Baseball History

Fans dig the long ball. With that in mind, who are the best players at hitting the ball into the seats?

There is much debate over who the greatest hitters in baseball history are. However, there are some reliable stats to make a case for the best hitters in the history of the game. Some you may know, others may be completely obscure to you.

The article looks at the best hitters in baseball history based upon raw statistics and analysis of those stats.

For years it has been debated, who is the greatest hitter in the history of America's pastime. Here, that question is answered after analyzing the career accomplishments and statistics of 5 of the best to ever play the game.

How do you determine who were the best hitters in baseball history. It is much harder to do than I thought. This article defines some great players and how I derived my list.

This article ranks the 5 best players in baseball history based on how well they performed in their 6 best seasons.

Who knew that on Jackie Robinson's 60th anniversary of breaking the colorline in Major League Baseball that another historical baseball event, this time breaking the genderline, was taking place on a baseball field.

Why John Sterling is the worst announcer in baseball history

Sixty feet, six inches from home plate is where it all starts, first there's a stare, then a unique wind-up, and then the pitch. It appears almost routine-like in nature, similar to the continual motion of a well .....

Here are the acquisitions that baseball teams failed to pull the trigger on when given the opportunity, and lived to regret it.

In 1871, the Olympics became the first professional baseball team to play in Washington. This article profiles the Washington Olympics franchise, and three of its star players.

The poem "Baseball's Sad Lexicon" is better-known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance". This article profiles the three players made famous by the 1910 poem by Franklin Pierce Adams, and also names the one infielder not mentioned in the poem.

A recap of right-handed pitcher Mike Witt's 12-year career with the California Angels and New York Yankees.

Some lengthy baseball suspensions.

Baseball lovers can hit a home run with tourist attractions around the U.S., including the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Louisville Slugger factory tours, and other museums and historical sites.

The recent death of baseball legend Harmon Killbrew has been heard from all who America's pastime.

Some first overall draft picks go on to legendary careers. This article profiles five top picks who never quite lived up to expectations.

From deaths caused by lightning, embalming fluid, and even fire extinguishers, this article is a must-read for those who wish to take a walk on baseball's dark side. Here are five players who met their demise in unusual ways.

In 1890, professional baseball had two teams known as the New York Giants. One played in the National League, the other in the short-lived Federal League. This article pays tribute to the stars of the "other" New York Giants.

This article profiles five professional baseball players who make Barry Bonds look like a choirboy. From axe murdering catchers to actress-murdering pitchers, here is a look at some of baseball's biggest villains.

This article pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the baseball world. Here are the five best baseball managers of all-time.

This article profiles five players who elevated the status of relief pitching to an art form.

Most people think of Wrigleyville when they think of north side baseball, but Ravenswood once had its own semi-pro baseball venue.

The 2010 NLCS schedule gets started Saturday. The highlight of these match-ups is the pitching duels that are sure to take place between the Phillies and the Giants.

Kansas City is now hosting the 2012 All-Star game in the beautifully renovated Kauffman Stadium, but it needs to showcase its rich baseball history as well.

The death of former Baltimore Orioles lefthander Mike Cuellar and recent comments by Hall of Fame relief pitcher Rich Gossage brings to mind how pitching has changed since the 1960's.

Part time travel fiction, part true facts about Shoeless Joe Jackson and the 1919 World Series makes a fun education read, especially for kids

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Baseball, between the years of 1900 to 1975, produced some of the best and purest swingers the sport will ever see. Combining statistics with a lifelong love of the game, here is my list of the top 5 ball players ever to step to the plate.

A ranking list of the top 5 greatest outfielders in Major League Baseball history.

This is a comprehensive list including some of the best players of the past century and a half.

When judging a baseball player, it is too easy to look only at batting statistics, The following men excelled in the field as well.

This articles examines the best hitters in baseball history regardless of position.