Tag Archives: John McGraw

Getting All Political, but Not What You May Think

Posted on March 20, 2016 by rightoffthebatbook

For several dozen reasons, President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba on the first day of spring 2016 is historic. We at Right off the Bat have covered everything from baseball in Iran to (probably somewhere in this blog, certainly in … Continue reading →

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Geopolitics Aside

Posted on December 17, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

The stunning announcement today concerning the opening of full diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba likely carries large implications for professional baseball, both within these two countries and for the internationalization of the sport (and business) based on … Continue reading →

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21st-c. Ball and the Fans

Posted on May 7, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

Is “the umpire blind”? Herewith the first important reviewable play in 21st-c. MLB, which means in the history of North American baseball and possibly anywhere. The video—available as part of the above link describing the game between two of the … Continue reading →

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Earl Weaver, Dead at 82, R.I.P.

Posted on January 19, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

Though a great strategist in and of what today is called small ball, his favorite play bluntly remained “the three-run home run.” His all-time winning percentage is .583. He led the Baltimore Orioles to three American League championships in his … Continue reading →

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