A Cincinnati native, lifelong Reds fan, father of 3 boys and husband of one wife. My favorite ballpark has to be the living history museum that is Fenway Park. I've traveled to about half of the current MLB ballparks, plus a few others that are no longer with us like Shea, Turner Field, and Old Yankee Stadium. I started Ballpark Savvy to make your next ballpark trip more fun and affordable.
Jake Cain
A Cincinnati native, lifelong Reds fan, father of 3 boys and husband of one wife. My favorite ballpark has to be the living history museum that is Fenway Park. I've traveled to about half of the current MLB ballparks, plus a few others that are no longer with us like Shea, Turner Field, and Old Yankee Stadium. I started Ballpark Savvy to make your next ballpark trip more fun and affordable.
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainThe Atlanta Braves have a rich history in Major League Baseball, creating a legacy with some of the greatest players in the game. From legendary hitters to phenomenal pitchers, the Braves’ lineup has always featured talent that baseball fans celebrate and remember. Who would make up the ultimate starting nine in Braves history? Choosing the all-time starting nine is like debating over the best pizza topping; everyone has …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainLast Updated: May 26th, 2026 by Michael Schatz Second base has always been where baseball’s most complete players make their mark. The position demands quick hands, sharp instincts, and the ability to turn two when it matters most. Over the decades, the game has changed dramatically, but the best second basemen have always found ways to dominate. Some were pure hitters in an era of contact, others combined …
Last Updated: August 21st, 2026 by Jake CainThere have been well over 20,000 players who have logged at least one Major League Baseball game. That's over 20,000 names. Imagine how many more have been able to play at least one Minor League game. Not all of them are just the run-of-the-mill ordinary American names. As you probably know, baseball has some of the most fun names in sports. Let's go through a long list of …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainWhether it was a backyard game of Wiffle Ball or even throwing live BP to a friend, there are some pitchers that every kid grew up trying to imitate. It could have been a funky delivery like the Juan Marichal leg kick, or a special pitch we tried to master like a Phil Neikro knuckleball. Heck, maybe you were using psychological warfare and throwing inside heat like Bob …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainOn June 4, 1974, Cleveland’s 10-Cent Beer Night promotion ended with fans on the field and a forfeit to the Texas Rangers. The episode is documented by MLB, the Society for American Baseball Research, and Grace Johnson and Samuel Trunley in the linked Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. The chronology below separates that record from details that have been exaggerated or conflated over time. The Cleveland Indians, now the Guardians, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainChuck Connors spent years in professional baseball, appeared in parts of two major-league seasons, and played for the Boston Celtics in the Basketball Association of America before building a long acting career. His path from the Dodgers and Cubs organizations to The Rifleman links documented sports history with a second career on film and television. Discover the full biography of Chuck Connors and his extraordinary life at SABR. Kevin …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainEach July 1, the Mets owe Bobby Bonilla $1,193,248.20 under a deferred-compensation agreement reached when they released him before the 2000 season. The payments began in 2011 and continue through 2035, long after Bonilla played his final major-league game for St. Louis in 2001. The annual date is commonly called Bobby Bonilla Day. It is not payment for current baseball work; it is the scheduled payoff of $5.9 …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainPete Gray reached the major leagues with the St. Louis Browns in 1945 after losing his right arm in a childhood accident. His documented story includes an adapted fielding method, a Southern Association MVP season, 77 major-league games, and a public impact that extended to injured veterans and disabled children. Who was Pete Gray? Born Peter Wyshner on March 6, 1915, in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, Gray grew up determined to …
Last Updated: September 1st, 2026 by Jake CainRoberto Clemente’s 18-Season Pirates Career The great Roberto Clemente is an inspiration to all baseball players throughout history. His career spanned 18 years, and it could have been longer. He was a 15-time All-Star, earning 12 Gold Gloves along the way. He led the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series championships, winning a World Series MVP by hitting .414 with two home runs, a triple, and two doubles …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainWe love baseball for a variety of reasons. In particular, fans often resonate with players who play the game with great passion. Legendary figures like Pete Rose come to mind, who seemed to play with a level of grit and hustle that most fans imagine they’d play the game with if they had the opportunity. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective, players passion on the field sometimes …
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