1962 New York Mets season
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The New York Mets
season was the first regular season for the Mets, as the National League
returned to New York
for the first time since . They went 40-120 and finished tenth and last in the National League
, games behind the NL Champion San Francisco Giants
, who once called New York home. The Mets' 120 losses are the most by any MLB team in one season since .
The Mets were managed by Casey Stengel
and played their home games at the Polo Grounds
, which was their temporary home while Shea Stadium
was being built in Queens
. They are rather infamous for their futility, and were one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball
history. The pitching staff allowed the most runs (948) in the majors.
Despite the futility of the team, fans came out in droves. Their attendance of of 922,530 was good enough for 6th in the National League that year.
The season was chronicled in Jimmy Breslin
's humorous best-selling book Can't Anybody Here Play This Game? The title came from a remark made by Manager Casey Stengel expressing his frustration over the team's ineptitude.
Roger Craig
Jay Hook
Al Jackson
Syracuse affiliation shared with Washington Senators
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
season was the first regular season for the Mets, as the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
returned to New York
New York City
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for the first time since . They went 40-120 and finished tenth and last in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
, games behind the NL Champion San Francisco Giants
1962 San Francisco Giants season
The 1962 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in first place in the National League with a record of 103 wins and 62 losses. They finished the season tied with their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for first place in the league, necessitating a three-game tiebreaker playoff to...
, who once called New York home. The Mets' 120 losses are the most by any MLB team in one season since .
The Mets were managed by Casey Stengel
Casey Stengel
Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel , nicknamed "The Old Perfessor", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in ....
and played their home games at the Polo Grounds
Polo Grounds
The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used by many professional teams in both baseball and American football from 1880 until 1963...
, which was their temporary home while Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium
William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea , was a stadium in the New York City borough of Queens, in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. It was the home baseball park of Major League Baseball's New York Mets from 1964 to 2008...
was being built in Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
. They are rather infamous for their futility, and were one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
history. The pitching staff allowed the most runs (948) in the majors.
Despite the futility of the team, fans came out in droves. Their attendance of of 922,530 was good enough for 6th in the National League that year.
The season was chronicled in Jimmy Breslin
Jimmy Breslin
Jimmy Breslin is an American journalist and author. He currently writes a column for the New York Daily News' Sunday edition. He has written numerous novels, and columns of his have appeared regularly in various newspapers in his hometown of New York City...
's humorous best-selling book Can't Anybody Here Play This Game? The title came from a remark made by Manager Casey Stengel expressing his frustration over the team's ineptitude.
Offseason
- July 20, 1961: Paul BlairPaul Blair (baseball)Paul L. D. Blair is a former outfielder who spent seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles , New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Mets. - October 16, 1961: Billy LoesBilly LoesWilliam Loes was an American right-handed pitcher who spent eleven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers , Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants...
was purchased by the Mets from the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. - November 28, 1961: The Mets traded a player to be named later and cash to the Milwaukee BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Frank Thomas and a player to be named later. The deal was completed on May 21, 1962, when the Mets sent Gus BellGus BellDavid Russell "Gus" Bell, Jr. was an American center and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Pittsburgh Pirates , Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs , New York Mets and Milwaukee Braves...
to the Braves, and the Braves sent Rick HerrscherRick HerrscherRichard Franklin Herrscher was a Major League Baseball infielder who played for the 1962 New York Mets....
to the Mets. - January 30, 1962: Joe GinsbergJoe GinsbergMyron Nathan "Joe" Ginsberg was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Cleveland Indians , Kansas City Athletics , Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , and New York Mets...
was signed as a free agent by the Mets. - March 2, 1962: Billy Loes was returned by the Mets to the San Francisco Giants.
Expansion draft
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- Craig Anderson, pitcher, St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
- Gus BellGus BellDavid Russell "Gus" Bell, Jr. was an American center and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Pittsburgh Pirates , Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs , New York Mets and Milwaukee Braves...
, outfielder, Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890.... - Ed BoucheeEd BoucheeEdward Francis Bouchee is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played from to . He finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting in , hitting .293 with 17 home runs and 76 RBI. Those would all prove to be career highs.After the 1957 season was over, Bouchee was arrested for...
, infielder, Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National... - Chris CannizzaroChris CannizzaroChristopher John "Chris" Cannizzaro was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , San Diego Padres , Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, catcher, St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to... - Elio ChacónElio ChacónElio Chacón Rodríguez was a Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop who played in the National League from 1960 to 1962. He was the seventh baseball player from Venezuela to play in the majors....
