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Truth Hit Different
Episode 142 - GROM (Great Run Of Music)

Truth Hit Different

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 99:08


Sports Reference (0:30)T.i album run is crazy (11:56)Z-Ro Album Run ( 14:06)(Let the Truth be told)We never getting old Kanye again (20:50)Algernold Run was Crazy (24:57) Confession is a top 5 R&B album (37:16)

Truth Hit Different
Episode 139 - Debauchery

Truth Hit Different

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 64:00


Sports Reference (1:00)Shannon Sharpe debauchery (10:21)Mandingo party (16:24)Being married keep you honest ?(26:37)Our Strength/Weakness on podcasts (33:06)It could be you (42:37)New blacks are insufferable (46:00)Best work/Best Song (51:42)Socials Twitter@THDLongviewWoo@Deshawn_903TikTok @Deshawn__903@LakeportWooWordpress@woonation.wordpress.comEmailTruthHitDifferent@gmail.Com

Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast
Volleyball -->Gold Glove Defense, Defensive Positioning, Scoreboard Watching (w/ Joe Mack, Katie Krall)

Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 39:59


On this episode, we cover how playing volleyball helped a future minor league Gold Glover, got an explanation on how defensive positioning models are developed and talked about what stats belong on a baseball scoreboard.Joining Mark Simon, our first guest was Marlins prospect Joe Mack, who won a Gold Glove as a catcher last season. Joe talked about how he developed at the position and what he's working on now.Then Katie Krall, baseball analyst for Marquee Sports Network and former research analyst for the Reds and minor league coach with the Red Sox, shared her insights on defensive positioning, defensive stats, and why she wants to be thought of as the 'card on the wall at an art museum' of baseball analysts.Lastly, Mark's colleague, Nick Rabasco came on to talk about a Bluesky thread from Sports-Reference president Sean Forman about scoreboards at MLB ballparks.Examples of Katie's segmentsPositioning cardshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H61fpueO3M&pp=0gcJCYUJAYcqIYzvUmpire accuracy on close pitcheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1gHUblh-sThanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Truth Hit Different
Episode 137 - Calculated Risk

Truth Hit Different

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 62:22


Sports Reference (0:55)Karmelo incident (04:55)NAACP is a joke (15:50)Acrimony breakdown (22:14)She was just light skin (31:44)Play it safe an thrive (37:47)Calculated Risk (45:01)Sell it (55:01)Socials Twitter@THDLongviewWoo@Deshawn_903TikTok @Deshawn__903@LakeportWooEmailTruthHitDifferent@gmail.Com

Truth Hit Different
Episode 134 - Work Trip

Truth Hit Different

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 62:38


Sports Reference (01:08)Woo's Work Trip (03:30)Dealing with incompetence (11:30)Everybody live screw music (16:00)Almost in a ditch (18:12)Late for Work (22:10)Making time for the family (30:40)Full Nig at work  (35:40)That pillow don't hug back (38:50)Thicker than cold rotel (44:43)What y'all going through (55:30)Socials Twitter@THDLongviewWoo@Deshawn_903TikTok @Deshawn__903@LakeportWooEmailTruthHitDifferent@gmail.Com

Ordinary Effort (Baseball Podcast)
Ep. 35: THERE ARE NEW GRID FEATURES and we talked about it with Adam Darowski (Baseball Reference)

Ordinary Effort (Baseball Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 50:20


New features have just launched for Immaculate Grid! We talked with Adam Darowski, Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, to discuss the latest changes and featuresHighly recommend watching the stream for the full experience: https://youtube.com/live/ZosJvGuCsAs?feature=share------------------

Truth Hit Different
Episode 133 - It's On Da Floor

Truth Hit Different

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 66:38


New Week New Episode an your boys are back Sports Reference (2:00)Meter over the Head (11:35)Semantics Wars (22:30) Choose your partner everyday (31:40)Steve smith incident (36:50)White people God Vs Black People God (38:00)White dog over a black woman (52:50)Socials Twitter@THDLongviewWoo@Deshawn_903TikTok @Deshawn__903@LakeportWooEmailTruthHitDifferent@gmail.Com

