Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Home-run Hitter and the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

Posted on June 4, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

From the headline of this blog, it would be reasonable to think, Again on Joe and Marilyn, Marilyn and Joe? But there was another slugger, with the second-highest home-run percentage (next to Babe Ruth) in Major League Baseball history, who … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana Throws First No-hitter for Mets in Their 8,020th Game

Posted on June 2, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

Congratulations from the Right Off the Bat project to Johan Santana, the first Mets pitcher to twirl a no-hitter. Philip Gregory Humber and David Cone had pitched perfect games for other teams. Former Mets stars Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, and … Continue reading →

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the IPL—Part One

Posted on June 1, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

It’s been less than a decade since Twenty20 (T20), the shortest form of the game of cricket, was created, and it’s spread like wildfire. At about three-and-a-half hours, T20 is the perfect length for those who can’t afford to take … Continue reading →

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