SABRcast with Rob Neyer

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Episode 230: Jim Martz: Scout Stories Sep 04, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long time Major League scout Jim Martz. Jim details his work over a lifetime of scouting big league talent, including the story of uncovering Kirk Gibson and Scott Rolen. The pair also discuss the role Martz played in the iconic Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit "Diamond Mines." Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 229: Earl Santee: Designing Sports Cathedrals Aug 28, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by sports architect Earl Santee. The pair discuss Earl's extensive history helping design some of the best modern ballparks in the game including Target Field and PNC Park. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 228: Donna Muscarella: Artistic Impact on the Game Aug 21, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by artist Donna Muscarella. The pair discuss her unique artistic style, her love of collecting and card shows and her special experience connected to an historic ballpark. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 227: Steve Gietschier: Mid-Century Madness Aug 14, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by researcher Steve Gietschier. Along with discussing Steve's past as a researcher and historian with the Sporting News, Rob dives into details on his latest work, "Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years." The pair discuss the genesis of the project as well as what it takes to compile the research needed for such an undertaking. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 226: Sean Kane: Masterpieces on Leather Aug 07, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by artist Sean Kane. Rob dives into a discussion of Sean's unique paintings using baseball gloves as a canvas. The pair discuss Sean's start in this niche, his inspiration for early efforts, his technical process and more. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 225: Remembering Tom Ruane Jul 31, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the founder of Retrosheet Dave Smith and SABR board president Mark Armour to discuss the life and legacy of Tom Ruane. The trio discuss Tom's impact as a long-time SABR member, his involvement with Retrosheet, along with personal memories of what Tom meant to the baseball research community as a friend and colleague. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 224: Scott Bush: The Return Jul 25, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR CEO, and former weekly contributor, Scott Bush. Along with a recap of some high points of the recent SABR Convention, Scott and Rob discuss some of the latest excitement around SABR, and the unique and valuable benefits provided to members. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 223: Adam Darowski: Behind the Sport Reference Curtain Jul 17, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Adam Darowski, the Director of Product for Sports Reference. Rob discusses Adam's start in the world of digital sports data, the challenge of organization and gathering of Negro League data, and the latest craze under the Baseball Reference umbrella, Immaculate Grid. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast

Episode 222: Alain Usereau: Enchantment of the Expos Jul 10, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by broadcaster, author and historian Alain Usereau. The pair discuss Alain growing up in rural Canada, his love for the Expos, how he began broadcasting and his approach to his French language baseball work now. The pair also discuss Alain's book, "The Expos in their Prime." Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast

Episode 221: Russell Carleton: The New Ballgame Jul 03, 2023

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Russell Carleton. The pair discuss Russell's new book, "The New Ballgame," a unique look at the way the game has changed in the recent and distant past. Rob highlights the unique way Russell dissects those changes and how his approach can help inform future decisions about baseball. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

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