Showing posts with label Through the Mail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Through the Mail. Show all posts

Thursday, January 21, 2016

TTM: Eddie Kasko

Did you know that Eddie Kasko led the Reds with seven hits (all singles), scored one run, and batted .319 during the 1961 World Series?

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

TTM: Pat Pacillo

Did you know that Pat Pacillo replaced Pete Rose on the Reds' 40-man roster after the 1986 season? Rose removed himself from the roster in order to make room for Pacillo.

Friday, January 15, 2016

TTM: Milt Pappas

Did you know that Milt Pappas is one of thirteen pitchers to hit 20 or more home runs?

Thursday, January 14, 2016

TTM: Howie Judson

Did you know that Howie Judson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II? Howie never posted a winning record as a pitcher during his stint in the majors.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

TTM: Champ Summers

Did you know that Champ Summers ended his career playing for the Padres in the 1984 World Series against his former skipper, Sparky Anderson, and his former Detroit Tigers teammates. He struck out in his only at bat of the series.

Friday, January 8, 2016

TTM: Kelly Paris

Did you know that Kelly Paris was traded from the Cardinals to the Reds for Jim Strichek?

Thursday, January 7, 2016

TTM: Eddie Taubensee

Did you know that Eddie Taubensee made his first and last MLB appearances with the Cleveland Indians? He made his major league debut on May 18, 1991, and played his final game on October 7, 2001.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

TTM: Don Pavletich

Did you know that Don Pavletich served in the U.S. Military from May 1957 to February 1959?

Monday, January 4, 2016

TTM: Kent Tekulve

Did you know that Kent Tekulve saved three games during the 1979 World Series? He was also a member of the Phillies broadcast team from 1991-1997.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

TTM: Jeff Montgomery

Did you know that on April 29, 1990 Jeff Montgomery struck out 3 Texas Rangers batters on 9 pitches in the 8th inning? He was a 3 time All Star and the American League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year in 1993.

Friday, October 24, 2014

TTM: John Smiley

Did you know that in August of 1995 John Smiley gave up a home run to Braves pitcher Tom Glavine, the only home run that Glavine would hit in his entire major league career?

Thursday, October 23, 2014

TTM: Ed Sprague

Did you know that Ed Sprague was drafted by the Cardinals in 1966? His son, Ed Sprague Jr, also spent some time in the majors as well.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

TTM: Larry Stahl

Did you know that on September 2, 1972 Larry Stahl drew a walk in the 9th inning against the Cubs? It's been the only perfect game bid in major league history to be broken up by a walk to the 27th batter.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

TTM: Randy St. Claire

Did you know that Randy St. Claire made his only World Series appearance in 1991 pitching in the 9th inning for the Braves in game 5? He's currently the pitching coach for the Buffalo Bisons.

Monday, October 20, 2014

TTM: Bob Owchinko

Did you know that Bob Owchinko attended Eastern Michigan University? His last MLB appearance was on October 1, 1986 when he was playing with the Expos.

Friday, October 17, 2014

TTM: Claude Osteen

Did you know that Claude Osteen had the nickname "Gomer" because of his resemblance to Gomer Pyle? Claude was a three time All-Star (1967, 1970 and 1973 - all with the Dodgers).

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

TTM: Dwayne Henry

Did you know that Dwayne Henry pitched in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons in 1994?

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

TTM: Tom Hume

Did you know that Tom Hume was named the National League's Fireman of the Year by Sporting News in 1980? He posted a 2.56 ERA and had 25 saves that year.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

TTM: Bill McCool

Did you know that Bill McCool was named the Sporting News National League Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1964? Bill is a member of the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

TTM: Mike Frank

Did you know that Mike Frank has a career total of 7 RBIs? He made his major league debut on June 19, 1998 and his last major league appearance was on July 26, 1998.