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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Hal McRae timeline

Born: July 10, 1945
1965: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds
1965-8: Minor Leagues
Debut: July 11, 1968 (Reds)
1969: Leg Fracture
1970: Reds win Pennant
1972: Reds win Pennant
1972: Traded to Kansas City Royals
1976-78: Royals win AL West
1976: Lost batting title by .001
1976: DH of the Year
1980: Royals win Pennant
1980: DH of the Year
1982: DH of the Year
1982: .308, 27 HR, 133 RBI, 91 Runs, 189 Hits, 46 Doubles, .910 OPS, 332 TB
1985: Royals win World Series
1993: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0% of vote)
1991-94: Royals Manager (286-277)
2001-02: Tampa Bay Devil Rays Manager (113-196)
2005-09: Cardinals coach
2006: Cards win World Series

Accomplishments:
2x World Champion
3x DH of the Year
3x All Star
1982 Silver Slugger
May 1982 Player of the Month
5x Player of the Week
.290
940 Runs
2091 Hits
484 Doubles
191 HR
1097 RBI
109 SB
.805 OPS
3280 TB
Led league in Games (162): 1977
Led league in Doubles: 2x
Led league in RBI (133): 1982
Led league in HBP (13): 1977
Led league in OBP (.407): 1976
Led league in OPS (.868): 1976
104 Runs (1977)
30+ Doubles: 9x
40+ Doubles: 3x
54 Doubles (1977): Led league
11 Triples (1977)
20+ HR: 2x
22 SB (1976)
.300: 5x
.407 OBP (1976): Led League
.500 SLG: 2x
.910 OPS (1982)
300+ TB: 2x
Postseason:.294, 1 HR, 15 RBI, .785 OPS (13 Series)
As a Manager: 399-473 (.458)

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Cecil Cooper timeline

Born: December 20, 1949
1968: Drafted by Boston Red Sox
1968-71: Minor Leagues
Debut: September 8, 1971 (Red Sox)
1975: Red Sox win Pennant
1976: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers
1980: .352, 25 HR, 122 RBI, 96 Runs, 219 Hits, .387 OBP, .539 SLG, .926 OPS, 335 TB
1981: Brewers win AL East
1982: Brewers win Pennant
1982: Pennant winning walk off vs Angels
1983: Roberto Clemente Award
1993: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0% of vote)
2002: Brewers Walk of Fame
2002: Brewers bench coach
2003-4: Minor League Manager
2005-7: Astros Bench Coach
2007-09: Astros Manager (171-170)

Accomplishments:
5x All Star
2x Gold Glove
3x Silver Slugger
1983 Roberto Clemente Award
4x Player of the Month
5x Player of the Week
.298
241 HR
1125 RBI
1012 Runs
2192 Hits
415 Doubles
89 SB
.803 OPS
Led league in doubles: 2x
Led league in RBI: 2x
Led league in TB (335): 1980
100+ Runs: 2x
200+ Hits: 3x
30+ Doubles: 7x
20+ HR: 5x
30+ HR: 2x
100+ RBI: 4x
.300: 7x
.352 (1980)
.500 SLG: 5x
.926 OPS (1980)
300+ TB: 4x
Postseason: .211, 1 HR, 15 RBI, .523 OPS (5 Series)
As a Manager: 171-170 (.501)

Monday, July 11, 2016

Tom Seaver: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Born: November 17, 1944
1962: Joined Marine Corps Reserves
1965: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers (Did not sign)
1966: Drafted by Atlanta Braves, but pick voided
1966: Signed by New York Mets
1966: Minor Leagues
Debut: April 13, 1967 (Mets)
1967: Saved ASG
1967: Rookie of the Year
1969: Lost perfect game with 2 outs in 9th
1969: Mets won World Series
1969: SI Sportsman of the Year
1969: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1969: Cy Young Award (25-7, 2.21, 18 CG, 5 SHO, 273.1 IP, 208 Ks, 1.039 WHIP)
1970: Struck out final 10 batters of game vs Padres
1970: 19 Strikeout game
1971: 20-10, 1.76, 21 CG, 4 SHO, 286.1 IP, 289 Ks, 0.946 WHIP
1973: Mets win Pennant
1973: Cy Young Award (19-10, 2.08, 18 CG, 3 SHO, 290 IP, 251 Ks, 0.976 WHIP)
1975: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1975: Cy Young Award (22-9, 2.38, 15 CG, 5 SHO, 280.1 IP, 243 Ks, 1.088 WHIP)
1977: Traded to Cincinnati Reds
1978: No Hit the Cardinals
1979: Reds win NL West
1981: 3000th strikeout
1981: 14-2, 2.54, 6 CG, 1 SHO, 166.1 IP, 87 Ks, 1.118 WHIP
1982: Traded to New York Mets
1984: Selected by Chicago White Sox as a compensation pick
1984: Won 2 games on May 9
1985: Won 300th game
1986: Traded to Boston Red Sox
1987: Retired
1988: Mets Hall of Fame
1988: Mets retired his #41
1989-2005: Broadcaster
1992: Elected to Hall of Fame (98.84% of vote)
1999: Finalist All Century Team
2002-present: Seaver Family Vineyards
2003: Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame
2006: Reds Hall of Fame
2013: ASG dedicated to Seaver

