Only two pitchers in all of the Colorado Rockies franchise history have pitched in more than 400 games as a member of the franchise. They are: Steve Reed (461 games) and Brian Fuentes (428 games).
Only two pitchers in all of the Colorado Rockies franchise history have pitched in more than 400 games as a member of the franchise. They are: Steve Reed (461 games) and Brian Fuentes (428 games).
The first Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher to be named to the NL All-Star Team was Ken Raffensberger. Raffensberger was chosen as a member of the 1944 squad.
Harmon Killebrew is the first player in Minnesota Twins history to have his jersey retired. His #3 was retired on May 4, 1975.
Tim Lincecum is the only pitcher in major league history to win the Cy Young Award during his first two full seasons as a pitcher in the major leagues.
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The first New York Mets third baseman to be selected to represent the team during the MLB All-Star game was Howard Johnson. Johnson’s first selection came in 1989.
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The Opening Day starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their inaugural baseball games as a major league franchise was Andy Benes.
In 2001, the Cleveland Indians retired the number 455 as a way to honor their loyal fans for selling out 455 consecutive home games between the 1995-2001 baseball seasons.
Bill Buckner was the first left-handed Chicago Cubs hitter to lead the league in doubles at the conclusion of a baseball season. In 1981, Buckner led the NL with 35 doubles.
Alan Trammell was named the 1984 World Series MVP after hitting .450 in the 5-game match-up against the San Diego Padres. In the series, Trammell went 9-for-20 with six singles, a double, and 2 home runs while scoring 5 times and driving in 6.
The Tigers won the series 4 games to 1.
Juan Marichal holds the San Francisco Giants record for most pitching victories in a single season. In 1968, Marichal won 26 wins for the team.