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One of the most promising pitching prospects ever signed by the Baltimore Orioles, Jim joined the parent club after hurling just one season in the minors. While pitching in the Northern League in 1964, the left-hander spun a no-hitter against Duluth-Superior. The high-priced bonus player is handy with a bat, helping himself out with his hitting ability on numerous occasions. Jim attracted many big league scouts while pitching for his Arizona high school.
Jim was an All-State selection in football!
Breathing new life in the majors as a Met, Jack hurled a magnificent one-hitter against the Cards on May 4, 1966. The only hit was a bunt single by Ray Sadecki. Jack was later shifted to the bullpen.
On Aug. 8, 1957. Jack hurled a no-hitter vs. Kingsport. Jack led the Mets' staff in appearances last year.
After finishing runner-up for the 2022 American League Cy Young Award, Dylan continued to punch out batters at a prolific clip in 2023. The right-hander fanned 10 against Houston on Opening Day, then logged a couple of 10-whiff games against the Dodgers and Angels in June. His third strikeout at Baltimore on August 30 was the 750th of his career.
2012 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)
Considering his team went 87-61 in his 2009-10 starts, Buster's broken leg proved to be something of a Giants season-killer in '11. He's one of the game's brightest young stars.
The 2010 NL Rookie of the Year award went to Buster.
Two of the best friends that the Giant hurlers had in 1965 were shortstop Dick Schofield and second baseman Hal Lanier. The duo were often able to convert "sure" base-hits into spectacular double plays. Dick, having played with the Cardinals and the Pirates since 1953, joined the Giants last year. Dick's best season was with Pittsburgh in 1960 when he batted .333 in 65 ballgames. San Francisco's second baseman is the son of Max Lanier, a former major league pitcher. Hal began his career in 1961 at Quincy where he batted .315. The following season, the youngster hit .312 in the California League. After batting .327 at Tacoma in the tough Pacific Coast League in 1964, Hal received a call to the big time by the Giants.
Named A.L. Starting 2nd baseman for the 1980 All-Star Game, Paul hit .353 from 7th inning on in 1980.
Gary Roenicke handled 205 chances in the outfield without an error in 1980. On Sept. 26, 1981, Bobby Murcer came off the bench to hit his 3rd pinch-homer of the year.
2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Set (Baseball)
After an injury-truncated 2020, Tommy capitalized on his career-high 155 games of play in 2021 with a .434 road AVG, a team high 78 BBs, and 14 SBs.
Bob is a righthanded relief specialist who broke into professional baseball back in 1952. The following season he won 12 out of 15 decisions for St. Joseph. His career was interrupted by Uncle Sam's call in 1956, 1957 and 1958. A versatile athlete, Bob starred at baseball, football and basketball for his high school club. Duliba was sold to Toronto (IL) October 20, 1965 by the Red Sox.
An auto accident nearly ended Bob's career in 1960
2023 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)
Three-run HR on 8-9-22 was his second of game, seventh career multi- homer game. Hit grand slam 6-22-22, second of the season and in career. Had 13-game hitting streak, June/July.
Led loop in hits (191), 2021).
2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Set (Baseball)
No one on the quick-hook 2021 Rays qualified for the ERA title, but Shane led the AL East Division champs with 25 starts, 10 wins, and 141 whiffs as a rookie.
Jimmy De Shong has played ball on both sides of the continent, starting his pitching career in the Blue Ridge League in 1928. He pitched for Harrisburg in 1929 and 1930, when he was pur- chased by the Philadelphia Athletics, who optioned him to Jersey City. He joined the Sacramento Club of the Pacific Coast League in 1932, with whom he won 19 games, losing only 6. On the strength of this record, he was purchased by the New York Yankees the following year, who optioned him to Newark, but he was recalled in 1934 by them. Jimmy pitched for the Yankees for two years, and, in 1936, was traded to the Washington Senators, along with Jesse Hill, for Bump Hadley and Roy Johnson. His first season with the Senators saw him in action in 34 games, winning 18 and losing 10. During his six years of major-league baseball Jimmy De Shong has pitched in 168 games, winning 47 and losing 41.
2023 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)
No hits with seven Ks in six innings vs. Yankees, 6-6-23. Second start of at least six innings with no hits in 2023. That set a new franchise record.
Lucas was AL Pitcher of the Month, May 2019.
The hard-hitting outfielder was one of the main reasons for Pittsburgh's '65 pennant bid. His powerful bat poled more home runs and drove in more runs than any other Pirate player.
Willie was an 8-letter man in high school
Few players come back after a serious injury to have a season like Eddie Miller had last year with the Boston Bees. The highly-touted youngster lived up to all his publicity notices by being far and away the best shortstop in the National League. He fielded a brilliant .970, taking part in 122 double plays, and his .276 batting average does not tell the story of 79 runs batted in, 157 hits, fourteen home runs. and 33 doubles. Miller was headed for a great season in his freshman year, 1939, when he suffered a broken leg in July and was forced out for the rest of the year.
One of the League's top extra base belters, George was dynamite in the Minors before joining the Braves in '55. Three times he led his league in Hits, Doubles and Runs Batted In, and had a spectacular .345 mark.
he became a regular with Big Flu sidelined. George led N.L. first basemen in homers.
Named to his fourth MLB All-Star Game in 2023, Corey became the first Rangers shortstop to amass at least 25 homers and 35 doubles. "He's amazing," skipper Bruce Bochy says. "He's just that talented."
MAY 1: One hitter beats Red Sox 1-0. MAY 27: Wins 7th straight game. JULY 17: Hurls 2 hitter against N.Y. AUG. 13: Posts second straight shut- out with 3 hit triumph over Detroit. SEPT. 12: Wins 20th game of season. SEPT. 22: Early's victory brings A.L. pennant to Chicago OCT. 1: Series Game #1, beat L.A. 11-0.