Accomplishments:
1969 World Champion
300 Win Club
3000 Strikeout Club
3x Cy Young
12x All Star
1967 Rookie of the Year
2x TSN Pitcher of the Year
1969 SI Sportsman of the Year
No Hitter (1978)
4x Pitcher of the Month
6x Player of the Month
311-205
2.86
656 Games-647 GS
231 CG
61 SHO
4783 IP
3640 Strikeouts
1.121 WHIP
Led league in Wins: 3x
Led league in Win % (.875): 1981
Led league in ERA: 3x
Led league in CG (18): 1973
Led league in SHO: 2x
Led league in Strikeouts: 5x
Led league in WHIP: 3x
15+ Wins: 13x
20+ Wins: 5x
25 Wins (1969)
Sub 3 ERA: 12x
Sub 2.50 ERA: 5x
1.76 ERA (1971)
10+ CG: 12x
15+ CG: 7x
21 CG (1971)
200+ IP: 16x
250+ IP: 11x
200+ Strikeouts: 9x
250+ Strikeouts: 3x
Sub 1.000 WHIP: 3x
Postseason: 3-3, 2.77, 8 GS, 2 CG, 61.2 IP, 51 Ks, 1.086 OPS

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Hal Newhouser: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Born: May 20, 1921
1939: Signed by Detroit Tigers
Debut: September 29, 1939 (Tigers)
1940: Tigers win Pennant
1944: MVP (29-9, 2.22, 25 CG, 6 SHO, 312.1 IP, 187 Strikeouts, 1.172 WHIP)
1944: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1945: MVP (25-9, 1.81, 29 CG, 8 SHO, 313.1 IP, 212 Strikeouts, 1.114 WHIP)
1945: TSN Player of the Year
1945: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1945: Pitching Title
1945: Triple Crown
1945: Tigers win World Series
1946: Pitching Title
1954: Signed by Cleveland Indians
1954: Indians win Pennant
1992: Resigned from Houston Astros after they refused to sign Derek Jeter
1992: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)
1997: Tigers retire #16
1998: Died

Accomplishments:
1945 World Champion
2x MVP
2x TSN Pitcher of the Year
1945 TSN Player of the Year
1945 Triple Crown
2x Pitching Title
Only pitcher with consecutive MVP Awards
207-150
3.06
488 Games-374 GS
212 CG
33 SHO
26 SV
2993 IP
1,796 Strikeouts
1.311 WHIP
Won 15+ Games: 7x
Won 20+ Games: 4x
Won 25+ Games: 3x
Sub 3 ERA: 5x
Sub 2.50 ERA: 4x
Sub 2.00 ERA: 2x
10+ CG: 9x
15+ CG: 7x
20+ CG: 5x
200+ IP: 7x
250+ IP: 6x
300+ IP: 2x
200+ Strikeouts: 2x
Led league in Wins: 4x
Led league in ERA: 2x
Led league in GS (36): 1945
Led league in CG: 2x
Led league in SHO (8): 1945
Led league in IP (313.1): 1945
Led league in Strikeouts: 2x
Led league in WHIP (1.069): 1946
Postseason: 2-1, 6.53, 4 Games, 3 GS, 20.2 IP, 22 Strikeouts, 1.500 WHIP   

