(Portland Oregon, USA), is one of baseball's most respected writers and analysts, began his career in 1989, working for legendary sabermetrician (and now Red Sox executive) Bill James. Rob spent four years with James, then worked as an editor and writer for STATS, Inc. In 1996, Rob was hired by Paul Allen's Starwave Corporation, which had just begun to publish ESPNet SportsZone, the precursor to ESPN.com, the most popular sports-related Website in the world. These days, Rob writes at least four times a week for ESPN.com, and he's also authored or co-authored roughly a dozen books, including his latest, The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers. Rob's extensive knowledge and experiences allow him to offer perspectives from both "inside" and "outside," resulting in a nuanced view that is rare among those connected to the game.