The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle Pilots for first baseman Don Mincher and infielder Ron Clark.

The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle Pilots for first baseman Don Mincher and infielder Ron Clark.

1970 – The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle Pilots for first baseman Don Mincher and infielder Ron Clark.

Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history
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Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history

On June 8, 1950, the Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history. The 18-year-old right-hander pitched 18 no-hitters in high school and once struck out 24 batters in a game.

Twenty year-old Lew Krausse Sr., in his final major league appearance, shuts out the Red Sox in the nightcap of a twin bill at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, 15-0. In 1961, 18 year-old Lew Krausse Jr., in his major league debut, blanks the Angels 4-0, giving the father-son duo back-to-back shutouts twenty-nine years apart.

Twenty year-old Lew Krausse Sr., in his final major league appearance, shuts out the Red Sox in the nightcap of a twin bill at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, 15-0. In 1961, 18 year-old Lew Krausse Jr., in his major league debut, blanks the Angels 4-0, giving the father-son duo back-to-back shutouts twenty-nine years apart.

Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game
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Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game

On July 10, 1932, the Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game. The A’s win, 18-17, as Jimmie Foxx ties an American League record with 16 total bases, and hits 3 homeruns and drives in 8. After Philadelphia starter Lew Krausse is knocked out in the 1st inning, , A’s…