Archives for 2014

Diamond Mining the 2015 Hall of Fame Class

December 1, 2014 by Ross Carey

The Baseball Hall of Fame (in conjunction with SABR) launched its Diamond Mines exhibit last year. The exhibit and its corresponding web database have scouting reports for over 4,000 players from more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Hall of Fame Tagged With: 2015 Hall of Fame Ballot, Carlos Delgado, Craig Biggio, Diamond Mines, Gary Sheffield, Hall of Fame, John Smoltz, Nomar Garciaparra, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, SABR, Scouting, scouting reports

The Baseball 250: Part 10 (25-1)

November 21, 2014 by Ross Carey

As this list comes to a conclusion you will see lots of familiar names, some of whom will be in unfamiliar places. Please read part 1 of this series for information about methodology and how this list … [Read more...]

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The Baseball 250: Part 9 (50-26)

November 20, 2014 by Ross Carey

As we enter the top 50 of this list you will see lots of familiar names, some of whom will be in unfamiliar places. Please read part 1 of this series for information about methodology and how this … [Read more...]

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The Baseball 250: Part 8 (75-51)

November 19, 2014 by Ross Carey

For information about how this list was compiled please read part 1 of this series. This section is for players ranked 75-51. 75: Charlie Gehringer- Gehringer was an above average hitter and … [Read more...]

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The Baseball 250: Part 7 (100-76)

November 18, 2014 by Ross Carey

For information about how this list was compiled please read part 1 of this series. This section is for players ranked 100-76. 100: Jim Thome- Even though Thome only led his league in home runs … [Read more...]

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