On this weeks podcast – August 5, 1979, Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Mays slugged 660 homers, batted .302, and collected 3,283 hits in his 22-year career. Known for his all-around play, Mays won 12 Gold Glove Awards for his defense in center field. Former…
Dan Smith Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 75 Weight: 210 Born: Monday, September 15, 1975 in Flemington, NJ USA Died: in , Debut: 6/8/1999 Last Game: 6/25/2003 Full Name: Daniel Charles Smith
Dan Smith Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 77 Weight: 190 Born: Sunday, April 20, 1969 in St. Paul, MN USA Died: in , Debut: 9/12/1992 Last Game: 7/8/1994 Full Name: Daniel Scott Smith
2000 – In spring training action, Boston Red Sox star Pedro Martinez and five relievers combine on a perfect game beating the Toronto Blue Jays, 5 – 0.
Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres collects his 3,000th major league hit