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Joe DiMaggio’s Second-longest Hitting Streak at 70 Years*

Posted on July 17, 2020 by rightoffthebatbook

As I (Evander) write this on July 16, 2020, it is 79 years since Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak reached its 56th and final game. In the twilight of his proud career the Clipper would enjoy his second-longest consecutive-game batting streak: … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Hitter Ever May Not Be Who(m) You Think

Posted on March 26, 2015 by rightoffthebatbook

I (Evander) was in some Hotstove/Grapefruit/Cactus Leagues discussions with friends. One, a mathematician named Paul, said he had seen an ESPN claim that the three greatest St. Louis Cardinals were Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, and Ozzie Smith. We love the … Continue reading →

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Mantle by the New Math Numbers

Posted on May 30, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

Like most red-blooded (Is there any other color?) American (U.S., but let’s include the entire hemisphere) males from Noo Yawk, and aetat. fifty to eighty at this writing in 2012, I (Evander) have a fascination with Yankees star Mickey Mantle—virtually … Continue reading →

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