Truth Hit Different
Episode 132 - Keep Your Mind On That Cash

Truth Hit Different

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 60:53


Sports Reference (4:38)Common law Marriage ain't Real (12:53)Dev marriage thought (17:50)What's it's like to have a roster (20:27)Gone ahead an have a kid (28:30)Jake took that Layup (38:04)Step kids (42:44)Jody ( baby boy) was so weak (53:30)Socials Twitter@THDLongviewWoo@Deshawn_903TikTok @Deshawn__903@LakeportWooEmailTruthHitDifferent@hmail.Com

Almost Cooperstown
Baseball-Reference Director of Product - Adam Darowski - Ep. 571

Almost Cooperstown

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 48:50


Send us a textAs Director of Product Adam has been part of Sports-Reference for a long time. Keeping Baseball -Reference.com fresh, being part of the addition of Football, Basketball, (both college and pro), and hockey has proven to be groundbreaking. Adam has also worked on bringing in Negro League player data into BR. We talk Hall of Fame (Adam is a Dustin Pedroia advocate), and what's next for Adam!Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

Pod of Fame
Ken Boyer with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 71:01


Jim is joined by Sports Reference's Executive Design Director Adam Darowski to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB third baseman Ken Boyer. First, Adam and Jim cover how Boyer is the most forgotten man from the greatest era of baseball (7:12) . Next, they discuss the 1964 World Series, how Boyer compares to Ron Santo, and how Boyer was on 3B Mount Rushmore when when he retired in 1969 (19:05). Finally, Adam and Jim walk through the best third baseman that came right after Boyer left baseball and where he ranks among them (51:10), before they both state whether or not they believe Boyer deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (59:45).

1988 Topps
Jose Cruz (#278)

1988 Topps

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 48:46


Adam Darowski of Sports Reference joins the show to discuss one of the most underrated outfielders of the 1980s. Card 278 on Beckett SABR Bio by Jane Schupmann Hewitt Baseball Hall Card Corner - 1975 Topps #514 Jose's Puerto Rican League Stats Stathead Search: Position Players by WAR, 1975-1986 Follow Adam on Twitter Building the Ballot Podcast

Fest Friends Forever
Touche Amore Disco

Fest Friends Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 102:20


August talks to Jeremy McGuire (Machinist, Sports Reference) and Jess Castillo about our favorite songs from throughout Touché Amoré's discography.Thank you to R-Dent for letting us sample their songs for our intro/outro music and thanks to Nat Lacuna for our podcast artwork!Follow us:https://www.patreon.com/FestFriendsForeverhttps://www.instagram.com/festfriendsforeverpod/festfriendsforeverpod@gmail.com 

This Week In Baseball History
Episode 342 - Who's the Fastest? (with special guest Adam Darowski)

This Week In Baseball History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 116:24


There are a number of unanswerable questions in baseball history, but none truly tantalizes like the question of which pitcher was the fastest of all time. So this week, on the 78th anniversary of Bob Feller setting a new record for recorded pitch speed AND the 50th anniversary of Nolan Ryan doing the same, Mike and Bill break a record of their own, turning in their longest episode yet, looking back at the various attempts to figure out exactly who was the fastest before we had radar guns to spoil all the fun. And they even rope in Sports Reference guru Adam Darowski (@baseballtwit) to help them. Plus, happy birthday to Wild Bill Hallahan and Max Lanier!

