Pittsburgh Pirates acquire pitcher Harvey Haddix

January 30, 1959January 21, 2024 Transactions

On January 30, 1959, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire pitcher Harvey Haddix, catcher Smoky Burgess, and infielder Don Hoak (photo)from the Cincinnati Reds for third baseman Frank Thomas, infielder-outfielder Jim Pendleton, outfielder Johnny Powers and pitcher Charles “Whammy” Douglas-cash. The deal will turn out to be one on the worst in Cincinnati history.

Frank Thomas (no, not that one 😉 ) played one year in Cincy hitting .225 with 12 HR and 47 RBI. He would be traded to the Cubs in December for Bill Henry, Lou Jackson and Lee Walls.

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