Tag Archives: Jackie Mitchell

When will a Woman Sign with a Major League Team?

You probably have never heard of a young woman named Mo’Ne Davis. If you tune into the Little League World Series beginning Thursday, August 14, she will be a central figure. Mo’Ne is a 13-year-old from Philadelphia who pitches for the Taney Dragons of Philadelphia. Mo’Ne pitched a three-hitter on Sunday, August 10, to lead …

Dr. Stan “The Stats Man’s” Speaking Tour Made a Stop at the “Shul By The Sea”

The “Shul By The Sea” is actually Temple Beth-El in City Island, NY. My talk was titled Minorities in Baseball. The audience was really into baseball and made me feel welcome. I observed they were wearing Yankee and Mets hats and shirts. My talk looked at the contribution of Jewish, African-American, and women baseball players. The …