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Bill McGowan: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Born: January 18, 1896
1913-24: Umpired in various leagues
1918: World War I service
1925-54: Umpired in Major Leagues
1938: Founded Umpiring School 
1940: Missed game after 2,541 consecutive games 
1954: Died
1992: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte) 

Accomplishments:
8 World Series
4 All Star Games

Monday, July 4, 2016

Rollie Fingers: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Born: August 25, 1946
1964: Signed by Kansas City A's
1965-8: Minor Leagues
Debut: September 15, 1968 (A's)
1971: Became closer
1971: A's win AL West
1972-4: A's win World Series
1974: World Series MVP
1975: A's win AL West
1976: Purchased by Boston Red Sox
1976: Purchase voided by MLB
1976: Signed by San Diego Padres
1980: Traded to St Louis Cardinals
1980: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers
1981: Cy Young (6-3, 1.04, 28 Saves, 0.872 WHIP)
1981: Strike Year
1981: Brewers win AL East
1982: Brewers win Pennant
1982: Fingers missed World Series
1983: Missed season
1992: Elected to Hall of Fame  (81% of vote)
1999: Finalist All Century Team

Accomplishments:
3x World Champion
7x All Star
1981 MVP
1981 Cy Young Award
1974 World Series MVP
4x Rolaids Relief Man of the Year
2x Player of the Week
Pioneered Relief Pitching
114-118
2.90
944 Games-37 GS
4 CG
2 SHO
341 Saves
1701.1 IP
1,299 Strikeouts
1.156 WHIP
10+ Wins: 4x
Sub 3 ERA: 12x
Sub 2.50 ERA: 4x
Sub 2.00 ERA: 3x
60+ Games: 9x
70+ Games: 4x
20+ Saves: 10x
30+ Saves: 2x
100+ IP: 11x
Sub 1.000 WHIP: 2x
Led league in Games: 3x
Led league in GF: 2x
Led league in Saves: 3x
Playoff: 4-4, 2.35, 30 Games, 9 Saves, 57.1 IP, 45 Strikeouts, 1.169 WHIP

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Bill Veeck: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Born: February 9, 1914
1933: Father died; left college
1937: Came up with the idea for Ivy in Wrigley Field
1941: Purchased Milwaukee Brewers (Minor Leagues)
1942: Tried to buy Philadelphia Phillies
1942-5: World War II
1946: Purchased Cleveland Indians
1947: Moved Indians to Municipal Stadium
1947: Signed first African American player in AL history (Larry Doby)
1948: Signed Satchel Paige
1948: Indians win World Series
1951: Bought St Louis Browns
1951: Sent Eddie Gaedel in to pinch hit
1951: Grandstand Manager Day
1959: Bought Chicago White Sox
1979: Disco Demolition Night
1980: Retired
1981: Sold the White Sox
1986: Died
1991: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)

Accomplishments:

1948 World Champion
Signed first African American player in AL
One of the greatest promoters in baseball history

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Gaylord Perry: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Born: September 15, 1938
1958: Signed by San Francisco Giants
1958-61: Minor Leagues
Debut: April 14, 1962 (Giants)
1964: Learned spitball
1968: No-hit the Cardinals
1971: Giants win NL West
1971: Traded to Cleveland Indians
1972: Won Cy Young Award
1972: 24-16, 1.92, 40 GS, 29 CG, 5 SHO, 342.2 IP, 234 Ks, 0.978 WHIP
1974: Wrote autobiography
1975: Traded to Texas Rangers
1978: Traded to San Diego Padres
1978: Struck out 3000th batter
1978: Won Cy Young Award
1978: 21-6, 2.73, 37 GS, 5 CG, 2 SHO, 260.2 IP, 154 Strikeouts, 1.178 WHIP
1978: First to win Cy Young in 2 both leagues
1980: Traded to Rangers
1980: Traded to New York Yankees
1981: Signed by Atlanta Braves
1982: Signed by Seattle Mariners
1982: Suspended 10 days for doctoring the baseball
1982: Won 300th game
1983: Signed by Kansas City Royals
1983: 3,500th Strikeout
1983: Retired
1991: Elected to Hall of Fame (77% of Vote)
1999: Finalist All Century Team
2005: Giants retired #36
2009: Bay Area Hall of Fame

