Ranking the Shortstops The 1990’s and early 2000’s were the time of the shortstops. No longer were they just slick fielders. They became middle of the order hitters and MVP’s, Alex Rodriquez, Derek Jeter,Nomar Garciaparra, Miguel Tejeda, and Barry Larkin lead the way. ♦ Most heroic, Travis ⇒ ♦ Biggest overachiever, Eckstein ⇒ ♦ Most disappointing career, Templeton…
Jim Fregosi Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 190 Born: Saturday, April 04, 1942 in San Francisco, CA USA Died: 2 14 2014 in Miami, FL USA Debut: 9/14/1961 Last Game: 5/31/1978 Full Name: James Louis Fregosi Nine Players Who Debuted in 1961 Carl Yastrzemski Lou Brock Boog Powell Jim Fregosi Sam McDowell…
The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager. Chicago’s new skipper, who will be named the American League Manager of the Year in 1990, will see his club finish second twice during his three-year tenure in the Windy City, before leaving the team for a short-lived position managing the Mets.
Behind the solid pitching of Frank Tanana, the Angels defeat the Royals, 4-1, to win their first American League West title. Jim Fregosi’s 88-74 team, which will finish three games ahead of second-place Kansas City, will lose the best-of-five ALCS to Baltimore in four games.
test July 8, 1977 – At Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburg Pirate pitcher Bruce Kison. gives up a three homerun to Garry Maddox that broke a 3-3 tie giving the Phillies a 6-3 lead in the 7th inning. After getting Larry Bowa to ground out, Kison hits future Hall of famer and 3 Time MVP Mike Schmidt …
March 6, 1972: Jim Fregosi, acquired by the @Mets for Nolan Ryan, breaks his right thumb during a spring training workout. Fregosi hits just .232 in 101 games. from – Metsrewind
Nolan Ryan becomes and Angel
On May 20, 1968, California Angels shortstop Jim Fregosi hits for the cycle during a 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The cycle is the second of Fregosi’s career, tying him with several other players for the major league record. In total there are 34 players who have hit for the Cycle more than…
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On July 28, 1964, Jim Fregosi of the Los Angeles Angels hits for the cycle in a 3-1 win over the Yankees. Fregosi goes 4-for-4, scores two runs and drives in a pair in support of Dean Chance’s 10th victory….