Baseball Daily Card Gazette

Bill got into 87 games for the Yankees in 1954, and he hit a fine .340, presaging fine things for the future. His 73 hits were good for 124 total bases, and they included 12 doubles, 9 triples and 7 homers. He batted in 41 runs and scored 37. He began in baseball in 1951 with Binghamton of the Eastern League. After playing 21 games for them, he went to Norfolk and led the league with a 334 average. He was with Kansas City in 1952 and 1953, hitting .341 and 318 respectively. He led the American Association in 1952 with 31 homers and 134 runs batted in.

Johnny Babich, the new pitching star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, practices the trick of throwing "low on the outside" to batters whose hitting weakness he does not know. Low and outside is supposed to be the spot where hitters are least apt to get a good cut at the ball, although there are many who hit this type ball. Study opposing batters as they come up, noticing whether they stand back from the plate and deep in the batter's box. A batter's stance will usually give you some hint of his batting weakness. If he crowds the plate, try pitching an inside ball, which will be hit on the handle. If he crouches, keep them high, and force him to pop up.

Nick tied for 13th among farmhands in hits in 2024 - a year that saw him traded from Boston to Pittsburgh at the deadline. In his second big-league game on September 17, he smacked three singles.

In his brief career in the majors, Paul has improved each season. Basically a relief specialist, the southpaw has seen some duty as a spot starter. In one of his starts, Paul hurled a 3-hit shutout vs. the Chicago White Sox.

One of the brighter young prospects in the new Pale Hose regime. Played with Baltimore in 1947 and hit .282. Brought up by Cleveland and traded to Sox early in 1948. Good throwing arm. Shared last season's catching duties with Aron Robinson and Mike Tresh. Fair hitter - finished with .233 mark.

After a year marred by injuries, Jermaine looks to get back on track as one of the game's top offensive players in 2004. He was in his 5th effective season with Kansas City when he was traded to Oakland in late July. His 59 runs batted in helped the Athletics to a 58-14 record that year after his acquisition. He was a 2000 All-Star for the Royals.

Trea had the best game of his career on June 5, smashing two homers and going 4-for-5 vs. Detroit. He's an elite superstar and is Bryce Harper's favorite player.

No one else in baseball ever studied the science of hitting as Ted did. It really paid off for Williams, too! In 1941, Ted batted .406 which was the highest A.L. average since George Sisler hit .420 in 1922. His lifetime totals included 521 home runs, six batting titles and participation in 18 All-Star contests. If Ted can pass some of his hitting knowledge down to his players, the Senators will have quite a dangerous club. One of Ted's first pupils will be strong Mike Epstein. The 6'3" first baseman was a fullback at the University of California in 1964. Mike socked 59 home runs in his first two minor league campaigns.

Brenton became the first NL outfielder to win a defensive award in each of his initial two seasons in 2024, finishing in the 98th percentile in Outs Above Average (15) and 99th in arm strength (97.4 mph). He also topped the Colorado Rockies in stolen bases.

The young speedster was 4th in the A.L. in 1969 with 40 stolen bases. Was voted Philadelphia's best athlete upon graduating high school.

The historical MLB batting average with a two-strike count is around .183, but not when Madrigal is at the plate. "Nicky Two Strikes" has a knack for making something of his at-bats, even when he's behind in the count. The infielder has a career .287 average when down to his final strike, which is a few ticks higher than his overall career mark (.274).

In 2024, Jordan posted the sixth-highest OPS among Diamondbacks farmhands with at least 100 PAs. He feasted at Triple-A Reno on September 19, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and four RBI.

A strong-armed but light-hitting outfielder, Mel tried his hand at pitching in '66. He was an instant success.

Billy and his wife have one son, Derek (6-14-86).

The top reliever on Rangers' staff last season, Horacio had 15 Saves to go along with 2 Relief Wins for 17 Points and 8th place in American League Fireman Derby. His average outing is 1 1/3 innings.

Don had a good year at the plate in '58 and there are indications that this year will be even better for him. On the Japanese tour after the '58 season, he hit a cool .385, Don led the N. L. in Assists and Double Plays in 1957.

Billy was picked 4th by the Kansas City Royals from Cleveland during the expansion draft last winter. The second base- man was a standout athlete in high school where he earned 13 letters in baseball, football, basketball and track. Billy batted .667 in his college tournament and reached base 18 out of 21 trips to the plate.

The colorful and exciting outfielder had one of his best seasons last year. Jim is famous for his circus catches.