Accomplishments:
5x All Star
2x Cy Young
No Hitter (1968)
314 Wins
3,534 Strikeouts
13 consecutive 15-win seasons (third all time)
3x Player of the Month
3x Player of the Week
314-265
3.11
777 games-690 GS
303 CG
53 SHO
5350 IP
3534 Strikeouts
1.181 WHIP
15+ Wins: 13x
20+ Wins: 5x
Sub 3.50 ERA: 15x
Sub 3 ERA: 9x
1.92 ERA (1972)
10+ CG: 13x
15+ CG: 9x
20+ CG: 7x
25+ CG: 5x
200+ IP: 17x
250+ IP: 12x
300+ IP: 6x
200+ Strikeouts: 7x
0.978 WHIP (1972)
Led league in Wins: 3x
Led league in Win % (.778): 1978
Led league in GS (41): 1970
Led league in CG: 2x
Led league in IP: 2x
Postseason: 1-1, 6.14 ERA, 14.2 IP, 11 Strikeouts, 1.500 WHIP (1 Series)

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Tony Lazzeri: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Born: December 6, 1903
1922-5: Minor Leagues
1925: Traded to New York Yankees
Debut: April 13, 1926 (Yankees)
1926: Yanks win Pennant
1926: Epic matchup in WS vs. Grover Cleveland Alexander
1927-8: Yanks win World Series
1929: .354, 101 Runs, 193 Hits, 37 Doubles, 11 Triples, 18 HR, 106 RBI, .429 OBP, .561 OBP, .991 OPS, 306 TB
1932: Yanks win World Series
1933: Played in First ASG
1936: First to hit two Grand Slams in same game
1936: AL record 11 RBI in a game
1936: Hit second WS Grand Slam
1936-7: Yanks win World Series
1937: Signed by Chicago Cubs
1938: Cubs win Pennant
1938: Signed by Brooklyn Dodgers
1939: Signed by New York Giants
1939-40: Minor League Manager
1941: Played in Minors
1942-3: Minor League player-manager
1946: Died from a fall
1991: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)

Accomplishments:
5x World Champion
1933 All Star
AL record 11 RBI in a game
First to hit 2 Grand Slams in a game
.292
178 HR
1194 RBI
986 Runs
1840 Hits
334 Doubles
115 Triples
869 Walks-864 Strikeouts
.380 OBP
.467 SLG
.846 OPS
2938 TB
100+ Runs: 2x
30+ Doubles: 3x
10+ Triples: 6x
15+ Triples: 2x
100+ RBI: 7x
22 SB (1927)
.300+: 5x
.354 (1929)
.429 OBP (1929)
.500 SLG: 3x
.900 OPS: 3x
306 TB (1929)
Postseason: .262, 4 HR, 19 RBI, .762 OPS (7 Series)

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Ferguson Jenkins: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Born: December 13, 1942
1962: Signed by Philadelphia Phillies
1962-5: Minor Leagues
Debut: September 10, 1965 (Phillies)
1966: Traded to Chicago Cubs
1967-72: Six straight 20 win seasons
1968: Lost five 1-0 games
1971: Pitched complete game and hit 2 home runs vs Expos (September 1)
1971: Hit 6 home runs and had 20 RBI
1971: Won Cy Young Award (First Canadian to win the award)
1971: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1971: 24-13, 2.77, 30 CG, 3 SHO, 325 IP, 263 Strikeouts, 1.049 WHIP
1973: Traded to Texas Rangers
1974: Lou Marsh Trophy
1974: 25 wins
1975: Comeback Player of the Year
1975: Traded to Boston Red Sox
1977: Traded to Rangers
1979: Order of Canada
1980: Won 250th game
1981: Signed by Cubs
1982: 3000th strikeout
1983: Retired
1984-5: Pitched in Intercounty Baseball League
1987: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
1991: Elected to Hall of Fame (75% of vote)
1995: Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
2004: Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
2009: Cubs retired #31
2011: Canadian Postage Stamp

Accomplishments:
3x All Star
1971 Cy Young
1971 TSN Pitcher of the Year
3000 Strikeout club
July 1971 Player of the Month
2x Player of the Week
4x Canadian Athlete of the Year
1974 Lou Marsh Trophy
Six straight 20 win seasons (1967-72)
3192 Strikeouts/997 Walks
284-226
3.34
664 Games-594 GS
267 CG
49 SHO
4500.2 IP
1.142 WHIP
Won 15+ Games: 10x
Won 20+ Games: 7x
Won 25 Games (1974)
Sub 3 ERA: 4x
10+ CG: 13x
15+ CG: 9x
20+ CG: 8x
30 CG (1971)
200+ IP: 13x
250+ IP: 10x
300+ IP: 5x
200+ Strikeouts: 6x
250+ Strikeouts: 4x
Led league in wins: 2x
Led league in GS: 3x
Led league in CG: 4x
Led league in IP (325): 1971
Led league in Strikeouts (273): 1969
Led league in WHIP (1.038): 1970

