Indy Neidell's Baseball History Time Machine

After sidetracking on everything under the sun the past two episodes, Indy finally tells us the incredible thing Rogers Hornsby did NOT do, but someone else did. Not to worry, though, there are still plenty of sidetracks into Harry Heilmann, interesting facts about Wahoo, Nebraska, the 1925 American League batting race, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's something that Rogers Hornsby did NOT do that Indy was supposed to talk about in the first episode of season two. That's on the agenda today, but there are the usual sidetracks- this time about the 1926 World Series, Bubbles Hargrave, the McDLT, and a bit of an homage to Grover Cleveland Alexander.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indy and Berns kick off Season 2 of this weirdness in top Time Machine form: Indy sets the scene for what the episode is about, and then spends the rest of the entire episode side tracking about... well, loads of things... let's see... the most important game ever played, Chicago single season batting average leaders, Guy Hecker, leaving the game for love, rule changes in 1876- Lord, where do these idiots not side track to? A new season but the same old great stuff (and yes, we are aware of the mild buzzing noise, but this was recorded on Good Friday so you get what you get).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indy and Berns get back to the Sluggers of the 1970s Mini Series, today covering a pair of early 70s White Sox homer champs. Also the usual sidetracks into things like Ed Walsh's clutch run at the end of the 1908 season and a guy who played for nearly every team in his league. Same old great stuff as always.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just after the last episode was recorded- which was about the death of former Pirate star Roy Face- another Pirates legend, Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, also passed away. This episode is an homage to him, but also covers those two former major leaguers who are still alive at over 100 years old, and also, of course, Indy's usual sidetracks into things like the Homer in the Gloamin', Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, and 'Face'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Instead of continuing the sluggers of the 1970s mini series, Indy and Berns spend the episode talking about the late great Roy Face, and some pretty impressive relief wins and winning percentage records from the 1960s and 1970s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue this fabulous 70s sluggers mini-series, this week talking about the first team to ever have three guys hit 40 homers the same season before going into dives into George Foster and Dave Kingman, as well as side tracks into things like the 80s collusion scandal. Another instant classic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This 70s sluggers mini series continues, today featuring numbers 3, 4, and 5 on the most homers of the 1970s list, as well as the usuall side tracks into things like Dave Nocholson's strikeouts, Rosie Bonds and the 1964 Olympics, and Catfish Hunter's name. Another tour de force!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The response to our recent series 'Sluggers of the 1940s' was really positive, so here's the start of new Sluggers series! Today featruing Reggie Jackson, Willie Stargell, and... Mike Epstein? Also sidetracks into Craig Morton and Super Bowl 12, group two Latin nouns, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's something of a holiday special for you all- a stand alone episode on 'the Three Heinies', the greatest three major leaguers who were known as 'Heinie' (short for Heinrich or Henry), one a Hall of Famer, one banned from baseball, and one a curiosity who deserves more respect than he gets. Also side tracks into the 1924 World Series, two very close batting races, 'Zimmerman's Boner', and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Indy and Berns finish off their two part coverage of the Emery Ball with a deep dive into the careers of its two foremost practicioners, Russ Ford and Cy Falkenberg. Also, sidetracks into Federal League teams, Claude Hendrix throwing a game, and suspicions about the 1914 World Series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we get into how the emery ball, the most devastating pitch of them all, was revealed to the general public. Of course, Indy and Berns go off on side tracks about Billy Evans, Jimmy MacAleer, Walter Johnson defacing a baseball, a recent cricket scandal, whether Berns is related to Johnny Vander Meer, Joe Niekro's embarrasing sleight of hand, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Indy and Berns talk about a couple of mind boggling 20th century complete games record, and Indy spends some time talking about Hall of Famer Ted Lyons. There are also sidetracks on the deft Johnny Mostil, Charlie Robertson's perfecto, and 'the Brakeman'. Another instant classic!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indy and Berns look at a few records that are either techically impossible or extremely unlikely to break, and there are some side tracks like always into things like the great Louisville gambling scandal of 1877 and why Owen Wilson was called Chief. Great stuff as always!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is this going to be Sluggers of the 1940s part 5 or something else? We asked the piublic, and the puiblic responded- and here it is!