, infielder, Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890.... - Joe ChristopherJoe ChristopherJoseph O'Neal Christopher is a former outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from through . Listed at 5' 10", 175 lbs., he batted and threw right-handed....
, outfielder, Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions... - Choo Choo Coleman, catcher, Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
- Roger CraigRoger Craig (baseball)Roger Craig may refer to:*Roger Craig , former NFL running back*Roger Craig , former pitcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball...
, pitcher, Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming... - Ray DaviaultRay DaviaultRaymond Joseph Robert Daviault was a Major League Baseball pitcher.-External links:...
, pitcher, San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... - John DeMeritJohn DeMeritJohn Stephen "Thumper" DeMerit is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of 5 seasons with the Milwaukee Braves and New York Mets. DeMerit was a member of the 1957 World Series champion Braves...
, outfielder, Milwaukee Braves - Sammy DrakeSammy DrakeSamuel Harrison Drake was a former Major League Baseball second and third baseman. He played two seasons with the Chicago Cubs from 1960 to 1961 and one season with the 1962 New York Mets expansion team. Drake died on January 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California...
, infielder, Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National... - Jim Hickman, outfielder, St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
- Gil HodgesGil HodgesGilbert Ray Hodges was an American Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. During an 18-year baseball career, he played in 1943 and from 1947–63, spending most of his career with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, infielder, Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming... - Jay HookJay HookJames Wesley Hook is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1957 through 1964, Hook played for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets...
, pitcher, Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890.... - Al Jackson, pitcher, Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
- Sherman JonesSherman JonesSherman Jarvis Jones , nicknamed "Roadblock," was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who went on to a career in Kansas politics....
, pitcher, Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890.... - Hobie LandrithHobie LandrithHobart "Hobie" Neal Landrith is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1950 through 1963 for the Cincinnati Reds & Redlegs, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Senators...
, catcher, San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... - Félix Mantilla, infielder, Milwaukee Braves
- Bob L. Miller, pitcher, St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
- Bobby Gene SmithBobby Gene SmithBobby Gene Smith , is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels.-External links:...
, outfielder, Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... - Lee WallsLee WallsRaymond Lee Walls, Jr. , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1953-1964. Walls would play for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played one season in Japan in 1965 for the...
, infielder/outfielder, Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League... - Don ZimmerDon ZimmerDonald William "Popeye" Zimmer is a former infielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball, currently serving as a senior advisor to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball organization...
, infielder, Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
- Craig Anderson, pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals
Notable Transactions
- April 26, 1962: Harry ChitiHarry ChitiHarry Chiti was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1950 through 1962, he played for the Chicago Cubs , Kansas City Athletics , Detroit Tigers and New York Mets . A native of Kincaid, Illinois, Chiti batted and threw right-handed...
was purchased by the Mets from the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. - April 26, 1962: Bobby Gene SmithBobby Gene SmithBobby Gene Smith , is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels.-External links:...
was traded by the Mets to the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Sammy TaylorSammy Taylor (baseball)Samuel Douglas "Sammy" Taylor is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1958 to 1963 for the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians....
. - May 1, 1962: Joe Ginsberg was released by the Mets.
- May 7, 1962: Don ZimmerDon ZimmerDonald William "Popeye" Zimmer is a former infielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball, currently serving as a senior advisor to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball organization...
was traded by the Mets to the Cincinnati Reds for Bob G. MillerBob Miller (1953–1962 pitcher)Robert Gerald Miller was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for three different teams during his major league career...
and Cliff CookCliff CookRaymond Clifford Cook is a former Major League Baseball player, who primarily played third base, though he played some games as an outfielder throughout his career. Cook stood tall, weighed , and threw and batted right-handed.-Career:Cook made his Major League debut in 1959 with the Cincinnati Reds...
. - May 7, 1962: Jim MarshallJim Marshall (baseball)Rufus James Marshall is a former first baseman and manager in American Major League Baseball. Marshall managed the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics but never enjoyed a winning season in either post...
was traded by the Mets to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Vinegar Bend Mizell. - May 9, 1962: The Mets traded a player to be named later and cash to the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
for Marv ThroneberryMarv ThroneberryMarvin Eugene Throneberry was an American Major League Baseball player, best remembered as the starting first baseman for the 1962 New York Mets, a team which set the modern record for most losses in a season with 120....
