When I was a kid, I read an article about Robin Roberts and his talking about wanting to be elected to the hall of fame. I didn’t really think he belonged as he had “only” 286 victories and not 300…. Read More ›
Authors: Doug Byzewski
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 59 Craig Biggio (Number 6 Second Base)
Bill James created controversy when he rated Craig Biggio over Ken Griffey Jr. I have found out I have done the same rating them two positions apart. Today I figured out why. Biggio is better in win shares and Griffey… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 58 Pedro Martinez (Number 17 Pitcher)
I feel bad I don’t have Martinez in the inner circle. He might be the guy to chose if you had to win one game. I would certainly choose him over Nolan Ryan. One thing I did was in evaluating… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 57 Bert Blyleven (Number 16 Pitcher)
Favorite Chris Berman nickname Bert “Be Home” Blyleven. Say it fast. On June 21st, 1973 I went to my first Twins game. Burt Blyleven versus Clyde Wright. Wright wasn’t a bad pitcher winning 100 games. I heard the last couple… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 55 Nolan Ryan (Number 15 Pitcher)
Some people say Nolan Ryan is the greatest pitcher of all time. He is first in strikeouts and is not only first but first by a large margin over 800 strikeouts more than Randy Johnson. He won 324 games a… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players Players 56-60
Here are the players I ranked 56th thru 60th: 56 Nolan Ryan 996 P 15 57 Bert Blyleven 995 P 16 58 Pedro Martinez 989 P 17 59 Craig Biggio 986 2B 6 60 Robin Roberts 984 P 18 … Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 55 Jackie Robinson (Number 5 Second Base)
About a month ago our preacher at church started his sermon by saying we white people, there are some black people in our congregation, how no understanding what it is like to be black in this Country, so don’t pretend… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 54 Derek Jeter (Number 5 Shortstop)
I kind of cheated to get Derek Jeter into the inner circle. I added bonus points for catchers and pitchers. At one time I was going to add bonus points for second basemen and shortstops. I changed my formula enough… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 53 Reggie Jackson (Number 7 Right Field)
There are seven right fielders in the inner circle. It could be too much. Right Fielders do very well in my formula. I think because so many can play defense and are excellent hitters. However, early in his career Reggie… Read More ›
A Biography in 1,000 Players No. 52 Wade Boggs (Number 4 Third Base)
It is interesting because early in his career Boggs wasn’t recognized as a good fielder. However, he was give credit for making improvements in the field and one two gold gloves in his mid-30s when players are in the process… Read More ›
