John Parent's Sportswriter Profile

Senior Writer
Columnist
Analyst
Scribe
Contributor
Member

John Parent

Joined 5 months ago

55 articles written
150 comments posted
John's Website
Syndicated Writer

Send John a Message

John's Fans (19)

John's Lineup

Favorite Tags

« previous next »

Favorite Writers

John's Bio

My beautiful wife, Valerie and I have three children along with a couple of cats and a couple of dogs. I closely follow Detroit Tigers baseball as well as most of the other sports. I attended Bowling Green State University where I majored in English. I currently work as a car rental manager, while holding out hope of becoming the next lottery winner.

While I frequently post articles here, you can find more of my work covering the Detroit Tigers at my website, http://tigerstracks.com.

John's Recent Articles

Detroit Tigers by the Numbers: Ron LeFlore

Published 20 days ago
75 reads 1 comments

DENVER - JULY 05: Felipe Lopez #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks follows through on his game winning RBI single to centerfield off of starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez of the Colorado Rockies to score Gerardo Parra in the seventh inning during MLB action at Coors Field on July 5, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 4-3. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers Need Upgrade at Shortstop

Published 21 days ago
21 reads 0 comments

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 8: Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Detroit Tigers looks on against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 8, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 5-0. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Tigers by the Numbers: Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez

Published about 1 month ago
25 reads 1 comments

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 27: Designated hitter Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carlos Guillen is Key for Tigers' Pennant Chances

Published 2 months ago
83 reads 1 comments

See 51 more of John's articles »

John Writes About

MLB (54),
Detroit (50),
Detroit Tigers (50),
Ann Arbor (50),
AL Central (42),
Baseball (40),
Opinion (19),
MLB History (9)

John Parent has picked He's Grrrrrreat!: Why the Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera Is the A.L. MVP as a favorite article
John Parent commented on He's Grrrrrreat!: Why the Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera Is the A.L. MVP
John Parent commented on Is Alberto Callaspo the Royals' Best Trading Chip?
John Parent commented on Why Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker Deserve to be in the Hall of Fame
Paul Swaney has picked Detroit Tigers By The Numbers: Ron LeFlore as a favorite article
Paul Swaney commented on Detroit Tigers By The Numbers: Ron LeFlore

The Short List What John thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Lou Whitaker, Cecil Fielder, Mike Schmidt, Clyde Drexler, Warren Moon, Miguel Cabrera, Brandon Inge, Billy Chapel and Barry Bonds
Favorite Sports Teams

Detroit Tigers, Penn State, Houston Rockets
Favorite Coaches

Sparky Anderson, Joe Paterno
All Time Sports Moment

Kirk Gibson's homerun, 1988 world series game 1
Most Memorable Game Attended

Tigers/Mariners June 1997, Justin Thompson stuck out Ken Griffey Jr thrice and made him look terrible each time
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 career wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

Big 10

Bulletin Board (76) Post a note »

by Paul
24 days ago

John-

Finally got caught up on your numbers pieces. Nice work as usual...

If you have a chance, please check out:

www.stadiumjourney.com

Also, if you're on Facebook, please go to the Stadium Journey page to become a fan and follow our progress. Thanks for your support!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Stadium-Journey/109738313287?ref=ts
by Keith
26 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 Ron
about 1 month ago

John
Looking more and more like your Tigers vs the Yankees in Round 1
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey John

Here's a full awards analysis update to go along with week 21's power ranking, where the Tigers are making the biggest noise.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249969-mlb-power-rankings-week-21-these-tigers-are-prowling

Thanks,
DA
by Alec
2 months ago

Me VS MLB Network

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245377-me-vs-mlb-network-top-9-unbreakable-records
by Greg
2 months ago

Hi John....

My latest, about scoreboard watching:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244605-september-baseball-one-eye-on-your-team-one-eye-elsewhere
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey John

Miguel Cabrera IS the AL MVP.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243958-miguel-cabrera-is-the-american-leagues-most-valuable-player

-DA
by Richard
2 months ago

Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

ro
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey John,

Here's a complete prediction of how I think the AL Central will end up -- with a surprise at the end:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241814-analyzing-the-race-to-the-bottom-that-is-the-al-central

Thanks,
Daniel
by Greg
2 months ago

Hi John....

