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I am an independent investment professional who likes sabermetrics (baseball science) because of its similarity to analyzing stocks: download numbers onto an Excel spreadsheet and try to "mine" the data.

In the investment field, I am the author of "A Modern Approach to Graham and Dodd Investing," (Wiley, 2004) and predicted the 2008 stock market crash.

http://www.thestreet.com/p/rmoney/investing/10386237.html

In a post on thestreet.com, I once dubbed the Oakland As' general manager Billy Beane "the Warren Buffett of baseball."

Tom's Recent Articles

DENVER - NOVEMBER 09: Tyrone Carter #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs for a touchdown after making an interception in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 09, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Steeler Defense 7, Denver Broncos 3 (At Halftime)

Published about 18 hours ago
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BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Dustin Pedroia and Bronson Arroyo: A Tale of Two Red Sox

Published 1 day ago
250 reads 6 comments

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 6: Nyjer Morgan #3 of the Pittsburgh Pirates runs the bases against the St. Louis Cardinals during Opening Day on April 6, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Pirates beat the Cardinals 6-4. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Why Jason Bay Might Be Worth $20 Million a Year, to the Right Team

Published 2 days ago
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NEW YORK - APRIL 16: A general view of the obstructed view seats in the bleachers as the Cleveland Indians play the New York Yankees during opening day at the new Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. This is the first regular season MLB game being played at the new venue which replaced the old Yankee Stadium as the Yankees home field. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Why Others "Distrust" the New York Yankees' Success

Published 3 days ago
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Tom Au commented on Chicago Cubs Likely To Part Ways with Rich Harden: Time for Yanks To Attack?
Tom Au responded to a comment on Akinori Iwamura Is More Valuable to the Pirates Than Jesse Chavez Is

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

Favorite Athletes

Roberto Clemente, Ben Rothlisberger, Willie Stargell, Jason Bay, Jack Wilson, Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann
Favorite Sports Teams

Pirates Steelers, 1980 Olympic Ice Hockey Team
Favorite Coaches

Herb Brooks
All Time Sports Moment

Any Steeler Super Bowl Victory
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Arizona Diamondbacks winning World Series in 4 years
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitus
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

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by Joel
1 day ago

After taking a few months off while I got settled at my new college, I am happy to be writing for B/R again. Here is my first in a series on the Top MLB players at each position of the 2000's...this one is catchers, take a look when you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287430-the-top-15-catchers-of-the-2000s

Thanks,
Joel
by Hurricane Hubbard
2 days ago

The importance of Professional Sports in America.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286594-tragedy-and-triumph-a-history-of-sports-as-americas-band-aid
by JW
5 days ago

this is a MUST READ from Tom Erdington that I'm sure you will enjoy :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284583-ricky-bell-the-unsung-hero-of-the-1979-tampa-bay-buccaneers
by Paul
6 days ago

Hi Tom-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1
by Keith
27 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 Samantha
about 1 month ago

Hi Tom,

And here I thought the interest in Cleveland sports was based on some sort of steel town camaraderie, haha...

Anyway, consider my curiosity piqued; Cleveland to Wall Street...do tell.

Samantha
by Samantha
about 1 month ago

Glad you sent that link, what an interesting article! Sadly, in the baseball world, I think Wedge is more Flying Monkey than Wicked Witch.

Also, many thanks for the POTD vote...

Samantha
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Hey,

I hope this can be a good read, let me know if you like it.

It should be a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257664-the-great-debate-barry-bonds-vs-ted-williams#comment

Thanks

Alec
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Tom, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by chip
2 months ago

hey tom keep up the good work i always look forward to reading your articles on the pirates!
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Tom, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by PJ
2 months ago

Has Pedro shifted the balance of power in the NL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236170-shift-of-power-in-the-nl-pedro-martinez-bolsters-phils-hurts-dodgers
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hi Tom,

I've finally published my findings from the survey I conducted of FCs around the league on the state of the Indians.

Take a look...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232034-outsiders-view-fcs-from-around-the-league-weigh-in-on-the-indians

Thanks again for participating in the survey!

--Samantha
by Josh
3 months ago

Haha I agree, they are weird. Glad to have another good Pirates fan and writer on the site.
by Paul
5 months ago

Hi Tom-
Here's my latest, a case for Albert Pujols as the greatest of all time. Please give it a read and let me know what you think. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197601-albert-pujols-is-the-greatest-of-all-time

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