DJ: Most hit numbers and most 31s The last couple days, I’ve taken a look at some of the data from the new APBA Baseball set. First, I did an overall look at the defense. Then, I looked at the pitching grade distribution while showing a few of the best…
This card, which is actually generated by Scott Fennessy on Steve’s APBA Card Computer is “Weird” not because of what is on the card but because who the man is. Randal Poffo, who never made it to the big leagues, is otherwise known as pro wrestler Randy “Macho Man” Savage. …
Highest starting pitching grade of 17 Last night, I posted some breakdown number on defense from the new set. It’s time for the second in our 2016: by the numbers series which deals with pitching. The big stories? There are no A&C or A&B pitchers. Two of the highest graded…
Best C fielding rating and best throw rating The APBA disk is out! With it comes the numbers, grades and info we have all been waiting for. Each year for the last ten years, I have done a series of articles which breaks down the season data. It will be…
Kevin Weber suggested this 1912 Grover Hartley card for the Weird Wednesday column. Grover aka “Slick”, went 8 for 34 with two doubles and triple with two steals and one HPB for the New York Giants. For one, Hartley has power numbers 2-6-6, strange in of itself. As a catcher,…
With the Chicagoland World Series Tournament in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look forward to the new year. Specifically, the Prairieland APBA Baseball Tournament organizers are busy getting ready for the second annual tournament on April 1, 2017. Location change (for the better)!! Date: April 1, 2017 9am…
After doing The APBA Blog for over ten years, it’s amazing to me that there are still leagues in my general area I don’t know about. Yet, the Indian Hill APBA Baseball Club has operated for over 30 years out of Naperville, Illinois which is the same town that my…
May 12, 1966 After a long hiatus (maybe playing a game or two here or there), I’ve picked up my 1966 NL replay (basic game, actual schedule, lineups and rotations) with a vengeance. I’ve gotten through a full calendar week in the past couple of weeks. Here are a few…
I got a chance to try out APBA Go Online Baseball game yesterday. I thought I would give you my initial thoughts on the game. This is just a quick review since I only played against the computer and haven’t taken on a live opponent yet. I really had a…
The new APBA Baseball Hall of Fame set is out! Mike Whiteman ordered a copy and was happy to see that Babe Ruth is still the same slugger he always has been. This is his card from the 345-card Hall of Fame set. Ruth’s Hall of Fame card has power…