Ordinary Effort (Baseball Podcast)
Ep. 5: Talking Baseball Reference with Adam Darowski | Immaculate Grid 478

Ordinary Effort (Baseball Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 38:02


This week, we've got a SPECIAL guest. Adam Darowski is the Director of Design & Product Management for Sports Reference. His team manages Baseball Reference, Stat Head, Immaculate Grid, and more.We played Immaculate Grid 478 and talked to Adam about his team's work, building immaculate grid, and his favorite grid categories.------------------Timestamps:(0:00) Intro(1:06) Introducing Adam Darowski(2:07) A day in the life at Baseball Reference(5:44) 300+ Save career/Red Sox(8:47) 300+ Save career/Reds(10:55) 300+ Save career/Angels(13:16) Mariners/Red Sox(18:06) Mariners/Reds(19:06) Mariners/Angels(22:05) Scheduling the grid(23:35) Adam's favorite grid(25:17) Royals/Reds(27:29) Royals/Red Sox(31:08) Royals/Angels(35:17) Recap------------------For more of our baseball content:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OrdinaryEffort Follow us on socials:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ordinaryeffort X: https://x.com/ordinaryeffort_ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ordinaryeffort Ordinary Effort is a part of the Old Man Squad Sports Network. Learn about other sports podcasts and follow the network on X at https://x.com/oldmansquad.

Pod of Fame
Julio Franco with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 70:02


Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Director of Design and Product Management at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB player Julio Franco. First, Jim and Adam discuss Franco's age 45 season with the Atlanta Braves in 2004 and his unforgettable batting stance (10:30). Next, they cover the 1990 All-Star Game, Minnie Miñoso, and Julio's membership in the Pro Baseball 4,000 Hit Club (16:26). Finally, Adam and Jim attempt to properly rank Franco among the best 2B/SS from 1980-2007 (50:45), before they both state whether or not they believe Franco deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (59:55)

BSN CU Buffs Podcast
DNVR Buffs Podcast: Travis Hunter is on the cover of EA College Football 25, is Shedeur Sanders in the game?

BSN CU Buffs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 65:08


On today's DNVR Buffs Podcast, RK and Jake discuss the leaked EA College Football 25 cover that features Travis Hunter and other college football stars. Shedeur Sanders was not on the cover and has yet to confirm if he is in the game or not, will we see Shedeur in EA College Football 25? The guys then guess rankings for Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunters, the Colorado Buffaloes and more in EA College Football 25. Matt H (@SKOBUFFS22) on Twitter broke down Coach Prime's first season at Colorado using SRS (Simple Rating System) from Sports Reference.  An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.  WATCH THE BUFFS ON FUBO: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr - Start your free 14-day trial and receive 15% off your first month! Get 50% off nutritious, convenient meals to keep you energized on jam-packed days head to https://factormeals.com/dnvrbuffs50 and use code dnvrbuffs50.  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Call American Financing today and you may not have to make next month's mortgage payment at 303-695-7000 or visit https://www.americanfinancing.net/DNVR. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order. Download the Circle K app and join the Inner Circle or visit https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle! Get a FREE Any Size Polar Pop from Colorado Circle K's by texting DNVR to 31310 Find the nearest Avalanche Amber Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/  When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pod of Fame
John Beckwith with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 86:40


Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Head of User Experience at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former Negro League star John Beckwith. First, Adam breaks down the full history of former Negro League stars and their path to Cooperstown (8:39). Next, Jim and Adam discuss what type of offensive numbers Beckwith may have put up if he had been given the opportunity to play in the National or American League and how Beckwith compares to several Negro League players that have already been inducted into Cooperstown (50:58). Finally, Adam and Jim take a look at the top Negro League players that don't have a plaque in Cooperstown today (65:04), before making a final call on whether or not Beckwith belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (72:11).

Pod of Fame
Adrián Beltré with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 65:39


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 third baseman Adrián Beltré. First, Adam and Jim cover just how fun it was to watch Beltré play baseball, antics and all (6:49). Next, they discuss what Beltré's career had in common with Roberto Clemente, just how odd it is that Beltré only made four all-star teams, and whether Beltré belongs on Defensive Third Baseman Mount Rushmore (25:26). Finally, Adam and Jim attempt to determine where Beltré ranks among the best third basemen in MLB history (48:21), before they debate what percentage of the vote Beltré will receive on the 2024 HOF ballot (57:02).

