Category Archives: Baseball

Baseball Historian Weighs in on Barry Bonds

Posted on April 18, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

“We live in a time when we think everything can be cured by a medication. If you want to talk about a performance-enhancing culture, let’s look at Viagra, let’s look at Levitro…all of these things that are advertised on daytime … Continue reading →

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The Bryan Stow Incident in Los Angeles

Posted on April 16, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

The story of fan Bryan Stow, badly beaten at a Los Angeles Dodgers game for displaying his preference for “the wrong team,” gives all so-called fans a bloody eye. We at Right Off the Bat condemn violence, in any form, … Continue reading →

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The “I Can’t Believe It” Department

Posted on April 16, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

A writer friend points out that Carl Crawford has made more in salary with the Boston Red Sox, thro a mere 12 games in 2011, than Ted Williams pulled down over an entire career. Cricket followers: Ted Williams may be … Continue reading →

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A Word about Jim Thorpe

Posted on April 16, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

One of the greatest Americans played Major League Baseball for the New York Giants, the Cincinnati Reds, and (ironically) for the Boston Braves. I’m speaking of Jim Thorpe. Of mixed race (as are today’s Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red … Continue reading →

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Honoring Jackie Robinson

Posted on April 15, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Today is Jackie Robinson Day. Every player in Major League Baseball wears his number, 42, which has been retired from all of baseball. (Only one ballplayer still puts on the number every day: Mariano Rivera.) It’s a day to reflect … Continue reading →

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William DeKova White

Posted on April 14, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

I (Evander) can hardly wait to read Uppity by Bill White. Easy prediction: Baseball fans will love it. White played for three teams, all National League: the Giants (both in New York and San Francisco, which undoubtedly has something to … Continue reading →

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Barry Bonds You Must Be Kidding (Yourself)

Posted on April 14, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Barry Bonds has had his day in court. He and his Dream Team (and I don’t mean the San Francisco Giants) will no doubt appeal the single verdict, obstruction of justice, which did not go their way. I had a … Continue reading →

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Manny, Say It Ain’t So!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Manny, the best of George Washington High School, come back! Check out the New York Times. Enrique Wilson misses you!  

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Manny, Where Art Thou?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

It is difficult to believe Manny Ramirez, pride of George Washington High School and the Washington Heights section of upper Manhattan, no longer intends to play professional baseball. At his peak, he was the most dangerous hitter of his time. … Continue reading →

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The Savers

Posted on April 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Having explained to cricket aficionados the concept of the pitcher winning or losing a game, let me give an explanation of the save and say something about those who are successful at it. Once upon a time, there were no … Continue reading →

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