Table of Contents
Preface ix
List of Abbreviations xi
Pregame Analysis 1
Part I Every Era Has Its Greats
1 The Era of Constant Change, 1876-1892: The Age of Dan Brouthers 23
2 The Live Ball Interval, 1893-1900: The Age of Ed Delahanty 38
3 The Dead Ball Era, 1901-1920: The Age of Ty Cobb 49
4 The Live Ball Era, 1921-1941: The Age of Babe Ruth 61
5 The Live Ball Continued Era, 1942-1962: The Age of Ted Williams 77
6 The Dead Ball Interval, 1963-1976: The Age of Hank Aaron 93
7 The Live Ball Revived Era, 1977-1992: The Age of Mike Schmidt 106
8 The Live Ball Enhanced Era, 1993-2009 The Age of Uncertainty 119
Part II The Ultimate Lineup Card
9 Fielding a Team of Great Hitters 141
10 The Table Setters 182
11 The Table Clearers 202
Part III Hot Stove League Favorites Revisited
12 Left on Base 213
13 Whatever Happened to the Triple Crown? 220
Postgame Report 228
Appendix: Using the BPPA Formula in Fantasy Baseball Leagues 233
Notes 235
Index 239