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True or False. In the early days there were 2 catchers on a team!
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Leo is one of the most controversial figures in baseball, and also one of its very best managers. He joined the Giants as manager during the 1948 season, and brought the team to a fifth place finish. They finished fifth the next season, then were third in 1950 and the miracle team of 1951 won the pennant. They were second in 1952. Prior to managing the Giants, Leo managed the Dodgers from 1939 through 1946. Began 1948 with Brooklyn then participated in historic switch which brought him to Polo Grounds.
Eli's calling cards are his change-up and control. During his 2021 rookie season, he ranked in the 85th percentile with a walk rate of 5.8%. Opponents hit a mere .174 against his signature pitch, which has a 16-mph velocity differential from his heater.
Plays for the White Sox for the first time in 1951. Hit .267 in 118 games for the Washington Senators in 1950. Batted in 35 runs. Hit .284 for the Senators in 1949, driving 43 tallies across the plate. Eddie's rookie year in the majors was 1948. He hit .278 in 124 games that season. His 113 hits were good for 178 bases. He drove in 69 runs. Began campaign with Yanks. To Nats after 6 games.
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