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Nathaniel Stoltz is a junior at James Madison University, majoring in technical and scientific communication.
He is a big A's fan and is a featured columnist on B/R for the A's.
Nathaniel invests a tremendous amount of time researching players, and has a good idea of about 2000 or so between the majors and minors at any given time. His knowledge extends far beyond his favorite team, and he often writes about other teams.
He believes heavily in statistical analysis, but is also very interested in scouting reports and actually watching players, and strives to use both equally to reach definitive conclusions. He strives for ultimate objectivity in his articles, and does all he can to remove bias.
Nathaniel also writes for OaklandClubhouse.com once or twice a month doing statistical analysis, and is the inventor of the Ultimate Value Index (UVI) baseball statistic (although he's currently shelved it to focus on other things).
In addition to baseball, Nathaniel is passionate about the NFL (Rams) and NBA (Warriors), but his expertise on the two leagues is far more limited than his baseball knowledge.
When not peering into a FanGraphs spreadsheet or being consumed by homework, Nathaniel enjoys playing guitar and listening to heavy metal, his big non-sports passion.
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Nathaniel Writes About
- MLB (116),
- Baseball (104),
- Opinion (60),
- San Francisco Bay Area (45),
- Oakland Athletics (36),
- Rankings/List (29),
- Stats (21),
- AL West (12)
The Short List What Nathaniel thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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Favorite Athletes
Baseball: Tommy Everidge, Brooks Conrad, Dallas Braden, Jack Cust, Josh Outman, Brett Anderson, R.J. Swindle, Danny Ray Herrera, Juan Morillo, Seth McClung Basketball: Kelenna Azubuike, Stephen Curry, Andris Biedrins, Troy Murphy Football: Bruce Eugene, Marc Bulger, D'Brickashaw Ferguson
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Favorite Sports Teams
Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors, St. Louis Rams
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Favorite Coaches
Jim Schwartz, Don Nelson, Alvin Gentry, Mike D'Antoni, Steve Spagnuolo, Scott Linehan, Manny Acta, Stan Van Gundy, Mike Martz (ONLY AS A COORDINATOR, HE'S A HORRIBLE HEAD COACH)
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All Time Sports Moment
End of Super Bowl XXXIV (Rams-Titans)
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Nationals 5, Blue Jays 3, 12 innings, June 20, 2009.
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record
All the pitching games started, wins, complete games, etc. from late 1800's to early 1900's
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Ruth or Mays?
Ruth was ahead of his time.
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Unitas or Montana?
I wouldn't know, I wasn't alive. Montana I guess.
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Jordan or Russell?
LeBron.
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
Tiger.
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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
ACC, CAA, SWAC (yeah, I said it!).






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11 days ago
Here's that slideshow topic you suggested on worst A's. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279968-the-oh-whys-are-they-in-the-lineup-all-time-oakland-as-team
22 days ago
Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards
24 days ago
In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
about 1 month ago
Hey, I just caught up on your last few articles. Very informative as always. Nice work.
about 1 month ago
Bert Sugar has written a tremendous account on the history of the baseball hall of fame. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253469-bert-sugars-book-a-must-read-for-anyone-who-enjoys-baseball
2 months ago
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read
Who from your team makes this infamous list?
Check it out when you get the chance.
2 months ago
Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.
He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.
I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem
2 months ago
Hey,
Fan Huddle is a new site that will be opening on September 7. We need some writers for the SF Giants, A's, and Raiders. You get paid for the articles you write.
If you are interested in writing for them, e-mail bstewart@fanhuddle.com
and ask for the job. Tell him that Yama referred you. Thanks.
2 months ago
Hey man, I know this is a little delayed about the scout.com marlins site, but no one got back to me when I emailed the link you posted. Could you give me the editors or soemthing? Thanks
2 months ago
Hey Nathaniel,
Last week's Fantasy Focus included the All-Underappreciated Team. This week, I announce the All-Overappreciated Team of 2009:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241758-nick-kappels-fantasy-focus-the-all-overappreciated-team
Take a look when you get the chance, and let me know what you think!
Thanks,
Nick
2 months ago
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241270-handicapping-the-nl-wild-card-race-can-the-rox-hold-on
NL Wild Card Projections
2 months ago
A full look at the 2009 NFL season coming up:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238859-a-full-preview-of-the-2009-nfl-season
2 months ago
My predictions of the 2009 NFL season continue. This time, with my favorite division, the AFC North? The Pittsburgh Steelers took the AFC North crown in 2009. Will anyone step up to the plate and challenge them for the title? Appreciate any feedback given.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237704-predicting-the-afc-north-will-the-steelers-be-brought-down-by-a-rival
2 months ago
Hey Nathaniel,
This week's Fantasy Focus gives credit to the most underappreciated fantasy players. If you have a few minutes, please check it out:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237640-nick-kappels-fantasy-focus-the-all-underappreciated-team/show_full
Thanks Nathaniel, I appreciate your support!
Nick
2 months ago
I haven't pimped an article in awhile, but the silence is deafening, so here I go again.
I think that the Strasburg negotiations warrant a look at something that MLB should have adopted a long time ago. I'd like to know if you agree.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237331-come-to-think-of-it-the-time-is-right-to-allow-trading-of-draft-picks
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