Foolish Baseball

[WIP] 10/27/20 + channel update

Hey all, just thought I'd give a quick channel update for my Patrons.The next Baseball Bits will be about the 2020 Miami Marlins. It will be uploaded in early November.Today marks potentially the last day of the season, and I just wanted to thank you all for the support. From the bottom of my heart, this Patreon has brought a real sense of stability to an otherwise unstable profession. Heck, l...

Video Q&A - October 2020

Thanks for supporting via Patreon!0:00 intro4:02 llws video?6:35 astros slash line incriminating?11:25 twins loss streak?13:31 shortened season hof cases?20:20 overpaid or underrated?21:31 pitcher mathis equivalent?26:12 vladdy jr. thoughts?30:14 red sox resign bradley?31:55 most inspirational story?34:03 five favorite pitchers?37:32 analytics advice?41:30 red sox direction?45:10 bad pitcher/good ...

[NEW VIDEO] The Catcher Who Couldn't Throw

New Patrons through 10/5 get their names in this one. Enjoy! Thanks for the support! Video Q&A will be written and recorded next week.

[WIP] 10/9/20

Quick Work in Progress update for you all. I'm planning to get the next Baseball Bits up this weekend. It deals with the topic of stolen bases and stolen base prevention. I won't give you more detail than that, but know this is going to be a very silly video with a very silly premise. And it all revolves around a player and a season you probably have never thought about.Also, new Patrons t...

October Q&A - Gathering your questions!

Hey all. Use this post to submit questions for October's video Q&A.I would like to ask you all to refrain from asking specifically for postseason predictions. I'll probably answer and record in the middle of the month, so I'm afraid many such questions would be obsolete by the time I get around to them.I've put all previous Q&As in this nifty little playlist: https://www.youtube.co...

Patreon Q&A - September 2020

0:00 - intro1:12 - angels pitching or chris davis slash line?2:55 - most obscure baseball stat?6:25 - dodgers/padres postseason?9:38 - earliest baseball memory?12:25 - tell us a story18:05 - most unused potential?25:15 - favorite potato preparation?27:00 - thoughts on international baseball competitions29:55 - top 5 2000s bangers?34:50 - top 5 21st century films?36:55 - favorite milestone?39:35 - ...

[NEW VIDEO] Timmy & Tulo Defined an Era

Couldn't get around to doing a WIP post about this one, sorry. Didn't know I was going to be able to upload it until now. Hope you enjoy! I'm working on the September video Q&A now!

quick lil update

I'm currently finishing up the next Baseball Bits. I'll announce its subject and release in a WIP post once I'm sure it can go up this weekend. As for this month's Patreon Q&A, I'll be answering those questions over the weekend and posting the video on Monday.Hope you all are enjoying the last couple weeks of the regular season!Best,Bailey from Foolish Baseball

September Q&A - Gathering your questions!

Hey all. Use this post to submit questions for September's video Q&A.You can also watch last month's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Lwa-wy21A

[NEW VIDEO] The Week of Ohtani

enjoy! 

[WIP] 8/28/20

NEW BASEBALL BITS TOMORROW! It will be about Shohei Ohtani. New patrons through 8/22 will get their thank-you. Expect the notification at noon EST.EDIT: Almost forgot to mention, thank you all so much for 1k on Patreon! It makes a huge difference, bringing financial stability to a gig that isn't really known for that.

Patreon Q&A - August 2020

You asked, I answered0:00 - intro3:04 - merch?7:04 - braves streak disappointing?10:38 - designated hitter fan?13:40 - rendon or strasburg?16:58 - most devastating pitch?19:00 - all-name team?25:15 - best big contract?29:47 - worst player all time?31:48 - watch any game in history?33:50 - which fictional executive are you?37:28 - stat that shows how exciting a player is?40:52 - ever watched cricke...

[NEW VIDEO] Tyler Glasnow Throws the NASTIEST Pitch in Baseball

[WIP] 8/6/20

Quick WIP Update - I'm currently editing the next episode of Baseball Bits, which I'm hoping to finish and premier this weekend. It's about Tyler Glasnow's curveball. I will probably announce the video for non-patrons tomorrow, but figured I might as well give y'all a heads up first.Best,FB

August Video Q&A - Submit Questions Here!

