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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 21, 2006 18:06:26 GMT -5
Aaron Boone
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Post by elcid on Dec 23, 2006 0:59:56 GMT -5
Buck Freeman 1871-1949 Born as John Frank
OF-1B 1891, 98-1907 Washington Red Sox
Led League in hr 99, 03 Led League in rbi 02-03 This 5'11" 160-lb slugger preceded Babe Ruth by a generation, but could have been the prototype for the future home run champion. A lefthanded pitcher converted to the outfield because of his outstanding hitting, Freeman was one of the premier power hitters of baseball's dead-ball era. In his first full ML season, 1899, Freeman hit 25 home runs for Washington to lead the National League. This total, only two fewer than Ned Williamson's record of 27 in 1884, was not surpassed until Ruth hit 29 in 1919. Moving to the Red Sox of the newly formed American League in 1901, he finished second in HR for two years before leading with 13 in 1903. (Freeman and Sam Crawford are the only players to have led both the AL and NL in home runs.) In both 1902 and 1903, Freeman was the AL leader in RBI.
Strong-armed but erratic in the field, Freeman was tried at first base, but was at his best in right field. His heavy hitting, especially in clutch situations, carried the Red Sox to two pennants (1903-04), and victory in the first modern World Series, in 1903. (JL)
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 23, 2006 7:41:12 GMT -5
Francis Abercrombie
Played in one game in 1871 for the Troy Haymakers. He went 0 for 4, and committed 2 errors at short.
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Post by basenoc on Dec 23, 2006 18:13:08 GMT -5
Andy Abad was born Fausto Andres Abad on August 25, 1972 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Before being drafted, he graduated from Jupiter High School in Florida (Dante Bichette also attended Jupiter High), and then he attended Middle Georgia College. Middle Georgia College has had alumni such as Kal Daniels, Jody Davis, Tom Dunbar, Shawn Hillegas, Mike Fitzgerald, Ray Stephens, Garey Ingram and Ernest Riles.
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Post by tomservo on Jan 1, 2007 19:21:20 GMT -5
Adam Eaton. First name that popped into my head.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jan 3, 2007 0:09:11 GMT -5
Eddie Matthews 512 lifetime HRs 1453 RBI 1509 Runs scored 9 time all-star Only player to play for the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves. HOF inductee 1978
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Post by basenoc on Jan 5, 2007 17:32:28 GMT -5
Matt Williams
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Post by nyjyrk on Jan 5, 2007 19:31:34 GMT -5
Walter "Smokey" AlstonReplaced Chuck Dressen as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954, and stayed in that capacity until he retired after the 1976 season being replaced by Tommy Lasorda. He struckout in his only AB as a player, playing in one game for the St. Louis Cardinals September 27, 1936 .He also made 1 error at first base while only making one putout in that game. 7 NL pennants - 1955, '56, '59, '63, '65, '66, '74 4 World Series champions- 1955, '59, '63, '65 2040 wins, .558 W%, Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983 www.walteromalley.com/hist_hof_alston.php
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Post by tonyo on Jan 7, 2007 7:49:53 GMT -5
Willie Kirkland...A power hitting prospect with the San Francisco Giants in the early 60's. The Giants were loaded with power then so he was shuffled off to the Cleveland Indians for Harvey Kuenn. The year before Harvey was sent to Cleveland by the Detroit Tigers for...Rocky Colavito. OUCH ! So in reality the Tribe traded " The Rock " for Willie Kirkland. Anyway Willie did have a few solid seasons but he was no Colavito. In Cleveland Rocky Colavito and football's Jim Brown walk with Gods.
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Post by tomservo on Jan 7, 2007 21:07:54 GMT -5
Tonyo, your player's first name has to start with the same letter as the previous player's last name. So you should have had an A but we'll let it slide.
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Post by tonyo on Jan 9, 2007 0:29:59 GMT -5
Ooops...sorry.
Ken Boyer...Played with the St. Louis Cards 1955-65. Part of the great Cards team that beat the Yankees in the 1964 World Series. He also spent time with the Mets, White Sox and Dodgers. He ended his 15 year major league career with 282 home runs, 1141 RBI's, 2143 hits and a very respectable .287 batting average. He appeared in over 2,000 games.
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Post by tomservo on Jan 9, 2007 16:12:47 GMT -5
Bert "Be Home" Blyleven Long time jack of all trades. He did everything and did it well. Never put up huge numbers in anyone thing and is often overlooked as a HOF candidate but he at least deserves to be in the discussion.
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Post by nyjyrk on Jan 10, 2007 19:53:29 GMT -5
Bert Campaneris"Campy" was a defensive gem at shortstop for the A's during the 60s and 70s. . He proved his versatility one game in 1965 where he played every position for at least one inning during the game.
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Post by tomservo on Jan 21, 2007 3:14:53 GMT -5
uhhhhhhhh Carl Pavano!
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Post by nyjyrk on Jan 21, 2007 18:55:03 GMT -5
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