Bob Oldis Stats & Facts

Bob Oldis Stats & Facts

Bob Oldis Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 185 Born: Thursday, January 05, 1928 in Preston, IA USA Died: in , Debut: 4/28/1953 Last Game: 9/29/1963 Full Name: Robert Carl Oldis   Bob Oldis, catcher for the 1960-61 Pirates. Oldis had previously played only 24 major league games over three seasons (1953-55 with…

Johnny Podres strikes out eight consecutive batters ties a major league mark record

Johnny Podres strikes out eight consecutive batters ties a major league mark record

Johnny Podres ties a major league mark record, striking out eight consecutive batters in LA’s 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. The 29 year-old southpaw’s streak begins with the third out in the top of the fourth frame and ends after the first out in the seventh inning of the Dodger Stadium contest.