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Rod Carew: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Born: October 1, 1945
1960: Family moved to US
1964: Signed by Minnesota Twins
1964-6: Minor Leagues
Debut: April 11, 1967 (Twins)
1967: Rookie of the Year
1969: Stole home 7x
1969: Batting Champ (.332)
1969-70: Twins win AL West
1972: Won batting title with 0 home runs (first time since 1918)
1972-5: Batting Champ (.318, .350, .364, .359)
1975: Moved to 1b
1977: MVP (.388, 128 runs, 239 Hits, 38 doubles, 16 Triples, 14 HR, 100 RBI, 23 SB, 1.019 OPS)
1977: Batting Champ (.388)
1977: Roberto Clemente Award
1977: TSN Player of the Year
1978: Batting Champ (.333)
1979: Traded to California Angels
1979: Angels win AL West
1982: 25 game hit streak
1982: Angels win AL West
1985: 3,000 Hits
1986: Angels retire his #29
1987: Twins retire his #29
1991: Elected to Hall of Fame (90.5% of vote)
1991: Angels Hall of Fame
1995: Arbiter ruled he was forced into retirement due to collusion.
1999: Finalist All Century Team
2010: Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame
2015: Survived massive heart attack

Accomplishments:
1977 MVP
1977 TSN Player of the Year
1967 ROY
18x All Star
7x Batting Champ
1977 Roberto Clemente Award
3053 Hits
5x Player of the Month
5x Player of the Week
17 career steals of home
.328
92 HR
1015 RBI
1424 Runs
445 Doubles
112 Triples
353 SB
1018 Walks-1028 Ks
.393 OBP
.429 SLG
.822 OPS
3998 TB
128 Runs (Led League): 1977
200+ Hits: 4x
30+ Doubles: 5x
10+ Triples: 5x
16 Triples (1977): Led League
100 RBI (1977)
20+ SB: 7x
30+ SB: 4x
40+ SB: 2x
.300+: 13x
.350+ : 4x
.400+ OBP: 7x
.570 SLG (1977)
1.019 OPS (1977)
351 TB (1977)
Led League in Hits: 3x
Led league in Triples: 2x
Led league in OBP: 4x
Led league in IBB: 3x
Postseason: .220, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 SB, .591 OPS

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Scott McGregor timeline

Born: January 18, 1954
1972: Drafted by New York Yankees
1976: Traded to Baltimore Orioles
1979: Clinched Pennant with SHO in GM 4 ALCS   
1979: O's win Pennant
1980: 20-8, 3.32, 36 games, 12 CG, 252 IP
1983: O's win World Series
1994: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0 Votes)
2013: Pitching Coach-O's

Accomplishments:
1983 World Champion
1981 All Star
July 1983 Pitcher of the Month
Sept 2, 1979 Player of the Week
138-108
3.99
356 Games-309 GS
83 CG
23 SHO
5 SV
2140.2 IP
904 Strikeouts
1.291 WHIP
Won 15+ Games: 4x
20 Wins (1980)
Sub 3.50 ERA: 5x
10+ CG: 4x
200+ IP: 6x
1.076 WHIP (1979): Led League
Postseason: 3-3, 1.63, 6 Games-6 GS, 3 CG, 1 SHO, 49.2 IP, 0.906 WHIP (4 Series)

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Bob Horner timeline

Born: August 6, 1957
1975: Drafted by Oakland A's (Did not sign)
1977: College World Series Outstanding Player
1977-78: All American at Arizona State University
1978: Golden Spikes Award
1978: Drafted by Atlanta Braves
Debut: June 16, 1978
1978: Homered in first MLB game (off Bert Blyleven)
1982: All Star
1982: .261, 32 HR, 97 RBI, .851 OPS
1982: Braves win NL West
1986: Hit 4 Home Runs in one game
1987: Played in Japan
1988: Signed by St Louis Cardinals
1989: Retired
1994: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0% of vote)
2006: College Baseball Hall of Fame

