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: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzWe all know that baseball is the sport of statistics. We can debate for days on end which guy was the better player by comparing their batting average, WAR, strikeout-to-walk ratio, RBI totals, and on and on and on. But sometimes it’s fun just to marvel at what the greats were able to do during their illustrious careers. Here’s a list of some of the most mind-bobbling, crazy …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzAs we all know, the dog days of summer are when things start to get interesting. The season is coming to a close, guys are tired, and some are playing through nagging injuries. Hanging over it all is the pressure of a pennant race. Every pitch, every at-bat, it all matters that much more. This is what teams are playing for. And sometimes, that pressure can build and …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzOne of my fondest memories growing up was playing baseball with my friends. Each one of us would step up to the plate and try to imitate our favorite player’s batting stance – I was going with a lot of Ken Griffey Jr. myself. For anyone who’s ever played baseball, finding your stance is one of the most important things you have to do. Sure, you want to …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzIf you’ve ever been lucky enough to watch your team win it all then you know how amazing it feels – sorry Rockies, Brewers, Rays, Mariners and Padres fans. You spend all season watching every pitch, every inning, every at-bat. You sweat through the pennant race in September. White knuckle it through the Wild Card, LDS and LCS. And then you’re there – the World Series. It’s beautiful …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzIf you ask me, the Home Run Derby has lost a little of its luster. All the new rules and the tournament-style play don’t do it for me. There was nothing wrong with it before, and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Today, we’re going to do a little something fun and take a trip down memory lane with the 1993 Home Run Derby. This classic took …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzThere’s nothing quite like being called up to The Show. It’s a culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. For a lot of players, this amazing achievement comes as a reminder of just how hard baseball is. They all enjoyed years as the best players in Little League then high school then college then even the minors. But The Show is different. The stadiums have three …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzYankees Red Sox. Phillies Mets. Cardinals Cubs. Major League Baseball isn’t short on rivalries. But there’s one rivalry that stands above them all. Dodgers Giants. It’s a rivalry that has spanned decades, beginning in New York and then continuing on the West Coast – I guess when two teams hate each other they really hate each other. It’s spawned some of the most memorable moments – both good, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzOn a cool San Francisco night in July 1963, fans at Candlestick Park witnessed arguably the greatest display of pitching the game has ever seen. It was Hall of Famer vs. Hall of Famer. The youngster taking on the vet. It was Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn. These two greats had already met five times before that epic night in 1963, with Marichal besting Spahn in four out …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzOctober 14, 2003. Wrigley Field. Game 6 of the NLCS. If you’re a baseball fan then you know exactly what this is referring to: The Bartman Incident. Odds are you remember exactly where you were when this infamous moment took place – I know I do. I was a freshman at Mississippi State, watching the game in the dorm with friends. I clearly remember all of us yelling …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael SchatzHave you ever held a major league bat? They’re heavy. Thick. They kind of have to be – they’re built to hit balls made of cork and rubber. They can’t be breaking easily. And for the most part, they don’t… Well, until Bo Jackson gets a hold of one. The date was June 21, 1989. Brewers and Royals. Jay Aldrich was on the mound for the Brewers. He …
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