Monthly Archives: June 2010

This Day in 2000

Posted on June 22, 2010 by the guy from that place

Mark McGwire hits home run number 548, tying him with Mike Schmidt for seventh place all time.  He will pass him the following day.

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This Day in 1986

Posted on June 18, 2010 by the guy from that place

44 year old Don Sutton throws a complete game three-hitter for his 300th victory.  He needed only 85 pitches to shut down the Texas Rangers 5-1.

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This Day in 1960

Posted on June 17, 2010 by the guy from that place

Ted Williams hits his 500th career home run against the Cleveland Indians, becoming the fourth player to achieve that milestone.

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Ten Obscure Baseball Records

Posted on June 17, 2010 by the guy from that place

2007: Jimmy Rollins has the most hits in a season without hitting .300 – 212 1972: Nate Colbert drove in 22.75% of the San Diego Padres runs. 1947: Johnny Mize is the only player to hit 50 home runs, and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Stats Elliott Kalb’s Top Ten Players of All Time

Posted on June 16, 2010 by the guy from that place

Barry Bonds Babe Ruth Willie Mays Henry Aaron Walter Johnson Ty Cobb Ted Williams Honus Wanger Alex Rodriguez Josh Gibson Elliot Kalb Was a statistician for ESPN, NBC, TNT and HBO.  He also used to write for Vin Scully.

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This Day in 1978

Posted on June 16, 2010 by the guy from that place

Tom Seaver throws a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals.  Seaver strikes out three and walks three in a 4-0 victory.  Seaver had previously had three no-hitters broken up in the ninth inning.

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Not so Chipper: Are we at the End?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by the guy from that place

I must admit something up front: I have never been a Braves fan.  By association, if you were a Braves player, I was predisposed not to care for you.  This was no different for Chipper Jones.  I would root for … Continue reading →

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Strasburgs line in his first nine

Posted on June 11, 2010 by the guy from that place

Stephen Strasburgs first 9 IP in the show: 9 IP   5 H  3 R  0 W  18 SO  .161 BAA.  Not to shabby.

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