Episode 83: Bill Dahlen with Adam Darowski

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB shortstop Bill Dahlen. First, Adam and Jim discuss how WAR plays a major factory in Dahlen's Cooperstown case. Next, they cover his 42-game hitting streak and rank Dahlen among other shortstops who played in the late 19th Century/early 20th Century. Finally, Adam and Jim talk about how Dahlen's temper and off-the-field issues harmed his HOF candidacy (Jim compares him to Ron Artest and Dennis Rodman, which is definitely the first time all three of those names have been brought up together), before they both state whether or not they believe Dahlen deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.