Bob Stanley Stats & Facts

Bob Stanley Stats & Facts

    Bob Stanley Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-4, 210lb (193cm, 95kg)Born: November 10, 1954 in Portland, MEDraft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th round of the 1973 MLB June Amateur Draft from Kearny HS (Kearny, NJ) and the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (7th) of the 1974 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Kearny HS (Kearny, NJ).High School: Kearny HS (Kearny, NJ)Debut: April 16, 1977 (13,874th in major league history)vs. CLE 4.0 IP, 4…

Jonathan Papelbon passes Bob Stanley for the franchise lead for saves with 133.
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Jonathan Papelbon passes Bob Stanley for the franchise lead for saves with 133.

One day after blowing the lead in a ten-run Oriole comeback, Jonathan Papelbon saves Boston’s come-from-behind 6 – 5 win over the Birds. The BoSox score 4 in the 9th to tie the game, giving Papelbon the chance to close it in the 11th, thereby passing Bob Stanley for the franchise lead for saves with 133.

John Franco establishes the major league record for the most saves in the month when he records the final two outs in Cincinnati’s 2-0 victory over San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium. The Reds’ reliever, who retires future Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar and Tony Gwynn to record his 13th save in June, betters the mark he had shared with Sparky Lyle, Bruce Sutter, and Bob Stanley.

John Franco establishes the major league record for the most saves in the month when he records the final two outs in Cincinnati’s 2-0 victory over San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium. The Reds’ reliever, who retires future Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar and Tony Gwynn to record his 13th save in June, betters the mark he had shared with Sparky Lyle, Bruce Sutter, and Bob Stanley.

Steve Crawford is the becomes the first hurler to win a Fall Classic contest after being winless during the regular season

Steve Crawford is the becomes the first hurler to win a Fall Classic contest after being winless during the regular season

At Shea Stadium, Steve Crawford is the winning pitcher in the Red Sox’ 9-3 victory over the Mets in Game 2 of the World Series. The right-handed reliever, who was 0-2 before the start of the postseason, becomes the first hurler to win a Fall Classic contest after being winless during the regular season.

Dwight Evans completes a cycle with a walk-off home run, becoming only the fourth major league player to accomplish the feat
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Dwight Evans completes a cycle with a walk-off home run, becoming only the fourth major league player to accomplish the feat

Dwight Evans completes a cycle with a walk-off home run, becoming only the fourth major league player to accomplish the feat. The Red Sox outfielder’s game-ending three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Boston a dramatic 9-6 victory over Seattle at Fenway Park.

In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 – 7, in 20 innings

In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 – 7, in 20 innings

1981 – In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 – 7, in 20 innings, on Joe Simpson’s run-scoring triple. The game began on September 3rd, but was suspended after 19 innings.

Boston collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings

Boston collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings

    October 4, 1980 – At Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings. The Jays have 17 hits‚ including a game-tying 9th inning 2-run Homerun by Lloyd Moseby‚ off Bob Stanley. Stanley also gives up the game-winning hit to Dane Iorg in the…

After a Bernie Carbo walk and a groundout, the Royals intentionally walk Jim Rice to pitch to Carl Yastrzemski, who clouts a three-run homer. The Red Sox, down 5 – 4, beat the Royals, 8 – 4. Bob Stanley is the winner over Dennis Leonard.

After a Bernie Carbo walk and a groundout, the Royals intentionally walk Jim Rice to pitch to Carl Yastrzemski, who clouts a three-run homer. The Red Sox, down 5 – 4, beat the Royals, 8 – 4. Bob Stanley is the winner over Dennis Leonard.