Born in Philadelphia, Michael is a screenwriter now residing in Los Angeles. But despite the move, he has stayed loyal to the Phillies - even after years of losing and playoff failures. But it all became worth it when he finally got to witness a World Series championship in 2008. To celebrate, he flew home to Philadelphia the next day for the victory parade - still the best sports experience he's had. His all time favorite player is Darren Daulton, who was the reason Michael wore #10 during his short stint as a baseball player. Connect with Michael on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-schatz-2b0a58b" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.
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Last Updated: August 13th, 2026 by Michael SchatzIn baseball, the five-tool player is one of the most highly regarded among scouts. They have to have high contact, home run power, great speed, gold-glove ability, and a big arm. There is no position on the field that demands all five as much as center field. We put together 20 of the best to ever roam the area throughout history. Everyone has their favorite, and we hope …
Last Updated: August 20th, 2026 by Michael SchatzSummers in Cincinnati have just felt different over the years. There have been so many different eras of Reds baseball. Some are better than others. But every year there seems to be at least one great star that makes every fan want to come to the ballpark to watch. Let's celebrate those stars in this list of the greatest Reds hitters of all time. How We Made This …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzDiscover the legendary hitters who dominated Major League Baseball during the 1970s. From batting champions to home run kings, these 12 players defined an era with their exceptional skills at the plate. Each player’s statistics and achievements have been carefully researched to present an accurate portrait of baseball’s golden age. 12. Rod Carew: The Hit Machine Rod Carew dominated the 1970s with an incredible .343 batting average and …
Last Updated: August 25th, 2026 by Michael SchatzEvery sport wants to recognize the best. On a seasonal basis, that can be really hard to do. There are so many reasons that can be argued for or against a player being awarded the Most Valuable Player award. A lot of times, the voters can get it right. Other times, we wonder why writers are the only ones who get to vote at all. We want to …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe Philadelphia Phillies have seen some of baseball’s most legendary hitters grace their lineup over the decades. From MVPs to Hall of Famers, these ten sluggers left an indelible mark on the franchise’s history with their remarkable batting achievements. 10. Mike Schmidt – The Greatest Phillie of All Time Mike Schmidt’s legendary career with the Phillies (1972-1989) set the gold standard for third basemen. His impressive stats include …
Last Updated: August 13th, 2026 by Michael SchatzI was at a bar recently talking with some of my friends who are baseball fans but are still young in their journey of learning about the history of the game. They asked me how good some of their favorite players were compared to players of the past, and I said it is so hard to compare and contrast. Different eras brought different versions of the game, and …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzNo franchise in baseball has produced a pitching tradition quite like the Dodgers. From Ebbets Field to Chavez Ravine, the men who took the mound in this uniform have authored some of the most unhittable seasons the sport has ever seen — perfect games, no-hitters, sub-2.00 ERAs, scoreless-inning streaks for the ages. This list counts down the 20 greatest Dodgers pitchers of all time, ranked by what they …
Last Updated: August 25th, 2026 by Michael SchatzFor all the attention that is paid to the MLB teams on the East and West Coasts, it's hard to talk about the history of baseball without including the St. Louis Cardinals in a big way. We're going to go down a list that only includes position players, not even pitchers, who baseball has benefited from. There will be a myriad of different skills highlighted because the Cardinals …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe Boston Red Sox have fielded more iconic players than perhaps any franchise in baseball history, from the Splendid Splinter to Big Papi, from Yaz’s impossible dream to the Curse-breaking heroes of 2004. Ranking them requires a ruthless standard: only what they accomplished in a Red Sox uniform counts, with a minimum threshold of roughly three seasons or 10 WAR to separate the legends from the mercenaries. Babe …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThe Mets have never been baseball’s glamour franchise, but they’ve given New York plenty of reasons to believe over six decades. From the lovable losers of 1962 to the Miracle Mets of ’69, from the swaggering champions of ’86 to the gritty contenders of the 2000s, this franchise has cycled through eras of triumph and heartbreak. The greatest players who wore the orange and blue didn’t just put …
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