Baseball History Podcast

Charles August Risberg, nicknamed “Swede,” was born October 13, 1894 in San Francisco, CA. Risberg was a light-hitting, rifle-armed shortstop who played a key role in baseball’s biggest scandal. He was a rising young player in the American League when he was banned from the game at age 25.

Presentation at the SABR 41 Convention by Phils Birnbaum. Examining Home Field Advantage

James Evan Perry, Jr. was born October 30, 1935 in Williamston, North Carolina. Perry was tall, trim right-handed pitcher who overcame the knock that he was “too nice” to win consistently in the Major Leagues. He went on to win the American League Cy Young Award in 1970.

Interview from the SABR 41 convention with John Simpson.  In Search of the Greatest Game Ever Played in Dixie

Jack Houston Rothrock was born March 14, 1905 in Long Beach, CA. He is sometimes listed as John Rothrock but his given name was Jack. Rothrock was a switch-hitting utility player who performed at all nine positions. He was a line drive hitter and aggressive baserunner with little power but good speed.

Answers to comments and email

Interview from the SABR 41 convention with Patrick Kilgo. Are Umpires Really Harder on Rookies? Historical Background and Analysis Results

Patrick Joseph Moran was born February 7, 1876 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Most of Moran’s playing career was spent as a second-string catcher where he became a student of the game and especially of pitching.

EMails, comments and thoughts from Baseball History Podcast announcer Bob Wright

Scouting the Americas for Latino Giants: Alex Pompez and a “Litino” Approach to Talent Acquisition