1975 in baseball
Appearance
The following are thebaseballevents of the year1975throughout the world.
Champions
[edit]Major League Baseball
[edit]- World Series:Cincinnati RedsoverBoston Red Sox(4–3);Pete Rose,MVP
League Championship Series (ALCS,NLCS) | World Series | ||||||||
East | Boston | 3 | |||||||
West | Oakland | 0 | |||||||
AL | Boston | 3 | |||||||
NL | Cincinnati | 4 | |||||||
East | Pittsburgh | 0 | |||||||
West | Cincinnati | 3 |
- All-Star Game,July 15 atCounty Stadium:National League, 6–3;Bill MadlockandJon Matlack,MVPs
Other champions
[edit]- College World Series:Texas
- Japan Series:Hankyu BravesoverHiroshima Toyo Carp(4-0-1)
- Big League World Series:Taipei, Taiwan
- Little League World Series:Lakewood, New Jersey
- Senior League World Series:Pingtung, Taiwan
- Pan American Games:CubaoverUnited States
Winter Leagues
- 1975 Caribbean Series:Vaqueros de Bayamón
- Dominican Republic League:Águilas Cibaeñas
- Mexican Pacific League:Naranjeros de Hermosillo
- Puerto Rican League:Vaqueros de Bayamón
- Venezuelan League:Tigres de Aragua
Awards and honors
[edit]- Baseball Hall of Fame
- Most Valuable Player
- Cy Young Award
- Rookie of the Year
- Fred Lynn (AL) Boston Red Sox
- John Montefusco(NL)San Francisco Giants
- Gold Glove Award
- (P)Jim Kaat,Chicago White Sox(AL);Andy Messersmith,Los Angeles Dodgers(NL)
- (C)Thurman Munson,New York Yankees(AL);Johnny Bench,Cincinnati Reds(NL)
- (1B)George Scott,Milwaukee Brewers(AL);Steve Garvey,Los Angeles Dodgers(NL)
- (2B)Bobby Grich,Baltimore Orioles(AL);Joe Morgan,Cincinnati Reds(NL)
- (3B)Brooks Robinson,Baltimore Orioles(AL);Ken Reitz,St. Louis Cardinals(NL)
- (SS)Mark Belanger,Baltimore Orioles(AL);Dave Concepción,Cincinnati Reds(NL)
- (OF)Paul Blair,Baltimore Orioles(AL);César Cedeño,Houston Astros(NL)
- (OF)Fred Lynn,Boston Red Sox(AL);César Gerónimo,Cincinnati Reds(NL)
- (OF)Joe Rudi,Oakland Athletics(AL);Garry Maddox,San Francisco Giants/Philadelphia Phillies(NL)
Statistical leaders
[edit]American League | National League | |||
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AVG | Rod CarewMIN | .359 | Bill MadlockCHC | .354 |
HR | Reggie JacksonOAK & George ScottMLW |
36 | Mike SchmidtPHI | 38 |
RBIs | George ScottMLW | 109 | Greg LuzinskiPHI | 120 |
Wins | Catfish HunterNYY & Jim PalmerBAL |
23 | Tom SeaverNYM | 22 |
ERA | Jim PalmerBAL | 2.09 | Randy JonesSDP | 2.25 |
Ks | Frank TananaCAL | 269 | Tom SeaverNYM | 243 |
Major League Baseball final standings
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Events
[edit]The year will see the twoMajor League Baseballteams located in theSan Francisco Bay Areaponder possible relocation scenarios.
- The proposed sale of theChicago White Soxpresents opportunities forCharlie Finley'sOakland Athletics.A group fromSeattleis ready to purchase the White Sox and move them there. WithChicagothe site of Finley's insurance business headquarters, he is prepared to move his Athletics there to take the White Sox' place. But, due to his 20-year stadium lease with the city of Oakland (to expire in 1987), Finley is blocked. In December,Bill Veeckbuys the ChiSox from ownerJohn Allynand keeps them in Chicago.[1]
- Meanwhile, plunging attendance and cash flow problems create an ownership crisis for theSan Francisco Giants.The financial woes facing club presidentHorace Stoneham—who moved the Giants toCaliforniain1958,and whose father purchased the team in 1919 when it was based inNew York—force him to put the team on the market during the summer. By the end of 1975, the most likely outcome sees the team being sold to aCanadiangroup that plans to move them toToronto.
January
[edit]- January 5 – Tragedy strikes theHouston Astroswhen starting pitcherDon Wilson,29, and his five-year-old son die by accidentalcarbon monoxide poisoningat their Houston home. His wife and nine-year-old daughter are hospitalized but survive.[2]Author of two no-hitters and a 1971National LeagueAll-Star,Wilson has posted double-digit victory seasons in each of his eight full MLB seasons; a workhorse, he also exceeded 180 innings pitched in each of those campaigns. The Astros retire Wilson's #40 when the 1975 season begins. (SeeDeathsentry for this date below.)
- January 16 –Harmon Killebrew,38, is released by theMinnesota Twins.The futureBaseball Hall of Famer,a 13-timeAmerican LeagueAll-Starand the1969Most Valuable Player,has hit 559 home runs for the franchise over 21 seasons, and his #3 uniform will be retired. Eight days later, Killebrew signs with theKansas City Royals.
- January 22 – TheNew York Metssign free agent pitcherJuan Berenguer.
- January 23 – SluggerRalph Kiner,who led or co-led theNational Leaguein home runs seven years in a row (1946–1952), is elected to theHall of Fameby theBaseball Writers' Association of America.He earns his HoF membership by a single vote.
February
[edit]- February 3 – Former second basemanBilly Herman,outfielderEarl Averilland managerBucky Harrisare selected for theBaseball Hall of Fameby the Special Veterans Committee.
- February 10 – The Special Committee on theNegro LeaguespicksJudy Johnsonfor the Hall of Fame.
- February 25
- TheBaltimore Oriolestrade pitcherDon Hoodand first basemanBoog Powellto theCleveland Indiansin exchange for catcherDave Duncanand minor leaguer Alvin McGrew. The trade reunites the veteran Powell with his former Baltimore teammateFrank Robinson,now the Indians'player-manager.
- The Indians also acquire southpaw relief pitcherDave LaRoche,along with outfielderBrock Davis,from theChicago Cubsfor right-handerMilt Wilcox.
- February 28 – TheNew York Metspurchase the contract of right-handed sluggerDave Kingman,26, from theSan Francisco Giantsfor $150,000. He will bash 73 home runs for them over the next two full seasons and make the1976NL All-Star teamduring his first term as a Met.
March
[edit]- March 5 – TheBoston Red SoxsignTony Conigliaroas a free agent. Conigliaro, 30, returns to the hometown team where he starred during the 1960s until an August 18, 1967beanballcompromised his vision, sidelined him for the full1968season, and drove his early retirement from theCalifornia Angelsin1971.Conigliaro is trying to make a comeback for the 1975 Red Sox as theirdesignated hitter.
- March 15 – TheLos Angeles Dodgerssign futureHall-of-FamepitcherJuan Marichal,37-year-old former longtime ace of the arch-rivalSan Francisco Giants,as a free agent.
- March 21 –Georgia Techshuts outEarlham,41–0, setting anNCAArecord for scoring and for winning margin.
- March 27 – ThePittsburgh Piratesrelease their former top starting pitcher,Steve Blass.A 103-game winner in a Pittsburgh uniform, a hero of the Bucs'1971 World Seriestriumph (two complete game victories, no losses, 1.00 earned run average), and the1972runner-up for theNL Cy Young Award,Blass suddenly and inexplicably developedsevere control problemsin1973,forcing his retirement. He will go on to spend 34 years as a member of the Pirates' broadcasting team.
- March 29 – TheNew York Yankeesrelease former ace starting pitcherMel Stottlemyre,who won 164 games for them over an 11-year (1964–1974) career.
April
[edit]- April 4 – ThePittsburgh Piratesrelease infielderTony La Russa,30, from his minor league contract. He signs a Triple-A pact three days later with theChicago White Soxand will continue his playing career into 1977 in the organizations of the ChiSox and theSt. Louis Cardinals—two teams he will later manage during his Hall-of-Fame career.
- April 5 – ThePiratesobtain veteran outfielderBill Robinsonfrom thePhiladelphia Philliesfor right-handerWayne Simpson.Robinson will be a key contributor to the Bucs'1979 world-championship season.
- April 6
- TheAtlanta Bravessell the contract of pitcherJoe Niekroto theHouston Astrosfor $35,000. Niekro, 30, will pitch for Houston for almost 11 full seasons; he will rack up two 20-win campaigns (1979,1980), and capture 144 victories in his 397 games in an Astro uniform.
- Thedefending world championOakland Athleticspick up an important bullpen arm,Jim Todd,from theChicago Cubsfor cash and a "PTBNL"(outfielderChamp Summers,who is added to the deal April 29). Todd will finish with 12savesand 31games finished,second only to Hall-of-Fame closerRollie Fingers.
- April 7 – TheLos Angeles DodgersandCincinnati Reds,who battled each other for supremacy in theNational League West Divisionin1974,open the NL season atRiverfront Stadium,with Cincinnati winning 2–1 in 14 innings.
