by Jack Perconte | Jul 25, 2017 | Amusing Stories, Jack's Corner
The much-needed Baseball Game Changers What a game – the Chicago White Sox scored 22 runs in the bottom of the ninth to overcome the Chicago Cubs huge lead. Bravo! You thought Moneyball changed baseball, look out below! Ok, it’s my day to be a little silly...
by Jack Perconte | Mar 31, 2017 | Amusing Stories, Jack's Corner
Baseball trivia sure to stump your friends Baseball has such an interesting tradition. Sometimes, I just like looking up stories about its past and, of course, one can use them for some fun baseball trivia questions. Following are some of the baseball facts I found...
by Jack Perconte | Feb 17, 2017 | Amusing Stories, Jack's Corner
Baseball Facts and History [The Greatest Game] I believe baseball is the best game ever invented. I know many people may think otherwise. However, there should be no dispute about which sport has the greatest tradition in the United States. At least with my...
by Jack Perconte | Sep 23, 2016 | Amusing Stories, Jack's Corner
Surprising Baseball Minds Who knew that some of the greatest people who ever lived, also had great baseball minds? At the least, even if it was without their knowledge, they came up with the inspiration that helps baseball coaches and players. Their thoughts fit in...
by Jack Perconte | Jun 15, 2016 | Amusing Stories, Jack's Corner
My Connection to the current MLB Players Here I go again – talking about my glory days and bragging myself up. But as the one of a kind, poetic legend and the greatest, Muhammad Ali said, “It’s not bragging if you can back it up.” You will see below that I can...
by Jack Perconte | May 4, 2016 | Amusing Stories, Jack's Corner
The 12 Tips that guarantee a high batting average and an excellent OPS A batting average calculator does not lie. It is in the tools section on this site, along with an OPS calculator which stands for an on-base plus slugging percentage. The sabermetrics people, who...