Expected Own Goals
NWSL Transactions, WSL Derbies, and Sean Forman of FBRef!

Expected Own Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 83:24


Yes, we know why you're here. We'll be covering the bombshell signings Gotham FC has made of Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett, but until then, Eric and Evan review the NWSL Expansion Draft, parse the trades that have already been made, game out where free agents might land, and touch on the North London and Northern England derbies. Then, we talk to Sports Reference president Sean Forman about the launch of Stathead on FBRef. We're off until January, so have a divine holiday season!  Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesoutloud)

The Scuffed Soccer Podcast | USMNT, Yanks Abroad, MLS, futbol in America
#457: Sports-Reference founder Sean Forman joins the pod

The Scuffed Soccer Podcast | USMNT, Yanks Abroad, MLS, futbol in America

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 44:30


Sean Forman, who founded Baseball-Reference in 2000 and launched fbref.com in 2018, joins Belz to discuss the origin story of the company that runs several of the world's highest-traffic sports stat websites, including the one that has made soccer fandom richer in the past half-decade. Lots to discuss, we covered a lot of ground. Second half of the episode is available to patrons of Scuffed. See link below for details.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! You get exclusive episodes one or two times a week, plus access to the Discord and live call-in shows, by signing up for as little as $2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed

The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary

The launch of fbref.com has changed public soccer analytics, and we sat down to interview Sean Forman, the president of Sports Reference, about the website, how it came to be, what he learned about soccer analytics from building it, and about their new Stathead feature (stathead.com). Support the show

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Immaculate Talk
Grid #178, September 27, 2023 (Special Guest: Adam Darowski)

Immaculate Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 39:39


Craig Elsten is joined by the Gridmaster himself, Adam Darowski, Director of Product for Sports Reference and the man who helps plan the Immaculate Grid daily. After answering some questions about how the grid is made, the guys go square-by-square through Grid #178, filled with Hall of Famers and some great players from the past. Make sure to send email questions for Craig and Adam to immaculatetalk@gmail.com, we'll have a mailbag episode on Friday!

Blue Jays Talk
Jays Talk Plus: Wild Card Leads Shrinks Heading to Cincy

Blue Jays Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 99:36


The Blue Jays walked away with a split in their two-game mini series with the Phillies; dropping the second game 9-4 to cap off the homestand. Host Blake Murphy welcomes MLB.com's Keegan Matheson to dive into Kevin Gausman's shaky start and debate if he can still be considered a Cy Young contender. Later on, Blake answers some texts and tweets from our JTP mailbag (35:25)! In the second hour, Sean Forman, the President of Sports Reference and Baseball Reference, joins to discuss the growth, reach and spinoffs of the popular site (51:06). Blake then looks ahead to the Jays upcoming weekend in Cincinnati with Reds reporter and host at Bally Sports, Annie Sabo (01:15:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Almost Cooperstown
What's Next for Immaculate Grid? We're back with Sean Forman of Sports Reference! - Ep. 419

Almost Cooperstown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 28:29


We admit that we're already addicted to the Immaculate Grid MLB. Now there's NFL, NBA and soon NHL!   It's hard and that's the cool thing!  We had a great time talking again with Sean Forman founder of Baseball Reference and Sports Reference who joined the podcast to talk about the acquisition of Immaculate Grid, how fast it came about and the opportunities for future development. To do it off the top of your head is the coolest thing but Sean said it's ok if you think of the player and use Baseball Reference to check whether he played somewhere or not! We've added a YouTube Channel and are still working out a few kinks so bear with us.  Here is the link to the Almost Cooperstown channel.Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on Twitter @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  If you can please give the podcast 4 or 5 star rating! www.almostcooperstown.com

This Week In Baseball History
Episode 299.5 - SABR Pirate Radio with Dan Levitt and Adam Darowski

This Week In Baseball History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 71:50