- April 8
- Hall of FameoutfielderFrank Robinsonbecomes the firstAfrican Americanman to manage aMajor League Baseballteam, leading theCleveland Indiansto a 5–3 victory over theNew York Yankees.[3][4]Robinson homers in his firstat batas a playing manager;Boog Powell,Robinson's longtime teammate in Baltimore, adds another solo blow in the fourth. Both homers are off Yankee starterDoc Medich.A crowd of 56,715 watch the historic game atCleveland Stadium.
- Lyman Bostockmakes his MLB debut for theMinnesota Twins,getting one hit in four at bats against the Texas Rangers.[5]Bostock's career and life would come to a tragic end three years later when he is murdered while sitting in a parked car.
- April 11
- Hank Aaronreturns toMilwaukeeas a member of theBrewers,then in theAmerican League.A crowd of 48,160 fans watches Aaron drive in a run in the Brewers' 6–2 victory over theCleveland Indians.Aaron starred for theMilwaukee Bravesfor a dozen years before the franchise moved toAtlantafor the1966season.
- AtMemorial Stadium,Tony Conigliarohomers off southpawMike Cuellarof theBaltimore Oriolesin the third game of his comeback attempt. The solo shot helps hisBoston Red Soxtriumph, 6–5. Conigliaro has been out of baseball for nearly four full years, as he battles vision problems.
- April 14 – Days after he is released by theNew York Yankees,pitcherSkip Lockwoodis signed by theOakland A's.
- April 15 – In his final major league appearance,Los Angeles DodgerspitcherJuan Marichalgives up six hits in 21⁄3innings against theCincinnati RedsbeforeRick Rhodenrelieves him.[6]
May
[edit]- May 1 –Hank Aarongoes 4-for-4, driving in two runs in theMilwaukee Brewers' 17–3 win over theDetroit Tigers.This brings his career RBI total to 2,211, breakingBabe Ruth's published record of 2,209. On February 3,1976,the Records Committee will revise Ruth's total to 2,204, meaning that in actuality, Aaron set the record on April 18.
- May 2 – TheLos Angeles Dodgerstrade pitchersEddie SolomonandGeoff Zahnto theChicago Cubsin exchange for pitcherBurt Hooton.
- May 4
- TheSan Francisco Giantsbeat theHouston Astros8–6 in the first game of a doubleheader atCandlestick Park.In the second inning, Houston'sBob Watsonscores what is calculated as the major leagues' one-millionth run of all time, asMilt MayhitsJohn Montefusco's first pitch to drive him home. Meanwhile,Dave Concepciónof theCincinnati Redshits a home run at about the same moment and races around the bases, but Watson, running from second base, scores first. Cincinnati loses toAtlanta,3–2. (On April 22,1876,the opening game of theNational League's first-ever season, theBoston Red Capscame out ahead of thePhiladelphia Athleticsby the score of 6–5. Athletics first basemanWes Fislerscored the very first run in major league history.)
- ThePhiladelphia Philliesacquire centerfielderGarry Maddoxfrom theSan Francisco Giantsfor first basemanWillie Montañez.Maddox will win eight consecutiveGold Glove Awards,starting this season, patrolling center field for the Phillies as they transform into consistent pennant contenders in theNational League.
- At 5 a.m., theNew York Mets'Cleon Jonesis arrested forindecent exposureinSt. Petersburg, Floridaafter police find him naked in a van with a white, teenaged girl who is holding a stash ofnarcotics.Although the charges are later dropped, Mets board chairmanM. Donald Grantfines Jones $2,000, four times as much as a Met has ever been assessed before, and forces Jones to publicly apologize during a press conference held in New York, with his wife, Angela, by his side.
- May 5 – TheOakland Athleticsrelease pinch runnerHerb Washington,the world-classsprinterwho played in 104 major league games without batting, pitching or fielding. On the bases, Washington stole 31 bags and scored 33 runs. His 1975 trading card (no. 407) is the onlyToppscard ever issued showing the player's position as "pinch runner".
- May 7 –Paul Owens,the aggressive general manager of thePhiladelphia Phillies,makes another trade, reacquiring 1960s Phil slugging starDick Allenand backup catcherJohnny Oatesfrom theAtlanta Bravesfor catcherJim Essian,outfielderBarry Bonnelland $150,000.
- May 9 – TheSan Francisco Giantsdeal former ace left-handerRon Bryantto theSt. Louis Cardinalsfor outfielderLarry Herndonand minor-league southpaw Tony González. Bryant won 24 games for the 1973 Giants, but he will pitch in only ten more games for the 1975 Redbirds before exiting the majors.
- May 10 – In a triumphant return to theEast Bay,Catfish Hunterof theNew York Yankeesshuts out the three-time defending world championAthletics,his former team, on two hits, 3–0, at theOakland Coliseum.Hunter faces 28 hitters, only one over the minimum, in winning his third game against four defeats. He had departed the Athletics as a free agent thanks to an arbitrator's ruling in December 1974, then signed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract with the Yankees.
- May 15 – After a curfew halts their 2–2 tie in the 14th inning atArlington Stadiumearlier today, theMilwaukee Brewerseke out a one-run victory over theTexas Rangerswhen the game resumes in the top of the 15th. The winning run crosses the plate when Milwaukee'sDon Moneyis hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
- May 25
- Dennis Eckersley,in his first major league start, hurls a three-hit shutout as theCleveland Indiansbeat theOakland Athletics,6–0.
- Mickey Lolich's 200th career victory is a rain-shortened, 4–1 win over theChicago White Sox.His catcher isBill Freehan,who also caught him in his first major league start on May 21,1963.
- May 28 – TheAtlanta Bravestrade ten-year team veteran and former All-Star pitcherRon Reedand outfielderWayne Nordhagen( "PTBNL) "to theSt. Louis Cardinalsfor pitchersRay SadeckiandElias Sosa.
- May 30 –Willie McCoveypinch-hits agrand slamto lift theSan Diego Padresover theNew York Mets,6–2. It is McCovey's 3rd career pinch slam, tying the major league record held byRon NortheyandRich Reese.It is also his 16th lifetime bases-loaded homer, tying the National League record held byHank Aaron.
- May 31 –César Tovargets the only hit forTexas,the fifth time in his career he has had his team's lone hit in a game.Yankeesnewly acquired pitcherCatfish Hunterhurls the one-hit 6–0 victory.
June
[edit]- June 1 – TheAngels'Nolan Ryanpitches his fourth careerno-hitter,winning 1–0 over theOrioles,to tie the record set bySandy Koufax.Ryan's win is his career win 100th. He walks four and strikes out nine.
- June 3 – TheChicago Cubsselect futureBaseball Hall of FamecloserLee Smithin the second round of an otherwise drabJune amateur draft.He signs with the Cubs 17 days later.
- June 4 – Center-fielderWillie Davis' stay in theAmerican Leaguelasts only 42 games, when theTexas Rangerssend him to theSt. Louis Cardinalsfor shortstopEd Brinkmanand pitcherTommy Moore.After 14 seasons with theLos Angeles Dodgers,Davis has now been traded for the third time in 18 months.
- June 6 –Luis Tiantwins his 100th game with theBoston Red Sox,defeatingKansas City1–0. Boston's other 100+ winners includeCy Young,Mel Parnell,Smoky Joe Wood,Joe DobsonandLefty Grove.Carl Yastrzemskidraws a walk in the game, his 1,452nd, tying him for 10th on the all-time list withJimmie Foxx.
- June 7 – TheKansas City Royalssign pitcherDan Quisenberryas an undrafted free agent.
- June 8
- Against theDetroit TigersatOakland–Alameda County Coliseum,Ken Holtzmanof theOakland Athleticshas ano-hitterbroken up with two out in the ninth on aTom Veryzerdouble, the only hit he will allow in a 4–0 victory. Holtzman, having pitched two no-hitters in theNational League(as aChicago Cubin1969and1971), was bidding to joinCy YoungandJim Bunningas the only pitchers to hurl no-hitters in both leagues.
- A 17-inning marathon atCleveland Stadiumsees theTexas Rangersoutlast theIndiansin the second game of a Sunday doubleheader.
- June 13 – TheRangersadd future Hall-of-FamerGaylord Perryto their starting rotation, acquiring the 36-year-old hurler from theIndiansfor pitchersJim Bibby,Jackie BrownandRick Waitsand $100,000. Perry is 6–9 with ten complete games in 15 appearances for Cleveland.
- June 14
- TheBoston Red Soxacquire second basemanDenny Doylefrom theCalifornia Angelsfor cash and aPTBNL(minor-league pitcher Chuck Ross). The left-handed-hitting Doyle homers in his first at bat for Boston the next day. He will platoon withDoug Griffinand bat.310 during the regular season, then start at second base for each of Boston's ten postseason games.
- Two outfielders change teams when theMilwaukee BrewersswapJohnny Briggsto theMinnesota TwinsforBobby Darwin.
- June 15
- TheOakland Athleticsacquire starting pitcherStan Bahnsenand southpaw relieverSkip Pitlockfrom theChicago White Soxfor left-handerDave Hamiltonand 20-year-old outfield prospectChet Lemon.
- TheBaltimore Oriolessend pitcherJesse Jeffersonto the White Sox for first basemanTony Muser.
