When he retired, Luis Aparicio was considered the best defensive shortstop ever. At that time, he had played the most games, had the most assists and double plays, and had the best (they were not invented yet) best Dwar and zone range of any shortstop in MLB history. Since retiring, he has fallen…
Tony Oliva Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 175 Born: Wednesday, July 20, 1938 in Pinar del Rio, Pinar del Rio Cuba Died: in , Debut: 9/9/1962 Last Game: 9/29/1976 Full Name: Tony Pedro Oliva
The Minnesota Twins inaugurate their new outdoor ballpark, Target Field, with a 5 – 2 win over the Red Sox. A host of former Twins greats, including Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew, joined by Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek and Frank Viola, among others, are on hand to witness the historic game. Carl Pavano picks up the win while Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel pace the offence with three hits and two RBI each.
At the Oakland Coliseum, Tony Oliva becomes the first designated hitter ever to homer. The Twins DH’s first inning two-run round-tripper off future Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter helps to defeat the A’s, 8-3.
August 11, 1970 Hit BY FLYING LUMBER–Players from Senators and Minnesota Twins gather as plate Umpire John Odom .after he was accidentally struck in the head by. a bat that but of the hands, of Twins’ Tony Oliva during the first inning of Tuesday night’s Washington. Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON…
June 16, 1969, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches in the same game. In the bottom of the first inning at Metropolitan Stadium, Tony Oliva and Rod Carew complete a double steal, swiping second and third base, respectively. On the next pitch thrown by Angels’ starter Tom Murphy,…
In his first major league start, Rollie Fingers of the Oakland Athletics shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0, at Metropolitan Stadium, stopping Minnesota’s seven-game winning streak.
On June 9, 1966, the Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning. Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and four other players-Rich Rollins, Zoilo Versalles, Tony Oliva, and Don Mincher-reach the seats against Catfish Hunter and Paul Lindblad in the 9-4 win over the Kansas…
1965 – Zoilo Versalles is named American League MVP. The Minnesota Twins shortstop gets 275 votes to 174 for teammate Tony Oliva.
On July 13, 1965, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits a home run, draws two walks, and scores a pair of runs, leading the National League to a 6-5 win in the All-Star Game. Juan Marichal, Mays’ teammate with the Giants, earns MVP honors by pitching three shutout innings. Traditionally, the managers of…