Showing posts with label Pie Traynor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pie Traynor. Show all posts

Monday, June 15, 2015

Greatest third basemen in National League history by team

Atlanta Braves: Eddie Mathews (1952-66) and Chipper Jones (1993-2012)
Miami Marlins: Mike Lowell (1999-2005)
New York Mets: David Wright (2004-present)
Philadelphia Phillies: Mike Schmidt (1972-89)
Washington Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman (2005-present)
Chicago Cubs: Ron Santo (1960-74)
Cincinnati Reds: Pete Rose (1963-78, 1984-6)
Milwaukee Brewers:Paul Molitor (1978-92)
Pittsburgh Pirates: Pie Traynor (1920-37)
St Louis Cardinals: Ken Boyer (1955-65)
Arizona Diamondbacks: Matt Williams (1998-2003)
San Diego Padres: Phil Nevin (1999-2005)
San Francisco Giants: Freddie Lindstrom (1924-32)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Ron Cey (1971-82)
Colorado Rockies: Vinnie Castilla (1993-99, 2004, 2006)

Monday, February 27, 2012

Pie Traynor: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1948

Born: November 11, 1898

Debut: September 15, 1920 (Pirates)

1922: Became the Pirates starting third baseman

1925: Pirates win World Series

1927: Pirates win Pennant (Lose World Series to Yankees)

1934: Suffered an arm injury which damaged his career

1934-1939: Managed the Pirates (457-406)

1937: Retired after the season

1944: After scouting, he became a broadcaster

1948: Elected to Hall of Fame

1960: Pirates win World Series

1965: Traynor retired from broadcasting

1969: Voted greatest 3b of all time

1971: Pirates retired his #20

1972: Died

1999: Finalist for All Century Team

Accomplishments:
1925 World Champion

2x All Star

.320 hitter

58 HR

1273 RBI

1183 Runs

472 walks-278 strikeouts

Led league in Games with 154 (1933)

100+ Runs: 2x

208 hits (1923)

30+ doubles: 4x

10+ triples: 11x

164 triples

Led league with 19 triples (1923)

100+ RBI: 7x

20+ steals: 2x

.300+ average: 10x

.423 OBP (1930)

.509 slugging (1930)

Led league in sacrifice hits: 2x

Postseason: .293, 1 HR, 4 RBI (2 World Series)

As a Manager:
457-406 (.530)

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Top 10 Third Basemen of All Time

#1 is Mike Schmidt. These are in no particular order...

Wade Boggs

George Brett

Mike Schmidt

George Kell

Eddie Mathews

Brooks Robinson

Pie Traynor

Alex Rodriguez

Chipper Jones

Pete Rose