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Tom Schott

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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.

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

  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 3
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 1183
  • Volunteer Since 2000-10-22
  • Prestige Points 19120

Recent Reviews from Users

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Brad Durian11/10/0910101010 
Alex11/10/0910101010Fantastic as always.
Steve10/20/0910101010Thanks Tom, This is the second question .....
Angel R Guzman10/12/0910101010I appreciate your promp response. Again, Thank .....
Gina10/12/0910101010Thank you so much, Tom!!... Tom was .....

Recent Answers from Tom Schott

2009-11-18 Steals of Home:

Brad: Ty Cobb holds the lifetime steals of home record with 54. See: http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_stbah.shtml There have been several walk-off steals of home, the latest I can find

2009-11-10 Score Deficit Overcome:

Hi Brad, Can't help you much on this one. I can tell you that the largest run deficit overcome by a team to win a game is 12 in the AL and 11 in the NL. Don't know what inning(s) these runs scored

2009-11-09 Inside-the-Park Grand Slams:

Brad, I'll give you the information I was able to find: There have been 224 inside-the-park grand slam homers between 1881 when the first one was recorded and 1999, the last year I can find a record

2009-11-01 baseball pitch count:

Mike, Not sure what you're meaning by "complete game," because games can be called after five innings. I'm assuming you mean a complete regulation game. So, the minimum number of pitches possible

2009-11-01 WS HR Records:

Hi Caleb, Most HR in World Series game, both teams: 7, Oakland+San Francisco, October 27, 1989 Most HR in World Series, all games, both teams:

 

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