1958 – Italian baseball commissioner Prince Borghese visits the United States to seek aid in organizing Italian teams.
1958 – Italian baseball commissioner Prince Borghese visits the United States to seek aid in organizing Italian teams.
Dave Righetti is born
On November 28, 1958 Dave Righetti is born he was born in San Jose, California. His father, Leo, was a professional baseballplayer. His brother, Steve, is thirteen months older than Dave. Leo trained his sons to become baseball players. He will make his way to the Majors and be Nicknamed Rags, he won the 1981 AL Rookie…
Dave Righetti Stats & Facts
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Dave Righetti Position: PitcherBats: Left • Throws: Left6-4, 195lb (193cm, 88kg)Born: November 28, 1958 in San Jose, CADraft: Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1st round (10th) of the 1977 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from San Jose City College (San Jose, CA).High School: Pioneer HS (San Jose, CA)School: San Jose City College (San Jose, CA)Debut: September 16, 1979 (Age 20-292d, 11,868th in MLB history)vs. DET 5.0 IP,…
The American League announces Opening Day will be on April 9th, the earliest date the Junior Circuit has ever started the regular season. After President Eisenhower throws out the ceremonial first pitch, the Senators will go on to beat the Orioles, 9-2, in the traditional opener played in Washington D.C.’s Griffith Stadium.
The American League announces Opening Day will be on April 9th, the earliest date the Junior Circuit has ever started the regular season. After President Eisenhower throws out the ceremonial first pitch, the Senators will go on to beat the Orioles, 9-2, in the traditional opener played in Washington D.C.’s Griffith Stadium.
The Boston Red Sox sign teenage sensation Carl Yastrzemski to a reported bonus of $100,000
The Boston Red Sox sign teenage sensation Carl Yastrzemski to a reported bonus of $100,000. The future Hall of Famer will make his major league debut with Boston in three years.
The American League MVP is Boston Red Sox slugger Jackie Jensen
1958 – The American League MVP is Boston Red Sox slugger Jackie Jensen, winning over Yankees pitcher Bob Turley and Indians outfielder Rocky Colavito.
Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks as the National League Most Valuable Player
1958 – The Baseball Writers Association of America names Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks as the National League Most Valuable Player. Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants is the runner-up.
Hall of Famer Mel Ott dies at the age of 49 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident
On November 21, 1958, Hall of Famer Mel Ott dies at the age of 49 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Ott batted .304 with 511 home runs over a 22-year career with the New York Giants.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
The Detroit Tigers trade infielder Billy Martin and starter Al Cicotte to the Cleveland Indians for relievers Ray Narleski and Don Mossi and shortstop Ossie Alvarez.
1958 – The Detroit Tigers trade infielder Billy Martin and starter Al Cicotte to the Cleveland Indians for relievers Ray Narleski and Don Mossi and shortstop Ossie Alvarez.
Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst is diagnosed as having tuberculosis
Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst is diagnosed as having tuberculosis. He will appear in just five games in 1959 as a result.