. The Mets completed the deal by sending Hobie LandrithHobie LandrithHobart "Hobie" Neal Landrith is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1950 through 1963 for the Cincinnati Reds & Redlegs, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Senators...
to the Orioles on June 7. - June 15, 1962: Harry Chiti was returned by the Mets to the Cleveland Indians by the New York Mets.
- June 27, 1962: Ed KranepoolEd KranepoolEdward Emil Kranepool is a former first baseman who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the New York Mets....
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Mets. - August 4, 1962: Vinegar Bend Mizell was released by the Mets.
- September 7, 1962: Galen CiscoGalen CiscoGalen Bernard Cisco is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between and . Listed at 6' 0", 200 lb., Cisco batted and threw right-handed...
was selected off waivers by the Mets from the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
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Roster
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Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 59 | 133 | 32 | .241 | 0 | 9 | |
| 1B | 116 | 357 | 87 | .244 | 16 | 49 | |
| 2B | 136 | 508 | 132 | .260 | 11 | 58 | |
| 3B | 141 | 466 | 128 | .275 | 11 | 59 | |
| SS | 118 | 368 | 87 | .236 | 2 | 27 | |
| LF | 156 | 571 | 152 | .266 | 34 | 94 | |
| CF | 140 | 392 | 96 | .245 | 13 | 46 | |
| RF | 119 | 271 | 66 | .244 | 6 | 32 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 389 | 119 | .306 | 7 | 28 | |
| 133 | 351 | 87 | .248 | 4 | 27 | |
| 81 | 190 | 52 | .274 | 5 | 24 | |
| 68 | 158 | 35 | .222 | 3 | 20 | |
| 55 | 152 | 38 | .250 | 6 | 17 | |
| 54 | 127 | 32 | .252 | 9 | 17 | |
| 40 | 112 | 26 | .232 | 2 | 9 | |
| 30 | 101 | 15 | .149 | 1 | 6 | |
| 50 | 87 | 14 | .161 | 3 | 10 | |
| 27 | 56 | 13 | .232 | 0 | 2 | |
| 25 | 52 | 10 | .192 | 0 | 7 | |
| 14 | 52 | 4 | .077 | 0 | 1 | |
| 35 | 50 | 11 | .220 | 1 | 6 | |
| 23 | 45 | 13 | .289 | 1 | 7 | |
| 15 | 41 | 8 | .195 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | 32 | 11 | .344 | 3 | 4 | |
| 8 | 22 | 3 | .136 | 0 | 2 | |
| 14 | 16 | 3 | .188 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 213.2 | 8 | 19 | 4.84 | 113 | |
| 42 | 233.1 | 10 | 24 | 4.51 | 118 | |
| 36 | 231.1 | 8 | 20 | 4.40 | 118 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 143.2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 4.89 | 91 | |
| 50 | 131.1 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 5.35 | 62 | |
| 38 | 105.1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.53 | 63 | |
| 27 | 63 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5.57 | 40 | |
| 8 | 23.1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.71 | 11 | |
| 4 | 19.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.26 | 13 | |
| 5 | 11.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.63 | 3 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 81 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6.22 | 51 | |
| 42 | 80 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4.95 | 51 | |
| 17 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.34 | 15 | |
| 17 | 20.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7.08 | 8 | |
| 13 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.32 | 8 | |
| 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.20 | 5 | |
| 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.25 | 2 |
League top five finishers
Richie AshburnRichie Ashburn
Don Richard "Richie" Ashburn , also known by the nicknames, "Putt-Putt", "The Tilden Flash", and "Whitey" due to his light-blond hair, was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball. He was born in Tilden, Nebraska...
- #3 in NL in bases on balls (81)
Roger Craig
Roger Craig (baseball)
Roger Craig may refer to:*Roger Craig , former NFL running back*Roger Craig , former pitcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball...
- MLB leader in losses (24)
- #2 in NL in home runs allowed (35)
- #3 in NL in earned runs allowed (117)
Jay Hook
Jay Hook
James Wesley Hook is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1957 through 1964, Hook played for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets...
- #4 in NL in earned runs allowed (115)
- #4 in NL in home runs allowed (31)
Al Jackson
Al Jackson
Al Jackson, Jr. was a drummer, producer, and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.s, a group of session musicians who worked for Stax Records and produced their own instrumentals...
- #2 in NL in losses (20)
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: AuburnSyracuse affiliation shared with Washington Senators
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...