Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown

I live and work in Los Angeles, enjoying the sports scene with baseball being a constant love throughout his life. Dodger Stadium is easily my favorite to attend with its rich history and classic Southern California aesthetic. Connect with Matt on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brown-639532aa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.

Honus Wagner T206

One 1909 Card. A Billion-Dollar Market. Here’s How It Started.

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownIn August 2022, a small piece of cardboard sold for $7.25 million. Not cryptocurrency. Not a tech stock. A baseball card. But the T206 Honus Wagner isn’t just any baseball card – it’s the specimen that transformed sports collecting from a kids’ hobby into a serious investment market. According to ESPN, this particular Wagner card was graded just 2 out of 10 by SGC, making its record-breaking price …

Read more

Babe Ruth, known as the Sultan of Swat, representing baseball's beloved stars.

The Bat Behind the Babe

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownWhen modern baseball fans hear that Babe Ruth’s bat weighed 44 ounces, they usually think it’s a typo. For context, most of today’s MLB sluggers swing bats between 31 and 33 ounces. But according to JustBats.com, the Bambino’s legendary war club wasn’t just heavy—it was practically a wooden telephone pole. No Bargaining For This Bat This wasn’t just any bat. It recently sold at auction for $1.85 million, …

Read more

Historic image of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Rogers Hornsby reflecting on stats like wOBA.

8 Modern Stats That Make Old-School Scouts Furious

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownTime was, you could spot a baseball scout from fifty feet away – notebook in hand, radar gun at the ready, and decades of wisdom in their well-worn eyes. But these days, the language of baseball has changed. While old-school scouts still trust their gut and their eyes, a new wave of numbers is changing how we see the game. Here are eight modern metrics that have traditional …

Read more

Historic view of Shibe Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics, capturing its beloved rooftop bleachers.

Every Demolished Ballpark That Still Hurts to Think About

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownThere was a time when ballparks weren’t designed by focus groups and corporate sponsors. They were wedged into city blocks, shaped by neighborhood boundaries, and filled with quirks that no modern architect would dare dream up. The smell of grilled onions wafting through concrete corridors, the way summer sunshine played tricks with fly balls, and those magical moments when a whole city seemed to breathe together – these …

Read more

20250416 1610 Griffey Legacy On Display simple compose 01js03fga5f5ab7nz6b66bgpj7

Like Father, Like Son: Baseball’s Greatest Dynasties

Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Matthew BrownBaseball has always been a game of fathers and sons, of summer evenings spent playing catch, and dreams passed down through generations. But some families took this tradition further, turning America’s pastime into their family business. From legendary power hitters to smooth-fielding dynamos, these father-son duos didn’t just play the game—they transformed it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to celebrate baseball’s most incredible family legacies. Ken …

Read more