Reflections On The Twins: From Bad To Worse
I am going to drop some numbers on you today to expand your understanding of how bad this team is right now. .250, that is the winning percentage of the Twins, which is tied for the 5th worst all time and the worst in the modern 162 game season. 40, games that they are projected […]
SMALLS TALK: Cole Hamels does the unthinkable!
I still can’t believe it. Premeditated, unwarranted, just disgusting. For those of you who haven’t heard, Cole Hamels recently launched a harpoon from the pitcher’s mound at rookie sensation Bryce Harper, piercing the slugger’s right shoulder and placing him on the DL indefinitely. The wound will likely keep Harper out for the rest of the season […]
Book Review: Major League Dads
Is there anything more American than a game of catch between a father and his son? For many, the answer to this question would probably be that the only way to make that vision more American is to have an apple pie sitting in the window of the house next to the yard where the […]
Baseball Pitching Tips: You Absolutely Must Use Checkpoints!
Making good use of checkpoints is one of the best baseball pitching tips anyone will ever give you. Checkpoints are very simply mental reminders that a pitcher gives to himself before every pitch. They are something that will help any pitcher be the most effective! Usually, baseball pitchers have about three or four and they […]
May Reflections on the Cleveland Indians
You wouldn’t know it by watching SportsCenter, but the Indians have managed to put together a decent stretch of baseball and they find themselves at the top of the Central Division in mid-May. Albeit not with the most outstanding record in the world (as of this writing, the Tribe was just 3 games above .500), […]
Disaster Relief: Fantasy Baseball Closers on the Waiver Wire
In the wake of the Mariano Rivera injury, we are reminded just how volatile the closer position is in fantasy baseball. No other position is the sole contributor of an entire fantasy category (saves) and no other position sees as much turnover. With the recent demotion of Carlos Marmol, along with a rash of injuries […]
Reflections On The Orioles: April Review
I didn’t bother writing a March reflection for the Orioles. I didn’t have much hope for the upcoming season, or for the roster assembled by new GM Dan Duquette. To make matters worse Zach Britton, the top returning starter from last year, was sidelined in the Spring with a shoulder injury. I simply couldn’t see […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 4
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Jered Weaver pitched the first no-hitter of his career against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Angels right-hander currently holds the top spot on the F12 Top12 in […]
Reflections on the Reds: An April Review
The beginning of the season and the month of April for the Reds has been entertaining to say the least. 4 games going into extra innings, with plenty more 1 run wins and losses. Below are the events that took place early this season. Before Opening Day the Reds received unfortunate news, Ryan Madson would […]
Dear Mr. Fantasy: Selling Like Hot Cakes: Fantasy Baseball Players to Sell High
It’s getting to be that time of the season where a “small sample size” turns into a “representative sample size”. With regard to players that are over-performing, it’s time to decide whether or not the big numbers will continue. In baseball, statistics more often than not find a way to regress to the mean. Before […]
PRESS RELEASE-CARDS2KIDS
Got Cards? Trade Your New & Used Cards for Smiles! Do you have sports cardsjust sitting around collecting dust? Are you a mom who wants to get rid of your son’s cards, but doesn’t want to catch grief for throwing them out? Do you want to help put a smile on the face of […]
Detroit Tigers Learning Greatness Doesn’t Come Easy
The Detroit Tigers were supposed to take baseball by storm this season. The addition of Prince Fielder meant World Series or bust. Playing in what many deemed the worst division in baseball could only mean domination. Some fans even predicted a similar start to the 1984 Detroit Tigers’ 35-5 record. One month in, and that […]
SMALLS TALK: Foul Ball Etiquette
Fans go nuts over foul balls. It’s how it’s always been and it’s how it will always be. Even if you’re hanging on the game’s every pitch, you can’t help but get mesmerized by a foul ball’s mystique. With each ball that goes up into the seats, we wonder which fan will defy the 1 in 30,000 odds and win the Foul Ball […]
DRSEA To Hold Special Tribute To Major League Baseball Executive Lou Melendez
The Dominican Republic Sports & Education Academy will holds it second annual “Making A Difference In The Dominican Republic” on June 29 at 6 p.m. at the 809 Club, 112 Dyckman Street, New York, NY. The event will include a special tribute to Lou Melendez, a senior executive with Major League Baseball, who is retiring […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 3
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander continued his dominating start to the 2012 season pitching 6IP/ 4H 0ER/ 3BB/ 8K against the Texas Rangers. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner currently holds the number […]
Book Review: Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Greatest Maverick
Those who are not aware of the history and importance of Bill Veeck, and his influence over baseball, cannot truly call themselves historians of the game. Not knowing the story of Veeck from his owner’s chair could be on parallel with not knowing Babe Ruth from his batter’s box. While some may be familiar with […]
Dear Mr. Fantasy: Thinking Outside the Batter’s Box
Boy, I have really taken some flak for my choices of players this fantasy baseball season. That’s okay. I like to think outside the box. When you state an opinion that differs from widely held beliefs, there are those that will react negatively. However, if everything went according to plan, then the so-called “experts” would […]
The Daniel Bard Dilemma… Sort of.
