Hank Aaron was one of the greatest power hitters in the history of baseball. He is credited with having 755 home runs during his career,…
Author: Baseball Almanac
Controversy – Who Invented the Curveball?
The curveball is considered to be one of the most prestigious pitches to throw. A wonder of physics, the pitcher grips and throws the ball…
Player Spotlight – Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth is considered to be one of the best baseball players in history. Nicknamed, “The Bambino” and “The Sultan of Swat”, his impact on…
Park Spotlight – Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards became the official ballpark of the Baltimore Orioles on April 6, 1992. The park has a unique design and draws…
Player Spotlight – Ty Cobb
Ty Cobb, who was nicknamed the Georgia Peach, is considered to be one of the top players in the history of Major League Baseball. He…
Weird Baseball Moment – Randy Johnson Hits a Bird
Did you know that Randy Johnson once hit a bird with a pitch during a game? It happened during a pre-season game in 2001 between…
1964 Topps Baseball Cards
The 1964 Topps Baseball Card Checklist was just added to our Baseball Card Database. Can you recognize these “AL Bombers” – it’s card #331 if you…
Get to Know the 1907 Chicago Cubs
The 1907 Chicago Cubs won the first World Series title in franchise history, and they are widely considered to be one of the best teams…
Player Spotlight – Grover Alexander
Grover Alexander, nicknamed “Old Pete” during his baseball years, was active during the early 1900’s. He was a pitcher who played for various Major League…
New York Yankees Team History
The New York Yankees are one of the original Major League baseball teams. Originally named the Highlanders, they were founded in 1903. Over the course…