Chris Hartje (Courtesy of Eric Vickrey)

Chris Hartje

Chris Hartje’s fleeting big-league career consisted of nine…
Bob Sheppard (Trading Card DB)

Bob Sheppard

After completing the rough draft of his Hall of Fame acceptance…
William Edward White, from a Brown University team photo

William E. White

William Edward White, from a Brown University team photo   For…

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TWIS archives

This Week in SABR: February 23, 2024

Welcome to “This Week in SABR" on Friday, February 23, 2024.…
Adrian Beltre

September 1, 2008: Mariners’ Adrian Beltré hits for first career cycle

In 2008 Adrian Beltré was in the fourth season of a five-year…
Adrian Beltre

May 26, 2010: Adrian Beltré breaks out big with the Red Sox

In a 21-year career that was honored by his 2024 election to…
Billy Ripken

July 11, 1987: Bill Ripken’s major-league debut makes it an Orioles family trio

When second baseman Bill Ripken was named to the Double-A Southern…
Glenn Wright (SABR-Rucker Archive)

May 7, 1925: Glenn Wright turns unassisted triple play as Cardinals rally past Pirates

“Nice work, kid,” St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Rogers…
William "Slim" Emmerich (Baseball-Reference.com)

September 7, 1943: Last-place Allentown beats Connie Mack’s A’s in exhibition

What happens when the worst team in the American League meets…
Bob Shaw (Trading Card DB)

May 4, 1963: Braves’ Bob Shaw sets NL/AL record with 5 balks

The National League’s ill-advised crackdown on balks had reached…
Mike Bielecki (Trading Card DB)

July 6, 1991: Mike Bielecki takes no-hitter into seventh inning as Cubs pound St. Louis

After languishing with the Pittsburgh Pirates from his major-league…

September 30, 1948: Willie Mays leads Black Barons to postseason victory

A teenage Willie Mays with the Birmingham Black Barons.…

May 13, 1958: Willie Mays completes torrid stretch against rival Dodgers

Willie Mays batted .309 lifetime against the Dodgers and…
Willie Mays (SABR-Rucker Archive)

June 29, 1961: Willie Mays hits three homers, including the game-winner in the 10th

Willie Mays became just the fourth major leaguer to hit at…
Willie Mays (Courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame)

July 11-13, 1960: Willie Mays hits for the cycle in All-Star doubleheader

In his second at-bat of the second All-Star Game in 1960,…
Willie Mays (Trading Card DB)

September 30, 1962: Willie Mays’ late homer forces 3-game playoff for NL pennant

The Los Angeles Dodgers held a four-game lead over the San…

September 15, 1960: Giants top Phillies behind three triples by Willie Mays

Willie Mays recorded 141 career triples and led the National…
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