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You're the Ump! In the American League, is it a homer if the ball hits the foul pole?
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Tom donned a Yankee uniforin after 2 seasons of minor league ball. In '49, his 1st year, he won 12 and lost 9 for Ventura of the California League. Next year he won 17 and lost 8 in 28 games for Binghamton. Tommy showed so much at the '51 Yankee Spring Training Camp that the Yankees bought him from their Kansas City farm team. He fanned 3 in a 1951 World Series relief job.
Former Yankee property, Frank was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1964. The lefty rookie turned out to be a life saver for the Bucs. Carpin was sold to Columbus (IL) Oct. 20, 1965 by the Pirates.
Dick proved to be one of the N.L.'s best pinch hitters in '53 by batting .545 in 16 clutch appearances. Starting with Sacramento in '43, Dick played with Allentown, Columbus and Omaha before leading the California League with .386 at Fresno in '47. Traded to the Pirates in '51, he was sent to Indianapolis and hit .297 for Hollywood in '52.
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