stadium, obviously. The correct answer is Ron Cey. He hit 166 HRs in Dodger Stadium. Steve Garvey...

2009-06-21 Grand Slam HRs on 3-2 Count: Randy, I picked ten teams at random for the 2008 season and checked to see what the count was when each of the team's HRs was hit. There are eleven possible counts. Not one of the ten had a 3-2 count...

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