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Baseball’s Book Of Firsts

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on November 7, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

‘Baseball’s Book of Firsts‘ by Lloyd Johnson is a “A comprehensive guide to the record-setting achievements of baseball’s greatest players”. Now what would a baseball book of firsts be if it didn’t recognize the first ever shortstop, Doc Adams, the … Continue reading →

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Doc at Shortstop

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on November 5, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.June 24, 2022

Doc Adams on the shortstop position from the February 29, 1896 Sporting News interview. “I used to play shortstop, and I believe I was the first to occupy that place, as it had formerly been left uncovered. At different times … Continue reading →

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Historical Dictionary Of Baseball

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 30, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

Lyle Spatz discusses Doc Adams in his book, “Historical Dictionary of Baseball“. Adams has been creditd with “inventing” the shortstop position… Historical Dictionary of Baseball, Lyle Spatz  

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The First Shortstop

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 17, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.June 24, 2022

Due to the unfortunate postponement of the Induction of the Class of 2020, we had an opportunity for a very unique situation with the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction. Derek Jeter is the latest shortstop to be elected as a … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On Shortstops

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 28, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 10, 2021

With the induction of Derek Jeter into the National Baseball Hall of Fame rapidly approaching, we recently released this press release. Its subtitle, “Without Doc Adams, Would There Be A Derek Jeter?” raises an interesting question. We believe the answer … Continue reading →

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How Did the Shortstop Position Get Its Name?

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on May 21, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 10, 2021

Patrick Pinak asked this question this week in FANBUZZ in his article, “How Did Shortstop Get The Name “Shortstop”?”. Of course, everyone who knows Doc Adams’ story already new the answer. It is re-assuring that more people are becoming aware … Continue reading →

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How Did the Shortstop Position Get Its Name?

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on May 21, 2020 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 10, 2021

Patrick Pinak asked this question this week in FANBUZZ in his article, “How Did Shortstop Get The Name “Shortstop”?”. Of course, everyone who knows Doc Adams’ story already new the answer. It is re-assuring that more people are becoming aware … Continue reading →

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How the Shortstop Offensive Makeover Is Changing Baseball

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on March 28, 2019 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

In his recent article,  “How the Shortstop Offensive Makeover Is Changing Baseball“, Zach Kram discusses the evolution of the shortstop position. From Doc Adams invention of the position through to today’s game – it’s been a fascinating evolution. 

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Hal Bock Writes About Doc in NY Sports Day

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on September 4, 2017 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

Hal Bock wrote an excellent article very supportive of Doc Adams induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The article appeared in his Bock’s Score column in NY Sports Day titled “Meet the Man Who Created The Shortstop”. As Bock … Continue reading →

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