Babe Herman Stats & Facts

Babe Herman Stats & Facts

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Babe Herman Positions: Rightfielder and First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-4, 190lb (193cm, 86kg)Born: June 26, 1903 in Buffalo, NY usDied: November 27, 1987  in Glendale, CABuried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CAHigh School: Glendale HS (Glendale, CA)Debut: April 14, 1926 (6,371st in major league history)vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 16, 1945vs. CHC 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Floyd Caves HermanView Player Info from the B-R…

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Chris Speier hits for the cycle and Ernest Riles hits the 10,000th home run in Giants history to lead San Francisco to a 21 – 2 rout of the Cardinals

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Chris Speier hits for the cycle and Ernest Riles hits the 10,000th home run in Giants history to lead San Francisco to a 21 – 2 rout of the Cardinals. The 21 runs are a San Francisco record. Speier also cycled as an Expo in 1978, just the 4th major leaguer to do so for two teams. He joins Joe Cronin (Washington, 1929; Red Sox, 1940), Babe Herman (Dodgers, 1931; Cubs, 1933) and Bob Watson (Astros, 1977; Boston, 1979).

Hodges sets franchise single season homerun mark

Hodges sets franchise single season homerun mark

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With his second home run of the game, the sixth time he has accomplished the feat this year, Gil Hodges hits his 36th round-tripper to establish a new franchise record for homers in a season. The Dodger first baseman’s seventh-inning three-run blast in the team’s 13-1 rout of Cincinnati at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field surpasses the mark of 35 set by Babe Herman in 1930.

Kitty Burkegrabs Babe Herman’s bat as he comes to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning and bats vs Paul Dean

Kitty Burkegrabs Babe Herman’s bat as he comes to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning and bats vs Paul Dean

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Kitty Burke, an avid Reds’ fan annoyed at Ducky Medwick’s retort to her heckling by telling her she couldn’t get a hit if she were swinging at an elephant, grabs Babe Herman’s bat as he comes to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning, comes on to the field demanding a turn at bat. After some consternation, Cardinal pitcher Paul Dean complies by tossing the ball underhanded to the popular local nightclub blues singer, who grounds out to the pitcher, much to the delight of the cheering crowd.

Chicago Cubs acquire Fred Lindstrom, Larry French for 3 Players including Babe Herman from Pirates

Chicago Cubs acquire Fred Lindstrom, Larry French for 3 Players including Babe Herman from Pirates

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On November 22, 1934, the Chicago Cubs acquire future Hall of Fame infielder Fred Lindstrom and pitcher Larry French from the Pittsburgh Pirates for three players, including outfielder Babe Herman. Lindstrom, a .290 hitter for the Cubs, will slump to .275 in 1935…  

At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times

At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times

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At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times. The Chicago outfielder, playing for the Dodgers, also accomplished the feat on two other occasions in 1931.

Cincinnati Reds acquire Ernie Lombardi, Babe Herman, Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodger

Cincinnati Reds acquire Ernie Lombardi, Babe Herman, Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodger

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On March 14, 1932, the Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Ernie Lombardi, outfielder Babe Herman, and infielder Wally Gilbert from the Brooklyn Dodgers for catcher Clyde Sukeforth and infielders Tony Cuccinello and Joe Stripp. Lombardi will star for the Reds over the next 10 seasons. Winning a batting title and MVP in 1938. Herman will bat…

Phillies and Robins combine to score 50 runs in a double header

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At the Baker Bowl, the Brooklyn Robins outslug the Philadelphia Phillies for a 20 – 16 victory in the first game of a doubleheader. Babe Herman and Johnny Frederick each have five hits for Brooklyn. The Phillies win the second game, 8 – 6. Frederick scores eight runs in the doubleheader to set a major league record for most runs scored in two games. The teams combine for a record 50 runs in a doubleheader.