- June 18 – RookieFred Lynndrives in ten runs with three home runs, a triple and a single duringBoston's15–1 drubbing of theTigersinDetroit.Lynn's 16 total bases tie an American League record.
- June 23 – Injury-plaguedBoston Red SoxcatcherCarlton Fiskappears in an official game for the first time in almost a calendar year in an 11–3Cleveland Indiansvictory atFenway Park.Future Hall-of-Famer Fisk has been sidelined since June 28, 1974—first with knee surgery that ended his 1974 season after 52 games, then with a broken forearm suffered duringspring trainingthat kept him out of the lineup for the Bosox' first 63 games of 1975. He will stay healthy, however, throughout the rest of this season, theALCS,and all seven games of the1975 World Series.
- June 29 – The scorchingCincinnati Redswin their 27th game in their last 34 attempts by defeating theSan Diego Padres,4–1, in the first game of a doubleheader atRiverfront Stadium.The streak, which began May 21, has seen "The Big Red Machine"rise from five games behind theLos Angeles Dodgersin theNL Westto 7½ games in front.
July
[edit]- July 1 – ThePhiladelphia Philliessign veteran free-agent catcherTim McCarver,released by theBoston Red Soxon June 23. McCarver's second tour of duty in Philadelphia will see him play a valuable role through the rest of the 1970s as a left-handed pinch hitter andSteve Carlton's personal catcher; Carlton will win 81 of 126 decisions (.643) with McCarver behind the plate.
- July 2 – For the second time in less than a month, anAmerican Leaguepitcher has ano-hitterbroken up with two out in the ninth after having pitched one in theNational League.In the first game of a doubleheader atMilwaukee County Stadium,Boston Red SoxpitcherRick Wisehas the bid foiled by aGeorge Scotttwo-run home run. Wise gives up another home run toBobby Darwinone batter later, but holds on to win, 6–3. LikeKen Holtzman,whose bid for a third career no-hitter was foiled with two out in the ninth on June 8, Wise had no-hit theCincinnati RedsatRiverfront Stadiumin1971.In the same game, Boston'sJim Ricehits a home run that comes within four rows of exiting the stadium.Cecil Fielderwill become the only player to hit a home run completely out of the stadium, in1991.
- July 4
- AtVeterans Stadium,theNew York Mets'Jerry Grotesteps in as apinch hitterfor starting pitcherTom Seaveragainst longtime battery-mateTug McGraw,who had been traded to thePhiladelphia Philliesduring the off-season. With the Mets down 3–2, Grote connects for a game-winning two-run home run. Without McGraw to rely on in the Mets' bullpen,Rick Baldwinrelieves Seaver, and earns thesave.[7]
- The standings after today's holiday action at the unofficial halfway point of the 1975 season see one tight divisional race: theAmerican League East,where theBoston Red Sox(42–35) andMilwaukee Brewers(43–36) are in a virtual tie, with theNew York Yankees(41–37) only 1½ games in arrears. In theAL West,theOakland Athletics(50–29) lead theKansas City Royalsby six; in theNL East,thePittsburgh Pirates(47–31) lead thePhiladelphia Philliesby four; and in theNL West,theCincinnati Reds(52–29) hold an eight-game margin over theLos Angeles Dodgers.
- TheBoston Red Soxacquire right-handerJim Willoughbyfrom theSt. Louis Cardinalsas the "player to be named later"in an April 4 trade that sent shortstopMario Guerreroto St. Louis. Willoughby will contribute eightsavesand team withDick Dragoto strengthen Boston's bullpen during their pennant run and postseason.
- July 11 – The nightmare season for the last-placeHouston Astros(32–57) continues when creditors force ownerRoy Hofheinz,one of twoNL Westmagnates in financial straits (Horace Stonehamis the other), to surrender day-to-day-control of the team.Sidney Shlenkerbecomes club president, and he fires general managerSpec Richardson.Assistant GMJohn Mullenbecomes acting front-office Boss.
- July 15
- AtMilwaukee County Stadium,theNational Leaguerallies for three runs in the ninth inning to win theAll-Star Gameover theAmerican League,6–3.Bill Madlockand the Mets'Jon Matlackshare the MVP award. The game also marks the last ofHank Aaron's record-tying (along withStan MusialandWillie Mays) 24th All-Star appearance; he lines out toDave Concepciónas a pinch hitter in the second inning. This appearance, like his first in1955,was before a home crowd at Milwaukee County Stadium.
- In the midsummer MLB owners' meeting, held concurrently inMilwaukee,the National League triumphs again. This time, it beats back an attempt by three American League owners—Jerry Hoffberger,Charlie FinleyandGeorge Steinbrenner—to unseatCommissioner of BaseballBowie Kuhn.The "Dump Bowie" coup ultimately falters when Steinbrenner changes his vote, and Kuhn is re-elected to a second, seven-year term as baseball's "czar."
- July 17 – For the second consecutiveChicago White Soxgame,Wilbur Woodis the starter, and he tosses his second straight shutout, beating theDetroit Tigers5–0. The two starts were separated by the All-Star game.
- July 19 – In a game between theMinnesota TwinsandNew York Yankeesthat starts July 12 atShea Stadiumand ends 16 innings later on July 19 atMetropolitan Stadiumin Minnesota (with the Yankees the "home" side),Lou Piniella's RBI single gives the Bombers an 8–7, come-from-behind win over the Twins.[8]
- July 20
- A May 15 game between theMontreal ExposandAtlanta Bravesthat was initially called off because of rain during the fourth inning (with the Braves leading 4–1) is resumed from that point after Atlanta managerClyde Kingsuccessfully protests the cancellation, claiming the umpiring crew did not wait long enough or test theFulton County Stadiumfield before sending everyone home. Today, with a different crew in place, the May 15 game ends with the Braves hanging on to win, 5–4, in nine innings as part of a Sunday doubleheader.Phil Niekro,who started the May contest, returns to the Braves' mound and goes 41⁄3more innings to secure the victory.[9]
- Not even a year since leading theTexas Rangersto a surprising 84–76, second-place finish, managerBilly Martinis fired with the Rangers 44–51 and in fourth place, 15½ games behind in theAL West.Third-base coachFrank Lucchesi,formerPhiladelphia Phillies' pilot, replaces him. It's the third time Martin has been fired (by three different clubs) since October 1969.
- July 21 –Félix Millánof theNew York Metshas four straight singles but is wiped out each time whenJoe Torregrounds into four straight double plays, tying a major league record. New York loses 6–2 to theHouston Astros.Torre is the first National Leaguer to do so.
- July 23 – Another managerial firing rocks theAL West,when theKansas City Royals(50–46) dismiss third-year pilotJack McKeonand replace him withWhitey Herzog,who had been third-base coach of theCalifornia Angels.For Herzog, the Royals' job represents a career-saving opportunity after his dismal1973season at the helm of theTexas Rangers.Restoring batting coachCharley Lauto his former role, Herzog leads Kansas City to a 41–25 mark for the rest of 1975, then three straight division championships from1976through1978.
- July 24 –Tom SeaverfansDan Driessenof theCincinnati Redsin the second inning for his 2,000th career strikeout. The Reds win, 2–1.
- July 27
- Left-handersBill LeeandRoger Moreteach spin complete-game shutouts, enabling theBoston Red Soxto sweep theNew York YankeesatShea Stadium,1–0 and 6–0, pushing the Yankees to eight full games behind them in theAL East.Rookie sensationFred Lynnscores Game 1's only run in the ninth inning, then, in the bottom half of the frame, robsGraig Nettlesof anextra-base hitwith a spectacular, full-extension leaping catch of Nettles' drive to left-center. In Game 2,Ron Guidry,later to be known as "Louisiana Lightning," makes his Yankee debut. He pitches two innings of relief and gives up three hits in Boston's one-sided triumph, and strikes out three.
- TheNew York Metsrelease longtime left fielderCleon Jones,who had been suspended by managerYogi Berrafor refusing to enter a July 18 game as a defensive replacement after a pinch-hitting appearance.[10]
August
[edit]- August 2 – AtShea Stadium,theNew York Yankeesdefeat theCleveland Indians5–3 inBilly Martin's debut as Yankee manager. This will be Martin's first of five stints as the Bombers' manager through 1988; he had played for them from1950–1953and1955–1957as a key part of fiveWorld Serieschampions. Martin had replaced the firedBill Virdonthe day before. Virdon, the reigning1974Sporting NewsManager of the Year,departs the Bronx with a 142–124 (.534) record; the Yanks are 53–51 and ten games behind theBoston Red Soxwhen the change takes place.
- August 5
- PitcherBill Bonhamof theChicago Cubsgives up seven straight hits to the first seven batters he faces in a game against thePhiladelphia Phillies.He fails to record a single out before he's pulled for relief pitcherKen Crosby.Crosby proceeds to give up a hit toJohnny Oatesas the Phillies defeat the Cubs, 13–5.
- Reserve catcherDuffy Dyerof thePittsburgh Piratesleads off the home half of the 15th inning by homering offBob Apodaca,giving the first-place Bucs a 5–4 triumph over theNew York Mets,Dyer's former longtime team.
