Steve Rogers Stats & Facts

Steve Rogers Stats & Facts

ByTom

    Steve Rogers Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-2, 175lb (188cm, 79kg)Born: October 26, 1949 in Jefferson City, MODraft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 60th round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from Glendale HS (Springfield, MO) and the Montreal Expos in the 1st round (4th) of the 1971 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Tulsa (Tulsa, OK).High School: Glendale HS (Springfield, MO)School: University of Tulsa (Tulsa, OK)Debut: July 18, 1973 (13,391st in major…

All-Star Game outside of the United States is held at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium

All-Star Game outside of the United States is held at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium

ByThis Day in Baseball

On July 13, 1982, the first All-Star Game outside of the United States is held at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. In the first All-Star game played outside the United States, the National League cruises to its 11th straight win, beating the American League at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, 4 – 1. Dave Concepcion’s 2nd-inning two-run homer off…

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Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds collects the 3,000th hit

ByThis Day in Baseball

On May 5, 1978, Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds collects the 3,000th hit of his career – a single to left field against Steve Rogers of the Montreal Expos. Rose becomes the 13th player in history to reach the milestone. Rose receives a five-minute standing ovation from the 37,823 fans at Riverfront Stadium.