I have been a proud member of the Bleacher Report community for a little more than a month now. In that short amount of time, I have written 27 articles, received 431 comments, and over 14,000 article reads.
I have loved every minute of writing the articles and responding to comments (even the ones that weren't so nice when I wrote an article about Chipper Jones being overrated).
It has become such a passion for me, that if I miss a day of writing an article, I feel like I'm becoming a slacker.
Just as much as I enjoy writing on Bleacher Report, I enjoy reading my fellow amateur sports journalists' articles, as well as meeting interesting characters.
I have read some of the most profound, thought-provoking, and well-researched articles I have ever read anywhere. Many of these articles and their writers could put many professionals to shame.
So, if you love Bleacher Report as much as I do, or even if you're new to the community, check these writers out; I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Bryn Swartz, senior writer
My Favorite Article: Why Kurt Warner is NOT a Hall of Famer
To read his articles, you would think Bryn Swartz was a pro writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, not a 19 year-old college student.
He is a senior writer, Philadelphia Eagles community leader, and the No. 3 overall NFL writer on Bleacher Report. Bryn is also a member of the Society of American Baseball Research.
A die-hard Eagles and Phillies fan, no other writer seems to have his finger on the pulse of the Philly sports scene quite like Swartz, and this is coming from a METS fan!
Hotnuke, columnist
My Favorite Article: Crunching the Numbers: Is There a Case For Dwyane Wade As MVP?
Daniel Barber, aka Hotnuke, is a very well-rounded writer. He covers all sports well, especially when he is talking about his favorite teams from south Florida. 'Nuke has written 22 articles, six of which have garnered the coveted Bleacher Report "Pick of The Day" (something I have yet to accomplish...c'mon, people, show me love).
Hotnuke really shines, however, when writing "outside the box." He's written great articles about the "Four Keys to Writing a Successful Bleacher Report Article", wrote a superb tribute to my favorite sports publication The Sporting News, and even showed a great satirical sense of humor in an article about T.O. and Bill Parcells' reunion in Miami.
Plus, if his relentless campaigning somehow helps D-Wade win the NBA MVP award, the Republican Party may want to look into hiring Hotnuke in four years.
Mike Anderson, scribe
My Favorite Article: The 100 Greatest Everyday Players in MLB History
I love baseball. I love talking baseball, I love the nuances of the game, and I love the fact that if you try to talk baseball, and you don't know what you're talking about, it shows. Mike Anderson knows baseball.
Mike has only written nine articles, eight of which have been baseball related, but those articles have been chock full of great writing and even better research.
He has written a four-part slide show ranking the 100 greatest players in MLB history and has completed the same type of slide show for pitchers. It's easy to see Mike left no stone unturned, and the amount of research and thought put in to the list is remarkable.
It is a great ongoing series, maybe even the best on the entire site. Even if you don't agree with some of his rankings (Larry Walker better than Yogi Berra?), he'll back up everyone of his picks with a solid argument every time, while still being able to listen to any good points a reader may make.
If you love baseball, especially baseball history, then you're going to love Mike Anderson's articles.
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