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Baseball
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Who was the best third base coach of all time?
There is no consensus as to whom is the best third-base coach in baseball history, as the job of a third-base coach, while easy to define, is very difficult to rate. Basically the responsibilities of the position are to relay signals from the manager to the batter at the plate and to tell a runner coming from second base whether he should stop at third or continue to home plate. Needless to say, there are no statistics for either category, but there are some anecdotes and testimonials to bring to bear on the question.
Among the candidates for best third-base coach of all time, based on what reports we have, are Preston Gomez (suggested by Reggie Jackson in a 1982 Sports Illustrated article), Billy Martin (according to longtime Minnesota sportswriter Sid Hartman), Eddie Mayo (quoting future American League president Joe Cronin), John Vukovich (per manager Ozzie Guillen) and Manny Acta (according to ex-player and current Mets executive Tony Bernazard). A 2005 ESPN.com poll of players rated Ron Washington the best in the major leagues.
All of the above men later served as managers in the majors. Because of their responsibilities and the closeness to the manager that they entail, being a third-base coach is often a stepping stone to a managerial post. (Current major league managers who used to coach third include Acta, Washington, Jim Leyland, Charlie Manuel and John Russell.) Before 1910, when managers began to hire full-time coaches, it was usually the skipper himself who coached third base; this practice continued well into the 1950s.
Other third-base coaches that could be considered among the all-time greats include Joey Amalfitano, Billy Hunter and Jim Davenport (all of who managed in the bigs as well). More recently, George King III of the New York Post declared the Dodgers' Larry Bowa the best third-base coach in baseball, while Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle has made a similar claim for the Giants' Tim Flannery.
How many MLB superstars played in the Cape Cod League?
In the 2005 and 2006 197 major league players had played in the Cape Cod Baseball League. The 2007 list has not been completed, but it is believed that it will be over 200 alumni in the majors. World Series MVP Mike Lowell played for Chatham in 1994. Craig Biggio (first alumni to have 3000 hits) played for Yarmouth-Dennis in 1986. Frank Thomas (first alumni to hit 500 home runs) played for Orleans in 1988. The overall list of alumni to have played in the majors is 679 and counting. For more information visit www.capecodbaseball.org.
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When was the longest game in Cleveland Indians history?
I was at a game at the old Cleveland Stadium that was the 2nd game of a double header. It was in the late 1950's or early 1960's. I think I remember it was actually called a "Twi-light" or "Twi-night" double header. I thought it ended in the 21st inning, but that could be wrong. Maybe it was the 19th or 20th inning. I cannot find this game in an internet search. Does anyone else remember anything about this? (Most people had left by the time it ended, I think between 1 and 2 AM. ---- Good memory!
On June 14, 1963 the Indians and Washington Senators played a twilight (twinight) doubleheader. The Senators won the first game, 5-2, and the Indians won the second game, 3-2, in 19 innings on Willie Kirkland's home run off of Jim Coates leading off the bottom of the 19th.
Click on the "Indians/Senators June 14, 1963" link below to see a box score of the game.
The Indians played a 22 inning game against the Minnesota Twins on August 31, 1993 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Twins won. 5-4, on a leadoff home run by Pedro Munoz off of Jason Grimsley in the bottom of the 22nd. ---------------- Wow, thanks!! I was beginning to think I was crazy. And thanks for the box score link which helped me remember a lot more. Gary Bell was my favorite player and this was one of his best pitched games. As a teenager, I loved keeping score, but the scorecards only had room for 10 innings. After so long of writing in the margins I finally gave up trying! Thanks again. . . Ginger
If a 15 yr old boy throws 81 mph how hard will he throw at 17 yrs old?
it doesnt just progress like, he has to work on his form and muscle memory and strength.
without tht hell just keep pitchin 81
Yes. The pitcher is the person on the mound in the center of the infield who throws the ball at the batter. Usually, they are an integral part of the game.
What colors are used in medieval pennants?
Everything but purple really, that being hardest to produce. Blue, green, yellow, red, brown, black, gold and silver were all readily available
Who hit the longest Milwaukee Brewers home run?
Russel Branyon hit the longest one at Miller Park. I'm not sure about away games though.
How far is the pitching rubber to second base?
The distance from Home Plate to 2nd base is 127+ feet. This is calculated using Pythagorean Theorem (90x90=8100, x2 = 16200, sq. rt. = 127.279 feet)
The distance from Home Plate to pitcher's mound is 60 feet, 6 inches, thus the distance from pitcher's mound to 2nd base is 127.3-60.5 feet or roughly 67 feet.
He lives in Florissant in St. Louis, he really likes to stay out of the public he is still the Callaway kid or the flash. He is a great man. Who is still loved by all. No more big hair though. Incredible ball player, friend, and father.
Also posted in here says he has a grandson named Ryan" The Bear" McBride. He is NOT his grandson. He has two grandsons and niether of them are old enough to be mentioned or recognized as a "banjo player" !
What is the simple subject of the sentence Ten years in the major leagues is also necessary?
ten years in the major leagues is also necessary what is the simple and compound subject
momentum
What is the price for a score collector set with 910 baseball player cards includes 17 bonus cards?
Should fetch about $150 USD
Why do some major league baseball players roll up their pants but some don't?
It's a matter of personal preference. Some such as Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees and I believe Jason Vartiek of the Boston Red Sox choose to wear high socks over their pants and others prefer to have their pants come over their socks.
Some players are very superstitious and change their look when they are in a slump and when they start hitting they keep that look. Others just always wear their clothes the same way. Its the same as when players use different batting gloves with different colors and designs as well as cleats and baseball mitts. Its just a matter of preference.
