Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast Effectively Wild Episode 2090: How to Be a Shobae
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Nov 26, 2023 Ben Lindbergh talks to Portia, a superfan of Shohei Ohtani who runs a popular fan account. They discuss Ohtani's popularity, following him from 15 time zones away, the mysteries surrounding him, his non-baseball friendships, love for biking and the beach, and the active show hay community. The hosts also explore their passion for uncovering the lives, burial sites, and hidden stories of deceased baseball players.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Becoming Fans of Baseball and Shohay
04:14 • 18min
Invasion of Privacy as a Public Figure
22:03 • 12min
The Intrigue of a Private Figure
33:40 • 9min
Otani's Non-baseball Friendships and Watching Angel's Games
42:14 • 11min
Shohae's Love for Biking and the Beach
53:28 • 11min
Exploring the Show Hay Community and Platforms
01:04:39 • 3min
Uncovering the Lives of Deceased Baseball Players
01:07:13 • 14min
Uncovering the Burial Sites of Baseball Players
01:20:49 • 14min
Uncovering the Hidden Stories of Baseball Players
01:35:12 • 11min
Exploring 'ripbaseball.com' and Writing About Deceased Baseball Players
01:46:21 • 3min