Category Archives: Statistics

Video: Mike Cameron’s Crazy Eight Home Run Record

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

When Mike Cameron homered in the eighth and ninth innings during the Florida Marlins 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals, it gave him sole possession of a unique record. Cameron is the first player in major-league history with a multiple-home run … Continue reading →

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Funny Photo: St. Louis Cardinals Pujols Crushes Pirates – Literally

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Somehow you knew St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was looking forward to Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, here are the amazing facts: 1) he was facing the National League team against which … Continue reading →

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Fun Stat: St. Louis Cardinals Haven’t Stolen a Base Since June 9

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

One of my favorite aspects of baseball is the way we dice and slice all sorts of individual and team statistics. Tuesday night Fox Sports Midwest noted the St. Louis Cardinals haven’t stolen a base since June 9 against the Houston Astros. … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays Hand Phillies Cliff Lee a Unique Loss

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

When the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Cliff Lee and the Philadelphia Phillies, it not only snapped Lee’s streak of 34 consecutive scoreless innings, but also marked the first time that Lee had lost a game in … Continue reading →

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Video: Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander Discusses Hot Streak

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

The Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander extended his incredible run with eight shutout innings and 14 strikeouts leading the Tigers to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Verlander has won his last six starts, allowing a total of four runs and 35 … Continue reading →

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Comeback Kids: Rockies Notch 20th Big Late-Inning Rally; Most in MLB since 1993.

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Even the introduction of the humidor in 2002, hasn’t stopped the never-say-die attitude of the Colorado Rockies. Led by Troy Tulowitzki’s four RBI, the Rox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-7, Thursday night after trailing by four runs in the … Continue reading →

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Video: NCAA Baseball – Troy Trojans Record Four Outs in an Inning!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Believe it or not, it IS possible to get four outs in one inning. Here’s the short version of the story: With one out in the top of the third inning of Sunday’s game with University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, … Continue reading →

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