Art Shamsky Positions: Outfielder, Pinch Hitter and First BasemanBats: Left • Throws: Left6-1, 168lb (185cm, 76kg)Born: October 14, 1941 in St. Louis, MOHigh School: University City HS (University City, MO)School: University of Missouri (Columbia, MO)Debut: April 17, 1965 (12,348th in major league history)vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: July 18, 1972vs. MIL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Arthur Louis…
October 5, 1969 The Mets scored early and often in this one, pounding six Braves pitchers for thirteen hits and eleven runs. Ed Kranepool brought in the first run in the top of the first with a bases-loaded single. Tommie Agee’s two-run home run after a walk next inning extended the Mets’ lead to 3–0….
At the Astrodome, New York Mets pitcher Nolan Ryan earns the first of his 324 major league victories. The 21-year-old right-hander hurls six and two-thirds innings of three-hit, shutout baseball to lead the Mets over the Houston Astros, 4 – 0. Danny Frisella takes the save in 2 1/3 innings of relief. Tommie Agee goes 2 for 3 with two runs and Art Shamsky 2 for 3 with two RBI. Larry Dierker is the losing pitcher.
The Mets obtain Art Shamsky from the Reds in exchange for infielder Bob Johnson, who will play only 16 games for his new team before being traded to Atlanta. New York’s newest outfielder will hit 42 home runs playing in a part-time role during his four seasons with the team.
On August 12, 1966, At Crosley Field‚ long-ball lovers enjoy 11 home runs in one game‚ tying the most in any contest and setting a major league record for an extra-inning contest. Art Shamsky hits 3 consecutive dingers for Cincinnati‚ including two in extra innings. But Pittsburgh prevails, 13 – 11‚ scoring 3 in the 13th inning. Shamsky does not enter the game until…