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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.
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| suaan | 12/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | So happy that you found this information ..... |
| Steve | 10/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks. Very helpful Steve |
| larry | 10/10/11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | my first question was why does only ..... |
| Nancy | 09/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tom answered my question in-depth. He not ..... |
| Allen | 08/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the info, It makes a ..... |
Recent Answers from Tom Schott
2012-01-25 Red Sox No Hitters, 1950-1970:
Hello, David, There were four Red Sox no-hitters thrown from 1950 to 1970. None of them, as far as I can discern, involved anything like the circumstances you describe. The four no-hit pitchers were:
2011-12-13 Steve Korcheck:
Susan, I don't know if would be possible to run Korcheck down through his old club, but it is worth a try. They might have contact information on their former players or be able to tell you where to run
2011-10-18 Wild Card World Series Winners:
Hello, Steve. I hate the idea of wild card teams myself, and it may get even worse with baseball considering the addition of another wild card team into the post-season mix. It's an abomination. Wild
2011-10-07 General BB Questios:
Hello, Larry, What do you mean by "old time type uniform"? If you are referring to the fact that some players don't wear the uniform pants all the way to their shoe tops and have their colored stockings
2011-09-20 First Use of Base Coaches:
Hello, Jack, The first guy to coach on the bases was a guy named Artie Latham . . . for Cincinnati in 1900. But the idea of a base coach really didn't catch on in the first decade of the 20th century
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