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 CainThe #1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft comes with high expectations. For many players over the years, their career success fell short of those lofty expectations. However, on this list we’ve compiled the top 20 career home run leaders by #1 draft picks. Note that some of the players are still active, so the numbers you see below may change as time goes by. Let’s …
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 …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainThere are certain pitchers throughout baseball history that many hitters wanted no part of. (With good reason). While the likes of Nolan Ryan’s fiery fastball intimidated hitters, the psychological edge gained by pitchers like Bob Gibson through their no-nonsense attitude on the mound was equally fearsome. Other pitchers had a reputation for embarrassing hitters with devastating knuckleballs and unique deliveries that kept batters on their toes. We asked …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainCuban baseball players have made indelible marks on Major League Baseball. Throughout MLB history, they have earned numerous accolades, including MVP awards, Gold Gloves, and multiple All-Star appearances. Outstanding statistics in batting, pitching, and fielding distinguish these players among their peers. From the legacy of trailblazers who integrated into American baseball, to the more recent defectors who have sought new opportunities in the MLB, Cuban athletes have made …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainAn elite catcher behind the dish is a huge weapon that most baseball teams do not have. The best catchers in MLB history could get it done both defensively and offensively, which is a rare but coveted combination in baseball. Here’s our list of the 24 best catchers in baseball history. I’m curious if you agree with our #1 choice at the bottom of this list… 24. Jason …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainIt’s a curveball that’ll leave even the most die-hard fans scratching their heads. Think all baseball legends nab a first-ballot Hall of Fame nod? Think again. Stars like Joe DiMaggio and Cy Young, iconic to the core, didn’t make that immediate leap to Cooperstown glory. As we gear up to unveil a lineup of surprising legends who hit a home run in their careers but struck out on …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainYou’d think legends like Joe DiMaggio and Cy Young would’ve been automatic first-ballot Hall of Famers, right? Wrong. They, along with other baseball heavyweights like Jimmie Foxx and Yogi Berra, didn’t make the cut on their first swing at Cooperstown. It turns out, even some of the sport’s untouchables had to play the waiting game. So, who actually got the instant nod to the Hall? Here’s a list …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainJoe Mauer’s recent first-ballot Hall of Fame induction has turned the spotlight on the metric of Wins Above Replacement (WAR), and how much it really matters in terms of ranking how great a player actually was. Joe Mauer had the lowest career WAR of this year’s inductees, with a career total of 55.2 (250th all-time according to Baseball Reference) WAR, or Wins Above Replacement, is a statistic that …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainOur list of the best second basemen is full of guys who exhibited extraordinary skills, both defensively and offensively. These players have not only redefined their position but have also etched their names in the annals of Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Their impact transcends routine double plays and dives, marking them as pivotal to their teams’ successes and the evolution of the game. Roberto Alomar, for instance, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainTitle: Boston Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates, Huntington Avenue Grounds, 1903 World SeriesCaption: Boston and Pittsburg [sic], Oct. 13th 1903Creator: Chickering, ElmerDate: 1903Description: The Pirates: (Top, left to right)- second baseman Claude Ritchey, catcher Harry Smith, catcher Eddie Phelps, outfielder Ginger Beaumont, pitcher Deacon Phillippe, pitcher Sam Leever, pitcher Bucky Veil, pitcher Gus Thompson, outfielder Tommy Leach, outfielder Jimmy Sebring, pitcher Brickyard Kennedy, catcher Fred Carisch and shortstop Honus …
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