Month: July 2020
Pete Hill
Pete Hill was the best all-around outfielder of the Deadball Era. He had a great arm and good speed, and was difficult to strike out. “The most consistent hitter of his time.” Homestead Grays owner Cumberland Posey Pete Hill’s career spanned from 1889-1926. Among the many teams he played for […]
Day 44
Today features the starting pitcher debuts by Ted Trent, Webster McDonald, Willie Powell, and John Donaldson. Detroit beat Birmingham 6-1. Hilton Smith was dominant, allowing 2 hits and 1 run in 8 innings to improve to 6-2. Ted Trent took the loss in his debut. Trent pitched well, but things […]
Hank Aaron
This is the 4th profile of a player not included in Strat-O-Matic’s 103 card set. No better day than Day 44 to honor Hammerin’ Hank. Hank Aaron, probably the greatest right-handed hitter in baseball history, played one season (1952) as a shortstop in the Negro Leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns. […]
Day 43
Today features the starting pitcher debuts by Fergie Jenkins, Three Finger Brown, Catfish Hunter, Bob Gibson, and Randy Johnson. Birmingham hammered Detroit 11-4, spoiling the debut of Fergie Jenkins. Three Finger Brown went the distance for the win in his starting debut, scattering 14 hits and allowing 4 runs. Cristobal […]
Cristobal Torriente
Cristobal Torriente is considered to be the greatest hitter in the history of the Cuban League, and was a superstar of the Negro Leagues. “He’s a tremendous hitter. He puts his shoulders behind every drive and how the old ball sails when he lands on it! I found it quite […]
Day 42
Note: I mistakenly played these games with both “A teams” for the second game in a row. So, the final two games will be played by the “B teams”. Today features the starting pitcher debuts by Tom Williams, Chet Brewer, Roosevelt Davis, and Nip Winters. Birmingham beat Detroit 10-2, spoiling […]
Larry Doby
This is the 3rd profile of a player not included in Strat-O-Matic’s 103 card set. Larry Doby was the first player to move directly from the Negro Leagues to the major leagues when he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1947. “Exceptional athletic prowess and a staunch constitution led to a […]
Day 41
Week 11 ushers in some changes to starting pitching. Today Tom Seaver, Rube Waddell, and Addie Joss replaced Bob Feller, Christy Matthewson, and Robin Roberts. Detroit clubbed Birmingham, 13-5. Cool Papa Bell homered and had 4 RBI and Alex Radcliffe had 3 hits and scored 4 runs for Detroit. Birmingham’s […]
Rev Cannady
Walter “Rev” Cannady was a versatile player, who played all infield positions and pitched. Second base was his best position. “A bad-ball hitter, he was known as a superior curve ball hitter, who could sit on a curve and then “jump on it”.” James A. Riley His career spanned 1921-1945, […]