SABR SC Chapter - Larry Doby

Ty Cobb — “The Georgia Peach” Born December 18, 1886 in Georgia, Cobb became one of baseball’s greatest legends.

🏆 Records & Honors:

MLB’s highest career batting average (.366)
4,189 hits
897 stolen bases
12× batting champ, Triple Crown (1909), AL MVP (1911)

🌱 Legacy: From his Georgia roots to his fierce play, Cobb left a mark on the game — and beyond. He funded scholarships and healthcare initiatives in his home state, ensuring his impact reached far past the diamond.

Jeff Kent is elected to the ⚾️

Happy 80th !!!

Tonight’s meeting with Keith O’Brien has been cancelled. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date!

Thank you kindly for your understanding.

Author Talk with Mark “Pathfinder” Epstein ⚾ (ALL ARE WELCOME!)

Join the Larry Doby Chapter of SABR for a special evening with award-winning author Mark Epstein as he discusses his captivating new book, Cape Dreams: A Season with the Brewster Whitecaps.

Tucked away on the shores of Cape Cod Bay lies one of the greatest amateur athletic organizations in American sport’s history… Through this “once-in-a-generation classic,” Epstein immerses readers in the 2024 season of the Brewster Whitecaps, offering not only a front-row seat to the action, but an intimate look at the coaches, players, and over a hundred volunteers who become part of the story—and your heart.

With nearly 300 interviews over nine weeks spent embedded with the team, Epstein delivers a vivid and deeply human portrait of the Cape League’s magic.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM EST
🏟 Hosted by Larry Doby Chapter of SABR
Send a DM on Instagram to to get the Zoom link

Foreword by Hall of Famer Peter Gammons sets the tone for this immersive journey into summer-league baseball. Come for the stories, stay for the spirit of the Cape.

You can pick up the book today for $18.99 at the Brewster Book Store, online, at https://brewsterbookstore.com/shop/p/cape-dreams-by-mark-epstein
Also available at Amazon and other book retailers.