Lets forget about the disastrous start by the Boston Red Sox for a moment, shall we? .. Well, never mind, but lets try for the sake of making a sound baseball decision for just this article. Lets face it, Sweet Caroline isn’t going to get the Red Sox out of this slide to start the […]
Baseball Tips On Hitting: Focusing On Just This One Thing May Lead To Your Success!
Wouldn’t it be great if in order to be a very successful hitter you were only required to do one simple thing. Guess what? There is only one thing for you to do to be very successful at the plate. That one thing is to consistently get the “sweet spot” of the bat on the […]
Rundown of Mets alumni no-hitters
Phillip Humber threw a perfect game yesterday for the Chicago White Sox, adding his name to the list of former Mets pitchers who have thrown no-hitters. While a couple pitchers had accomplished the feat prior to joining the Mets, most have done it after they have left the team. Humber is the second former Met to ever […]
Factor 12 Leaders Week 2
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander continued his dominating start to the 2012 season by pitching a complete game win against the Kansas City Royals. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner hurled 9IP / […]
SMALLS TALK: The One Ear Flap Helmet
Nothing says Big Leagues like a one ear flap helmet. It’s unmistakable. Turn on the TV and see one of these babies, you know you’re watching the world’s very best. Its unusual lop-sided style is revered by all who play the game, not so much for its looks but its exclusivity. It’s the helmet that my generation saw […]
A Special Insight into the difference between Baseball in Japan & the US
I recently had the honor of interviewing Takahiro Sato, a former college baseball player in Japan and has coached baseball and taught mental skills in U.S. as well as in Japan. He thought that Sport psychology was such an intriguing area where athletes can learn how to prepare for competition and how to handle pressure or stress, so he studied it & received […]
Good Lamb-Hunting
Dancing between victory and heartbreak is a baseball routine Daniel Lamb-Hunt continues to learn. Recently, two days before he was due to fly out to Germany, his aspirations of a smooth travel were marred by an expired passport and a last-minute dash to Sydney making for “a very stressful day and a lesson learned” says […]
Pushing the Panic Button in the Second Week of the Fantasy Baseball Season
If there is one thing that never ceases to amaze, it is the sheer number of fantasy baseball owners that panic as early as the second week of the baseball season. With such a small sample size, it is easy to overreact when players have a poor start to the season. However, there are often […]
Factor12 (F12) Rating Leaders: Week 1
Aroldis Chapman dominated National League batters during the first week of the regular season. The Cincinnati Reds’ flame-thrower tossed 5IP/ 2H/ 0R/ 0BB/ 10K of 17 total batters faced. Chapman currently leads all MLB pitchers with a Factor12 Rating of 37.537 after one week of play. Justin Verlander opened the season with a dominating […]
Introducing The Factor12 Rating
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. F12 consists of the following twelve statistics incorporating every aspect of pitching. Innings Pitched (IP); Strikeouts Minus Walks (SO-BB); Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP); Earned Run Average (ERA); Walks plus Hits per […]
Book Review: Wherever I Wind Up
R.A. Dickey is not a name that shoots to the front of most baseball fans minds when they think of players whose story they may want to hear. While he may not be the most well-known of players, Dickey, a starting pitcher for the New York Mets, has put together a very interesting story of […]
April Reflections on the Cleveland Indians
The ending of Spring Training is supposed to be a time when all teams are still optimistic about their opportunities in the upcoming season. Despite promises in the media by players and coaches alike, many Indians fans are more than leery about the beginning of the season. The Indians finished Spring Training with the worst […]
Baseball Tips On Hitting: How Practice Is Mandatory For Your Success!
You’ve got to go out and hit, hit, hit and then hit some more. Some professional players take 500 swings a day in the off season. It’s not by accident or good fortune that some of them bat .330 or hit 45 home runs. Maybe that’s why they are professional hitters, because they pay the […]
