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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.

Jonathan's Recent Articles

The Worst Pitchers in the HOF: Searching for History's Bottom Line

Published about 1 month ago
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William "Dummy" Hoy; Proving It Could Be Done!

Published 2 months ago
180 reads 17 comments

The Greatest Pitching Careers Of The Modern Era

Published 2 months ago
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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 31: Hall of Famer Tom Seaver attends the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on July 31, 2005 at the Clark Sports Complex in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Ranking The Top Pitching Careers Of The Modern Era

Published 2 months ago
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Steven Resnick responded to a comment on CC Sabathia Is Not The Greatest Free-Agent Pitcher Signed by The Yankees
Steven Resnick responded to a comment on CC Sabathia Is Not The Greatest Free-Agent Pitcher Signed by The Yankees
Steven Resnick responded to a comment on CC Sabathia's The Greatest Free-Agent Pitcher The Yanks Have Ever Signed
Steven Resnick responded to a comment on CC Sabathia's The Greatest Free-Agent Pitcher The Yanks Have Ever Signed
Jonathan Stilwell has picked MLB Playoff Umpires Strikeout Yet Again, Ruling Process Needs to Change Soon as a favorite article
Michael W responded to a comment on History Unblurred: Quotes About Smoky Joe Wood (Best Not In The HOF)
Michael W responded to a comment on History Unblurred: Quotes About Smoky Joe Wood (Best Not In The HOF)
PJ Ross responded to a comment on The Dodgers Have the Worst Playoff Rotation Ever

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

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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?

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by Zeke
11 days ago

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
by Michael
about 1 month ago

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
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Jonathan,

Michael here. Just wrote an article on Smoky Joe Wood. Check it out, let me know what you think, thanks.
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Not a bad idea at all Jonathan. I will be sure to do that on my very next article.
by Alec
about 1 month ago

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

You mind checking this, feedback is always great.

Thanks

Alec Miller
by Doug
about 1 month ago

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
by JW
about 1 month ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259315-zorn-flops-on-while-redskins-nation-flounders-in-anger
by Alec
about 1 month ago

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
by Ari
about 1 month ago

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
by Alec
2 months ago

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
by Cliff
2 months ago

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
by David
2 months ago

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.
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 Illya
2 months ago

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
by JW
2 months ago

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

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Ranking The Top Pitching Careers Of The Modern Era

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