Accomplishments:
1978 Rookie of the Year
1982 All Star
July 1980 Player of the Month
4x Player of the Week
4 Home Run Game (July 6, 1986)
Never played in minor leagues
College Baseball Hall of Fame
.277
218 HR
685 RBI
1047 Hits
560 Runs
.499 SLG
.839 OPS
20+ HR: 7x
30+ HR: 3x
90+ RBI: 2x
.314 (1979)
.500 SLG: 4x
.911 OPS (1983)
Postseason: .091, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .182 OPS (1982 NLCS)

Friday, May 20, 2016

Jose Cruz timeline

Born: August 8, 1947
1966: Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals
1966-70: Minor Leagues
Debut: September 19, 1970 (Cards)
1974: Purchased by Houston Astros
1980: Astros win NL West
1981: Astros win NL West
1983: .318, 14 HR, 92 RBI, 85 Runs, 189 Hits, 30 SB, .848 OPS, 275 TB
1984: .312, 12 HR, 95 RBI, 96 Runs, 187 Hits, 13 Triples, 22 SB, 73 walks-68 Strikeouts, .842 OPS, 10 SF, 277 TB
1986: Astros win NL West
1988: Signed by New York Yankees
1988: Last career home run was a pinch hit grand slam
1992: Astros retired #25
1994: Dropped off Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot (0.4% of vote)
2003: Texas Baseball Hall of Fame

Accomplishments
2x All Star
2x Silver Slugger
July 1984 Player of the Month
3x Player of the Week
.284
165 HR
1077 RBI
1036 Runs
2251 Hits
.774 OPS
3325 TB
30+ Doubles: 4x
10+ Triples: 2x
20+ SB: 8x
30+ SB: 5x
44 SB (1977)
.300: 6x
Led league in Hits (189): 1983
Led league in SF: 2x
Postseason: .279, 0 HR, 6 RBI, .725 OPS (3 Series)

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Joe Niekro timeline

Born: November 7, 1944
1966: Drafted by Cleveland Indians, but did not sign
1966: Drafted by Chicago Cubs
Debut: April 16, 1967 (Cubs)
1969: Traded to the San Diego Padres
1969: Traded to the Detroit Tigers
1972: Tigers win AL East
1973: Signed by Atlanta Braves
1973-5: Learned knuckleball from brother Phil
1975: Purchased by Houston Astros
1976: Homered off Phil
1979: Made All Star team
1979: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1979: Tied for MLB lead in wins with brother
1979: 21-11, 3.00, 263.2 IP, 11 CG, 5 SHO, 119 Strikeouts
1980: Won playoff game to clinch NL West
1980: Astros clinch NL West
1981: Astros win NL West
1985: Traded to the New York Yankees
1987: Traded to the Minnesota Twins
1987: Suspended for having an emory board
1987: Twins win World Series
1994: Dropped off Hall of Fame ballot (1.3% of vote)
2006: Died

Accomplishments:
1987 World Champion
1979 All Star
1979 TSN Pitcher of the Year
Combined for 539 wins with his brother (most ever)
May 1979 Pitcher of the Month
221-204
3.59
702 games-500 starts
107 CG
29 SHO
16 Saves
3584.1 IP
1747 Strikeouts
1.319 WHIP
15+ Wins: 5x
20+ Wins: 2x
Sub 3.00 ERA: 2x
10+ CG: 4x
16 CG (1982)
200+ IP: 10x
250+ IP: 5x
21 Wins (1979): Led league
Led league in GS: 2x
Led league in SHO (5): 1979
Led league in WP: 4x
Postseason: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 Games, 2 GS, 20 IP, 7 Strikeouts, 0.950 WHIP

