David Schoenfield

David Schoenfield is a senior writer for ESPN, covering MLB. He has been with ESPN since 1995 and covers baseball for ESPN.com. He has a background in covering the MLB and has written extensively about various players and their performance over time.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page/mlbrank100_schoenfieldtop10/mlbrank-schonefield-my-all-top-10

60%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author makes generalizations about players from earlier eras, suggesting that their performance would not translate well to modern baseball.
  • The author occasionally uses sensationalism in their writing, such as stating that Adrian Beltre was a slam-dunk selection for the Hall of Fame when there is no evidence to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author covers MLB for ESPN and has a vested interest in generating engagement and traffic through their articles.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author makes unsubstantiated claims about the popularity of Adrian Beltre and its impact on his Hall of Fame status.
  • The author uses misleading information in their writing, such as stating that Adrian Beltre's career turned around in Boston without providing evidence of his performance during this time.

Recent Articles

Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Derek Shelton's Controversial Decision to Remove Paul Skenes from No-Hitter: Balancing Short-Term Success with Long-Term Player Development

Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Derek Shelton's Controversial Decision to Remove Paul Skenes from No-Hitter: Balancing Short-Term Success with Long-Term Player Development

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton controversially removed rookie pitcher Paul Skenes from a potential no-hitter in July 2024 due to fatigue, sparking debate on balancing short-term success and long-term player development. Skenes, a top prospect and All-Star starter with an impressive 1.90 ERA, had pitched seven no-hit innings with 11 strikeouts. His unique talent and potential underscore the importance of understanding each athlete's needs.
Willie Mays: The Iconic Baseball Legend with 660 Home Runs and 12 Gold Gloves

Willie Mays: The Iconic Baseball Legend with 660 Home Runs and 12 Gold Gloves

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Willie Mays, a baseball legend with 23 seasons and 3,005 games under his belt, holds the sixth-highest home run record (660) and seventh most total bases (2,922). He earned 12 Gold Gloves and two MVP awards while leading the National League in War ten times. Key player on Giants' 1954 World Series-winning team.
Hall of Fame Election Night: Who Will Be Inducted into Cooperstown?

Hall of Fame Election Night: Who Will Be Inducted into Cooperstown?

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 The Hall of Fame election night is here, and it could be a sizeable list for the first time in several years. Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and Billy Wagner are likely to be elected based on early-release ballots. The criteria for election includes statistics, achievements and impact on the game. While there have been instances of controversy surrounding Hall of Fame elections in the past, it's an important event that recognizes players who have made significant contributions to baseball throughout their careers.