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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. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. 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.

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.

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 The greed and idiocy of players and owners is destroying this wonderful game. Not to mention steroids.

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.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 16750
Knowledge	9.90 Best of the best
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Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		926

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/25/08
10	10	10	10	11/23/08
10	10	10	10	11/19/08
10	10	10	10	11/11/08
10	10	10	10	10/27/08

User Comments

I want to thank Tom for pointing me in the right direction when researching my Dodger's jacket. The Ha;; of Fame Research Library is my next stop! Tha
(claudia on 11/25/08)

I really appreciate your time and effort!!!
(marc on 11/23/08)

Thank you so much for your reply. I had not thought of some of your possible suggestions. I will try the Fayetteville papers and I am even trying some
(Anne on 11/19/08)

Thank you. Al Brown
(Al on 11/11/08)

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Recent Answers from Tom Schott

2008-11-19 1935 Boston Braves: Anne, It doesn't look like I'm going to be able to help you out. I spent some time scouring my sources, and none of these names come up as connected with the Braves in 1935. It's possible that since...

2008-10-29 DH & Pitcher Hitting in World Series: Mark, You will find three reports at the following sites. I'm sorry that you will have to arrive at totals yourself. http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/shareit/jtHu http://www.bb-ref.com/pi/shareit/7mCP...

2008-10-28 Pitchers mound: John, Here's as good a discussion of the matter as you'll find: The height of the mound has not been constant, or even well defined, through baseball history. Before 1893, the pitcher threw from...

2008-10-27 Pitchers with HR in World Series: Sharon, Twelve pitchers, including Philly's Blanton tonight have hit HRs in the World Series. Dave McNally of Baltimore Orioles and Bob Gibson of St Louis Cardinals did it twice. 0 Joe Blanton...

2008-10-21 Oldest WS Starting Pitcher?: Barry, No, Moyer will not be the oldest. That distinction belongs to Jack Quinn, who started Game 4 for the Philadelphia A's against the Chicago Cubs on October 12, 1929. Quinn was 46 years and 103...

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