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This Week In Baseball History

Mike Bates and Bill Parker
Major League Baseball
Baseball
World Series
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
American League
Hall Of Fame
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
MLB
Baseball Hall Of Fame
Cleveland Indians
Lou Gehrig
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
1975 World Series
Cuy Cuyler
Lee Smith

This Week In Baseball History is a weekly podcast devoted to the history of baseball, hosted by Mike Bates and Bill Parker, the co-founders of The Platoon Advantage and writers on many fine websites.

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Do to some technical issues in the original file, this is a re-posting of Episode 405

Any debate about the best pitchers of all time includes Satchel Paige on everyone's shortlist. Virtually everyone who saw Paige pitch or hit against him thought h... more

Any debate about the best pitchers of all time includes Satchel Paige on everyone's shortlist. Virtually everyone who saw Paige pitch or hit against him thought he was at least in the discussion. But the nature of his career, taking place in the Negr... more

The baseball world has been rocked over the past few weeks by the loss, in quick succession of Phil Garner, Davey Lopes and Garrett Anderson. All three were excellent players, multiple-time All Stars and World Champs, who helped define their teams an... more

It is exceptionally hard to play baseball in the Major Leagues. Now imagine if you had to do it with one hand or arm. Or with one leg. Or while battling a dibilitating disorder. Mike and Bill were thinking about that alot this week when they realized... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Gwynn Jr.
Son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn
Baseball player (as guest)
Episode: Episode 400 - Meet the Mets (and Some Other Guys)
Steve Pearce
World Series MVP, former MLB player
MLB player
Episode: Episode 400 - Meet the Mets (and Some Other Guys)
Rob Fitts
Preeminent researcher on Japanese baseball and author of several books including The Japanese Ballpark.
Independent Author
Episode: Episode 394 - Across the Ocean, Inside the Park (with Special Guest Rob Fitts)
Marshall Garvey
Author and former staff columnist for the Sacramento Bee
University of Missouri Press
Episode: Episode 384 - Showing You The Show Me Series (with special guest Marshall Garvey)
David Roth
A contributing editor and owner at Defector Media, known for his insightful sports writing.
Defector Media
Episode: Episode 376 - The Mets Get Caught At Cooter's (with special guest David Roth)
Adam Darowski
Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, researcher in Negro Leagues and Latin American baseball.
Sports Reference
Episode: Episode 375 - The New 4,000 Hit Club (with Adam Darowski)
Michael Clair
International writer for MLB.com and a friend of the hosts
MLB.com
Episode: Episode 367 - Talking Talking To Sadaharu Oh (with special guest Michael Clair)
Larry Granillo
Baseball writer and Peanuts enthusiast
Formerly of Wezen Ball and Baseball Prospectus
Episode: Episode 41 (Re-run) - Charlie Brown Plays, and Homers, for Peanuts (with special guest Larry Granillo)
Bob Bavasi
Former owner of the Everett Aqua Sox and head of japanball.com
japanball.com
Episode: Episode 123 (Rerun) Buzzie Bavasi's New Job (with special guest Bob Bavasi)

Hosts

Bill Parker
Co-host of This Week In Baseball History; longtime host with a focus on baseball history and biographical storytelling.
Mike Bates
Co-host of This Week In Baseball History; co-founder of The Platoon Advantage; known for deep baseball history storytelling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 271 ratings
  • E- Bates

    Similar to Red Sox pitcher Jim Burton in the ‘75 series, Mike was noticeably rusty in a return to action marred by numerous mispronunciations (Geronimo, Drago, Benitez) as well as misidentifying Boston’s manager as “Williams?”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cdennehy2001
    United States6 months ago
  • Audio is Terrible

    I can barely hear one of the hosts while the other I hear fine. On both new and old episodes. How can I be the only one who notices?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BobDeakin
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent for Baseball Nerds

    I listen to this almost every week and like the format and Mike and Bill very much. Well researched and delivered. If I had any constructive criticism, I guess Bill is a soft speaker and I sometimes have difficulty hearing him if there is any background noise (like walking in NYC!).

    Keep it up, boys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    duckling1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the podcast

    Trying to catch up but some are missing like 105-167☹️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kzoo michael
    United States2 years ago
  • Good contact, but incredibly preachy

    I’ve been listening to the show for awhile now, and generally enjoy the content. But the virtue signaling has reached eye-rolling proportions. Every time there’s a nickname or situation that was acceptable or common in the first half of the 20th Century we’re treated to a haughty, finger-waving lecture on the moral superiority of our times and perhaps more importantly, the hosts themselves. It gets old.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Green+White2000
    United States2 years ago

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Insights consistently highlight deep research and engaging storytelling by the hosts.
Some critics find the show's discussions on social topics off-topic or preachy, but still value baseball content.
Production quality and mic balance are frequently noted as inconsistent.
Many listeners call it essential for baseball history nerds and praise the hosts' knowledge.
Loyal fans appreciate the show's commitment to history, with occasional tributes and archival dives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 401 - We Sacrifice This Ep To Baseball (with special guest Michael Clair)
Q: How did the Czech Republic program evolve to produce players capable of competing internationally?
The program focused on professionalizing training, paying players to show commitment, bringing in experienced staff, and sending players to American colleges to develop their skills before returning home to elevate the sport in the Czech Republic.
Episode 394 - Across the Ocean, Inside the Park (with Special Guest Rob Fitts)
Q: How did you go about deciding exactly who was the right person to talk to for these, for your interview subjects?
The biggest point was access and starting out with people I knew before branching out to LinkedIn and cold emailing potential interview subjects.
Episode 394 - Across the Ocean, Inside the Park (with Special Guest Rob Fitts)
Q: What are you trying to achieve with this project?
I wanted to recapture my love of the game and to see if I can get a book out of it about behind the scenes of Japanese baseball.
Episode 384 - Showing You The Show Me Series (with special guest Marshall Garvey)
Q: How did the Royals overcome their offensive struggles in the 1985 season?
The Royals' strong starting rotation and ability to score in clutch situations helped them succeed despite a weak offense.
Episode 260 (Re-run) - SABR Pirate Radio, Part 2 (with Melissa Ludtke)
Q: What does Melissa Ludtke think about the legacy of Bowie Kuhn's actions?
Ludtke believes that Kuhn's refusal to acknowledge or support women's access to locker rooms reflected a broader issue of exclusion within the sports media world.

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What is This Week In Baseball History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep dives into the history of baseball, often spotlighting legendary players, pivotal eras, and defining moments that shaped the game. Episodes mix biographical storytelling with thoughtful analysis of teams, managers, and cultural factors, from Hall of Fame careers to iconic World Series moments. Listeners can expect well-researched narratives, a conversational vibe, and occasional tributes or explorations of baseball's broader history and economics, all delivered with a historian's attention to context and detail. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex histories into accessible stories for devoted baseball history fans, though production consistency and occasional editorial focus on social topics are ... more

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1. Tony Gwynn Jr.
2. Steve Pearce
3. Rob Fitts
4. Marshall Garvey
5. David Roth
6. Adam Darowski
7. Michael Clair
8. Larry Granillo

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