I hope you all are enjoying the return of baseball. This is where I'll be collecting questions for the August edition of the Video Q&A. Feel free to ask about myself, Youtube, or baseball. I will return with answers in the middle of the month.I really appreciate y'all sticking with me through some difficult times. MLB is back, but it seems to be in a perilous state. I don't know what h...

[NEW VIDEO] Let's Remember That Yankees/Twins Instant Classic

This video includes a thank you for new patrons through July 15. Enjoy the vid!

[WIP] 7/23/20

This is a work in progress concerning the next Baseball Bits. It's 99% finished and will premiere on Saturday. The topic at hand is the Twins/Yankees 10-inning classic that was played on July 23, 2019. New patrons through July 15 will also have their name displayed at the end.Thank you for supporting what I do via Patreon!

[NEW VIDEO] That Time Joey Votto Hit .400

enjoy!

Patreon Q&A - July 2020

You had questions. Now I have answers.0:00 - intro1:50 - share a beer with which reliever?4:30 - send alex gordon?6:25 - short season winners & losers?9:30 - rangers new ballpark?12:20 - walkup song?14:30 - most effective pitch?15:55 - hall of very good?19:10 - moneyball problems?21:55 - do you like youtube?24:40 - steroid users in hall of fame?28:50 - best baseball video game?31:10 - worst player...

[WIP] 7/6/20

I'm happy to announce that the next Baseball Bits will be out this weekend, most likely Saturday. The subject for the video is Joey Votto, although it's about much more than just him. A lot of interesting numbers and ideas coming in this one. Thanks for the support! I have seen your Q&A questions and will have them answered within a week.

The Q&A is now monthly -- collecting your questions here!

I got some really positive feedback, so I thought it'd nice to continue the video Q&A in a monthly format. Feel free to drop questions below pertaining to Youtube, baseball, or whatever tickles your fancy.Last month's video: https://youtu.be/7-p0EbkU3Rs

[NEW VIDEO] Bryce Harper Dominated 2015. Then the Haters Arrived

New patrons through 6/7 get their names in this one. Thanks for the support!

[WIP] 6/18/20

Very quick WIP, next Baseball Bits will be uploaded Saturday. I'm currently away from my work computer so no screenshot. But yeah, Saturday. Probably noon EST.

Patreon Q&A -> Your questions, answered!

Last week, I asked y'all for some questions. Now I have answers.If you want to see when your specific question was answered, I have put together these brief timestamps.0:00 - intro2:00 - dream lineup?10:25 - acuña video?13:02 - mickey mantle GOAT?15:35 - most overrated/underrated player?18:40 - played for the braves?19:40 - expansion?21:40 - vizquel HOF?23:10 - FMK?24:00 - relationship w/ nat...

[NEW VIDEO] The Yankees Have a Secret Dynasty

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Patreon Q&A - collecting questions

Hey Patrons,I thought this month it might be nice to put together a video Q&A. I try to answer questions on Twitter periodically, but they can often be difficult to answer given the character limit. I really appreciate the support and want to be able to give back to y'all in some way, so maybe I can answer some questions pertaining to baseball or Youtube?Drop some questions below and I'll ...

[WIP] 5/29/20

Hey Patreon peeps! This is an update on the next episode of Baseball Bits. It is about the last 100 years of Yankee baseball and will be released in early June.It's not really about 27 rings though. There is a twist. But you'll have to wait and see what it is.

[NEW VIDEO] The Team That Lost 134 Games

Thanks for supporting this content via Patreon!

[WIP] 5/17/20

This is a Baseball Bits work in progress update. The next episode of Baseball Bits will premier this Saturday. It is about the 1899 Cleveland Spiders and will feature a Patreon shoutout for all new pledges through May 5. Can't wait for you all to see it!

[NEW VIDEO] Mark Buehrle Was Baseball's Speedrunner