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yep, we're still in the 1940s, and this time there's an awful lot about Stan Musial, with side tracks into the 'lost homer', Nate Colbert, Alex Johnson, and more close batting races. NOTE- we are aware there are some volume issues. The cable on Indy's mike was cutting in and out, and we didn't disover it until it was too late to re-record and still get the episode out on time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More tales and numbers about Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams and the sluggers of the 1940s, but also- sidetracks into Joe Wilhoit and the longest hitting streak, Dick Wakefield, Joe McCarthy and the 1948 pennant race, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Picking up where we left off last time, we get into a couple of DiMaggio brothers this week, and talk a bit about Ted Williams. There's also side tracks about Dale Alexander and the two closest batting title races ever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we look at those mighty power hitters of the 1940s- prewar, postwar, and during the war- and talk about how slugging in that decade was different from in the 1930s and the 1950s. Also, sidetracks on the Balata ball and Lip Pike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since Indy went off on so many sidetrcks last week, we'll finish the list of those pitchers who threw shutouts in 10% or more of their career starts this week. Still plenty of sidetracks, Jack Powell, Walt Dropo and the 1950 Red Sox, the 1939 World Series finale, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, we didn't nearly cover the whole list of those pitchers who threw shutouts in 10% of their career starts or more last time, so we're picking it up again here. There are some surprises on the list, but there are also a few fun sidetracks into other stuff like Rube Waddell's 1902 season and Berns' recent tour with his metal band through SE Europe. A classic episode, of course.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A while ago we covered those pitchers through history who had the greatest percentage of their starts in a single season be complete game shutouts. Well, what the heck- we better look at the career leaders too, right? Also- deep dives into Babe Adams and Addie Joss and what might've been.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1973 was a watershed year for Major League Baseball- especially in the American League. This episode, Indy and Berns dive into the Cy Young voting that year, and what was so different about just 1973, and how it came to be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is part two of two episodes about those heroes who, at the end of a baseball season at some point in their careers, had a higher career batting average than Ty Cobb finished his career with. Also, George Sisler's eyesight issues, schedules in the 1890s, and the worst single pitching performance ever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Because of the events in our lives this summer, we have changed our podcasting schedule a bit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are a bunch of players in major league history who, at the end of a season at some point in their careers, had higher career batting averages than the great Ty Cobb finished his with. Also- the end of Benny Kauff, the Louisville Eclipse, and the Louisville Slugger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we look at those pitchers in baseball history who've had a season where 25% or more of their starts were shutouts. Also, the double no hit game and Germany Schaefer's called shot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we continue our breaking the color barrier trilogy and look at the other four African-Americans who debuted in the National and American Leagues in 1947 besides Jackie Robinson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week I rambled for so long about the establishment of the color barrier in the 1880s that I didn't even get to Jackie Robinson Breaking it. Well, that's what you get this week, but you also get a side track about Big Bill Bevens and the 1947 World Series, and even one about Lippy Leo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The color barrier in baseball was broken by Jackie Robinson in 1947, but how did it come to be in the first place? Were there black players in the Major Leagues way back before it began, and who were they? That's what we'll look at today. Also, Armando Marsans and a curious side note.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 1886 World Series featured the same teams as 1885- Chicago versus St. Louis. Just like 1885, which we covered in Episode 4, it was an exciting series full of controversy, and with a legendary ending. Also King Kelly, Germany Schaefer, and Will White.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rivalry between the Cubs and the Cardinals is the oldest one in Major League Baseball, which means the oldest one in professional sporting leagues since the National League was the first one. Today, Indy and Berns go all the way back to its 19th century roots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It sure seems like there was a lot of slugging in the 1930s, but was there really? This week we take a deep look. Also, stuff about Hughie Jennings, Rudy York, and Bobby Lowe speaks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1968 was the 'Year of the Pitcher', but if you look at it in two halves- before and after th All-Star break, a new picture emerges. Also Chuck Klein, the 1930 Phillies, and guys named Hod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we look at the first half of Babe Ruth's career, but a little differently. Also: Bob Caruthers, Cy Seymour, and Hub Pruett Syndrome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A brief look and who we are and what you can expect from this awesome podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.