In their second installment from this year's SABR Convention in Chicago, Mike and Mike and Bill talked to a couple people you're familiar with if you've listened to the podcast. Dan Levitt (@dlevs1), co-author of Intentional Balk: Baseball's Thin Line Between Innovation and Cheating returns to talk about how owners and GMs consistently circumvented the rules to keep promising players from winding up on the rosters of other big league clubs in the early part of the 20th century. Then, Sports Reference's Director of Product and unofficial (and unpaid) TWIBHistory Research Assistant Adam Darowski (@baseballtwit) talks about the Negro Leagues Are Major Leagues initiative 2 years after it was announced and his own incredible research into the 25th Infantry Wreckers, the best team you've never heard of and the players from it that went on to make the Kansas City Monarchs legendary.

SABRcast with Rob Neyer
Episode 223: Adam Darowski: Behind the Sport Reference Curtain

SABRcast with Rob Neyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 66:23


On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Adam Darowski, the Director of Product for Sports Reference. Rob discusses Adam's start in the world of digital sports data, the challenge of organization and gathering of Negro League data, and the latest craze under the Baseball Reference umbrella, Immaculate Grid. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast

The Program
H3 Sean Forman, MLB Talk

The Program

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 43:18


Sean Forman, the founder of Sports Reference, joined us in hour three to discuss analytics in sports and where it's going. Then we talked about how much baseball players fall off after a certain age and why it's not a great idea to sign players to long term contracts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bossed Up
How to Inclusively Celebrate DEI Holidays and Heritage Months at Work

Bossed Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 28:39


What's the right way to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion related holidays and heritage months at work? With Juneteenth on the horizon, Emilie sat down with DEI practitioner Veronique Porter to learn how organizations can avoid missteps and plan intentionally inclusive programming around heritage months and holidays.Related links: McKinsey: These Women Experience the Highest Levels of MicroaggressionsThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerLearn more about the DEI work Bossed Up did with that sports data company via our Sports Reference case studyLearn more about our in-house leadership programs for teamsMorgan Freeman on why he doesn't want a 'Black History Month'Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, on the Bossed Up podcastConnect with Veronique Porter on LinkedInLearn more about Ampersand Workspace

Pod of Fame
Episode 154: Rick Reuschel with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 68:49


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 pitcher Rick "Big Daddy" Reuschel. First, Adam and Jim discuss how WAR essentially makes or breaks Reuschel's HOF candidacy (8:11) . Next, they cover Reuschel's 1977 MLB season with the Chicago Cubs, how he compares to HOF pitchers Jim Kaat and Bert Blyleven, and just how bad of teams Reuschel played on during his career (17:14). Finally, Adam and Jim take a look at where Reuschel ranks among the best pitchers of the 1970s (46:14), before they both state whether or not they believe Reuschel deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (58:39).

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcasts
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 78: Talking the numbers game with Sports Reference president Sean Forman

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 44:47


In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• It's been an unusual season—on and off the court.• NC State has defied expectations and is cruising toward the Big Dance thanks in part to some astute portal acquisitions.• Sean takes us through the origins of Sports Reference and tells us about some cool new additions to a site that already attracts 17- to 20 million visitors a month.• Craig Caswell completes his most excellent quest to see every Division I team play in person. Yes, he's a Blue Ribbon reader!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Coast Mornings Podcasts with Blake and Eva
2 - 16 - 23 KELLY NAILED A SPORTS REFERENCE

Coast Mornings Podcasts with Blake and Eva

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 1:31


2 - 16 - 23 KELLY NAILED A SPORTS REFERENCE by Maine's Coast 93.1

Locked on Women's Basketball
First look at Sports Reference's treasure trove of women's basketball data | Women's Basketball Podcast

