Bespectacled Baseball

I’m a smart, disciplined hitter and at best in the clutch....

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:18:06 -0700

I’m a smart, disciplined hitter and at best in the clutch. In ‘87, I was the second leading pinch-hitter in the league with a .333 BA.

I’m an excellent hitter, and singled in my 1st 2 At-Bats...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:37:05 -0700

I’m an excellent hitter, and singled in my 1st 2 At-Bats in the major leagues. Not sure I can say the same about my pitching.

I had a 1.80 ERA in 46 appearances for the Giants in 1979.

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:31:05 -0700

I had a 1.80 ERA in 46 appearances for the Giants in 1979.

this is awesome!

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:18:29 -0700

thanks! if you come across anything feel free to post!

I had a 4.95 ERA in 42 appearances for the worst team of...

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:06:09 -0700

I had a 4.95 ERA in 42 appearances for the worst team of all-time, the 1962 Mets. I am a former Milwaukee bonus baby.

I became the first hurler ever to hit 2 Homers while hurling a...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:01:06 -0700

I became the first hurler ever to hit 2 Homers while hurling a no-hitter when I turned the trick vs. Reds, 6-23-71.

I’m a versatile infielder with marvelous bat control. I...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:02:06 -0700

I’m a versatile infielder with marvelous bat control. I had a 16 game hitting streak in 1988.

I didn’t equal my father George’s success on the...

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:01:05 -0700

I didn’t equal my father George’s success on the diamond, but did have 2.48 ERA in 41 games with Detroit in 1960. I did graduate from Princeton though.

One of my finest outings came vs. the A’s, 9-8-76....

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:31:05 -0700

One of my finest outings came vs. the A’s, 9-8-76. Entering the game in relief in the first inning, I pitched 8 2/3 scoreless frames fanning 8 and scattering 4 safeties (huh?! hits?) as Chisox came from behind to gain victory.

I went 14-2 with a 2.86 ERA for the Yankees in 1979. I should...

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:33:06 -0700

I went 14-2 with a 2.86 ERA for the Yankees in 1979. I should look more excited.

I did not actually wind up with a career batting average of...

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:33:06 -0700

I did not actually wind up with a career batting average of .200! It was .215 thank you very much

Reggie "Big Pimpin" Jackson Rockin the Specs in 1975 Topps

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:09:40 -0700

If ever there was a Hall of Famer who rocked a pair of spectacles with style it was Reggie Jackson. Not only does this gem from 1975 Topps capture the essence of the player, it captures the spirit of the 70’s with his gold, oversized frames.

Image courtesy of CardboardConnection.com’s Reggie Jackson baseball card page.

I was the only rookie picked for the All-Star Game in 1988....

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:32:06 -0700

I was the only rookie picked for the All-Star Game in 1988. I’m “a lot like Pete Rose,” an NL scout said. “He looks unorthodox, but he’ll run through a wall for you and kill somebody to score a run.”

I was thoroughly underwhelming my whole career, so much so that...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:32:05 -0700

I was thoroughly underwhelming my whole career, so much so that the editor of this site can’t find a single interesting or nice thing to say.

I hit .307 with 21 HR for the A’s in 1977.

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:31:05 -0700

I hit .307 with 21 HR for the A’s in 1977.

I am a “Rock of Gibralter” behind the plate and...

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:32:05 -0700

I am a “Rock of Gibralter” behind the plate and enemy runners know just how hard that rock can be. I like to play golf after the baseball season.

I was known for scuffing baseballs to give myself an advantage....

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:32:05 -0700

I was known for scuffing baseballs to give myself an advantage. It helped me win 20 games, and strike out 172 with a 3.10 ERA (and 9 CG) in 1989.

I had .290 in 1981 with 10 HR and 25 SB.

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:31:06 -0700

I had .290 in 1981 with 10 HR and 25 SB.

At Columbia in ‘53 I set a league record with 436 putouts....

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:37:06 -0700

At Columbia in ‘53 I set a league record with 436 putouts. I hit .275 for the Cubs in 1957.

I led all major league outfielders with 18 assists in ‘87....

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:57:05 -0700

I led all major league outfielders with 18 assists in ‘87. It was the third straight year I topped the NL in outfield assists. An aggressive player, I had my most productive season in ‘85 when I played in the All-Star Game.