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 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: August 19th, 2026 by Jake CainI was watching some Little League baseball recently, and it reminded me of my days growing up and making my observations as a kid on my Little League team. While the shortstop was certainly the star of our team, it was the catcher that my mind would think that nobody else on the team could do what he did. This position is unlike any other position in sports. …
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 CainJoe Mauer’s first-ballot Hall of Fame induction in 2024 renewed debate about how much Wins Above Replacement (WAR) should matter when evaluating greatness. Mauer’s 55.2 career WAR was the lowest among the three players inducted that year, according to Baseball Reference. WAR, or Wins Above Replacement, is a statistic that estimates the number of additional wins a player contributes to their team compared with a replacement-level player, a …
Last Updated: September 3rd, 2026 by Jake CainThere are so many positions that people love to talk about in baseball. A lot of the time, they will skip over the second base position. I don't know if it's the contrarian in me, but second base has always been my favorite position to play. There is something about being the quieter contributor that gives me excitement. Historically, having a second basemen who excels is exponentially valuable …
Last Updated: June 18th, 2026 by Jake CainLet’s face it. It’s hard to compare a guy who played in the 1920’s to a current player playing the 2020’s. That said, it’s fun to try. We’ve reviewed all the stats, offensive and defensive, heard from people in our Facebook group and we’ve updated our list of the top 20 third baseman of all time. We’re counting down from 20, so be sure to scroll to the …
Last Updated: September 3rd, 2026 by Jake CainBaseball is such a unique sport where so many variables can affect the outcome. With so many ways that a game can go, there are many accomplishments that have happened in history that may never happen again. Athletes have changed drastically over the years, to the point where the way they play today could make it impossible to even touch some of the records you're about to see …
Last Updated: August 13th, 2026 by Jake CainAlright. For decades, there have been people talking about how Babe Ruth played in a vastly different era. There has always been the question of whether, if he were to play in today's game, he wouldn't be able to last even two seconds. Let's dive into how the "Sultan of Swat" would react to today's game and maybe compare it to how he was already reacting to the …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainNote: this article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may be paid a referral fee at no expense to you. When any baseball fan starts listing parks they want to visit, Wrigley Field is sure to be near the top of the list. Wrigley Field is one of the last two true historic ballparks left standing. With so many …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Jake CainHey, y’all! Are you ready to talk ballparks in Alabama? Despite being known more for football, Alabama is home to some top-notch college and minor league baseball, with Auburn and the University of Alabama leading the pack with dedicated fans and highly-regarded ballfields. It’s always a great day for America’s favorite pastime, so grab your ballcap and let’s take a tour of the best ballparks in Alabama (Roll, …
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