by Patrick Dougherty | Sep 8, 2015 | Baltimore Orioles
A baseball team can’t win if it doesn’t score runs, and the fastest way to do that is to hit the ball over the fence. It’s no surprise that teams that hit more home runs tend to win more often, but the relationship between rostering a world-class...
by Patrick Dougherty | Jul 29, 2015 | Baltimore Orioles
It’s no secret that strikeouts are important parts of a baseball game. While there’s plenty of evidence to show that it’s just another out (no more or less valuable than a fielder’s choice, by some measures) strikeouts are undeniably important...
by Patrick Dougherty | Jul 8, 2015 | Baltimore Orioles
Baseball players are assumed to follow a general aging curve that peaks around age 27, when his physical and mental attributes are perfectly tuned. At 27, so the thought goes, players have been in the Major Leagues or around the game long enough to grasp the intricate...
by Patrick Dougherty | Jun 4, 2015 | Baltimore Orioles
When the Orioles acquired Andrew Miller from the Boston Red Sox for the stretch run last year, it fortified what was already a solid bullpen. It also sent a clear message to other teams and fans in Baltimore that the Orioles wanted to win. Giving up a good prospect,...
by Patrick Dougherty | Jun 3, 2015 | Baltimore Orioles
Nelson Cruz came to the Orioles in an effort to prove his worth following a PED suspension and a few injury-shortened seasons. In Baltimore, he did not disappoint, hitting a league-leading and career-high 40 home runs, propelling the Orioles’ offense and rapidly...