Tom Seaver is named National League Rookie
1967 – New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver, who posted a 16-12 record with 170 strikeouts and 2.76 ERA, is named National League Rookie of the Year by the BBWAA.
Tom Seaver pitches the Mets to a 3 – 2 win over the Braves.
At Shea Stadium, Tom Seaver pitches the Mets to a 3 – 2 win over the Braves. An odd play occurs when Bud Harrelson’s looper over third base is touched by a fan before Rico Carty can field it, and Harrelson is awarded a single because of fan interference.
Tom Seaver picks up his first victory
1967 – Tom Seaver the 22 year old rookie of the New York Mets records his first major league victory with a 6 – 1 triumph over the Chicago Cubs. Seaver goes 7 2/3 innings and gives up eight hits and one run. Seaver, a right-hander the Mets obtained in a lottery drawing that included the Braves, Phillies, and Indians after his original contract was voided. Seaver will become known as “the Franchise”.
Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets
On April 13, 1967, future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets. The 22-year-old right-hander allows six hits in five and a third innings and picks up a no-decision in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
New York Mets sign Tom Seaver to first contract
April 3, 1966, Tom Seaver picks the Mets’ name from a hat in a lottery, signing with the team for a reported $50,000 bonus. Tom’s father had threatened a lawsuit, necessitating the special draft, after his son’s contract with Atlanta was voided by Commissioner William Eckert because the right-hander’s college team, USC had played two…
Commissioner Spike Eckert voids the contract recently signed by collegiate star Tom Seaver
On March 2, 1966, Commissioner William Eckert voids the contract recently signed by collegiate star Tom Seaver. The Atlanta Braves had signed Seaver to a $50,000 bonus a week earlier, but Eckert cites a rule prohibiting teams from signing players while their college seasons are ongoing. A special draft will be held after the collegiate…
Atlanta Braves sign Tom Seaver to a bonus contract worth $50,000
Atlanta Braves sign Tom Seaver to a bonus contract worth $50,000
George Thomas Seaver is born in Fresno, California
On November 17, 1944, future Hall of Famer George Thomas Seaver was born in Fresno, California. Better known as Tom Seaver will make the major leagues in 1967 as a member of the New York Mets. The right-hander will lead the Mets to the 1969 World Series, win 3 Cy Young Awards, be named to…
Tom Seaver Biography
Tom Seaver Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: November 17, 1944 in Fresno, CA Died: August 31, 2020 (Aged 75-288d) in Calistoga, CA Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 10th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) and the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round (20th) of the 1966 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA). High School: Fresno HS…
Mickey Welch strikes out nine straight Cleveland hitters
New York Gotham pitcher Mickey Welch strikes out the first nine Cleveland Blues hitters to come to the plate, establishing a major league record. The mark will last until 1970, when Mets right-hander Tom Seaver strikes out the last ten San Diego he faces in a Shea Stadium contest.