Locked on Women's Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 30:40


Host Howard Megdal is joined by Sean Forman, who has revolutionized the way we understand and process data in sports, from his pioneering Baseball-Reference.com through what's turned into an empire of data across the sports landscape. Most exciting to all of us? Now that he's done so for the WNBA, his team has begun assembling the same level of data with care for women's college basketball. Dive into how it happened, what the timeline for it is, and most of all, revel in the democratization of data, as Sean calls in, across the women's sports landscape at last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Women's Basketball
First look at Sports Reference's treasure trove of women's basketball data | Women's Basketball Podcast

Locked on Women's Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 34:25


Host Howard Megdal is joined by Sean Forman, who has revolutionized the way we understand and process data in sports, from his pioneering Baseball-Reference.com through what's turned into an empire of data across the sports landscape. Most exciting to all of us? Now that he's done so for the WNBA, his team has begun assembling the same level of data with care for women's college basketball. Dive into how it happened, what the timeline for it is, and most of all, revel in the democratization of data, as Sean calls in, across the women's sports landscape at last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Backfired: An NBA Basketball History Podcast
32. Bobby Hurley's career-threatening car accident

Backfired: An NBA Basketball History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 25:06


The Sacramento Kings thought they had their point guard of the future in Duke's Bobby Hurley-- until somebody slammed into him with their car. I hate when that happens! NEW WEBSITE: https://www.backfirednba.com/ --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER https://twitter.com/L0GICMASTER Please follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backfiredNBApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backfirednbapod and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backfirednbapod Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro music: “How To Save A Life” by The Fray performed by Pau Gasol. Outro music: “Wonderwall” by Oasis performed by The Mike Flowers Pops. News coverage from KXTV News 10 Sacramento provided by JPMcFly1985 Retro Videos/YouTube. 1993 NBA draft coverage provided by Pred21/YouTube. Sources: ESPN, Forbes, Kentucky Sports Radio, KXTV News 10 Sacramento, New York Times, Sports Reference, Tampa Bay Times, UPI, Vancouver Sun

Pod of Fame
Episode 140: Gene Tenace with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 72:46


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 catcher Gene Tenace. First, Adam and Jim discuss why Tenace may very well have the most "hipster" case for the HOF (5:29). Next, they cover Gene's legendary performance in the 1972 World Series, how he compares to Harmon Killebrew, and what sabermetrics really make Tenace's case for the HOF (7:53). Finally, Adam and Jim have a discussion about how we apply our knowledge of baseball today to how we grade player's of the past (49:35), before they both state whether or not they believe Tenace deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (58:05).

OOTP Now
Hot Stove with Paul Sporer!

OOTP Now

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 33:03


It's been an incredibly busy Hot Stove season this fall - and there's no one better than the great Paul Sporer from FanGraphs and OOTP to break it all down.  Check out the Topps BUNT 22 app at https://bit.ly/OOTPB-BUNT22!  Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

OOTP Now
Catching up with the PBE!

OOTP Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 45:10


We chat with our good friends Austin and Adam all about the Pro Baseball Experience - the most unique Out of the Park Baseball community there is. Connect with them directly via https://linktr.ee/pbesim and find out more! OOTP 23 is ON SALE today for just $9.99! Grab it from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Check out the Topps BUNT 22 app at https://bit.ly/OOTPB-BUNT22!  Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

Premier League On Tap
A Look Under the Hood at FBRef.com (w/ Jonah Gardner)

Premier League On Tap

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 53:59


FBRef has provided the Draft EPL with comprehensive statistics at the team and player level for years, and now they're expanding. In this special installment of Premier League on Tap, we sit down with Jonah Gardner of Sports Reference to discuss:How FBRef started?Their new partnership with StatsPerform (Opta)What xG, SCA, and GCA mean for fantasy purposes?New stat offerings incomingOur world cup takes

OOTP Now
2022 MLB season wrapup with Paul Sporer!

OOTP Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 50:41


We wrap up the entire 2022 MLB season - and peek ahead to 2023 - with the great Paul Sporer from FanGraphs and OOTP! (yep, that's right!) Check out the Topps BUNT 22 app at https://bit.ly/OOTPB-BUNT22!  Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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Talking Topps with Gino Ferrazano and Nick Mazzarella!

