Inside the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Evolving Mission
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, joins Eric, Shane, and Cade to explore how Cooperstown preserves baseball history, adapts to analytics and evolving standards of excellence, and prepares for America’s 250th anniversary while shaping the future of the game’s most iconic institution. Plus, the Moneyball team analyzes standout moments from the Winter Olympics—including three-on-three hockey and mixed doubles curling—while also examining NHL goaltending streaks and Major League Baseball preseason projections that raise broader questions about league parity.
ABOUT THE PODCAST Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.
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Brief Summary
Josh Raich discusses the Hall of Fame's role in preserving baseball history and adapting to modern analytics and fan engagement.
Key points
- Introduction to Wharton Moneyball. Eric Bradler and Shane Jensen welcome listeners to the show, discussing its significance.
- Josh Raich Joins the Show. The president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame shares his journey and insights.
- International Baseball Connections. Exploring the close ties between the US and Japanese Baseball Halls of Fame.
- America 250 Initiatives. Celebrating America's history through baseball with a new interactive exhibit.
- The Meaning of Forever. Inductees realize their legacy lasts generations, as their families will see their plaques.
- Emotional Induction. Dana Kent expresses disbelief at her husband's induction into the Hall of Fame.
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Episode highlights
- Introduction to Wharton MoneyballEric Bradler and Shane Jensen welcome listeners to the show, discussing its significance.“This is one of those great moments.”0:25Feb 26, 2026
- Josh Raich Joins the ShowThe president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame shares his journey and insights.“How would you ever turn down that opportunity?”6:16Feb 26, 2026
- International Baseball ConnectionsExploring the close ties between the US and Japanese Baseball Halls of Fame.“We are very close with them.”16:35Feb 26, 2026
- America 250 InitiativesCelebrating America's history through baseball with a new interactive exhibit.“It’s going to be such a national celebration.”28:08Feb 26, 2026
- The Meaning of ForeverInductees realize their legacy lasts generations, as their families will see their plaques.“It's literally the meaning of the term forever.”34:30Feb 26, 2026
- Emotional InductionDana Kent expresses disbelief at her husband's induction into the Hall of Fame.“It's just hard for me to believe that Jeff is gonna be here forever.”35:43Feb 26, 2026
- Significant ArtifactsJosh shares a personal connection to a historic baseball artifact.“Every time I walk past the '88 last out ball, I kind of have to make sure, okay, Fred, it's still there.”45:56Feb 26, 2026
- M. Brown's ImpactDespite not being a fan, the host acknowledges M. Brown's significant achievement.“I was reminded I have to be honest, I’m not the hugest M. Brown fan.”48:29Feb 26, 2026
