Alfredo Edmead of Class-A Salem (Va.) is killed when he collides with a teammate during a game against Rocky Mount
Alfredo Edmead of Class-A Salem (Va.) is killed when he collides with a teammate during a game against Rocky Mount
Nolan Ryan fans 19 Tigers in an 11-inning loss
Nolan Ryan fans 19 Tigers in an 11-inning loss
Davey Lopes racks up 3 Homeruns and 15 Total Bases in 18-8 rout of the Cubs
In an 18-8 rout of the Cubs, the Dodgers collect 24 hits and set a club record with 48 total bases, including Davey Lopes’ three home runs, double, and single. The Dodger second baseman’s 15 total bases are the most ever for a leadoff hitter.
Cleveland Indians purchase former National League batting champion Rico Carty from the Mexican League
Cleveland Indians purchase former National League batting champion Rico Carty from the Mexican League
New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame
New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame
Jorge Lebron, the youngest professional player ever, makes his debut for the Phillies’ farm club Auburn. The fourteen-year-old shortstop plays three games before returning to Puerto Rico to finish junior high school.
1974 – Jorge Lebron, the youngest professional player ever, makes his debut for the Phillies’ farm club Auburn. The fourteen-year-old shortstop plays three games before returning to Puerto Rico to finish junior high school.
1974 – The Royals-Twins game is briefly interrupted by President Nixon’s resignation speech. The speech is broadcast after it begins and the next inning is delayed until the conclusion of the speech. The Twins prevail over the host Royals‚ 3 – 2, in 14 innings, when Tony Oliva’s sacrifice fly drives home Rod Carew. Bill Campbell pitches 7 innings of relief for the win.
1974 – The Royals-Twins game is briefly interrupted by President Nixon’s resignation speech. The speech is broadcast after it begins and the next inning is delayed until the conclusion of the speech. The Twins prevail over the host Royals‚ 3 – 2, in 14 innings, when Tony Oliva’s sacrifice fly drives home Rod Carew. Bill Campbell pitches 7 innings of relief for the win.
As part of a youth movement, the Tigers release 1B Norm Cash and sell OF Jim Northrup to Montreal.
1974 – As part of a youth movement, the Tigers release 1B Norm Cash and sell OF Jim Northrup to Montreal.
Ron Leflore debuts
On August 1, 1974 Ron Leflore debut for the Detroit Tigers going 0-4 vs the Milwaukee Brewers. Leflore will go on to be a prominent player over the next several seasons making the 1976 All Star team. He will also become the first player to lead both leagues in stolen bases. He was Incarcerated…
1974 – Don Wilson collects his 100th victory as an Astro, toppling the Reds, 8-4 . The righthander fans nine in eight innings of work. Lee May drives in three while Cesar Cedeno and Cliff Johnson support with solo homers.
1974 – Don Wilson collects his 100th victory as an Astro, toppling the Reds, 8-4 . The righthander fans nine in eight innings of work. Lee May drives in three while Cesar Cedeno and Cliff Johnson support with solo homers.