Early was a twenty game winner for the 5th time last year
Brooks had a 17-game hitting streak last year which was tops in the American League. The third sacker was the Most Valuable Player in the A.L. in '64 and finished 2nd last season.
Brooks has won 7 straight Gold Glove awards for fielding. He homered off Don Drysdale in the 1966 World Series.
2022 Topps Archives Set (Baseball)
Aaron hit a League-most 22 homers in his first 54 games of 2022, a 66-homer pace. He was beating the pace set by Roger Maris in 1961, when Roger broke Babe Ruth's single-season record for homers (blasting 61).
ON THIS DATE February 9, 1971: Satchel Paige becomes the first Negro Leagues star to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
2023 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)
So relaxed he takes naps before coming in to pitch. Wakes up with a vengeance, throwing 100- mph sinkers. GB% first 61 career IP 11 points over average.
Gregory throws a 93-MPH slider.
Tom entered pro ball at Bradenton in 1984. At Sumter in 1985 he led South Atlantic League with 2.35 ERA. Pitched 7-Inning One-Hitter vs. Spartanburg, 6-25-85.
2016 Panini Diamond Kings Set (Baseball)
While playing semi-pro ball for $5 a game in 1919, Bottomley was Invited to St. Louis camp after a police officer saw him play and recommended him to general manager Branch Rickey. Signed shority thereafter, the first baseman went on to enjoy a Hall of Fame career, winning two World Series and the MVP in 1928.
Because he already boasts a big-league-ready bat, Walker spent the offseason ahead of 2023 becoming a more versatile defender. Hoping to add to his positional flexibility, he honed his route-running, quickness and glovework in the outfield. "I'm ready to put what I've learned into a game," he said.
2015 Topps Heritage Set (Baseball)
Daniel's 115 doubles from 2012-14 ranked fifth in MLB and second to Robinson Cano among keystone staffers. Since returning from a knee injury in '11, he's batted .294 and been a consistent run scorer for the Mets. Murphy's emergence as a premium offensive threat was recognized with a trip to the MLB All-Star Game in '14.
Daniel stole 28 bases without being caught, 2013-14.
In 3 World Series appearances, Don has never allowed an earned run!
Who holds the lifetime record for shutouts?
Francisco led NL shortstops in homers and RBI en route to an NL Silver Slugger Award in 2023. He's one of only five players at his position to amass at least 200 longballs, 250 doubles and 150 steals.
Voted to Topps 1972 Rookie All-Star Team as the lefthanded pitcher, Jon lived up to all expectations iast season. He was groomed for stardom the moment he became a pro, Jon had a remarkable high school career which included 8 no-hitters en route to a 22-1 record.
Jon started 98 minor league games.
1953 Bowman B&W Set (Baseball)
Walt was sent to the Washington Senators shortly after the start of the 1952 season. With Washington he made 24 mound appearances, winning 9 and losing 8. Walt began in 1939 with Charlotte of the Piedmont League, and after appearing in 2 games for them, he went to Washington. He remained, except for three years in service, until traded to the Red Sox in June, 1949.
Lou led the Pioneer League in hits, runs scored and batting during the 1958 season.
Lou was purchased by the Senators last winter.
Residence, Dunellen, New Jersey. Looked over by American League in the spring of 1954. He was signed and 1954 was his first season in the American League. Born November 21, 1918, at Staten Island, New York. Played professional football with the New York Giants 1943-1947 as a guard. Umpired semi-pro in New Jersey. Started in professional baseball in 1950 as umpire in Western-Carolina League. Purchased after a year's experience with the American Association.
There is a man on first base and no one out. The batter takes the third strike, and the catcher drops the ball. Can the batter run? No, he is out, as long as there is a man on first and not more than one out.
As any kid who has ever challenged his dad to a footrace can attest, it's humbling to come up short against fatherly fleetness. That's how rivals felt when they faced "Cool Papa." Born James Thomas before blazing to glory on the base paths, Bell was a daring speed demon who could reduce anyone to childlike bashfulness in a dash.
Alek is one of the nastier assignments for batters, who must contend not only with four quality pitches (all of which held batters to a .225 or lower AVG in 2022), but his relentless insistence to work in their "kitchens." He and Jose Guzman are the pitchers in Blue Jays annals to have earned the "W" in at least 20 of their first 40 career MLB starts.
Hank started in baseball in 1941 as a pitcher but soon switched to outfielding. He's been a Yank since 1948 and in 1950 belted .320. In 1953, Hank posted a .304 mark and in the 1955 World Series hit .429.
Hank belted 2 homers in the 1957 World Series. Frp, 1942 to 1945 Hank was in the Marine Corps.
Billy is recognized by experts as the best glove man in the National League, if not the majors. However, in spite of this, the Dodgers decided at the beginning of 1953 that Billy would be their star utility infielder. As the season ended, Billy was the regular third baseman, proving that you can't keep a good man on the bench. Billy doesn't look like an athlete, he's frail in appearance, but when he's on the field you know he's an athlete.
Bret began his pro career in the Florida State League in 1983. He won his first 6 decisions and was selected as member of loop's All-Star Team.
Q. In 1980, this player registered baseball's first game-winning hit - George Foster. Johnny Bench, Ken Singleton? George Foster
Nicknamed after his terrific fast ball. Won 14 and lost 13 last season with 3.78 ERA. Fanned 123 batters - to rank among top 10 in the whiffing department. Has fine lifetime Major league record - all with Detroit - of 68 victories and 52 defeats.