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Nathaniel Stoltz joined March 2008

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About Nathaniel »

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.

The Shortlist »

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
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors, St. Louis Rams
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)
All Time Sports Moment

End of Super Bowl XXXIV (Rams-Titans)
Most Memorable Game Attended

Nationals 5, Blue Jays 3, 12 innings, June 20, 2009.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

All the pitching games started, wins, complete games, etc. from late 1800's to early 1900's
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth was ahead of his time.
Unitas or Montana?

I wouldn't know, I wasn't alive. Montana I guess.
Jordan or Russell?

LeBron.
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC, CAA, SWAC (yeah, I said it!).

Latest Articles »

Here's a Thought: Reacting To Andrew Bailey's ROY Victory

11/20/2009

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Here's a Thought: Optimizing the Oakland Athletics' 2010 Rotation

11/01/2009

357 reads 16 comments 2 likes

Here's a Thought: Examining Ryan Sweeney

10/09/2009

123 reads 1 comments 0 likes

Here's a Thought: Examining Rajai Davis

10/07/2009

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Lewie Pollis said...

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Hey Nathaniel, I'd love your opinion on my new article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292253-al-roty-oakland-as-closer-factory-still-in-business

5 days ago

Lewie Pollis said...

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Hey Nathaniel, I'd love your opinion on my new article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292253-al-roty-oakland-as-closer-factory-still-in-business

5 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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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

26 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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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

37 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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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

39 days ago

Cregen McMinn said...

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Hey, I just caught up on your last few articles. Very informative as always. Nice work.

55 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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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

71 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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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.

79 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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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

88 days ago

Yama Hazheer said...

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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.

89 days ago

Alex Kerstetter said...

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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

90 days ago

Nick Kappel said...

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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

91 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241270-handicapping-the-nl-wild-card-race-can-the-rox-hold-on

NL Wild Card Projections

91 days ago

Doug Rush said...

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A full look at the 2009 NFL season coming up:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238859-a-full-preview-of-the-2009-nfl-season

96 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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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

98 days ago

Lewie Pollis said...

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Hey Nathaniel, I'd love your opinion on my new article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292253-al-roty-oakland-as-closer-factory-still-in-business

5 days ago

Lewie Pollis said...

Delete

Hey Nathaniel, I'd love your opinion on my new article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292253-al-roty-oakland-as-closer-factory-still-in-business

5 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

Delete

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

26 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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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

37 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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39 days ago

Cregen McMinn said...

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Hey, I just caught up on your last few articles. Very informative as always. Nice work.

55 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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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

71 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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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.

79 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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88 days ago

Yama Hazheer said...

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89 days ago

Alex Kerstetter said...

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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

90 days ago

Nick Kappel said...

Delete

91 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241270-handicapping-the-nl-wild-card-race-can-the-rox-hold-on

NL Wild Card Projections

91 days ago

Doug Rush said...

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A full look at the 2009 NFL season coming up:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238859-a-full-preview-of-the-2009-nfl-season

96 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

Delete

98 days ago

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Received 2,000 Reads • April 20, 2008
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Received 2,000 Reads • April 15, 2008
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Received 50 comments • April 15, 2008
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Received 2,000 Reads • April 06, 2008
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Received 25 comments • August 07, 2009
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Received 25 comments • August 05, 2009
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