OOTP Now

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 38:59


We're joined by Gino and Nick from Topps to talk all about the collaboration between our two organizations - their backgrounds, what the Topps BUNT app is all about, getting Topps cards in Perfect Team, and more! Check out the Topps BUNT 22 app at https://bit.ly/OOTPB-BUNT22! Earn Perfect Points by participating the the Topps BUNT World Series Challenge! Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  OOTP 23 is on sale TODAY for 50% off for the World Series Sale! Just $19.99! Grab it from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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2022 World Series Preview with Paul Sporer!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 44:36


It's time for the World Series! A most unexpected matchup awaits in the Astros and the Phillies. The great Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins us for a full breakdown! Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  OOTP 23 is on sale TODAY for 50% off for the World Series Sale! Just $19.99! Grab it from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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ALCS Preview mini-pod with Paul Sporer!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 27:57


We preview the ALCS in a mini-podcast. Astros! Yankees! Who's got the upper hand? Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  OOTP 23 is on sale TODAY for 50% off for the World Series Sale! Just $19.99! Grab it from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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NLCS Preview mini-pod with Paul Sporer!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 31:38


We preview the NLCS in a mini-podcast of sorts. Phillies! Padres! Who's got the edge? Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  OOTP 23 is on sale TODAY for 50% off for the World Series Sale! Just $19.99! Grab it from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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MLB Division Series preview with Paul Sporer!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 45:44


We preview the MLB Divisional Series with the great Paul Sporer from Fangraphs! Rich (briefly) mourns his Mets while the two look ahead to the compelling four DS matchups! Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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2022 MLB Wild Card preview with Gus Ramsey!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 47:16


We preview the first-ever MLB Wild Card Series with the great Gus Ramsey, diving into the unique formats and interesting storylines from all four series. Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

Ken's Nearest Neighbors
An Inside Perspective on Baseball Analytics (Jeremy Frank) - KNN Ep. 119

Ken's Nearest Neighbors

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 81:19


Jeremy Frank is the creator of the Twitter account @MLBRandomStats which has amassed nearly 100,000 followers. He's currently studying data science at Purdue University, and has previously interned at Sports Reference (creators of Baseball Reference, Basketball Reference, etc.) and for the Houston Astros working in their research and development team. In addition, he is known for co-creating the popular Wordle spinoff MLB Pickle (mlbpickle.com) and co-authoring two books about baseball stats across the history of sports. In this episode we learn how Jeremy got into sports, how teams use baseball data, and what he thinks of the new MLB rule set.Jeremy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLBRandomStats

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MLB final week push with Paul Sporer!

OOTP Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 52:40


It's the final week of the MLB regular season, and we talk about it all with FanGraphs' Paul Sporer! The Home Run chases, the pennant races, and MVP chat. Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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Judge, Pujols, and the Mets with Gus Ramsey!

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 67:55


We chat with the great Gus Ramsey about the incredible September of 2022 in Major League Baseball. Legendary players doing legendary things! Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.

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Talking baseball and Stathead with Jonah Gardner!

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 44:42


We chat with first-time guest Jonah Gardner about his journey as a baseball fan and an employee of Sports Reference, the incredible company behind Baseball-Reference.com, Stathead, and much more! Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.  

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Talking Stathead with Adam Darowski!

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 46:20


We're joined by Adam Darowski from Sports Reference - the home of baseball-reference.com and the incredible Stathead data service among many others - to talk all about what it's like to work on the incredible products the organization produces.  Get $25 off an annual subscription to the Stathead service from Sports Reference using the code OOTP25!  Pick up OOTP 23 TODAY from us directly or on Steam or the Epic Store! Pick up OOTP Go 23 for FREE on iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ootp-baseball-go-23/id1584943311 or Android athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.com2us.ootpbbgo23.android.google.global.normal.