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Baseball Trivia (General)/Expert Profile
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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Steve | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Tom, This is the second question ..... |
| Angel R Guzman | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate your promp response. Again, Thank ..... |
| Gina | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, Tom!!... Tom was ..... |
| Christopher | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent. |
| Daniel | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Schott, knows his stats. I was ..... |
Recent Answers from Tom Schott
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:
2009-10-18 2B + SS Combo HR Leaders:
Steve: Here's your top ten combos. HR Players Team Year 66 Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young TEX 2002 63 Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young TEX
2009-10-08 Miost SH, 2000-2009:
Christopher, Here is a list of the top half dozen guys who got the most sacrifice hits from 2000-2009. Note that three of them played only 9 of the 10 years. Cnt Player SH From To
2009-09-27 Largest Hit Differential between Loser w/most Hits over Winner, Game:
Daniel, Interesting question. The largest gap I could find since 1954 between a loser with more hits than winners in a game is 10. There may have been another instance earlier, but my data is only good
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