Berger & Berg

The Baseball Biography Project

The Baseball Biography Project is an ongoing effort to research and write comprehensive biographical articles on people who played or managed in the major leagues, or otherwise made a significant contribution to the sport. The project is run by the Bioproject Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research.  To date, the Bioproject Committee has written 1,460 biographies.

Ralph Berger is a member of the Bioproject Committee.  Ralph has written 58 biographies about Major Leaguers.  One of his most important works is his biographical research about Moe Berg.

Ralph will be a guest on our next podcast featuring Moe Berg.  This podcast will be released on Friday, November 12th.

Moe Berg Podcast Trailer

Florida Marlins

Our PhD Committee is in Miami, checking out Sun Life Stadium and Miami Marlins Ballpark which is currently under construction.  Ed interviews Greg Sherlock from Populous.  Greg is the lead designer for the new ballpark.  Ed shares his story about Little Billie and the PhD Committee talk about chivalry in baseball. Ed then interviews Steve Barr from Little League as the Little League World Series starts today. Ed also shares his experience at the SABR convention that just ended in Atlanta.  Lastly, our PhD Committee gears up to move from the east coast to the west coast of Florida.  Goodbye to Miami and hello to Tampa, home to those dynamic Rays.

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Colorado Rockies

Ed, Farley and Mark are in the Mile High City checking out beautiful Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies and thin air!  Ed then interviews Lloyd Johnson, former executive director for The Society of American Baseball Research.  Lloyd walks Ed around the Field of Legends display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.  Ed then interviews William Atkinson about his beloved Rockies.  Our PhD committee then fuels up the van for the West Coast.  First stop, the Big A. California here we come!

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Milwaukee Brewers

Ed, Farley and Mark travel to Milwaukee to catch a glimpse of Bernie Brewer and The Klements Incredible Edible Racing Sausages.  Miller Park is a ball park to behold.  Ed interviews three great guests.  John Zajc from The Society of American Baseball Research tells us all about his organization and its upcoming convention in Atlanta.

Stephen Contursi from Ballparks Across America reviews stunning Miller Park and Baseball Bob reviews MLB TV.  At the close of the podcast, our podcast crew get ready for their next adventure, Wrigleyville and the lovable Cubs.

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