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 
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 CainThe Polo Grounds, once a cornerstone of New York City’s sporting life, encapsulates a century of memories, from the thunderous cheers of baseball fans to the strategic plays of football teams. Presented in a video by the Barnicle Brothers, this storied venue once stood as a cathedral for sports lovers before yielding to time’s march, transforming into a housing complex. But the legacy of the Polo Grounds is …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainThe legacy of Babe Ruth, baseball’s heralded Sultan of Swat, is crystallized not only in his home run records but also in stunts that sound like they’re ripped from the pages of a comic book. One such tale, detailed by ESPN TikTok, was his astonishing catch of a baseball dropped from an airplane in 1926—a feat that defied both baseball norms and gravity. On July 22, 1926, a …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainWhen Bob from Morristown, New Jersey, stepped into Connie Mack Stadium on October 1st, 1970, he became a participant in a pivotal moment in baseball history: the final goodbye to the beloved park that had been home to the Philadelphia Phillies for over six decades. This memory, captured by the Sports Gaming Channel, reflects on a day that was less about the game and more about saying farewell …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainIn an era when a cold beer and a hot dog define the quintessential baseball experience, it’s hard to imagine a time when the former could cause an all-out riot. But the annals of baseball history are not only filled with double plays and home runs; they also record moments when the game spiraled out of control. One such incident, the infamous “Ten Cent Beer Night,” is a …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainThe video above, put together on YouTube by BaseballQuotes1 makes a pretty compelling case that Shawn Green was responsible for the best offensive game in baseball history. On May 23, 2002, Shawn Green etched his name into the annals of baseball history with an offensive performance so staggering that it defies belief, even to this day. While Green, a consistently solid outfielder throughout the late 90s and early …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainChuck Connors’ story is a remarkable journey of a minor-leaguer turned major-league actor, whose grit from the sports field translated into a successful acting career in the era’s most beloved Westerns and beyond. Discover the full biography of Chuck Connors and his extraordinary life at SABR. Chuck Connors, a Brooklyn native, knew hardship early on, growing up during the Great Depression. His formative years, marked by economic struggle, instilled …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainIn the world of Major League Baseball, July 1st holds a unique and somewhat humorous significance, especially for fans of the New York Mets. It’s known informally as “Bobby Bonilla Day,” the day the Mets annually pay their former outfielder and third baseman $1.19 million, despite him having not played since 2001. This peculiar situation, stemming from a deferred salary agreement, has become a notable moment each year …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainThe best part of playing Wiffle Ball with your buddies was pretending you were your favorite big leaguer. Depending on your age, that might have been the Joe Morgan chicken wing flap, Gary Sheffield’s waggle, or Rickey Henderson’s crouch. We polled our fans on Facebook and here’s a list of the most iconic batting stances that every kid was imitating. Willie Stargell Wilver Dornell “Willie” Stargell, a towering …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainWhile the steroids era in baseball changed some of the traditional benchmarks that defined greatness for power hitters, the 500-home run club is still pretty elite. Historically, 500 home runs meant you were headed to Cooperstown. However, some of the players who are suspected of PED use in the modern era are still on the outside looking in. Nevertheless, here’s the full list of 28 players in baseball’s …
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