What It Was Was Baseball: A History of America’s Favorite Pastime

What It Was Was Baseball: A History of America’s Favorite Pastime

A comprehensive history of baseball in America, from its humble beginnings to its current state as America’s favorite pastime. Origins of Baseball The game of baseball has evolved greatly since its humble beginnings. It is now America’s favorite pastime, with millions of people playing in leagues across the country. But where did this great game…

What’s Ops in Baseball?

What’s Ops in Baseball?

A look at what the term “ops” in baseball really means and how it can be used to help evaluate a player’s contribution to their team. Ops in baseball is a metric used to measure a player’s on-base plus slugging percentage. It’s a simple enough idea: take a player’s on-base percentage and add their slugging…