- August 6 – In the throes of a five-game losing streak, including a doubleheader loss to theMontreal Exposby twin 7–0 shutouts today, the 56–53New York Metsfire managerYogi Berraand replace him with coach and interim skipperRoy McMillan.Berra has managed the Mets since April 7, 1972, leading them to the1973 National League pennantand a 292–296 (.497) regular-season record. After the Mets go only 26–27 under McMillan, they hire veteran minor-league managerJoe Frazieras their1976skipper on October 4.
- August 7 – TheHouston Astrosname a new general manager: former Houston executiveTal Smith,who has been theNew York Yankees'EVP/baseball operationssince October 1973. Smith will rebuild the Astros intoNL Westcontenders in the coming years.
- August 9
- Davey Lopessteals his 32nd consecutive base for theLos Angeles Dodgerswithout being caught, in a 2–0 win over theNew York Mets.This breaks the major league record set byMax Careyin1922.
- TheSt. Louis Cardinals'Lou Brockgets his 2,500th hit. It comes versus theSan Diego Padres,a single in the sixth offDave FreislebenatBusch Memorial Stadium.
- August 18 –Tal Smith,the new general manager of the 47–80Houston Astros,releases managerPreston Gómezand replaces him withBill Virdon,fired by theNew York Yankeesonly 17 days earlier. Virdon will helm the Astros for all or part of eight seasons and pilot them to the first two postseason berths in the club's relatively brief history in1980and1981.Gómez, meanwhile, leaves Houston with a 128–161 (.443) won–lost mark.
- August 21 – Pitching brothersRick ReuschelandPaul Reuschelcombine to hurl theChicago Cubsto a 7–0 victory over the Dodgers — the first time brothers have collaborated on a shutout. Paul takes over when Rick is forced to leave in the 7th inning because of a blister on his finger.
- August 24 – In the second game of a doubleheader atCandlestick Park,Ed Halickiof theGiantsno-hitstheNew York Mets6–0.
- August 25 – A group of Japanese businessmen are reported to be nearing the purchase of the financially strugglingSan Francisco Giants,entering the final months ofHorace Stoneham's 39-year-long ownership tenure. While today's transaction never materializes, the Giants will endure over six months of turmoil that threatens their future in theBay Area,with rampant speculation about potential moves toTorontoand even theNew Jersey Meadowlands.
- August 29 –Clyde King's 198-game tenure as manager of theAtlanta Bravesends when he is replaced by interim skipperConnie Ryanfor the remainder of 1975. King compiled a record of 96–101–1 (.487) over parts of two seasons. After Ryan finishes the season, the Braves hire formerCincinnati RedspilotDave Bristolas their1976manager on October 10, 1975.
September
[edit]- September 1
- As the season's final month begins, three divisional races remain contested. The only exception, in theNL West,sees theCincinnati Reds(90–45) 18½ games in front of the runner-upLos Angeles Dodgers.Meanwhile, in theNL East,thePittsburgh Pirates(75–58) hold a four-game edge over the resurgentPhiladelphia Phillies;in theAL East,theBoston Red Sox(79–54) lead theBaltimore Oriolesby six lengths; and, in theAL West,the three-time defendingWorld SerieschampionOakland Athleticsare 7½ games in front of theKansas City Royals.
- New York MetsaceTom Seavershuts out thePiratesatShea Stadium3–0, and reaches 200 strikeouts for an MLB-record eighth straight season.
- September 2
- TheSan Francisco Giants'Johnny LeMastersets a major league record by hitting an inside-the-park home run in his first at bat, during a 7–3 win over the Dodgers.Brian Downing,two years earlier, was the first major league player to hit his first homer inside-the-park, but not in his first at bat.
- Tony Conigliaro's comeback bid ends when he is released by theBoston Red Sox.Conigliaro went only seven-for-57 (.123) with two home runs in a Boston uniform, last appearing in a game June 12, and also struggled atTriple-APawtucket.
- September 3 – On the final pitch of his Hall of Fame career,CardinalsgreatBob Gibsongives up agrand slamtoPete LaCockof theChicago Cubs— the only bases-loaded homer of LaCock's career. Chicago wins 11–3 atBusch Memorial Stadium,with Gibson (3–10) the losing pitcher.
- September 5 –Larry Andersenmakes his major league debut for theCleveland Indians.Anderson would go on to a 20-year career as a relief pitcher
- September 7 – TheCincinnati Redsclinch theNational League West Divisiontitle, the earliest (by calendar day) a team has ever clinched their division in MLB history.
- September 14 – TheBoston Red Soxtop theMilwaukee BrewersatFenway Park,8–6, as Brewers' 19-year-old shortstopRobin YountbreaksMel Ott's 47-year-old record by playing in his 242nd game as a teenager.
- September 16 –Rennie Stennettof thePittsburgh PiratestiesWilbert Robinson's major league record, set June 10,1892,by going 7-for-7 in a nine-inning game. He collects two hits each in the first and fifth innings, and scores five of his club's runs in a 22–0 massacre of the Cubs, a major league record for the biggest score in a shutout game in the 20th century.John Candelariapockets the easy win, whileRick Reuschelis the loser.
- September 18 – Released by theMinnesota Twinsin January,Harmon Killebrewreturns toMetropolitan Stadiuma final time with his new team, theKansas City Royals.He homers offEddie Banein the second inning—the final hit, run and home run of his career.[11]
- September 21 –Vern Ruhleof theDetroit TigersbreaksJim Rice's left hand with an inside pitch in the second inning of the first-placeBoston Red Sox' 6–5 victory atTiger Stadium.Although Rice tries to stay in the game, he leaves in the seventh inning, and is lost to the Bosox for the season and postseason. Rice, a future Hall-of-Famer, has formed withFred Lynnthe "Gold Dust Twins" rookie duo that has powered the Red Sox toward theAL Easttitle (.309BA,22home runs,102RBI,.841OPS).
- September 22 – AtThree Rivers Stadium,Richie Ziskand "the Cobra,"Dave Parker,drive in four runs each to help thePittsburgh Piratesclinch their fifthNL Easttitle in six seasons with an 11–3 victory over thePhiladelphia Phillies.
- September 24
- In a scoreless game against theChicago CubsatWrigley Field,Tom Seaverof theNew York Metshas ano-hitterbroken up with two out in the ninth on aJoe Wallissingle. It's the third time Seaver has had a no-hitter foiled in the ninth, including aperfect gamebid in1969,also against the Cubs. Chicago wins the game in the 11th inning 1–0 whenRick Mondayscores onBill Madlock's bases-loaded walk.
- TheOakland Athleticsclinch theAL Westtitle for the fifth straight year, defeating theChicago White Sox13–2.Reggie Jacksonbelts two homers, his 33rd and 34th of the season, andVida Bluewins his 21st game.
- The red-hotBaltimore Orioleswin their 15th game in their last 18, besting the visitingDetroit Tigers8–1 behindJim Palmer's 22nd victory. By winning, the Orioles (89–66) creep within 3½ games of division-leadingBoston(93–63).
- September 26 –New York MetsrookieMike Vailstrikes out seven times in a doubleheader against thePhiladelphia Phillies,setting a National League record that still stands.
- September 27
- TheNew York Yankeessweep aShea Stadiumdoubleheader from theOrioles,3–2 (ten innings) and 7–3, giving the 95–64Boston Red SoxtheAL Easttitle on the penultimate day of the regular season. In the opener,Catfish Hunterwins his 23rd and throws his 30th complete game of 1975. The Yankees'Bobby Bondshomers in each game, his 31st and 32nd of the season.
- TheMilwaukee Brewersfire managerDel Crandallafter a disastrous 90-day stretch that sees them go 28–60 from July through September. Crandall's managerial term, which began May 30, 1972, produces a 271–338 (.445) record. After coachHarvey Kuennhandles the Brewers on closing day, the Brewers hireCincinnati Redsthird-base coachAlex Grammasas their1976skipper on November 7, 1975.
- September 28 – For the first time in major league history, four pitchers share in ano-hitter,as theOakland Athleticsshut down theCalifornia Angels,5–0, on the final day of the season.Vida Blue,Glenn Abbott,Paul LindbladandRollie Fingersare the unique quartet.
October
[edit]- October 1
- TheMontreal Exposfire the only manager they have had since entering theNational Leaguein1969:Gene Mauch,49, who posted a 499–627 (.443) record over seven full seasons. He will be replaced by the Expos' Triple-A manager,Karl Kuehl,for1976.
- John Holland,wrapping up his 19th season asgeneral managerof theChicago Cubs,retires at age 65 and is succeeded by longtime Cubs administratorSalty Saltwell,51.
- October 7 – TheBoston Red SoxandCincinnati Redswin their respectiveleague championship seriesin three-game sweeps and by identical 5–3 scores—and make a date for what will be a scintillating World Series.
- InOakland,the Red Sox dethrone the three-timeworld championAthleticsbehind starting pitcherRick Wiseand brilliant defense by 36-year-old left fielderCarl Yastrzemski.Boston wins its first ALpennantsince1967.
- It takes ten innings inPittsburgh,but the "Big Red Machine"continues its demolition of the Senior Circuit, scoring two runs in the top of the tenth to sweep away thePiratesto return to the Fall Classic for the first time since1972.In winning, Cincinnati overcomes a brilliant performance by Pirates' rookie southpawJohn Candelaria,21, who strikes out 14 in 72⁄3innings.
- October 18 –Alvin Dark,manager of theAL WestchampionOakland Athletics,is fired by ownerCharles O. Finleyafter the devoutly religious Dark calls Finley a "sinner" at aPentacostalchurch gathering near Oakland. It's the second time in eight years that Finley has fired Dark, having previously done so on August 22, 1967.
- October 20 –Willie Davisis on the move again. The veteran center fielder is traded from theSt. Louis Cardinalsto theSan Diego Padresfor outfielderDick Sharon.It's Davis' fourth change of address in less than two years.
- October 21 – Delayed a day by rain, Game 6 of theWorld Serieswill be among the most memorable.Bernie Carboof theRed Soxhits a three-run, pinch-hithome runin the bottom of the eighth to tie the game. Boston loads the bases with no outs in the ninth but cannot score untilCarlton Fiskleads off the twelfth with his memorablewalk-off home run,which deflects off the left field foul pole for a7–6 victory to tie the series.
- October 22 – AtFenway Park,theCincinnati Redswin Game 7 of theWorld Seriesover theBoston Red Sox,4–3. Cincinnati has come from behind in all four of their victories.Pete Roseis named the World Series MVP. The Reds win their third Fall Classic, and their first since1940.
- October 24 – The rebuildingHouston Astrosacquire 22-year-old pitching prospectJoaquín Andújarfrom the world-championRedsfor two"players to be named later",minor-leaguersCarlos AlfonsoandLuis Sánchez.Andújar will begin his colorful, 13-year MLB career in1976by winning a spot in Houston's starting rotation.
- October 28 –Don Kessinger,six-time All-Star shortstop of theChicago Cubs,is traded to the rivalSt. Louis Cardinalsfor pitcherMike Garmanand a minor-league "PTBNL."
- October 30 –John Montefusco,theSan Francisco Giants' right-hander, wins the 1975National League Rookie of the Year Award.Fred Lynn,theBoston Red Soxcenter-fielder, had wonAmerican League rookie honorstwo days before.
November
[edit]- November 3 – One of baseball's most successful organizations undergoes a major management change when executive vice presidentFrank Cashendeparts theBaltimore Oriolesto return to club ownerJerry Hoffberger'sCarling National Brewery.Cashen has functioned as the Orioles' top administrator since November 1965, and added general manager responsibilities to his portfolio in November 1971 whenHarry Daltonleft for theCalifornia Angels.Over that decade, Baltimore won fourAmerican Leaguepennants,twoWorld Series(1966and1970), and five overallAL Easttitles. He's replaced by longtime executiveHank Peters,most recently the president ofMinor League Baseball.
- November 10 – TheKansas City Royalsrelease sluggerHarmon Killebrew,ending a 22-year career marked by 573home runs,good for fifth place on the all-time list.
- November 12 –Tom Seaverof theNew York Metswins his thirdCy Young Award,after led the National League pitchers with 22 victories and 243strikeoutswhile posting a 2.38ERA.Seaver had previously won the award in1969and1973.
- November 17
- TheLos Angeles DodgersandAtlanta Bravespull off a block-buster, four for two trade. The Dodgers acquire outfielderDusty Bakerand infielderEd Goodsonfrom the Braves for second basemanLee Lacy,third basemanJerry Royster,and outfieldersJimmy WynnandTom Paciorek.Wynn, 33, is a three-timeAll-Staron the downside of his 15-year career. Future MLB manager Baker, 26, will be a 3x All-Star and 2xSilver Slugger Awardwinner and key player on three pennant-winning Dodger teams through 1983, including their1981 World Serieschampions.
- TheAmerican LeaguechampionBoston Red Soxstrengthen their starting pitching staff by obtaining futureHall-of-FamerFerguson Jenkinsfrom theTexas Rangersfor pitchersSteve BarrandCraig Skok( "PTBNL") and outfielderJuan Beníquez.A seven-time 20-game-winner and 3x All-Star, and the recipient of the1971National LeagueCy Young Award,Jenkins, 32, went 17–18 for the 1975 Rangers.
- November 19 –Joe Morganof theCincinnati Reds,who led his team to its first World Series title in 35 years, is named the National League'sMost Valuable Player,winning 21 of 23 first-place votes. (The other two go to teammatePete Rose.)
- November 20 – The financially strugglingSan Francisco Giants,who finished third in theNL Westand drew only 522,919 fans toCandlestick Parkin 1975 (worst in MLB), fire managerWes Westrum.They will not name a replacement until March 3, 1976, after the team has been sold byHorace StonehamtoBob LurieandBud Herseth,when they coax former Giant skipperBill Rigneyout of retirement.
- November 22 – TheCleveland Indianstrade outfielderOscar Gambleto theNew York Yankeesin exchange for pitcherPat Dobson.
- November 25 – TheMinnesota Twinshire veteran formerNational LeagueskipperGene Mauchas their manager for1976.He fills a vacancy created on September 29 whenFrank Quiliciwas dismissed following 3½ years at the Twins' helm when he produced a 280–287 (.494) mark since July 7, 1972.
- November 26 –Boston Red Soxcenter fielderFred Lynnbecomes the first rookie ever to be namedAmerican League MVP.Lynn, who hit.331 with 21 home runs and 105 RBI, also posted league-leading figures in runs (103), doubles (47), and slugging (.566), helping Boston to the American League East title. He also won Rookie of the Year honors.
December
[edit]- December 4 –Ted Turner,37, at this point the owner of a regionalUHFTV station and outdoor billboard advertising business, enters a tentative purchase agreement to buy theAtlanta BravesfromWilliam Bartholomay.Reports estimate the sale price to be between $10 million and $12 million, with Turner intending to use Braves' telecasts as programming content forWTCG-TV, Channel 17,his Atlanta outlet soon to become "SuperstationWTBS. "
- December 6 – TheHouston Astrostrade pitchersJim CrawfordandDave Robertsand catcherMilt Mayto theDetroit Tigersfor pitchersMark LemongelloandGene Pentz,catcherTerry Humphrey,and outfielderLeon Roberts.
- December 8 – TheSan Francisco Giantstrade left-handerPete Falconeto theSt. Louis Cardinalsfor formerGold Glovethird basemanKen Reitz.The trade is made by the Giants' actinggeneral manager,Spec Richardson,hired by theNational Leagueto oversee the team's operation while it's being sold. In September, the Senior Circuit had advanced $500,000 to embattled longtime ownerHorace Stonehamto keep the Giants afloat. Richardson was the GM of the Houston Astros for 8½ years until his ouster in July 1975.
- December 9 – ThePhiladelphia Philliestrade outfielderMike Andersonto theSt. Louis Cardinalsfor veteran right-handerRon Reed.Longtime starting pitcher Reed becomes a valuable member of the Phillies'bullpenover the next eight seasons, when the Phils win fiveNL Easttitles, twopennants,and the1980 World Series—first in franchise history.
- December 10
- A deal to move theChicago White SoxtoSeattle,and theOakland AthleticstoChicago's South Side,is nixed whenBill Veeckrepurchases the White Sox (which he previously owned between March 1959 and June 1961) and keeps them in Chicago. Veeck's group pays a reported $9.75 million toJohn Allynfor 80 percent of the White Sox. In 1976, Seattle will be awarded with an expansion franchise, called theMariners.Showman Veeck sets up a table in the lobby of the principal hotel for baseball's Winter Meetings and posts a sign reading "Open for Business."
- Veeck'sWhite Soxand thePhiladelphia Philliesimmediately get down to business, with Chicago trading future Hall of Fame southpaw and reigning, 14-timeAmerican LeagueGold Glove AwardwinnerJim Kaat,37, and shortstopMike Buskeyto the Phillies for pitchersDick RuthvenandRoy Thomasand shortstopAlan Bannister.
- TheCalifornia Angelsdeal pitcherBill Singerto theTexas Rangersfor first basemanJim Spencerand $100,000.
- Former major league catcher and managerBobby Braganbecomes president ofMinor League Baseball(formally the "National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues" ). Most recently president of theDouble-ATexas League,Bragan, 58, succeedsHank Peters,the new general manager of theBaltimore Orioles.
- December 11
- In one of two franchise-altering trades they make today at the Winter Meetings, theNew York Yankeessendstarting pitcherDoc Medichto thePittsburgh PiratesforpitchersKen BrettandDock Ellisand rookiesecond basemanWillie Randolph,a future six-timeAll-Star.
- In the second, theYankeestrade 3x All-Star and 2x Gold-Glove-winning outfielderBobby Bondsto theCalifornia Angelsfor pitcherEd Figueroaand outfielderMickey Rivers.Right-hander Figueroa will go 55–30 over the next three seasons, which see the Bombers win three AL pennants and the1977and1978 World Series.The speedy Rivers will take over as the Yankees' centerfielder, bat over.300 twice, and steal 90 bases over the same span.
- Bill Veeckand his general manager,Roland Hemond,strike again, sending two veterans, pitcherSteve Dunningand third basemanBill Melton,from theChicago White Soxto theAngelsfor first basemanJim Spencer(acquired the previous day) and outfielderMorris Nettles.
- TheSan Diego Padresobtain veteran third basemanDoug Raderfrom theHouston Astrosfor pitchersLarry HardyandJoe McIntosh.Rader is a five-time winner of theNational League'sGold Glove Award.
- December 12 – Ten more significant trades are made today, involving 13 of MLB's 24 teams and 27 players. They include these:
- TheHouston Astrostrade veteran second basemanTommy Helmsto thePittsburgh Piratesfor a "PTBNL"who turns out to be infielderArt Howe,a key piece on Houston's postseason appearances in1980and1981.
- TheCincinnati Redsmake three trades, subtracting pitchersClay CarrollandClay Kirbyand infielderDarrel Chaney,and adding hurlerRich Hinton(from theWhite Sox), first basemanBob Bailey(Expos), and outfielderMike Lum(Braves).
- TheAtlanta Bravesalso make a five-player trade with theChicago White Sox,trading infielderLarvell Blanksand outfielderRalph "Roadrunner" Garrto the ChiSox for pitchersOzzie OsbornandDick Ruthvenand outfielderKen Henderson.
- TheNew York Metstrade pitcherBill Laxtonand outfielderRusty Staubto theDetroit Tigersfor veteran southpawMickey Lolichand outfielderBilly Baldwin.Staub, 31, is a five-time NL All-Star who will flourish as Detroit'sdesignated hitter.Lolich, 35, has gone 207–175 in 508 games over 13 years for the Tigers, and was the MVP of the1968 World Series.He will appear in only 31 games for the1976 Mets.
- December 17
- NewWhite SoxownerBill Veeckfires managerChuck Tanner,who has three years remaining on his contract. Tanner has skippered the club since September 18, 1970 and compiled a 401–414 (.492) record. Veeck immediately lures 67-year-oldPaul Richardsout of retirement to pilot the1976 Pale Hose.Richards last managed in the majors in 1961 before becoming a full-time executive, but began his MLB managing career with a highly successful 1951–1954 tenure at the White Sox' helm.
- Chuck Tanneris immediately hired byOakland AthleticsownerCharles O. Finleyto succeedAlvin Darkas manager of the defendingAL Westchampions.
- Pete Roseof theCincinnati Redsis namedSports Illustrated's"Sportsman of the Year".
- December 23 – Arbitrator Peter Seitz announces alandmark decisionin favor of thePlayers' Association,making pitchersAndy MessersmithandDave McNallyfree agents.Seitz is immediately fired by John Gaherin, chairman of the owners' Player Relations Committee. McNally, who retired on June 8, will not return to the majors, finishing with a 184–119 career record.
Births
[edit]January
[edit]- January 1 –Fernando Tatís
- January 2 –Jeff Suppan
- January 8 –Geremi González
- January 9 –Kiko Calero
- January 9 –Ken Cloude
- January 12 –Jorge Velandia
- January 13 –Jason Childers
- January 15 –Edwin Díaz
- January 16 –Lee Gardner
- January 17 –Brad Fullmer
- January 17 –Scott Mullen
- January 19 –Brian Mallette
- January 19 –Fernando Seguignol
- January 20 –David Eckstein
- January 27 –Jason Conti
- January 28 –Junior Spivey
- January 29 –Miguel Ojeda
February
[edit]- February 5 –Derrick Gibson
- February 6 –Chad Allen
- February 8 –Tony Mounce
- February 9 –Vladimir Guerrero
- February 10 –Hiroki Kuroda
- February 14 –Dámaso Marte
- February 15 –Rafael Medina
- February 16 –Ángel Peña
- February 18 –Ila Borders
- February 18 –Chad Moeller
- February 20 –Leo Estrella
- February 20 –Liván Hernández
- February 20 –Donzell McDonald
- February 21 –Brandon Berger
- February 23 –Dave Maurer
- February 26 –Mark DeRosa
- February 28 –Juan Moreno
- February 28 –Ricky Stone
March
[edit]- March 6 –Edgar Ramos
- March 8 –Jesús Peña
- March 9 –Rob Sasser
- March 12 –Kevin Pickford
- March 15 –Vladimir Núñez
- March 15 –Dan Perkins
- March 25 –Adrián Hernández
- March 25 –Miguel Mejia
- March 28 –Steve Sparks
- March 28 –Julio Zuleta
- March 29 –Marcus Jones
- March 29 –Danny Kolb
- March 31 –Tim Christman
- March 31 –Ryan Rupe
April
[edit]- April 2 –Hisanori Takahashi
- April 3 –Koji Uehara
- April 4 –Scott Rolen
- April 5 –Domingo Guzmán
- April 7 –Ronnie Belliard
- April 8 –Jeremy Fikac
- April 8 –Timo Pérez
- April 9 –Talmadge Nunnari
- April 10 –Mike Lincoln
- April 11 –Todd Dunwoody
- April 16 –Kelly Dransfeldt
- April 19 –Brent Billingsley
- April 19 –John LeRoy
- April 21 –Carlos Castillo
- April 21 –Aquilino López
- April 25 –Jacque Jones
- April 27 –Chris Carpenter
- April 27 –Pedro Feliz
- April 27 –Benj Sampson
- April 28 –Jordan Zimmerman
- April 29 –Rafael Betancourt
- April 29 –Josh Booty
May
[edit]- May 2 –Mark Johnson
- May 3 –Gabe Molina
- May 6 –Jim Chamblee
- May 11 –Francisco Cordero
- May 13 –Mickey Callaway
- May 13 –Jack Cressend
- May 15 –Graham Koonce
- May 15 –Steve Woodard
- May 17 –Scott Seabol
- May 19 –Josh Paul
- May 20 –Amaury García
- May 20 –Luis García
- May 25 –Adrian Johnson
- May 25 –Randall Simon
- May 26 –Travis Lee
- May 29 –Sean Spencer
- May 31 –Mac Suzuki
June
[edit]- June 2 –Steve Rain
- June 3 –José Molina
- June 5 –Jason Green
- June 6 –David Lamb
- June 8 –Matt Perisho
- June 10 –Freddy García
- June 14 –Peter Munro
- June 16 –José Nieves
- June 17 –Mark Brownson
- June 17 –Donnie Sadler
- June 18 –Félix Heredia
- June 19 –Willis Roberts
- June 22 –Kenshin Kawakami
- June 22 –Esteban Yan
- June 25 –Kane Davis
- June 26 –Jason Middlebrook
- June 27 –Daryle Ward
- June 28 –Richard Hidalgo
- June 30 –Mike Judd
July
[edit]- July 3 –Christian Parker
- July 5 –Alberto Castillo
- July 8 –David Moraga
- July 14 –Tim Hudson
- July 18 –Torii Hunter
- July 22 –Scot Shields
- July 24 –Bill Ortega
- July 26 –Kevin Barker
- July 27 –Shea Hillenbrand
- July 27 –Alex Rodriguez
- July 29 –Seth Greisinger
- July 30 –Matt Erickson
- July 30 –Oswaldo Mairena
- July 31 –Randy Flores
- July 31 –Gabe Kapler
August
[edit]- August 2 –Joe Dillon
- August 3 –Roosevelt Brown
- August 4 –Eric Milton
- August 6 –Víctor Zambrano
- August 7 –Gerónimo Gil
- August 7 –Édgar Rentería
- August 8 –Chad Meyers
- August 9 –Brian Fuentes
- August 9 –Mike Lamb
- August 12 –Luis Ordaz
- August 14 –Eric Cammack
- August 14 –McKay Christensen
- August 14 –Scott Stewart
- August 15 –Ben Ford
- August 15 –Aaron Scheffer
- August 16 –Michael Coleman
- August 16 –Cho Jin-ho
- August 19 –Juan Sosa
- August 26 –Morgan Ensberg
- August 26 –Troy Mattes
- August 27 –Trent Durrington
- August 29 –John Riedling
- August 30 –Bucky Jacobsen
September
[edit]- September 5 –Rod Barajas
- September 5 –Randy Choate
- September 6 –Derrek Lee
- September 12 –Luis Castillo
- September 12 –Mark Johnson
- September 14 –George Lombard
- September 15 –Javier Cardona
- September 15 –Dan Smith
- September 17 –Ryan Jensen
- September 18 –Randy Williams
- September 19 –Javier Valentín
- September 20 –Yovanny Lara
- September 21 –Doug Davis
- September 22 –Luis García
- September 22 –Danny Klassen
- September 23 –Dave Elder
- September 24 –Mario Encarnación
- September 30 –Carlos Guillén
October
[edit]- October 1 –Brandon Knight
- October 3 –Scott Cassidy
- October 3 –Mike Thompson
- October 5 –Brandon Puffer
- October 6 –Jeff Farnsworth
- October 7 –Justin Brunette
- October 8 –Andy Thompson
- October 9 –Danny Mota
- October 9 –J. J. Trujillo
- October 10 –Plácido Polanco
- October 17 –Héctor Almonte
- October 18 –Alex Cora
- October 19 –Horacio Estrada
- October 21 –Toby Hall
- October 23 –Todd Belitz
- October 23 –Kazuo Matsui
- October 23 –Todd Sears
- October 26 –Ryan Bradley
- October 29 –Karim García
- October 29 –Gary Johnson
- October 29 –Scott Randall
- October 30 –Andy Dominique
- October 30 –Marco Scutaro
November
[edit]- November 2 –Paul Rigdon
- November 10 –Edison Reynoso
- November 16 –Julio Lugo
- November 18 –Shawn Camp
- November 18 –David Ortiz
- November 18 –Matt Wise
- November 19 –Clay Condrey
- November 20 –J. D. Drew
- November 21 –Brian Meadows
- November 23 –Colin Porter
December
[edit]- December 2 –Mark Kotsay
- December 4 –Ed Yarnall
- December 8 –Brian Barkley
- December 10 –Joe Mays
- December 11 –Nate Field
- December 12 –Carlos Hernández
- December 13 –Matt LeCroy
- December 14 –Rodrigo López
- December 15 –Edgard Clemente
- December 17 –Brandon Villafuerte
- December 19 –Russell Branyan
- December 25 –Hideki Okajima
- December 26 –Yoshinori Tateyama
- December 27 –Jeff D'Amico
- December 28 –B. J. Ryan
- December 29 –Tom Jacquez
- December 29 –Jason Pearson
- December 29 –Jaret Wright
- December 30 –Santiago Pérez
- December 31 –Sam McConnell
Deaths
[edit]January
[edit]- January 2 –Jim Poole,79, first baseman in 283 games for 1925–1927 Philadelphia Athletics; active in Organized Baseball as a player or player-manager for 28 years between 1914 and 1946.
- January 5 –Don Wilson,29, Houston Astros' starting pitcher who had won 104 games for them since breaking into the majors September 29, 1966, and thrown two no-hitters (on June 18, 1967 against Atlanta, and May 1, 1969 against Cincinnati); National League All-Star (1971); in 1974, he was still in the prime of his career, winning 11 games and posting a 3.08 ERA in 2042⁄3innings pitched.
- January 9 –Walton Cruise,84, outfielder who played in 736 career games for the St. Louis Cardinals (1914 and 1916–1919) and Boston Braves (1919–1924).
- January 9 –Curt Fullerton,76, pitcher in 115 games for the Boston Red Sox (1921–1925 and 1933).
- January 12 –Frank Kalin,57, outfielder/pinch hitter who made brief appearances with the 1940 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1943 Chicago White Sox; went hitless in nine at bats over seven MLB games.
- January 17 –Jim Canada,63, first baseman for Birmingham, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Memphis of the Negro American League between 1937 and 1943.
- January 21 –Pat Tobin,58, pitcher who worked only one game (and one inning) in the majors, on August 21, 1941, as member of the Philadelphia Athletics.
- January 23 –Clarence "Heinie" Mueller,75, outfielder and first baseman who appeared in 693 career games over 11 years between 1920 and 1935 for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Boston Braves and St. Louis Browns.
- January 24 –Bobby Anderson,75, second baseman/shortstop who appeared in 26 games for the 1920 Chicago Giants of the Negro National League.
- January 24 –Doc Dudley,81, first baseman for the St. Louis Giants/Stars of the Negro National League from 1920 to 1923.
- January 26 –Astyanax Douglass,77, catcher who played 11 games for the Cincinnati Reds over two seasons (1921 and 1925).
- January 29 –Steve White,90, right-hander who pitched briefly for the 1912 Washington Senators (one game) and Boston Braves (four games).
February
[edit]- February 5 –Ad "Doc" Swigler,79, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania dental school who threw six innings for the New York Giants in his only MLB game on September 25, 1917.
- February 12 –Dutch Mele,60, minor-league slugger who had a six-game "cup of coffee" with the 1937 Cincinnati Reds.
- February 17 –George Twombly,82, outfielder who appeared in 150 total games in five seasons spanning 1914 to 1919 for the Reds, Boston Braves and Washington Senators.
- February 21 –Steve Filipowicz,55, outfielder who played in 57 total games for the MLB New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds between 1944 and 1948; previously a running back with the NFL New York Giants in 1943.
- February 27 –Otis Henry,71, third baseman/outfielder who played in the Negro leagues with Memphis and Indianapolis between 1932 and 1937.
March
[edit]- March 2 –Scat Metha,61, infielder and pinch-runner who appeared in 26 games between April 22 and August 10 for the pennant-bound 1940 Detroit Tigers.
- March 7 –Joe Benes,74, infielder who played in ten games during May and June for 1931 St. Louis Cardinals.
- March 10 –Clint Evans,85, coach at the University of California from 1930 to 1954 who led team to the first College World Series title in 1947.
- March 10 –Johnny Markham,66, aNegro leaguepitcher for theKansas City MonarchsandBirmingham Black Barons.
- March 11 –Lefty Clarke,79, pitcher whose only MLB appearance came on October 2, 1921, with the Cincinnati Reds; he allowed seven hits and seven runs (only oneearned) to theChicago Cubsin five full innings, and absorbed the loss, but was credited with acomplete gamewhen the game was called off because of darkness after it had become "official."
- March 12 –Dick Lanahan,63, southpaw pitcher who appeared in 56 career games for the Washington Senators (1935, 1937) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1940–1941).
- March 13 –Red Marion,60, outfielder in 18 games for the 1935 and 1943 Washington Senators, then a longtime minor-league manager; brother ofMarty Marion.
- March 14 –Tracy Baker,83, University of Washington graduate who appeared in one MLB game on June 19, 1911 as a member of the Boston Red Sox and went hitless in one at bat.
- March 17 –Diamond Pipkins,67, left-hander who pitched for the Birmingham Black Barons and Cleveland Cubs between 1929 and 1942; led 1942 Negro American League hurlers in games won.
- March 18 –Whitey Ock,63, catcher who played in one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers on September 29, 1935 and went hitless in three at bats.
- March 21 –Joe Medwick,63, nicknamed "Ducky" and "Ducky-Wucky," Hall of Fame left fielder and 10-time All-Star who in 1937 became the most recent National League player to win theTriple Crown,also winning the MVP; lifetime.324 hitter, who had six 100-RBI seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals; also played for Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants and Boston Braves during a 17-year (1932–1948) MLB career.
- March 25 –Tommy Holmes,71, sportswriter who covered the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1924 until the team's move to Los Angeles in 1958.
- March 26 –Harley Young,91, pitcher in 14 total games for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Doves of the National League in 1908.
- March 27 –Oscar Fuhr,81, pitched in 63 contests for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox between 1921 and 1925.
- March 28 –Hy Gunning,86, first baseman who played four games for the 1911 Boston Red Sox.
April
[edit]- April 3 –Merritt "Sugar" Cain,67, pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1932–1935), St. Louis Browns (1935–1936) and Chicago White Sox (1936–1938) who appeared in 178 career MLB games.
- April 8 –Jim Peterson,66, pitcher who hurled in 41 MLB games for the Philadelphia Athletics and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1931 and 1937.
- April 11 –Fay Washington,60, pitcher for St. Louis–New Orleans, Birmingham and Cincinnati–Indianapolis of the Negro American League between 1940 and 1945.
- April 16 –Frank Wayenberg,76, pitched in two games for the 1924 Cleveland Indians.
- April 18 –Jack Burns,67, first baseman for the St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers, 1930 to 1936, appearing in 890 games; later a coach and scout for the Boston Red Sox.
- April 19 –Wes Kingdon,74, infielder who played 20 years in the minor leagues and batted.324 in 18 games in his only MLB trial with the 1932 Washington Senators.
- April 25 –Bruce Edwards,51, catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1946–1951), Chicago Cubs (1951–1952, 1954), Washington Senators (1955) and Cincinnati Redlegs (1956); two-time National League All-Star.
May
[edit]- May 6 –Les Burke,72, second baseman for the Detroit Tigers from 1923 to 1926.
- May 10 –Harold Kaese,66, sportswriter for theBoston TranscriptandThe Boston Globefrom 1933 to 1973.
- May 15 –Johnny Gooch,77, catcher who played in 11 MLB seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921–1928), Brooklyn Robins (1928–1929), Cincinnati Reds (1929–1930) and Boston Red Sox (1933); member of 1925 World Series champions.
- May 16 –Al Helfer,63, play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Colt.45s, Oakland Athletics, and Mutual's "Game of the Day" during a sportscasting career that stretched from 1933 to 1970.
- May 17 –Sig Broskie,64, catcher in 11 games for 1940 Boston Bees.
- May 22 –Lefty Grove,75, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox who became the second left-hander to win 300 games, leading AL in ERA nine times and in winning percentage five times, both records; won the pitching triple crown twice, also winning MVP in 1931 after 31–4 campaign; also led AL in strikeouts seven straight years.
- May 25 –Bruce Hartford,83, shortstop in eight games for the 1914 Cleveland Naps.
- May 30 –Bert Cole,78, left-handed pitcher who worked in 177 career games for the Detroit Tigers (1921–1925), Cleveland Indians (1925) and Chicago White Sox (1927).
June
[edit]- June 2 –Spoke Emery,78, outfielder in five games for 1925 Philadelphia Phillies; collected two hits in his three MLB at bats (.667).
- June 9 –Ownie Carroll,72, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1925 and 1934, who later coached at Seton Hall University for 25 years.
- June 16 –Clint Courtney,48, catcher for five American League teams between 1951 and 1961 and the first major leaguer at his position to wear eyeglasses; manager of Triple-A Richmond Braves at the time of his death.
- June 17 –Sid Gordon,57, All-Star left fielder and third baseman, primarily for the New York Giants (1941–1943, 1946–1949 and 1955) and Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1950–1953), who had five 20-HR seasons.
- June 23 –Marty Callaghan,75, outfielder who appeared in 295 career games for the Chicago Cubs (1922–1923) and Cincinnati Reds (1926 and 1928).
- June 28 –Audrey Bleiler,42, infielder for twoAll-American Girls Professional Baseball Leaguechampion teams.
July
[edit]- July 5 –Joe Kiefer,75, pitcher in 15 games for the Chicago White Sox (1920) and Boston Red Sox (1925–1926).
- July 18 –Ted Wingfield,75, pitcher who played in 113 games from 1923 to 1927 for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox.
- July 23 –Art Mills,72, pitcher in 19 games for the 1927–1928 Boston Braves; coach for the Detroit Tigers from 1944 to 1948, including service on 1945 World Series champion.
- July 27 –Fred Sherry,86, pitcher who went 0–4 (4.30 ERA) in ten games for the 1911 Washington Senators.
- July 31 –Max Flack,85, right fielder for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League (1914–1915), Chicago Cubs (1916–1922) and St. Louis Cardinals (1922–1925) who batted over.300 three times.
August
[edit]- August 5 –Bill Morrell,82, pitcher for the 1926 Washington Senators and 1930–1931 New York Giants who worked in 48 career games.
- August 11 –Rollin Cook,84, pitcher who appeared in five contests for the 1915 St. Louis Browns.
- August 12 –Lew Riggs,65, third baseman for St. Louis Cardinals (1934), Cincinnati Reds (1935–1940) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1941–1942 and 1946); 1936 National League All-Star and member of 1940 World Series champions.
- August 20 –Daniel Canónico,59, pitcher who led the Venezuelan team to the1941 Amateur World Seriestitle, winning five of the team's games including the series-tying and deciding games against Cuba.
- August 20 –Jake Miller,77, pitched in an even 200 games over nine seasons in the American League, eight of them for the Cleveland Indians (1924–1931).
- August 26 –Eddie Snead,65, pitcher who won three of four decisions for the 1940 Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League.
September
[edit]- September 3 –Irv Medlinger,48, left-handed relief pitcher who got into nine games for the 1949 and 1951 St. Louis Browns.
- September 9 –Ken Jungels,59, relief pitcher who appeared in 25 total games over five seasons between 1937 and 1942 for the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates.
- September 10 –Lance Richbourg,77, right fielder who played 629 of his 698 MLB games for the Boston Braves (1927–1931); batted.308 lifetime.
- September 12 –Augie Johns,76, southpaw who pitched in 36 games for the 1926–1927 Detroit Tigers.
- September 28 –Moose Solters,69, left fielder with four AL teams between 1934 and 1943 who batted.300 and drove in over 100 runs three times, before his eyesight gradually failed after he was hit with a ball during a 1941 warmup.
- September 29 –Casey Stengel,85, Hall of Fame manager who won a record ten pennants (tied with John McGraw) in 12 seasons leading the Yankees (1949–1960), capturing seven World Series titles (tied with Joe McCarthy); also managed Dodgers, Braves and Mets, applying his trademark humor to the Mets in their woeful first season; in 25 years as an MLB manager, posted a record of 1,899–1,835 (.509); in his playing days, an outfielder for five NL clubs from 1912 to 1925; batted.393 in 28 World Series at bats (1916, 1922, 1923), hitting two game-winning home runs for the New York Giants (against the Yankees) in the 1923 Fall Classic.
October
[edit]- October 1 –Larry MacPhail,85, Hall of Fame executive who introduced night games, plane travel and pensions to the major leagues while running the Cincinnati Reds (1933–1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1938–1942) and New York Yankees (1945–1947); won 1941 National League pennant in Brooklyn and 1947 World Series with Yankees, then left baseball; father ofLee,also a Hall of Fame executive, and grandfather ofAndy MacPhail,high-level executive for multiple teams between 1986 and 2020.
- October 3 –Elmer Knetzer,90, pitcher who won 38 games for the Pittsburgh Rebels of the "outlaw" Federal League in 1914–1915; also pitched for Brooklyn, Boston and Cincinnati of the National League from 1909 to 1912 and 1916–1917.
- October 4 –Joan Whitney Payson,72, founding principal owner of the New York Mets from 1961 until her death; former stockholder in New York Giants who, in 1957, voted against their transfer to San Francisco.
- October 13 –Swede Risberg,81, shortstop for the 1917–1920 Chicago White Sox, and member of 1917 world champions and 1919 AL champions; last survivor among the eight players barred from baseball for their involvement in the Black Sox Scandal.
- October 15 –Mickey Grasso,55, catcher and World War II POW who resumed his baseball career in 1946; played in 322 MLB games for the Washington Senators (1950–1953), Cleveland Indians (1954) and New York Giants (1946 and 1955).
- October 19 –Hod Kibbie,72, second baseman and shortstop who had an 11-game stint with the 1925 Boston Braves.
November
[edit]- November 8 –Les Backman,87, right-hander who pitched in 47 games for the 1909 and 1910 St. Louis Cardinals.
- November 8 –Vern Morgan,47, third baseman who appeared in 31 games for the 1954–1955 Chicago Cubs; coach for the Minnesota Twins from 1969 until his death.
- November 8 –Ray Shepardson,78, catcher in three games for 1924 St. Louis Cardinals.
- November 14 –Garland Buckeye,78, southpaw pitcher who appeared in 108 MLB games between 1918 and 1928, 106 of them for the 1925–1928 Cleveland Indians.
- November 25 –Red Sheridan,79, infielder in five games for the Brooklyn Robins (1918, 1920).
- November 26 –Laymon Yokely,69, stalwart Negro leagues pitcher between 1926 and 1946, notably for the Baltimore Black Sox; led Eastern Colored League in victories, strikeouts, innings pitched and complete games in 1928; won 17 games in 1929.
- November 27 –Eddie Dwight,70, outfielder/second baseman who played for three Negro leagues teams, notably the Kansas City Monarchs, between 1925 and 1937.
- November 27 –Gene Osborn,53, play-by-play announcer who described games for the Mutual Network "Game of the Day" and the Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals between 1959 and 1975.
- November –Claudio Manela,81, first Filipino to play in major leagues; a left-hander who pitched in 21 games for the 1921 Cuban Stars of the Negro National League.
December
[edit]- December 1 –Nellie Fox,47, Hall of Fame second baseman and 12-time All-Star for the Chicago White Sox (1950–1963) who formed half of a spectacular middle infield withLuis Aparicio;batted.300 six times, led AL in hits four times, and was 1959 MVP; overall played in 19 MLB seasons (1947–1965) with Philadelphia Athletics, White Sox and Houston Astros, and made 2,663 hits.
- December 1 –Dave Koslo,55, left-handed pitcher who won over 90 games for the New York Giants (1941–1942 and 1946–1953), missing 1943–1945 seasons due to wartime service; started and won Game 1 of the 1951 World Series.
- December 8 –Fred Blackwell,84, reserve catcher for the 1917–1919 Pittsburgh Pirates.
- December 8 –Johnny Couch,84, pitcher for Detroit Tigers (1917), Cincinnati Reds (1922–1923) and Philadelphia Phillies (1923–1925) who worked in 147 career games.
- December 9 –Jeff Heath,60, Canadian-born, two-time All-Star left fielder (1941 and 1943) with the Cleveland Indians (1936–1945); also played with Washington Senators (1946), St. Louis Browns (1946–1947) and Boston Braves (1948–1949); led American League in triples twice (1938, 1941); helped lead Boston to 1948 National League pennant, but broke his ankle late in September and missed 1948 World Series, played against Cleveland; later a broadcaster for Seattle of the Pacific Coast League; posthumously elected to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (1988).
- December 12 –Julie Wera,75, backup third baseman who played in 38 games as a member of the 1927 World Series champion New York Yankees.
- December 13 –Alex Herman,76, Negro leagues outfielder during the 1920s and 1930s; Tuskegee Institute graduate who became the first African-American elected to office in Alabama sinceReconstruction;in 1925, while a player, he recommended that his club sign a youngSatchel Paige,kick-starting Paige's long, Hall of Fame career.
- December 15 –Buster Chatham,73, third baseman-shortstop in 129 games for Boston Braves during 1930 and 1931; longtime scout and minor-league manager.
- December 17 –Kerby Farrell,62, manager of the 1957 Cleveland Indians; first baseman and left-handed pitcher in 188 games for 1943 Boston Braves and 1945 Chicago White Sox; coach for White Sox and Indians between 1966 and 1971; won three Minor League Manager of the Year awards during his long career as a skipper in minors.
- December 23 –Rae Blaemire,64, catcher in two games for 1941 New York Giants.
- December 23 –Jim McGlothlin,32, pitcher for the California Angels (1965–1969), Cincinnati Reds (1970–1973) and Chicago White Sox (1973); American League All-Star (1967); appeared in 1970 and 1972 World Series.
- December 24 –Russ Lyon,62, catcher who appeared in seven games with the 1944 Cleveland Indians.
- December 27 –Lou Lowdermilk,88, left-handed pitcher who played in 20 career games for the 1911–1912 St. Louis Cardinals.
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