Studying accounting through college and working in public and corporate accounting has taught me many things. It taught me that numbers tell a fascinating story, that every detail counts, and that the relationships you form and experiences you have are what makes the time put into the job worthwhile. It has also taught me that baseball is my true passion.

I played baseball at the collegiate level at Case Western Reserve University. I was never the most talented player, but I used my understanding of the game to gain advantages on the mound and in the dugout. This passion for the “game within the game” led to my pursuing a deeper understanding of the MLB game after my playing career ended. Further, the analytical skills I developed through my studies and early career allowed me to research baseball data sets in order to reach informed conclusions.

My fascination with baseball grew during my time in public accounting. I was fortunate enough to be on the external audit team for a professional baseball franchise during my first two years. Seeing the operations of a team from the inside sparked a new appreciation for how the game works off the field and an understanding of the business factors that are often a major part of the decision making that shapes the game.

Studying the game of baseball has always been a passion of mine. An issue I see in baseball media is the dichotomy of the diehard fans who want all the available information and the casual fans who might want more surface level material. My goal in baseball writing is to dive into the numbers, interpret them, determine what matters, and communicate that in an inviting way.

I have no prior journalism experience prior to starting this website. My hope is that it displays my passion for baseball and that it provides a starting point for my writing and a basis for continued baseball analysis and connection with other like-minded fans and professionals.