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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.

Nathaniel's Recent Articles

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

Published 7 days ago
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OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 12: Ryan Sweeney #15 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Seattle Mariners during a Major League Baseball game on April 12, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Here's a Thought: Examining Ryan Sweeney

Published 29 days ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 29: Rajai Davis #11 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on August 29, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Here's a Thought: Examining Rajai Davis

Published about 1 month ago
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PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 25: Aaron Cunningham #75 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during Spring Training photo day on February 25, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Here's a Thought: Examining Aaron Cunningham

Published about 1 month ago
108 reads 4 comments

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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)

Nathaniel Stoltz commented on The All-Time Oakland A's "Oh, **** Why Are They in the Lineup?" Team

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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
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.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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

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by Steven
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
by Lou
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
by Keith
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
by Cregen
about 1 month ago

Hey, I just caught up on your last few articles. Very informative as always. Nice work.
by Steven
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
by Alec
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.
by PJ
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
by Yama
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.
by Alex
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
by Nick
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
by PJ
2 months ago

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

NL Wild Card Projections
by Doug
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
by Matt
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
by Nick
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
by Bob
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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