Replay--Baseball from 1901 to 2024

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Accomplishments
3+home runs
04/12/1961--Jerry Lynch, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 7 RBIs versus Los Angeles while playing for Baltimore
05/29/1961--Frank Howard, 3 home runs, 3 for 6, 7 RBIs versus Los Angeles while playing for St. Louis
05/30/1961--Don Mincher 3 Home Runs, 5 for 6, 5 RBI versus St. Louis while playing for Los Angeles
06/01/1961--Wally Post, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 4 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Chicago
06/23/1961--Tony Gonzalez, 3 home runs, 3 for 3, 4 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Cleveland
08/04/1961--Frank Thomas, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 5 RBIs versus Boston while playing for Kansas City
08/28/1961--Frank Robinson, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 6 RBIs versus Los Angeles while playing for Baltimore
09/17/1961--Roger Maris, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 5 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Cincinnati
09/22/1961--Lou Brock, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 5 RBIs versus St. Louis while playing for Los Angeles
6+hits
06/11/1961--Norm Siebern, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 8 RBIs versus Los Angeles while playing for New York
07/06/1961--Jim Landis, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 2 RBIs versus Washington while playing for Baltimore
15+K
09/23/1961--Jim O'Toole, 16 K, 5 BB, and 8.0 innings pitched versus San Francisco while playing for Cincinnati
Cycles
07/08/1961--Zoilo Versalles, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 6 RBIs versus Los Angeles while playing for Detroit
No-hitters
06/10/1961--Jack Fisher, 8 K, 6 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Los Angeles while playing for Boston
08/20/1961--Dick Stigman, 2 K, 2 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Los Angeles while playing for San Francisco
08/31/1961--Ken Johnson, 8 K, 3 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Chicago while playing for Detroit
10/01/1961--Gene Conley, 4 K, 0 BB, and 9 innings pitched versus Boston while playing for New York (perfect game)
50+home run seasons
Mickey Mantle (53)
150+RBI seasons
Harmon Killebrew (162)
Frank Robinson (152)
20+win seasons
Harvey Haddix, 21-10, 4.11 ERA, 236.1 IP, 54 BB and 148 K
Billy O'Dell, 22-7, 3.08 ERA, 271.1 IP, 61 BB and 212 K
Hitting streaks
08/06/1961--Tony Gonzalez, 21 games while playing for Cleveland
09/02/1961--Johnny Callison, 20 games while playing for Boston
10/01/1961--Curt Flood, 20 games while playing for Chicago
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Willie Mays, Sherm Lollar, Eddie Mathews, Ernie Banks, Roy Sievers
1,000 runs scored: Eddie Mathews
2,000 hits: Duke Snider, Yogi Berra, Nellie Fox
300 home runs: Willie Mays
400 home runs: Eddie Mathews
2,500 strikeouts: Early Wynn
200 wins: Mike Garcia, Whitey Ford

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Baseball awards for the 1961 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Bob Gibson (Kansas City Athletics)
Catcher Del Crandall (Minnesota Twins)
First Baseman Tito Francona (Cleveland Guardians)
Second Baseman Don Zimmer (Chicago White Sox)
Third Baseman Dick Williams (Cleveland Guardians)
Shortstop Luis Aparicio (Minnesota Twins)
Left Fielder Faye Throneberry (Los Angeles Angels)
Center Fielder Chuck Tanner (Los Angeles Angels)
Right Fielder Danny Murphy (Washington Senators)
NL: Pitcher Mike McCormick (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Earl Averill (Philadelphia Phillies)
First Baseman Norm Cash (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Chuck Hiller (Philadelphia Phillies)
Third Baseman Ken Boyer (Milwaukee Braves)
Shortstop Ernie Banks (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder George Altman (Cincinnati Reds)
Center Fielder Hank Aaron (San Francisco Giants)
Right Fielder Ron Fairly (Philadelphia Phillies)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Steve Barber (Baltimore Orioles)
Catcher Elston Howard (Boston Red Sox)
First Baseman Harmon Killebrew (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Jerry Kindall (Kansas City Athletics)
Third Baseman Ron Santo (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Ron Hansen (Chicago White Sox)
Left Fielder Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles)
Center Fielder Don Demeter (Minnesota Twins)
Right Fielder Roberto Clemente (Baltimore Orioles)
NL: Pitcher Vern Law (Philadelphia Phillies)
Catcher Yogi Berra (Milwaukee Braves)
First Baseman Norm Cash (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Dick McAuliffe (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Third Baseman Eddie Mathews (San Francisco Giants)
Shortstop Woodie Held (Philadelphia Phillies)
Left Fielder Willie McCovey (San Francisco Giants)
Center Fielder Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Right Fielder Floyd Robinson (San Francisco Giants)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Jim Brosnan (Boston Red Sox), 14-8, 19 saves, 3.15 ERA, 3.0 WAR
NL: Ron Perranoski (San Francisco Giants), 11-2, 21 saves, 2.48 ERA, 1.8 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: RF Al Luplow (Los Angeles Angels), .292/.390/.498, 22 home runs, 106 RBIs, 91 runs scored, 4.7 WAR
NL: CF Lou Brock (Los Angeles Dodgers), .294/.338/.484, 11 home runs, 51 RBIs, 52 runs scored, 2.5 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: Billy O'Dell (New York Yankees), 22-7, 3.08 ERA, 271.1 innings pitched, 212 strikeouts, 8.5 WAR
NL: Johnny Podres (Philadelphia Phillies), 18-8, 2.68 ERA, 259.0 innings pitched, 168 strikeouts, 6.4 WAR
Most Valuable Player
AL: LF Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles), .331/.429/.648, 45 home runs, 152 RBIs, 155 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 8.0 WAR
NL: CF Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates), .318/.464/.676, 53 home runs, 119 RBIs, 134 runs scored, 27 stolen bases, 8.2 WAR

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After the 1961 season, two expansion teams were formed in the NL: the New York Mets and Houston Colt .45s. This is the result of the expansion draft for both teams:
Minnesota Twins SP Cal McLish was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Cincinnati Reds SSP Chico Fernandez was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Cincinnati Reds RF Marv Throneberry was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Boston Red Sox RP Frank Lary was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates C Hal Smith was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Minnesota Twins RP Art Fowler was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Minnesota Twins RP Bob Purkey was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Milwaukee Braves 2B Joey Amalfitano was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Cincinnati Reds 3B Billy Klaus was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates C Bob Roselli was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Philadelphia Phillies SP Vern Law was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
New York Yankees RP Ed Roebuck was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates C Ozzie Virgil was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Boston Red Sox RP Jack Spring was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
New York Yankees CL Ray Moore was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Philadelphia Phillies RP Mike Fornieles was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Baltimore Orioles DH Vinegar Bend Mizell was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.
Milwaukee Braves RP Jackie Collum was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
New York Yankees RP Satchel Paige was drafted by the Houston Colt .45's in the expansion draft.
Milwaukee Braves C Cal Neeman was drafted by the New York Mets in the expansion draft.

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• Chicago Cubs RF Elmer Valo retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Del Rice retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Chuck Stobbs retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 1B Earl Torgeson retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Willie Jones retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 1B Ted Kluszewski retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jerry Staley retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Johnny Antonelli retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Mike Garcia retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Warren Hacker retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RF Hank Bauer retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Mickey McDermott retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees SP Ned Garver retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Rocky Nelson retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B Walt Dropo retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels 1B Jim Baumer retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Frank House retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RF Jackie Jensen retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Billy Martin retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Billy Loes retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 2B Rocky Bridges retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B Bob Boyd retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SSP Joe DeMaestri retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds C Clint Courtney retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels LF Faye Throneberry retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles CF Jim Rivera retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Ken Lehman retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators CF Pete Whisenant retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 1B George Crowe retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Ted Lepcio retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 3B Hal Bevan retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 2B Gene Baker retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels 3B George Freese retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RF Rip Repulski retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 3B Reno Bertoia retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels SP Tom Brewer retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics LF Walt Moryn retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Paul Giel retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Mel Wright retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Bob Hale retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Dick Hyde retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers CF Joe Altobelli retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers C Pete Daley retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves SP Duke Maas retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Jack Meyer retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 3B Billy Harrell retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SSP Jose Valdivielso retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RF Al Pilarcik retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics C Dutch Dotterer retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles C Frank Zupo retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Seth Morehead retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Woods retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Valmy Thomas retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics 1B Harry Anderson retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Neil Chrisley retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B R.C. Stevens retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Al Schroll retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Ray Semproch retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves SSP Fritz Brickell retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Pancho Herrera retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Johnny James retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Joe Schaffernoth retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP John Gabler retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics CF Dan Dobbek retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Ed Palmquist retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 2B Chet Boak retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers LF Stan Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Rudy Hernandez retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hector Maestri retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Carl Mathias retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 3B Ed Olivares retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves CF Jake Jacobs retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Borland retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Dick Burwell retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Bill Kirk retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 1B Dan Ardell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Gordon Mackenzie retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RF Frank Cipriani retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Bert Cueto retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Al Kenders retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Russ Heman retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Roy Heiser retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Ken Hunt retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics LF Dean Look retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox LF Bobby Prescott retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Alan Brice retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels DH Fred Bruckbauer retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Manny Montejo retired from professional baseball.
• The Baltimore Orioles retired #43 in honor of Johnny Antonelli.
• The San Francisco Giants retired #25 in honor of Mike Garcia.
• Baltimore Orioles manager Pete Lapan retires.
• Milwaukee Braves manager Harry Baldwin retires.
• The Chicago Cubs fired manager Porter Vaughan.
• The Cincinnati Reds fired manager Jimmy Uchrinscko.
• The New York Mets signed general manager George Staller to a 2-year, $12,000 per year contract.
• The Milwaukee Braves signed manager Hub Walker to a 4-year, $32,000 per year contract.
• The Chicago Cubs signed manager Mule Haas to a 3-year, $15,000 per year contract.
• The Baltimore Orioles signed manager Smead Jolley to a 4-year, $18,000 per year contract.
• The Cincinnati Reds signed manager Bill Brubaker to a 5-year, $17,500 per year contract.
• The New York Mets signed manager Dick Sipek to a 3-year, $9,000 per year contract.
• The Houston Colt .45's signed general manager Cody Wright to a 3-year, $22,000 per year contract.
• The Houston Colt .45's signed manager Flea Clifton to a 3-year, $15,000 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1961 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Sam McDowell, age 19 out of college (University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia)
Pick 2 - New York Mets: LF Willie Stargell, age 21
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: RF Tony Oliva, age 23
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: CF Jim Hickman, age 24
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: 3B Bob Bailey, age 19
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: SSP Denis Menke, age 21
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Pete Ward, age 24
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Gaylord Perry, age 23
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: CL Dick Radatz, age 24
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: LF Manny Mota, age 23
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Fred Whitfield, age 23
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: SP Denny Lemaster, age 22
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Tommy Harper, age 21
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Cookie Rojas, age 22
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: CF Don Lock, age 25
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Joe Pepitone, age 21
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Dennis Bennett, age 22
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: LF Mike Shannon, age 22
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: CF Tommie Agee, age 19
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Ed Kranepool, age 17
Round 2
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Bob Veale, age 26
Pick 2 - New York Mets: SP Fred Norman, age 19
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: 3B Ken McMullen, age 19
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: RP Bob Humphreys, age 26
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: 3B Max Alvis, age 23
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: 3B Ed Charles, age 28
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Manny Jimenez, age 22
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C Ed Kirkpatrick, age 17
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: SP Sammy Ellis, age 20
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: LF Ted Savage, age 25
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: 3B George Banks, age 23
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: 2B Bernie Allen, age 22
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Dave McNally, age 19
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: CF Ken Berry, age 20
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: CF Larry Elliot, age 23
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: SP Jim Bouton, age 22
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Diego Segui, age 24
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Ron Taylor, age 23
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: SP Fred Newman, age 19
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Bob Tillman, age 24
Round 3
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Pete Richert, age 22
Pick 2 - New York Mets: SP Bo Belinsky, age 24
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: RP Tony Balsamo, age 23
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Phil Linz, age 22
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: SP Joe Moeller, age 18
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Dave Giusti, age 21
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: 3B Felix Torres, age 29
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Dal Maxvill, age 22
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: RP Jack Lamabe, age 25
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: C Merritt Ranew, age 23
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: CF Jose Tartabull, age 22
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: 1B Dick Phillips, age 29
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Paul Toth, age 26
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Cap Peterson, age 19
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: LF Dick Simpson, age 18
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: SSP Dick Tracewski, age 26
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Dan Osinski, age 27
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: SP Frank Kreutzer, age 22
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: RP Tom Butters, age 23
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Bob Burda, age 23
Round 4
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Andy Etchebarren, age 18
Pick 2 - New York Mets: SP Cal Koonce, age 20
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: SP Dave Stenhouse, age 28
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Al Weis, age 23
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: RP John Boozer, age 23
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: C Doc Edwards, age 24
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Jim Roland, age 18
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 1B Tommie Aaron, age 22
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: CF Ron Davis, age 20
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: 3B John Kennedy, age 20
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP John Miller, age 20
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: CF Howie Goss, age 27
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: LF John Wojcik, age 19
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: LF Johnny Weekly, age 24
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Tommie Sisk, age 19
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: 3B Frank Kostro, age 24
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Bob Garibaldi, age 19
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: C Jake Gibbs, age 23
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: C Bob Uecker, age 26
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Art Quirk, age 23
Round 5
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Rod Kanehl, age 27
Pick 2 - New York Mets: RF Purnal Goldy, age 23
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: 1B Pidge Browne, age 32
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: C Jim Campbell, age 24
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: RP Hank Fischer, age 21
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Dick Luebke, age 26
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Dave Roberts, age 28
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Marty Martinez, age 20
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: LF John Herrnstein, age 23
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: C Orlando McFarlane, age 23
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Jack Hamilton, age 22
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: C Nate Smith, age 26
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Rick Herrscher, age 25
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Dick Kenworthy, age 20
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Jim Hannan, age 21
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: RP Joe Bonikowski, age 20
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Jack Cullen, age 22
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Jack Smith, age 26
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: RP Cecil Butler, age 24
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B Ernie Fazio, age 19
Round 6
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Julio Navarro, age 25
Pick 2 - New York Mets: CF Hector Martinez, age 22
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: SP Floyd Weaver, age 20
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Amado Samuel, age 22
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: RP Bob Moorhead, age 23
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Doug Gallagher, age 21
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Bob Priddy, age 21
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Elder White, age 26
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: LF Jacke Davis, age 25
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Deacon Jones, age 27
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Bob Baird, age 21
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: LF Howie Bedell, age 26
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Larry Burright, age 24
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: RF Billy Ott, age 20
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Bill Faul, age 21
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bob Botz, age 26
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Dave DeBusschere, age 21
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Willard Hunter, age 27
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: RP Morrie Steevens, age 21
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Dave Tyriver, age 24
Round 7
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Jim Manning, age 18
Pick 2 - New York Mets: C Elmo Plaskett, age 23
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: SP Harvey Branch, age 22
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: RP Billy Macleod, age 19
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: RP Jack Warner, age 21
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Ray Rippelmeyer, age 28
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Mike Joyce, age 20
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Bob Sprout, age 19 out of college (University of Southern California; Los Angeles, California)
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: RP Pete Smith, age 21
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: RP Ray Daviault, age 27
Pick 11 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Dave Gerard, age 25
Pick 12 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Paul Brown, age 20 out of college (Rice University; Houston, Texas)
Pick 13 - Cincinnati Reds: SP George Gerberman, age 19
Pick 14 - Minnesota Twins: RP Merlin Nippert, age 23
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Hal Kolstad, age 26
Pick 16 - Detroit Tigers: RP Jack Jenkins, age 18
Pick 17 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Tom Fletcher, age 19
Pick 18 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Rupe Toppin, age 19
Pick 19 - Boston Red Sox: LF Carl Boles, age 27
Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP J.C. Hartman, age 27
Round 8
Pick 1 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Don Prince, age 23
Pick 2 - New York Mets: RP Verle Tiefenthaler, age 24
Pick 3 - Washington Senators: RP Freddie Burdette, age 25
Pick 4 - Chicago White Sox: CF Brian McCall, age 18
Pick 5 - San Francisco Giants: LF Bill Kern, age 28
Pick 6 - Milwaukee Braves: SSP Mickey McGuire, age 20
Pick 7 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Ethan Blackaby, age 21
Pick 8 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Daryl Robertson, age 25
Pick 9 - New York Yankees: 3B Ramon Conde, age 26
Pick 10 - Chicago Cubs: RP Bobby Darwin, age 18

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-The Detroit Tigers traded 20-year-old 2B Bob Saverine to the Chicago Cubs, getting 32-year-old LHP Don Ferrarese and 23-year-old 3B George Thomas in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 22-year-old LF Dave Nicholson to the Milwaukee Braves, getting 30-year-old RHP Carl Willey in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 29-year-old RF Jim King to the New York Yankees, getting 25-year-old 2B Elio Chacon in return.
-The Los Angeles Angels traded 32-year-old RHP Don Larsen to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 29-year-old 2B Don Blasingame in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 34-year-old LHP Luis Arroyo to the Chicago Cubs, getting 31-year-old SSP Joe Koppe in return.
-The Milwaukee Braves traded 28-year-old C Gene Green to the Detroit Tigers, getting 29-year-old RHP Dom Zanni and 22-year-old RF Mike Hershberger in return.
-The Cleveland Guardians traded 26-year-old LF Felipe Alou to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 27-year-old RHP Dallas Green and 24-year-old RHP Phil Regan in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 25-year-old 2B Bob Johnson to the San Francisco Giants, getting 24-year-old C Cam Carreon and 24-year-old LHP Jack Curtis in return.
-The Los Angeles Angels traded 30-year-old 3B Andy Carey to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 24-year-old RHP Claude Raymond in return.
-The Minnesota Twins traded 31-year-old 1B Bill Skowron to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 25-year-old RHP Glen Hobbie in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates released RP Jim Umbricht. (Career-ending injury)
-The Minnesota Twins failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Cap Peterson. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Cincinnati Reds failed to sign 4th round draft pick John Wojcik.
-The New York Mets failed to sign 2nd round draft pick Fred Norman. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Philadelphia Phillies failed to sign 4th round draft pick Andy Etchebarren.
-SSP Luke Appling is inducted into the 1962 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Detroit Tigers, 15-3
NL: San Francisco Giants, 14-4

1962 preseason predictions

American League
Minnesota Twins, 105-57
New York Yankees, 103-59
Boston Red Sox, 99-63
Baltimore Orioles, 93-69
Kansas City Athletics, 93-69
Detroit Tigers, 89-73
Cleveland Guardians, 87-75
Chicago White Sox, 69-93
Washington Senators, 40-122
Los Angeles Angels, 34-128

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 109-53
Philadelphia Phillies, 99-63
Milwaukee Braves, 97-65
Chicago Cubs, 91-71
St. Louis Cardinals, 91-71
Cincinnati Reds, 88-74
San Francisco Giants, 87-75
Los Angeles Dodgers, 77-85
New York Mets, 38-124
Houston Colt .45's, 36-126

OK, let's play ball!!!

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Standings at the 1962 All-Star break:

First-place teams

AL: New York Yankees (55-26--4 and a half games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
NL: Milwaukee Braves (60-28--3 and a half games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates)

Standings at the 1962 All-Star break

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Here are the All-Star team lineups by league:

AL:
SP Hank Aguirre (CWS) - 13-3, 2.11 ERA, 136.2 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Joe Gibbon (BOS) - 7-4, 2.80 ERA, 131.2 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Ray Herbert (BOS) - 10-2, 2.24 ERA, 124.2 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 3.8 WAR
SP Howie Koplitz (LAA) - 4-10, 4.64 ERA, 114.1 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 2.9 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Billy O'Dell (NYY)* - 10-2, 3.19 ERA, 132.2 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Claude Osteen (MIN) - 9-3, 2.17 ERA, 137.0 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Steve Ridzik (WS2) - 4-7, 3.75 ERA, 110.1 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 1.7 WAR
RP Billy Hoeft (NYY)* - 5-1, 5 SV, 0.60 ERA, 44.2 IP, 0.60 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Jack Baldschun (BOS) - 3-5, 8 SV, 1.97 ERA, 50.1 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Stu Miller (MIN) - 3-10, 6 SV, 4.53 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 0.7 WAR
C Earl Battey (KC1) - .302/.370/.471, 278 AB, 11 HR, 129 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
C Elston Howard (BOS)* - .287/.337/.513, 275 AB, 15 HR, 123 wRC+, 2.4 WAR (injured)
C John Orsino (WS2) - .312/.371/.535, 269 AB, 15 HR, 141 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Harmon Killebrew (MIN)* - .272/.448/.537, 268 AB, 19 HR, 1 SB, 165 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
2B Pete Runnels (BAL)* - .283/.349/.369, 339 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 101 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Brooks Robinson (BOS)* - .362/.432/.581, 334 AB, 12 HR, 3 SB, 171 wRC+, 5.2 WAR
3B Ron Santo (MIN) - .327/.401/.568, 333 AB, 19 HR, 9 SB, 160 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
SSP Ron Hansen (CWS)* - .221/.346/.349, 258 AB, 7 HR, 93 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SSP Zoilo Versalles (DET) - .301/.356/.458, 306 AB, 11 HR, 8 SB, 122 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SSP Maury Wills (NYY) - .332/.376/.429, 352 AB, 38 SB, 122 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
LF Tony Gonzalez (CLE) - .301/.380/.439, 289 AB, 7 HR, 14 SB, 128 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Frank Robinson (BAL)* - .357/.452/.655, 319 AB, 24 HR, 17 SB, 191 wRC+, 5.7 WAR
LF Tom Tresh (DET) - .309/.395/.559, 311 AB, 12 HR, 2 SB, 155 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
LF Carl Yastrzemski (MIN) - .373/.453/.539, 330 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 173 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
CF Willie Mays (NYY)* - .276/.367/.548, 301 AB, 19 HR, 17 SB, 140 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
RF Johnny Callison (BOS)* - .362/.424/.559, 354 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 166 wRC+, 5.5 WAR

NL:
SP Don Drysdale (CIN) - 11-4, 2.26 ERA, 147.1 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 4.7 WAR
SP Whitey Ford (PIT) - 14-3, 2.61 ERA, 148.1 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Jim Kaat (CHC)* - 8-5, 3.05 ERA, 141.2 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 4.0 WAR
SP Sandy Koufax (CIN) - 9-6, 2.83 ERA, 149.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 5.3 WAR
SP Juan Marichal (ML1) - 15-2, 2.50 ERA, 158.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 4.3 WAR
SP Camilo Pascual (CHC) - 9-6, 4.50 ERA, 132.0 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Robin Roberts (LAD) - 10-4, 2.89 ERA, 131.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 2.8 WAR
RP Warren Spahn (PHI) - 4-0, 2.95 ERA, 42.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 2.7 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Hoyt Wilhelm (PIT)* - 0-1, 4 SV, 3.14 ERA, 28.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Roy Face (PIT) - 3-3, 8 SV, 1.88 ERA, 48.0 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 1.3 WAR
C Yogi Berra (ML1) - .264/.332/.487, 197 AB, 13 HR, 122 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
C Johnny Romano (CHC)* - .298/.392/.563, 252 AB, 15 HR, 154 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
1B Norm Cash (STL)* - .304/.411/.655, 313 AB, 27 HR, 7 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
1B Dick Stuart (SF) - .310/.349/.644, 306 AB, 25 HR, 162 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
2B Dick McAuliffe (PIT)* - .282/.387/.466, 174 AB, 3 HR, 10 SB, 134 wRC+, 2.2 WAR (injured)
3B Tommy Davis (PHI) - .363/.401/.565, 347 AB, 13 HR, 9 SB, 159 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
3B Billy Klaus (NYM) - .250/.330/.359, 320 AB, 4 HR, 3 SB, 91 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
3B Eddie Mathews (SF)* - .326/.436/.604, 288 AB, 19 HR, 6 SB, 177 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
3B Rich Rollins (STL) - .379/.427/.530, 351 AB, 11 HR, 160 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
SSP Woodie Held (PHI)* - .225/.317/.379, 298 AB, 8 HR, 6 SB, 91 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
LF Rocky Colavito (PIT)* - .318/.424/.640, 314 AB, 25 HR, 181 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
CF George Altman (CIN) - .348/.387/.546, 328 AB, 13 HR, 11 SB, 151 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle (PIT)* - .331/.496/.644, 281 AB, 23 HR, 7 SB, 205 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
RF Frank Howard (STL) - .331/.379/.603, 335 AB, 22 HR, 157 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
RF Al Kaline (ML1)* - .375/.453/.688, 333 AB, 26 HR, 14 SB, 202 wRC+, 6.9 WAR
RF Marv Throneberry (HOU) - .263/.316/.469, 320 AB, 16 HR, 4 SB, 111 wRC+, 0.7 WAR

[Lord Byron]

July 10th, 1962, Colt Stadium, Houston

Throneberry Dominates in 8-4 Win over AL All-Stars
The best of the best took to the field at Colt Stadium tonight, giving MLB fans a show in the annual all-star game.
The NL earned bragging rights with a 8-4 win over the AL.
Marv Throneberry was named the MVP for his efforts, as he batted 2-for-3 in the contest.
"I'm just glad we won, that's the main thing," he said. "The personal accomplishment isn't something I strive for in an all-star game."

All-Star Game MVP: RF Marv Throneberry (Houston Colt .45's)

[Lord Byron]

Trades before the 1962 trading deadline:
-The Los Angeles Angels traded 30-year-old RHP Ron Kline and 23-year-old 1B Bud Zipfel to the Minnesota Twins, getting 24-year-old 1B Tim Harkness in return.
-The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 24-year-old 3B Charley Smith to the Houston Colt .45's, getting 32-year-old RHP Vern Law in return.
-The Los Angeles Angels traded 30-year-old SSP Eddie Bressoud to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 23-year-old RF Doug Clemens in return.
-The Milwaukee Braves traded 22-year-old RF Gary Kolb to the Houston Colt .45's, getting 40-year-old RHP Art Fowler in return.
-The Houston Colt .45's traded 33-year-old RHP Bob Purkey to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 23-year-old SSP Julio Gotay in return.

[Lord Byron]

Awards:
-AL batting title: RF Johnny Callison (Boston Red Sox), 26 home runs, 128 RBIs, and 145 runs scored.
-NL batting title: RF Al Kaline (Milwaukee Braves), 37 home runs, 134 RBIs, and 127 runs scored.

In the World Series, it's the New York Yankees (112-50) vs. the Cincinnati Reds (106-56)!!!

(Five teams finished with 100 wins or more this season: the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Milwaukee Braves.)

Standings at the end of the 1962 regular season

[Lord Byron]

1962 World Series: New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds.

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1962, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
Road Win Lifts New York to 1-0 Lead in WS
The New York Yankees powered past the hometown Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, in the opener of the World Series at Crosley Field. New York starting pitcher Billy O'Dell threw 6.0 innings of 5-hit ball, to lead the charge. The Yankees now lead the series 1-0.
New York took advantage of an error in the top of the ninth inning. The game was tied, 2-2, when Danny O'Connell hit a run-scoring single that was misplayed. It put the Yankees in front, 3-2.
"We're happy," O'Dell told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
Yankees lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1962, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
Reds Clip Yankees, 3-2, in WS Contest
The Reds have won over the Yankees, 3-2, and have tied the series at 1-1.
Nellie Fox was the walk-off hero for Cincinnati. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Reds second baseman hit a dramatic run-scoring single to send the teams home.
"It feels a lot better to be tied than to be behind, even if it is only one game," Cincinnati manager Bill Brubaker said.
The next game is set to be played on October 6th, 1962 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 6th, 1962, Yankee Stadium, New York
Road Win Lifts Cincinnati to 2-1 Lead in WS
When the stakes were high, Sandy Koufax raised his game to match.
The left-handed Koufax turned in a stellar performance in Game 3 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Cincinnati Reds to victory. He allowed 2 hits and struck out 7. The win broke a tie in the best-of-7 series, giving Cincinnati a 2-1 lead over the New York Yankees.
Koufax earned the win, going 9 strong innings for Cincinnati. The left-hander allowed just 2 hits, while striking out 7. New York hitters had little success against him.
"A complete game shutout in the World Series?" an incredulous Koufax said to reporters after the game. "Man, my arm could fall off tomorrow and I'd be happy with my career."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Reds lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 7th, 1962, Yankee Stadium, New York
Raucous Yankee Stadium Crowd Propels Yankees to 4-1 Victory; Series Tied at 2
The New York Yankees took down the Cincinnati Reds by the score of 4-1 and moved into a 2-2 tie in the World Series. The largest share of the credit belongs to New York starter Eddie Fisher, who threw 7.0 innings of 5-hit ball.
Fisher came through for the Yankees in the bottom of the fourth inning. With New York leading 2-1, the pitcher hit a run-scoring single. It made the score 3-1 New York.
"We're one game closer to our goal," New York manager Bob Linton said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 8th, 1962, Yankee Stadium, New York
Critical Game 5 Goes to Host Yankees, 11-3
Riding the 2-hit performance of first baseman Norm Siebern, the New York Yankees stopped the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 11-3, in Game 5 of the World Series. Siebern was 2-3 with 2 singles and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for the Yankees, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 2.
Willie Mays was a prime factor in the win for the Yankees. In the bottom of the fifth with one out, the four-time Most Valuable Player Award winner hit a 2-run single. He went 2-5 with 2 singles, while adding 3 RBIs and scoring once.
"Every team in baseball loses," Reds manager Bill Brubaker said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.
Yankees lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 9th, 1962, Crosley Field, Cincinnati
Yankees Defeat Reds
It was a hard-fought battle for both teams to make it this far. But as the saying goes, "to the victors go the spoils." For the victorious New York Yankees, that meant the Major League Baseball World Series trophy.
The Yankees took a 14-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field, winning their 5th championship after taking the series 4-2.
"We've got grit," said Yankees first baseman Norm Siebern, who was named MVP of the series. "We know how to win when we have to."
The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the AL and a 112-50 record.
Yankees lead series 4-2

World Series MVP: 1B Norm Siebern (New York Yankees)

[Lord Byron]

Accomplishments
3+home runs
04/10/1962--Al Kaline, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 6 RBIs versus San Francisco while playing for Milwaukee
04/16/1962--Elmo Plaskett, 3 home runs, 4 for 4, 6 RBIs versus Houston while playing for New York
04/19/1962--Frank Howard, 3 home runs, 4 for 6, 9 RBIs versus New York while playing for St. Louis
06/19/1962--Eddie Mathews, 3 home runs, 4 for 4, 7 RBIs versus Houston while playing for San Francisco
06/23/1962--Joe Pepitone, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 6 RBIs versus New York while playing for Detroit
08/09/1962--Jim King, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 6 RBIs versus Baltimore while playing for New York
08/25/1962--Hank Aaron, 3 home runs, 4 for 5, 4 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for San Francisco
09/07/1962--Harmon Killebrew, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 6 RBIs versus Detroit while playing for Minnesota
09/14/1962--Gene Green, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 6 RBI versus Los Angeles while playing for Detroit
09/15/1962--Harmon Killebrew, 3 home runs, 3 for 5, 4 RBIs versus Cleveland while playing for Minnesota
09/30/1962--Jim Gentile, 3 home runs, 3 for 4, 5 RBIs versus Philadelphia while playing for Cincinnati
6+hits
06/07/1962--Pete Runnels, 6 hits in 6 at-bats, 6 RBIs versus Washington while playing for Baltimore
08/14/1962--Joe Cunningham, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs versus New York while playing for Philadelphia
09/30/1962--Hank Aaron, 7 hits in 8 at-bats, 7 RBIs versus Houston while playing for San Francisco
Cycles
04/19/1962--Tommy Davis, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs versus Pittsburgh while playing for Philadelphia
08/07/1962--Brooks Robinson, 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 6 RBIs versus Los -Angeles while playing for Boston
50+home run seasons
Harmon Killebrew (54)
Norm Cash (50)
150+RBI seasons
Rocky Colavito (150)
Frank Robinson (155)
Norm Cash (151)
Frank Howard (160)
20+win seasons
Whitey Ford, 22-8, 3.45 ERA, 281.1 IP, 84 BB and 167 K
Johnny Podres, 21-12, 3.08 ERA, 251.1 IP, 67 BB and 182 K
Billy O'Dell, 23-3, 2.78 ERA, 258.2 IP, 66 BB and 179 K
Larry Jackson, 21-7, 3.45 ERA, 256.0 IP, 52 BB and 134 K
Hank Aguirre, 22-6, 2.53 ERA, 263.1 IP, 82 BB and 187 K
Claude Osteen, 20-5, 2.50 ERA, 270.0 IP, 76 BB and 115 K
Gary Peters, 21-7, 2.34 ERA, 276.2 IP, 86 BB and 208 K
Juan Marichal, 22-8, 2.46 ERA, 299.2 IP, 85 BB and 204 K
Dennis Bennett, 21-8, 2.69 ERA, 267.2 IP, 75 BB and 216 K
Hitting streaks
05/04/1962--Carl Yastrzemski, 22 games while playing for Minnesota
05/28/1962--Norm Siebern, 24 games while playing for New York
05/30/1962--Al Kaline, 28 games while playing for Milwaukee
06/28/1962--Floyd Robinson, 21 games while playing for San Francisco
07/02/1962--Lenny Green, 24 games while playing for Philadelphia
07/28/1962--Jim Davenport, 30 games while playing for Cincinnati
08/03/1962--Maury Wills, 25 games while playing for New York
09/08/1962--Bill Mazeroski, 21 games while playing for Los Angeles
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Hank Aaron
1,000 runs scored: Minnie Minoso, Nellie Fox, Hank Aaron
2,000 hits: Gil Hodges, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle
300 home runs: Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron
400 home runs: Mickey Mantle
2,000 strikeouts: Whitey Ford
250 wins: Billy Pierce
350 wins: Early Wynn

[Lord Byron]

Baseball awards for the 1962 season
Gold Glove awards
AL: Pitcher Bob Gibson (Kansas City Athletics)
Catcher Del Crandall (Minnesota Twins)
First Baseman Harmon Killebrew (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Jerry Lumpe (New York Yankees)
Third Baseman Andy Carey (Baltimore Orioles)
Shortstop Roy McMillan (Boston Red Sox)
Left Fielder Jim Hickman (Chicago White Sox)
Center Fielder Jackie Brandt (Detroit Tigers)
Right Fielder Don Demeter (Minnesota Twins)
NL: Pitcher Dick Stigman (San Francisco Giants)
Catcher Ed Bailey (San Francisco Giants)
First Baseman Norm Cash (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Chuck Hiller (Philadelphia Phillies)
Third Baseman Ken Boyer (Milwaukee Braves)
Shortstop Denis Menke (Milwaukee Braves)
Left Fielder Purnal Goldy (New York Mets)
Center Fielder Albie Pearson (St. Louis Cardinals)
Right Fielder Ron Fairly (Philadelphia Phillies)
Silver Slugger awards
AL: Pitcher Bob Bruce (Chicago White Sox)
Catcher Gene Green (Detroit Tigers)
First Baseman Harmon Killebrew (Minnesota Twins)
Second Baseman Pete Runnels (Baltimore Orioles)
Third Baseman Ron Santo (Minnesota Twins)
Shortstop Maury Wills (New York Yankees)
Left Fielder Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles)
Center Fielder Willie Mays (New York Yankees)
Right Fielder Johnny Callison (Boston Red Sox)
NL: Pitcher Eli Grba (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Catcher Johnny Romano (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman Norm Cash (St. Louis Cardinals)
Second Baseman Dick McAuliffe (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Third Baseman Tommy Davis (Philadelphia Phillies)
Shortstop Woodie Held (Philadelphia Phillies)
Left Fielder Rocky Colavito (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Center Fielder Mickey Mantle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Right Fielder Al Kaline (Milwaukee Braves)
Reliever of the Year
AL: Terry Fox (Cleveland Guardians), 9-6, 18 saves, 2.48 ERA, 1.8 WAR
NL: Roy Face (Pittsburgh Pirates), 6-10, 17 saves, 3.18 ERA, 3.0 WAR
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Dennis Bennett (Baltimore Orioles), 21-8, 2.69 ERA, 267.2 innings pitched, 216 strikeouts, 7.7 WAR
NL: SSP Denis Menke (Milwaukee Braves), .246/.340/.385, 16 home runs, 79 RBIs, 81 runs scored, 3.6 WAR
Cy Young Award
AL: SP Dennis Bennett (Baltimore Orioles), 21-8, 2.69 ERA, 267.2 innings pitched, 216 strikeouts, 7.7 WAR
NL: Gary Peters (St. Louis Cardinals), 21-7, 2.34 ERA, 276.2 innings pitched, 208 strikeouts, 9.6 WAR
Most Valuable Player Award
AL: LF Harmon Killebrew (Minnesota Twins), .308/.455/.677, 54 home runs, 145 RBIs, 133 runs scored, 2 stolen bases, 9.3 WAR
NL: RF Al Kaline (Milwaukee Braves), .381/.450/.670, 37 home runs, 134 RBIs, 127 runs scored, 26 stolen bases, 10.4 WAR

[Lord Byron]

• The New York Yankees voided the team option year(s) of 1B Steve Bilko for a buyout of $11,000.
• San Francisco Giants LF Dave Philley retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins LF Gene Woodling retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 2B Granny Hamner retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox 3B Eddie Yost retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Billy Goodman retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers C Joe Ginsberg retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians CF Richie Ashburn retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Steve Bilko retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Clem Labine retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Harry Chiti retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Jim Busby retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Danny O'Connell retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals C Sammy White retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Turk Lown retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Colt .45's SP Jackie Collum retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants LF Bob Cerv retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RF Bob Nieman retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels C Hal Naragon retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SP Vinegar Bend Mizell retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 1B Dick Gernert retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 3B Andy Carey retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins C Darrell Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins SSP Billy Consolo retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Bob Miller retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SSP Mel Roach retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators LF Jim Pendleton retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C El Tappe retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 1B Frank Leja retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds SP Art Ditmar retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Bob Grim retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics 1B Tom Burgess retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SP Tex Clevenger retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Al Lary retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Don Ferrarese retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles SP Dave Hillman retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Colt .45's C Bob Roselli retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels CF Chuck Tanner retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Herb Moford retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Herb Score retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SSP Don Buddin retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Dave Sisler retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ed Bouchee retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 2B Bobby Malkmus retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Billy Muffett retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles CF John DeMerit retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Danny McDevitt retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians C Joe Pignatano retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP George Witt retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Al Cicotte retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Bill Smith retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Don Williams retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Jim Marshall retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP John Anderson retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RF Jim McAnany retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jerry Casale retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CF Don Taussig retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RP Ed Keegan retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 3B Gene Leek retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians DH Bob Giggie retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Bob Hartman retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Don Gile retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates LF Gordie Windhorn retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Marty Kutyna retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Howie Nunn retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Sherman Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs 2B Marlan Coughtry retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Rogelio Alvarez retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Ted Sadowski retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 2B Sammy Drake retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox LF Mike Krsnich retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants SP Wynn Hawkins retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians SSP Elio Chacon retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Jim McKnight retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Georges Maranda retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics LF Leo Posada retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals CF Al Heist retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RF Bob Farley retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 3B Jack Kubiszyn retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants DH John Papa retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Jim Lehew retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SP Bob Sprout retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Jim Archer retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators DH Larry Foss retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians RP Joe McClain retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B Moe Morhardt retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Mike Degerick retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Jim Donohue retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B Bud Zipfel retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Ron Stillwell retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 1B Hal Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Colt .45's C Nate Smith retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees LF Jacke Davis retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers SSP Daryl Robertson retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Dick Luebke retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox CL Billy Macleod retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds LF Rick Herrscher retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators RP Tony Balsamo retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Jim Manning retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets DH Verle Tiefenthaler retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Tom Fletcher retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Joe Bonikowski retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Rupe Toppin retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF Carl Boles retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators SP Harvey Branch retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins RP Merlin Nippert retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 3B Ramon Conde retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Ray Daviault retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Bob Botz retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Doug Gallagher retired from professional baseball.
• Washington Senators 1B Pidge Browne retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals RP Dave Gerard retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Don Prince retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants LF Bill Kern retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP George Gerberman retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Elder White retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Ray Rippelmeyer retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates RP Dave Tyriver retired from professional baseball.
• The Cleveland Guardians retired #1 in honor of Richie Ashburn.
• Milwaukee Braves general manager Steven Stern retires.
• Boston Red Sox manager Fred Archer leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• San Francisco Giants general manager Carl Doyle leaves the team, his contract was not renewed.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers fired manager Don Johnson.
• The Boston Red Sox signed manager Jimmy Welsh to a 5-year, $23,500 per year contract.
• The San Francisco Giants signed general manager Kevin Dinger to a 5-year, $29,000 per year contract.
• The Milwaukee Braves signed general manager Marcus Denson to a 4-year, $19,050 per year contract.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers signed manager Bill Donovan to a 3-year, $13,750 per year contract.

[Lord Byron]

Here are the results of the 1962 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - New York Mets: LF Rico Carty, age 23
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: 2B Joe Morgan, age 19
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: 3B Dick Allen, age 20
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: 2B Pete Rose, age 21
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: CF Cleon Jones, age 20
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Rusty Staub, age 18
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: CF Jimmy Wynn, age 20
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: LF Willie Horton, age 20
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Rico Petrocelli, age 19
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Jim Ray Hart, age 21
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: CF Jimmie Hall, age 24
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Ken Harrelson, age 21
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: SP Mickey Lolich, age 22
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Ron Hunt, age 21
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Don Buford, age 25
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: SP Denny McLain, age 18
Pick 17 - Minnesota Twins: CF Vic Davalillo, age 26
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Jose Cardenal, age 19
Pick 19 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Al Ferrara, age 22
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: LF Gates Brown, age 23
Round 2
Pick 1 - New York Mets: SP Tommy John, age 19
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: SSP Gene Alley, age 22
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Willie Smith, age 23
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: 3B Don Wert, age 24
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 2B Dick Green, age 21
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: RF Sam Bowens, age 23
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: SP Ray Culp, age 21
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Larry Brown, age 22
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Bob Chance, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: SP Fred Norman, age 20 out of college (St. Edwards University; Austin, Texas)
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Charlie Dees, age 27
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Tommy McCraw, age 21
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: RF Jesus Alou, age 20
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: CF Jim Gosger, age 20
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Jerry Grote, age 20
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: C John Bateman, age 22
Pick 17 - Minnesota Twins: 3B Derrell Griffith, age 18
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Cap Peterson, age 20 out of college (University of Washington; Seattle, Washington)
Pick 19 - Cincinnati Reds: SSP Sonny Jackson, age 18
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: SP Ron Herbel, age 24
Round 3
Pick 1 - New York Mets: SP Bob Sadowski, age 24
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: CF Bob Perry, age 28
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Frank Linzy, age 22
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: 2B Phil Gagliano, age 20
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Dale Willis, age 24
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Joe Hoerner, age 26
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: SP Marcelino Lopez, age 19
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Jimmy Stewart, age 23
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Dick Nen, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: SP Wally Bunker, age 17
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: C Ron Brand, age 22
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Mike White, age 23
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: CF Brock Davis, age 19
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: SP John O'Donoghue, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Andy Etchebarren, age 19 out of college (University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: SP Aubrey Gatewood, age 23
Pick 17 - Minnesota Twins: CF Billy Cowan, age 24
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Tommie Reynolds, age 21
Pick 19 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Aaron Pointer, age 20
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: 2B Woody Woodward, age 20
Round 4
Pick 1 - New York Mets: RP Chris Zachary, age 18
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: SP Dave Morehead, age 20
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: C Paul Ratliff, age 18
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: RP Wade Blasingame, age 18
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SP Jerry Stephenson, age 19
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Nick Willhite, age 21
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: LF Ivan Murrell, age 19
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: SP Fred Talbot, age 21
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: SP Tom Parsons, age 23
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: 1B John Boccabella, age 21
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: SP Buster Narum, age 21
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Danny Coombs, age 20
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: RP Herman Starrette, age 23
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Harry Fanok, age 22
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Jay Dahl, age 16
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: LF Jim Beauchamp, age 23
Pick 17 - Minnesota Twins: C John Sullivan, age 21
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Pedro Gonzalez, age 24
Pick 19 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B George Smith, age 25
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: LF John Wojcik, age 20 out of college (West Virginia University; Morgantown, West Virginia)
Round 5
Pick 1 - New York Mets: RP Grover Powell, age 22
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Bruce Howard, age 19
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: C Dave Ricketts, age 27
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: RP Alan Koch, age 24
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: SSP Tony LaRussa, age 18
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: SP Fritz Ackley, age 25
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: 2B Nate Oliver, age 21
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: RP Bob Heffner, age 24
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: RP Jim Dickson, age 24
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Conrad Cardinal, age 20
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Dick Smith, age 23
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Jeoff Long, age 21
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: RP Jose Santiago, age 22
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Jim Duckworth, age 23
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Dick Calmus, age 18
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Tom Baker, age 28
Pick 17 - Minnesota Twins: SSP Al Moran, age 23
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Dan Schneider, age 20
Pick 19 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Fred Lasher, age 21
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: 3B Ted Schreiber, age 24
Round 6
Pick 1 - New York Mets: RP Bill Landis, age 20
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Ken Rowe, age 28
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Dick Egan, age 25
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: RP Larry Bearnarth, age 21
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Garry Roggenburk, age 22
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Don Rowe, age 26
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: 1B Tom Brown, age 21
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: RP John Pregenzer, age 30
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Tony Martinez, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Dwight Siebler, age 25
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: RP Bob Dustal, age 27
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Tom Metcalf, age 22
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: 3B Wayne Graham, age 26
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Steve Dillon, age 19
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Aurelio Monteagudo, age 18
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Pete Lovrich, age 20
Pick 17 - Minnesota Twins: 2B Jay Ward, age 24
Pick 18 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C Dave Adlesh, age 19
Pick 19 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Larry Yellen, age 19
Pick 20 - New York Yankees: RP Al Stanek, age 18
Round 7
Pick 1 - New York Mets: C Jim Lawrence, age 23
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Dick Scott, age 29
Pick 3 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Gordon Seyfried, age 25
Pick 4 - Washington Senators: RP Dave Thies, age 25
Pick 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 1B John Paciorek, age 17
Pick 6 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Don Williams, age 27
Pick 7 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Larry Foster, age 24
Pick 8 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Roy Gleason, age 19
Pick 9 - Chicago Cubs: SSP Glenn Vaughan, age 18
Pick 10 - Boston Red Sox: RP Phil Mudrock, age 25
Pick 11 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Mickey Harrington, age 28
Pick 12 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Cal Emery, age 25
Pick 13 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Jack Damaska, age 25
Pick 14 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Bud Bloomfield, age 26
Pick 15 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Bob Lipski, age 24
Pick 16 - Milwaukee Braves: LF Corky Withrow, age 24

[Lord Byron]

-St. Louis Cardinals owner Bob Kahler dies and his son, Bob Kahler, Jr., takes over as owner of the Cardinals.
-The New York Mets traded 36-year-old RHP Cal McLish to the San Francisco Giants, getting 24-year-old LHP Mike McCormick in return.
-The Houston Colt .45's traded 36-year-old RHP Ray Moore and 23-year-old 2B Bernie Allen to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 23-year-old CF Ty Cline in return.
-The Kansas City Athletics traded 32-year-old RF Gino Cimoli and 21-year-old LHP Wilbur Wood to the Minnesota Twins, getting 33-year-old 1B Harry Bright in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 25-year-old C Tom Haller to the Detroit Tigers, getting 28-year-old RHP Tom Cheney in return.
-The Kansas City Athletics failed to sign 1st round draft pick Jimmy Wynn. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Cincinnati Reds failed to sign 2nd round draft pick Sonny Jackson. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-No one was inducted into the 1963 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

[Lord Byron]

Spring training results
AL: New York Yankees, 13-5
NL: Milwaukee Braves, 12-6

1963 preseason predictions

American League
Kansas City Athletics, 99-63
New York Yankees, 95-67
Detroit Tigers, 91-71
Boston Red Sox, 88-74
Baltimore Orioles, 85-77
Minnesota Twins, 82-80
Cleveland Guardians, 81-81
Chicago White Sox, 76-86
Los Angeles Angels, 62-100
Washington Senators, 54-108

National League
Milwaukee Braves, 100-62
Chicago Cubs, 98-64
Philadelphia Phillies, 97-65
San Francisco Giants, 93-69
Cincinnati Reds, 90-72
Los Angeles Dodgers, 87-75
Pittsburgh Pirates, 86-76
St. Louis Cardinals, 86-76
New York Mets, 43-119
Houston Colt .45's, 33-129

OK, let's play ball!!!

[Lord Byron]

Standings at the 1963 All-Star break:

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Guardians (55-27--6 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles)
NL: Milwaukee Braves and San Francisco Giants (tied at 59-27--both are 8 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers)

Standings at the 1963 All-Star break