Despite the greatness and growing popularity in other sports, baseball continues to be America’s pastime, in large part due to the interest level of fans and their intrigue with the massive amounts of statistics that define the game in numbers.
When individual players are the topic, they are usually discussed through numbers, stats or a special achievement. And it is the game’s fan base that never stops asking questions or inquiring about unique or rare feats accomplished in MLB.
These questions and answers often serve as a history lesson for those curious minds.
Here is a sample of intriguing mail and calls I have received from baseball’s greatest followers, along with responses to their inquiries:
When individual players are the topic, they are usually discussed through numbers, stats or a special achievement. And it is the game’s fan base that never stops asking questions or inquiring about unique or rare feats accomplished in MLB.
These questions and answers often serve as a history lesson for those curious minds.
Here is a sample of intriguing mail and calls I have received from baseball’s greatest followers, along with responses to their inquiries: