Today in RBI Baseball History

[Mike D.]

March 27, 2002 - After being told he would not be an everyday player, thirty-seven year old hJose Canseco is given his release by the Expos. The 1988 American League MVP, who needs 38 homers to reach 500, batted .258 and hit 16 home runs for the White Sox last season while appearing in 76 games.

So if he had played a full season he'd project out to 35 bombs.  I'd hate to have him as an everyday player....

[ultimate7]

And 4 HRs would bounce off his head.

[JoeDirt]

Still, that nets out 31 hHomers.

[TβG]

LANDMARK

Nolan Ryan notched the Mets first official save on April 9, 1969.  It was one of only three saves Ryan would record in his twenty-seven-year career.

(I think the date is a typo on my calendar, i'll try to research this)

[RedBarron]

LANDMARK

Nolan Ryan notched the Mets first official save on April 9, 1969.  It was one of only three saves Ryan would record in his twenty-seven-year career.

(I think the date is a typo on my calendar, i'll try to research this)

He only has 3 saves his entire career and he's a HOF'er?

That's bull crap.

[TβG]

LANDMARK

Nolan Ryan notched the Mets first official save on April 9, 1969.  It was one of only three saves Ryan would record in his twenty-seven-year career.

(I think the date is a typo on my calendar, i'll try to research this)

welll the date is not a typo, according to baseball almanac.  i don't understand why they didn't save it for saturday.  idiots.

[fightonusc]

April 6, 2001 - In the Home Opener at Veteran Stadium, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning's number 14 jersey is retired. Kentucky's Republican U.S. senator, who compiled a 224-184 in his 17-year career pitching for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates and Dodgers, joins Richie Ashburn (1), Robin Roberts (36), Steve Carlton (32) and Mike Schmidt (20) as the fifth player to have his number retired by the Phillies.

[RedBarron]

April 6, 2001 - In the Home Opener at Veteran Stadium, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning's number 14 jersey is retired. Kentucky's Republican U.S. senator, who compiled a 224-184 in his 17-year career pitching for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates and Dodgers, joins Richie Ashburn (1), Robin Roberts (36), Steve Carlton (32) and Mike Schmidt (20) as the fifth player to have his number retired by the Phillies.

They need to have a ceremony for Bake McBride's afro:






I find the name "bake" to be stereotypically funny for a black pro athlete

[ultimate7]

Still, that nets out 31 hHomers.

Yes but it doesn't take into account how many times he'll throw out his arm pitching.

[fightonusc]

April 6, 2001 - In the Home Opener at Veteran Stadium, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning's number 14 jersey is retired. Kentucky's Republican U.S. senator, who compiled a 224-184 in his 17-year career pitching for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates and Dodgers, joins Richie Ashburn (1), Robin Roberts (36), Steve Carlton (32) and Mike Schmidt (20) as the fifth player to have his number retired by the Phillies.

They need to have a ceremony for Bake McBride's afro:






I find the name "bake" to be stereotypically funny for a black pro athlete

Why, because black people are well-known for their love of making pastries, breads and desserts? Did Reggie White say this?

[RedBarron]

no, because black people have a deep love for da chronic. . . . . and you get baked on dat shit when you smokes too much of it.

[Nails]

April 11, 1990 - Mark Langston, making his Angel debut, and Mike Witt combine to pitch a 1-0 no-hitter against the Mariners.

[Nails]

April 12, 1992 - Boston Red Sox left-hander Matt Young pitches eight no-hit innings, but loses a 2-1 decision to the Cleveland Indians. In the second game of the doubleheader, the Indians manage only two hits against Roger Clemens, setting a record for fewest hits in a twinbill.

[TβG]

ON THIS DATE IN 1981

An International League game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings is suspended after eight hours, seven minutes, and an organized baseball record 32 innings.  The game will be completed June 23, with the Sox winning, 3-2, in the 33rd frame.  Among the participants are future Major League stars Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr.

[Nails]

ON THIS DATE IN 1981

An International League game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings is suspended after eight hours, seven minutes, and an organized baseball record 32 innings. The game will be completed June 23, with the Sox winning, 3-2, in the 33rd frame. Among the participants are future Major League stars Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken Jr.

I'm pretty sure Bobby Ojeda pitched in that game as well. 

[Nails]

I found the box score, and Bobby Ojeda actually earned the win with 1 inning pitched. 

Other RBIers in this game include Marty Barrett, Rich Gedman, and Bruce Hurst.

[fathedX]

Williams went 0 for 13 in that game!  I don't know who he is, but that will kill your batting average.

[TβG]

dallas williams.   doesn't look like he was much of a hitter in the majors either:  http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/willida05.shtml

[BDawk]

dallas williams.   doesn't look like he was much of a hitter in the majors either:  http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/willida05.shtml

Are you kidding?? He batted .500 in 1981!

[Nails]

dallas williams.   doesn't look like he was much of a hitter in the majors either:  http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/willida05.shtml

Are you kidding?? He batted .500 in 1981!

He was apparently a defensive genius too, sporting a 1.000 fielding percentage in both 1981 and 1983.