My latest, about Brandon Inge and his bad knees.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240743-brandon-inge-turning-in-one-of-the-gutsiest-performances-ever-in-detroit
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey John,

This is week two of the debate series. Which hat should Piazza wear into the Hall of Fame? Dodgers or Mets?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239112-debate-which-hat-should-mike-piazza-wear-in-cooperstown

Thanks,
Daniel
by Taylor
2 months ago

Hey John,

Ever wonder why professional athletes go broke?:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238022-why-professional-athletes-are-going-broke-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!
by Mohamed
2 months ago

Hi mate!
This my latest insane slide show I hope you enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238030-br-in-the-pre-history

Thanks in advance!
Mo
by Mike
2 months ago

What does baseball have to learn from football?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238232-what-does-baseball-need-to-learn-from-football
by Greg
2 months ago

Hi John!
A look back at an infamous incident that occurred in Detroit 40 years ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236743-billy-martins-pattern-of-self-destruction-began-in-detroit-40-years-ago

<form action="/accounts/create_from_facebook" class="new_facebook_user" id="new_facebook_user" method="post">	<input id="facebook_user_proxied_email" name="facebook_user[proxied_email]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[profile_pic]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_facebook_id" name="facebook_user[facebook_id]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_url" name="facebook_user[profile_url]" type="hidden" />
	<ul>
					<li class="fb-question">
				<div class="input">
											<div id="facebook_placebo_submit">
							<img src="/images/shared/submit.png" />
						</div>
										<div class="fb-first-name" id="fb-email">
						<p><strong>Email Address</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_email" name="facebook_user[email]" size="30" type="text" />
						<img alt="Small" id="facebook_email_indicator" src="http://assets3.bleacherreport.com/images/shared/spinners/small.gif?1257379482" style="display:none" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
				<div class="input" id="facebook_password_container" style="display:none">
					<div class="fb-first-name notice">
						<p>This email address matches an existing user profile. Please enter your password to connect your accounts.</p>
						<p><strong>Password</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_password" name="facebook_user[password]" size="30" type="password" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
				<div id="facebook_questions" style="display:none">
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_full_name_container">
				<p class="question">
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Use your full name <strong class="full_name"></strong> on Bleacher Report?</label>
					<br />
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_full_name" name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Yes</label>
				</p>
				<div class="input full-name-edit" style="display:none">
					<p>Edit your name for Bleacher Report:</p>
					<div class="fb-first-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_first_name">First Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_first_name" name="facebook_user[first_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
	
					<div class="fb-last-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_last_name">Last Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_last_name" name="facebook_user[last_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question">
					<img src="/images/default-user-icon-medium.png" class="profile_pic" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Do you want to use your Facebook profile picture on Bleacher Report?</label>
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_interested_in_writing_container">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Are you interested in covering your favorite teams and sports?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input id="facebook_user_interested_in_writing" name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity in your Facebook activity feed?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity" name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Yes</label>
					
					<br />
					<a href="#" id="share_facebook_activity_advanced_link">Advanced Sharing Options</a>
				</p>
				<p id="share_facebook_activity_advanced" style="display:none">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing" name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing">When I write a new article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_comment" name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_comment">When I post a comment</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_like" name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_like">When I like an article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote" name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote">When I vote on a poll</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_fan" name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_fan">When I become a fan of another member</label>
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Become fans of your Facebook friends connected to Bleacher Report?</label></p>
				<p class="options">			
					<input name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_fan_friends" name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li>
				<a id="facebook_connect_submit"><img src="/images/shared/submit.png" /></a>
			</li>
		</div>
	</ul>
</form>

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Already have an account? Log in now » As a member you can get the latest on your favorite teams, post comments, write your own articles, and much more.

Join Bleacher Report

You must register in order for that functionality to work!

Sign up through Facebook

Follow your Facebook friends on Bleacher Report
Share your articles, comments, and more with friends

Great, , you're signed up!

i.e. San Francisco Giants, SEC Football, NFL, Golf

Selected Tags:

Yes, I'd like to receive an email newsletter for the topics I selected.

John Parent

John's Fans (19)

John's Lineup

Favorite Tags

Favorite Writers

John's Bio

John's Recent Articles

Detroit Tigers by the Numbers: Ron LeFlore

Detroit Tigers Need Upgrade at Shortstop

Tigers by the Numbers: Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez

Carlos Guillen is Key for Tigers' Pennant Chances

John Writes About

The Short List What John thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Bulletin Board (76) Post a note »

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Join Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Sign up through Facebook

Log in through Facebook

Great, , you're signed up!

Selected Tags: