Countdown to Release OOTP 19 - Page 21

MrHaroldG · 03-12-2018, 09:12 PM

#10 Tony Kubek

Germaniac · 03-13-2018, 12:44 AM

Okay, single digits now and the greatest hitter ever

#9 Ted Williams

reds1 · 03-13-2018, 01:52 AM

#9 - Bill Mazeroski

DB930 · 03-13-2018, 02:38 AM

Everyone of course knows who the last man was to ever be issued #9 by the Boston Red Sox. Yep: Hal Wagner.

Wait--what?

This is interesting (and weird) and I only just found out about it in the last few days. Ted Williams came up in 1939, and was given #9. It was the only number he ever wore. Yet in 1944, after Williams had hit .406 in '41, then won a triple-crown in '42, then joined the Marines and gone off to war in '43, the Red Sox gave his number to backup catcher Johnny Peacock. When Peacock was sold to the Phillies in June, #9 was again given out--this time to Wagner, who wore it until he was eventually inducted into the Army late in the season.

What makes the story even stranger is that Peacock had been on the roster from 1941-1943, when Williams was still around, and during that time wore #11. Wagner was acquired when Peacock was still on the roster, and was initially given #19, before switching to 9 when Peacock was dealt.

I remember hearing a great story about Steve Sax joining the Yankees as a free agent. The equipment manager asked him in spring training what number he wanted, and he said #3--what he'd worn with the Dodgers. The equipment manager laughed and said "That's Babe Ruth's number"... to which Sax responded "So? He's not using it, is he?" Peacock and Wagner seemed to have tried the same thing... except in their case it actually worked.

Anyway, here they are: #9, Johnny Peacock and Hal Wagner.

rjl518 · 03-13-2018, 03:57 AM

9 Days Left

Gregg Jeffries

Turned out to be a decent player, but not what the Mets hoped he would be.

ti6er · 03-13-2018, 05:38 AM

#9 Graig Nettle

JohnReid99 · 03-13-2018, 08:01 AM

the sweet swinging former Jay was here for 8 years, 2 World Series, 1 all star game and one memorable batting title.

Charlie Ricker · 03-13-2018, 09:23 AM

One of the finest 3rd basemen I have ever seen in my lifetime of watching baseball.

cavebutter · 03-13-2018, 11:17 AM

These 2 pictures represent Juan Pierre's game. Man, was he fast!
I couldn't find a picture of the signs that fans used to hang in LF while Pierre, usually a 4th outfielder during his time with the Dodgers, was a starter because Manny was serving out his suspension.

Pierre was so unexpectedly successful with the bat and played his heart out that fans turned Mannywood (a dumb marketing thing done for the benefit of Manny's ego) into Pierrewood.

Jeff1787 · 03-13-2018, 12:10 PM

#9 Matt Williams - 5-time NL All-Star (1990, 1994-1996 & 1999), 4-time Gold Glove Winner (1991/NL, 1993/NL, 1994/NL & 1997/AL)

actionjackson · 03-13-2018, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Ricker

One of the finest 3rd basemen I have ever seen in my lifetime of watching baseball.

They should definitely take another look at him for the HoF. Unfortunately defense doesn't seem to matter unless you're a noodle-bat middle infielder. Then it means the world.

Caporegime · 03-13-2018, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionjackson

They should definitely take another look at him for the HoF. Unfortunately defense doesn't seem to matter unless you're a noodle-bat middle infielder. Then it means the world.

I couldn't agree with you more.

actionjackson · 03-13-2018, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caporegime

I couldn't agree with you more.

Scott Rolen got shafted this year too.

The Game · 03-13-2018, 11:41 PM

Jody Gerut

Germaniac · 03-14-2018, 01:01 AM

"The Kid", great player and person, gone way too soon

#8 Gary Carter

MrHaroldG · 03-14-2018, 06:07 AM

#8 Willie Stargell

MrHaroldG · 03-14-2018, 06:12 AM

#8 Andre Dawson

His Chicago Cub days.

rjl518 · 03-14-2018, 06:33 AM

8 Days Left

It's okay to have two posts featuring The Kid.

JohnReid99 · 03-14-2018, 07:16 AM

28 Home Runs 85 RBI's last year on a manageable contract, that's pretty good value.

ti6er · 03-14-2018, 08:51 AM

#8 Yogi Berra

03-12-2018, 09:12 PM	#401
MrHaroldG Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 381	#10 Tony Kubek __________________ I take the expression "If you're scoring at home" literally. I do score at home.

03-13-2018, 12:44 AM	#402
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,059	Okay, single digits now and the greatest hitter ever #9 Ted Williams __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

03-13-2018, 01:52 AM	#403
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,929	#9 - Bill Mazeroski __________________ United Leagues of Braeland

03-13-2018, 02:38 AM	#404
DB930 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 302	Everyone of course knows who the last man was to ever be issued #9 by the Boston Red Sox. Yep: Hal Wagner. Wait--what? This is interesting (and weird) and I only just found out about it in the last few days. Ted Williams came up in 1939, and was given #9. It was the only number he ever wore. Yet in 1944, after Williams had hit .406 in '41, then won a triple-crown in '42, then joined the Marines and gone off to war in '43, the Red Sox gave his number to backup catcher Johnny Peacock. When Peacock was sold to the Phillies in June, #9 was again given out--this time to Wagner, who wore it until he was eventually inducted into the Army late in the season. What makes the story even stranger is that Peacock had been on the roster from 1941-1943, when Williams was still around, and during that time wore #11. Wagner was acquired when Peacock was still on the roster, and was initially given #19, before switching to 9 when Peacock was dealt. I remember hearing a great story about Steve Sax joining the Yankees as a free agent. The equipment manager asked him in spring training what number he wanted, and he said #3--what he'd worn with the Dodgers. The equipment manager laughed and said "That's Babe Ruth's number"... to which Sax responded "So? He's not using it, is he?" Peacock and Wagner seemed to have tried the same thing... except in their case it actually worked. Anyway, here they are: #9, Johnny Peacock and Hal Wagner. Attached Images

03-13-2018, 03:57 AM	#405
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,242	9 Days Left Gregg Jeffries Turned out to be a decent player, but not what the Mets hoped he would be. Attached Images __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

03-13-2018, 05:38 AM	#406
ti6er Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 33	#9 Graig Nettle __________________

03-13-2018, 08:01 AM	#407
JohnReid99 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 79	John Olerud the sweet swinging former Jay was here for 8 years, 2 World Series, 1 all star game and one memorable batting title. Attached Images __________________ Touch 'em all Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life.--Tom Cheek

03-13-2018, 09:23 AM	#408
Charlie Ricker Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Holley, NY Posts: 89	#9 Graig Nettles One of the finest 3rd basemen I have ever seen in my lifetime of watching baseball. Attached Images

03-13-2018, 11:17 AM	#409
cavebutter All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,163	These 2 pictures represent Juan Pierre's game. Man, was he fast! I couldn't find a picture of the signs that fans used to hang in LF while Pierre, usually a 4th outfielder during his time with the Dodgers, was a starter because Manny was serving out his suspension. Pierre was so unexpectedly successful with the bat and played his heart out that fans turned Mannywood (a dumb marketing thing done for the benefit of Manny's ego) into Pierrewood. Attached Images __________________ MySQL, MyStruggle - A self-indulgent blog about my attempts to roll my own MySQL Database with OOTP Logo Gallery

03-13-2018, 12:10 PM	#410
Jeff1787 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Doghouse Posts: 3,536	#9 Matt Williams - 5-time NL All-Star (1990, 1994-1996 & 1999), 4-time Gold Glove Winner (1991/NL, 1993/NL, 1994/NL & 1997/AL) __________________ 1903: The hatchet is finally buried

03-13-2018, 11:41 PM	#414
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Jody Gerut __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

03-14-2018, 01:01 AM	#415
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,059	"The Kid", great player and person, gone way too soon #8 Gary Carter __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

03-14-2018, 06:07 AM	#416
MrHaroldG Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 381	#8 Willie Stargell __________________ I take the expression "If you're scoring at home" literally. I do score at home.

03-14-2018, 06:12 AM	#417
MrHaroldG Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 381	#8 Andre Dawson His Chicago Cub days. __________________ I take the expression "If you're scoring at home" literally. I do score at home.

03-14-2018, 06:33 AM	#418
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,242	8 Days Left It's okay to have two posts featuring The Kid. Attached Images __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

03-14-2018, 07:16 AM	#419
JohnReid99 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 79	Kendrys Morales 28 Home Runs 85 RBI's last year on a manageable contract, that's pretty good value. Attached Images __________________ Touch 'em all Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life.--Tom Cheek

03-14-2018, 08:51 AM	#420
ti6er Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 33	#8 Yogi Berra __________________