Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesRuth v Ohtani: The Beginning & Year 1Ruth v Ohtani: The Beginning·11 min read·Aug 12, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesRuth v Ohtani: The BeginningOn December 8, 2017, the Los Angeles Angels signed Shohei Ohtani to a major league contract. This international signing brought more…·5 min read·Aug 1, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesTop 5: CaliforniaWith over 20 Hall of Famers born in the Golden State, I had to break this list up into two pieces: hitters and pitchers. There was no way…8 min read·Jul 12, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesTop 5: Born in CanadaToday we honor our neighbors to the north. Here in America, July 1 has no special significance; however, in land of the Maple trees, it is…4 min read·Jul 1, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesRoad Trip: TampaTampa has a long history with baseball. A short-lived Florida State League took place in 1892. In 1913, the first spring training game took…6 min read·Jun 26, 2022--1--1
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesRoad Trip: Steinbrenner FieldHere is a new series called Road Trips. In this initial installment I attended a game at George M. Steinbrenner Field. This ballpark is…5 min read·May 17, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesTop 5: Born in ArkansasHere is another installment of my Top 5 list. Today’s list focuses on players born in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas is mostly known for…4 min read·May 2, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesSouth Bend Blue Sox: 1952 ChampionsI would like to share this artifact with you. Attached is a photo I bought back in summer of 1995. It was my first visit to Cooperstown. It…5 min read·Apr 25, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesRetired Numbers: Chicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox predate the American League. In 1894, Charles Comisky purchased a team from Sioux City, Iowa from the Western League…8 min read·Apr 19, 2022----
Baseball Names & Numbers by Thomas HolmesEffa ManleyAs Black History Month comes to an end, it is met with the beginning of Women’s History month. This is the best time to celebrate the life…4 min read·Mar 2, 2022----