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Post by tomservo on Dec 16, 2006 16:40:48 GMT -5
Willie Ramsdell
Willie Ramsdell was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1916, in Williamsburg, Kansas. Ramsdell was 31 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 24, 1947, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was a pitcher who finished with a 3.83 ERA and a 24-39 record. His nickname was Willie the Knuck.
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 16, 2006 23:08:29 GMT -5
Rickey Henderson 10 time all-star 1 Gold Glove 1989-ALCS MVP 1990-AL-MVP 3 Silver Sluggers All-time stolen base leader (1406) All-time leader in runs scored (2295) 2nd only to Barry Bonds in all-time base on balls (2190) 3055 career hits
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Post by basenoc on Dec 17, 2006 15:10:23 GMT -5
HUGH DUFFY A brilliant defensive outfielder for the Boston Beaneaters, Hugh Duffy also hit the ball with authority, showing remarkable power for his diminutive stature. He assembled a string of ten straight .300-plus seasons, and in 1894 he batted .438 while leading the National League in doubles (50) and home runs (18). Duffy's stellar all-around play helped Boston to four pennants during his nine-year tenure with the club. Quote "Duffy was a really great center fielder and an outstanding righthanded hitter. He was a choke hitter, who would rap hits everywhere with good power." — Fred Clarke Did You Know... that on June 18, 1894, Hugh Duffy reached base safely three times in one inning, a record that has yet to be bested?
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Post by tomservo on Dec 17, 2006 15:22:51 GMT -5
I've never understood what it means to "reach base safely." Maybe someone can explain this?
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 17, 2006 23:40:18 GMT -5
I've never understood what it means to "reach base safely." Maybe someone can explain this? Anytime you reach base either via hit, error, walk, hit by pitch, fielder's choice, etc.
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 17, 2006 23:42:07 GMT -5
Dwayne Murphy. Hard hitting CF for the A's during the late 70s/early 80s. Good arm and a pretty good fielder.
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Post by tomservo on Dec 17, 2006 23:46:33 GMT -5
I've never understood what it means to "reach base safely." Maybe someone can explain this? Anytime you reach base either via hit, error, walk, hit by pitch, fielder's choice, etc. Fair enough, is there a difference between "reaching base" and "reaching base safely?"
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Post by tomservo on Dec 17, 2006 23:47:33 GMT -5
Mike Mussina. The moose
Played at stanford I think?
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 18, 2006 0:05:06 GMT -5
Anytime you reach base either via hit, error, walk, hit by pitch, fielder's choice, etc. Fair enough, is there a difference between "reaching base" and "reaching base safely?" As far as I know, no.
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 18, 2006 0:12:13 GMT -5
Mike Mussina. The moose Played at stanford I think? Yes, Moose is a Stanford grad. ....and so is- Mike Aldrete Former OF/1B for the Giants, Expos, Padres, Indians, A's, Angels, and Yankees. Currently the hitting coach for the Diamondbacks.
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Post by tomservo on Dec 18, 2006 15:03:06 GMT -5
Speaking of Stanford grads...how about: Al OsunaPitcher for the Astros, Dodgers and Padres Osuna was a pretty good middle reliever putting up the following stats. * 192.2 IP * 18 Wins * 10 Losses * 143 Strikeouts * 3.83 ERA * 14 Saves
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Post by basenoc on Dec 18, 2006 19:52:38 GMT -5
Otto Vélez Outfielder Batted: Right Threw: Right MLB Debut September 4, 1973 for the New York Yankees Final game August 7, 1983 for the Cleveland Indians Career Statistics Batting average .251 Home runs 272 RBI 272 Teams New York Yankees (1973–1976) Toronto Blue Jays (1977–1982) Cleveland Indians (1983) Career Highlights and Awards Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays from the New York Yankees as the 53rd pick in the 1976 expansion 272 solo homeruns
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Post by nyjyrk on Dec 18, 2006 20:49:03 GMT -5
Von HayesOF/1B predominately with the Phillies. He had a few good years hitting between Mike Schmidt and Glenn Wilson in the mid-eighties.
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Post by tomservo on Dec 18, 2006 20:50:34 GMT -5
272 solo homeruns I was really hoping this was true, but i double checked and Velez hit 78 homers for his career.
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Post by tomservo on Dec 21, 2006 18:01:53 GMT -5
Hank Aaron...
I think you've all heard of him.
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