Friday, April 29, 2016

Jim Palmer: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Born: October 15, 1945
1945: Adopted
1955: Adopted father died
1956: Mother remarried; Palmer took the name of his mother's new husband
1963: Signed by Baltimore Orioles
1963-5: Minor Leagues
Debut: April 17, 1965 (O's)
1966: Joined O's starting rotation
1966: Won Pennant Clincher
1966: Youngest to throw a WS shutout
1966: O's win World Series
1967-8: Injured
1969: No-Hit Oakland
1969: O's win Pennant
1970: O's win World Series
1971: O's boast four 20-game winners including Palmer (20-9)
1971: O's win Pennant
1973: Cy Young (22-9, 2.40, 19 CG, 6 SHO 296.1 IP,  1.141 WHIP)
1975: Cy Young (23-11, 2.09, 25 CG, 10 SHO, 323 IP, 193 Ks, 1.031 WHIP)
1976: Cy Young (22-13, 2.51, 23 CG, 6 SHO, 315 IP, 1.076 WHIP)
1979: O's win Pennant
1983: O's win World Series
1983: Becomes only pitcher to win World Series in three decades
1984: Retired
1985: O's retire #22
1985-9: ABC announcer
1990: Elected to Hall of Fame (92.6%)
1991: Comeback attempt
1991: Re-retired
1994: Returned to broadcasting
1999: Finalist for All Century Team

Accomplishments:
3x World Champion
6x All Star
3x Cy Young
4x Gold Glove
No-Hitter vs Oakland (1969)
2x ERA Champ
3x TSN Pitcher of the Year
2x Player of the Month
5x Player of the Week
Never surrendered a grand slam
Youngest to pitch a WS Shutout (20 years 11 months)
268-152
2.86
558 Games-521 Starts
211 CG
53 SHO
3948 IP
2212 Strikeouts
1.180 WHIP
Won 15+ Games: 12x
Won 20+ Games: 8x
Sub 3 ERA: 9x
10+ CG: 9x
15+ CG: 8x
20+ CG: 4x
200+ IP: 11x
250+ IP: 8x
300+ IP: 4x
10+ SHO (1975): Led League
Led league in Wins: 3x
Led league in Win %: 2x
Led league in GS: 2x
Led league in CG (22): 1977
Led league in SHO: 2x
Led league in IP: 4x
Led league in WHIP (1.137): 1982
Postseason: 8-3, 2.61, 17 games, 15 GS, 6 CG, 2 SHO, 124.1 IP, 90 Ks, 1.214 WHIP (12

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Joe Morgan: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Born: September 19, 1943
1962: Signed by Houston Astros
Debut: September 21, 1963 (Reds)
1971: Traded to Cincinnati Reds
1972: ASG MVP
1972: Reds win Pennant
1973: Reds win NL West
1975-6: Reds win World Series
1975: MVP (.327, 17 HR, 94 RBI, 107 Runs, 132 walks, .466 OBP, .508 SLG, .974 OPS)
1975: Drove in winning run Game 7 WS
1976: MVP (.320, 27 HR, 111 RBI, 113 Runs, 30 Doubles, .444 OBP, .576 SLG, 1.020 OPS)
1979: Reds win NL West
1980: Signed by Astros
1980: Astros win NL West
1981: Signed by San Francisco Giants
1982: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies
1983: Phillies win Pennant
1983: Signed by Oakland A's
1985-present: Broadcaster
1990: Elected to Hall of Fame (82% of vote)
1991: Won civil rights case against LAPD
2010-present: Special Adviser to the Reds

Accomplishments:
2x World Champion
2x MVP
10x All Star
5x Gold Glove
1982 Silver Slugger
1972 ASG MVP
3x Player of the Month
2x Player of the Week
.271
268 HR
1133 RBI
1650 Runs
2517 Hits
449 Doubles
1865 Walks-1015 Strikeouts
.392 OBP
.427 SLG
.819 OPS
3962 TB
100+ Runs: 8x
30+ Doubles: 3x
10+ Triples: 3x
20+ HR: 4x
111 RBI (1976)
100+ Walks: 8x
.300+: 2x
.400 OBP: 8x
.500 SLG: 2x
1.020 SLG (led league): 1976
20+ SB: 14x
30+ SB: 9x
40+ SB: 9x
50+ SB: 5x
60+ SB: 3x
Led league in runs (122): 1972
Led league in triples (11): 1971
Led league in Walks: 4x
Led league in OBP: 4x
Led league in SLG (.576): 1976
Led league in OPS: 2x
Led league in IBB (12): 1976

