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Vida Blue Stats & Facts

ByTom July 28, 1949January 20, 2023

Vida Blue Position: Pitcher Bats: Both • Throws: Left 6-0, 189lb (183cm, 85kg) Born: July 28, 1949 in Mansfield, LA Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in the 2nd round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from De Soto HS (Mansfield, LA). High School: De Soto HS (Mansfield, LA) School: Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge, LA) Debut: July 20, 1969 (12,874th in major league history) vs. CAL 5.1…

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A 12 for 25 run raises Jackie Robinson’s National League-leading batting average to .364

ByThis Day in Baseball July 28, 1949July 28, 2021

A 12 for 25 run raises Jackie Robinson’s National League-leading batting average to .364. Jackie will tail off from that mark but will win the batting title at .342.

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Day: July 28, 1949

Vida Blue Stats & Facts

A 12 for 25 run raises Jackie Robinson’s National League-leading batting average to .364

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