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Jonathan Stilwell

Joined 11 months ago

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A professional cellist, a fantasy baseball addict, and an avid baseball fan with a love for the history of the game. I spent my high school years in Cincinnati beginning in 1971. Although already a baseball fan, (I loved to read biographies of historical players, memorize stats and predict what place teams would finish every year), the next decade in the hometown of the Big Red Machine cemented my lifelong love affair with baseball. My favorite Red was Tony Perez. More recently, my involvement with fantasy baseball has brought my excitement with the game back to a fever pitch. Having moved around growing up, plus learning about players from all teams has given me an appreciation of players and teams from all over baseball. I like to root for the underdog/small market teams, and have an appreciation for historical equity - (like the White Sox winning the world series after the Go-Go Sox didn't in '59!, or Bert Blyleven's so long overlooked HOF bid) My writing will stem from these passions of the game. I look forward to reading articles from other writers, and getting to know some of you.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Grady Sizemore, Jim Thome, Omar Vizquel, John Smoltz, Bert Blyleven

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Rays

  • Favorite Coaches

    Sparky Anderson, Joe Madden

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Pete Rose breaking the all-time hit record.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Tony Perez Day - Riverfront Stadium, honoring the player and his career with the Reds

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Walter Johnson's 110 shutouts

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

    Big Ten

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  1. Hey Jonathan. Quick question.

    I've been looking up information on a player, Alfred "Ollie" Fuhrman, who played for the 1922 Philadelphia Athletics. He had 6 AB in 6 games, and I'm trying to find the box scores to those games, but have been unsuccesful this far. I've tried baseball-almanac and baseball-reference.

    Got any suggestions?

    -Zeke

  2. Jonathan,

    Michael here.

    I responded back to a comment on that Smoky Joe Wood article. I'd love to get your feedback. Did a detailed HOF rating at each Length of Career. Again, love to get your input.

    Hey, thought about that question you said would come up on Smoky Joe. It's a good point. Here's a guess the only rebuttle to that, not a great rebuttle, but the only one. 1911 and 1912 with the heavy work load we both agree. Both seasons between 40-45 games and between 275-345 IP. Heavy work load we both agree. But the other 4 seasons weren't heavy work loads, but they weren't exactly 10 games seasons with 70 IP either. In fact, all 4 of his other seasons were between 20-35 games and all 4 between 145-200 IP. Those aren't heavy work loads, but work loads nonetheless. That's his 6 Pitching seasons. How'd I do? Better?

    Again, not a great answer, but the only truthful one.

    Comment back, and check out that re-coment on the HOF. We could have fun with that one, I'd love your input on who your players at each career point are.

    Thanks again,

    Michael

  3. Jonathan,

    Michael here. Just wrote an article on Smoky Joe Wood. Check it out, let me know what you think, thanks.

  4. Not a bad idea at all Jonathan. I will be sure to do that on my very next article.

  5. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260365-new-york-mets-all-time-acquired-team

    You mind checking this, feedback is always great.

    Thanks

    Alec Miller

  6. How does Week 3 of the NFL turn out? Find out in my picks for the games:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260279-nfl-predictions-week-three

  7. Hey,

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

    Its a good debate.

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

    Thanks

    Alec

  8. Hey,
    I don't usually post articles on people's boards, but I don't know if this slideshow will get views unless I share it with people. If you have time, check this out. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257298-rosh-hashanah-sports-figures-who-have-should-take-some-time-to-repent
    Thanks, I appreciate it.
    Ari

  9. Was up Jonathon,

    2010 Hall Of Fame, who's in and who's not.

    Check it out when you get the chance.

    Let me know what you think. And if you like it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249923-just-a-look-ahead-2010-mlb-hall-of-fame-class-new-faces

  10. Hi Jonathan
    I think MLB needs to revamp their structure and their schedule. What do you think?
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244633-mlb-if-its-broke-fix-it

  11. This is a article that I did when I first joined BR. At that time I never really got it out into the community. It revolves around the AAGPBL during the war years when the male baseball players were away fighting for democracy.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207625-all-american-girls-professional-baseball-league-a-history

    It took a little research, so I want to get it out there, so if you could give me your feedback and comments, I would really appreciate it.

  12. 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

  13. Hi Jonathan -

    The naysayers got under my skin. I just want to post this before you possibly read it and say, that it is nothing personal.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243237-pete-rose-killed-mario-sotos-career-part-ii-evidence-for-naysayers

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