Friday, April 22, 2016

Johnny Bench: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Born: December 7, 1947
1965: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds
1965-7: Minor Leagues
Debut: August 28, 1967 (Reds)
1969: Caught Jim Maloney's no-hitter
1968: Rookie of the Year
1968: First rookie to win Gold Glove
1970: MVP (.293, 45, 148, .932)
1970: TSN Player of the Year
1970: Reds win Pennant
1972: MVP (.270, 40, 125, .920)
1972: GW HR in GM 5 NLCS
1972: Reds win Pennant
1973: Reds win NL West
1975-6: Reds win World Series
1975: Lou Gehrig Award
1976: World Series MVP
1976: Babe Ruth Award
1979: Reds win NL West
1979: Wrote autobiography
1981: Reds have best record, but miss playoffs
1981: Hutch Award
1982-5: The Baseball Bunch
1983: Retired
1989: Hall of Fame (96% of vote)
1999: All Century Team
1999: All Time MLB Team
2008: Authored Catch Every Ball
2011: Statue unveiled in Cincinnati

Accomplishments:
2x World Champion
14x All Star
10x Gold Glove
2x MVP
1976 World Series MVP
1976 Babe Ruth Award
1968 Rookie of the Year
1970 TSN Player of the Year
1975 Lou Gehrig Award
1981 Hutch Award
3x Player of the Week
2x HR Champ
Retired all-time HR leader for catchers (broken)
NL Record: Most Grand Slams by catcher (10)
Caught 118 Shutouts
.267
389 HR
1376 RBI
1091 Runs
2048 Hits
.342 OBP
.476 SLG
.817 OPS
3644 TB
108 Runs (1974)
30+ Doubles: 5x
40 Doubles (1968)
20+ HR: 11x
30+ HR: 4x
40+ HR: 2x
100+ RBI: 6x
100 Walks (1972)
.500 SLG: 5x
300+ TB: 2x
Led league in RBI: 3x
Led league in HR: 2x
Led league in SH: 3x
Led league in IBB (23): 1972
Postseason: .266, 10 HR, 20 RBI, .862 OPS (10 Series)

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Red Schoendienst: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Born: February 2, 1923
1939: Joined the CCC
1942: Signed by St Louis Cardinals
1942-4: Minor Leagues
1945: Drafted by army, but discharged due to eye injury
Debut: April 17, 1945
1946: Cards win World Series
1950: Homered to win All Star Game
1953: .342, 15 HR, 79 RBI, 107 Runs, 193 Hits, 35 Doubles, .907 OPS, 283 TB
1956: Traded to New York Giants
1957: Traded to Milwaukee Braves
1957: Braves win World Series
1958: Braves win Pennant
1958: Diagnosed with TB; told he would never play again
1961: Signed by Cardinals
1962-3: Player-Coach for Cards
1964: Coach
1964: Cards win World Series
1965-76: Cards manager
1967: Cards win World Series
1968: Cards win Pennant
1977-78: A's coach
1979-80: GM Cardinals
1980: Cards manager (37 games)
1981-present: Coach, Special Asst with Cardinals
1982: Cards win World Series
1989: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)
1990: Cards manager  (24 games)
1990: Cards retire his #2
2014: Cards Hall of Fame
2015: 70th season in Major Leagues

Accomplishments:
5x World Champion (2 as a player)
10x All Star
1945 Stolen Base Champ (26)
.289
84 HR
773 RBI
1223 Runs
2449 Hits
427 Doubles
.724 OPS
3284 TB
100+ Runs: 2x
200 Hits (1957): Led League
30+ Doubles: 6x
40+ Doubles: 2x
.300: 5x
.405 OBP (1953)
.502 SLG (1953)
.907 OPS (1953)
Led league in AB: 2x
Led league in doubles (43): 1950
Led league in SH (16): 1950
Postseason: .269, 0 HR, 3 RBI, .646 OPS (3 World Series)

Friday, April 15, 2016

Al Barlick: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Born: April 2, 1915
1936-40: Minor League Umpire
Debut: September 8, 1940
1944-45: World War II Service
1947: Umpired Jackie Robinson's first game
1949: Called a forfeit at Shibe Park when fans littered the field after a call
1956-7: Did not Umpire due to heart problems
1958: Returned from heart issues
1961: Voted best Umpire in the National League
1965: Worked first game at Astrodome
1969: First crew chief for a NLCS game
1970: Umpired last game at Forbes Field and first at Riverfront
1971: Umpire of the Year
Retired: 1971
1971-93: Scout and Supervisor of Umpires
1989: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)
1995: Died

Accomplishments:
Seven World Series
Seven All Star Games
First NLCS
1971 Umpire of the Year