Willie Mueller

Willie Mueller

In 1989, the Yankees closer got his big start as the late-inning…
Craig Minetto (Trading Card Database)

Craig Minetto

Craig Minetto was born in Stockton, in California’s Central…
C.J. Riefenhauser

C.J. Riefenhauser

Charles Joseph Riefenhauser was born on January 30, 1990, in…
Brent Mayne (Trading Card Database)

Brent Mayne

A well-traveled catcher, Brent Mayne played with the Kansas City…

September 10, 2019: Brooklyn Cyclones win title in final NY-Penn League game

Roy Face, Bobby Richardson, Tony Perez, Robin Yount, and Curtis…

August 13, 1995: Ken Griffey Jr. makes Triple-A debut after six seasons in the majors

While Ken Griffey Jr. didn’t join the contingent of players…

Frank Gabler

Frank Gabler talked a better game than he pitched. The right-hander’s…
Jocko Fields (BASEBALL-REFERENCE.COM)

Jocko Fields

It was long believed that on June 19, 1846, the first baseball…
Gene Woodburn (TRADING CARD DB)

Gene Woodburn

Gene Woodburn, sometimes known as “Woody” or “Woodie,”…
Al Yeargin

Al Yeargin

Right-hander Al Yeargin’s first game in the big leagues was…

Announcing finalists for 2021 Dorothy Seymour Mills Lifetime Achievement Award

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Dorothy…

Courtney Baker joins SABR staff as Community Engagement Manager

SABR is pleased to welcome Courtney Baker as its new Community…

July 17, 1955: Don Bessent completes Dodgers’ debut sweep of Redlegs

“Sometimes it doesn’t pay to get out of bed. The Reds found…

April 15, 1972: After an uncertain spring, Red Sox drop Opening Day game in Detroit

It might be difficult to imagine in the modern era, with big-money…

April 20, 1967: Mets beat Cubs to give Tom Seaver his first major-league victory

After four years in the National League cellar, the New York…
Nick Adenhart (Courtesy of the Los Angeles Angels)

Nick Adenhart

Baseball is a young man’s game. A game of quick reflexes, short…
Jake Stephens (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Jake Stephens

“You were a good man to have on a team. You kept the spirits…
Pete Washington (Courtesy of Gary Ashwill)

Pete Washington

Negro Leagues encyclopedist/historian James A. Riley summarized…
Dick Seay (Courtesy of Graig Kreindler)

Dick Seay

“Nobody’s a better second baseman than Dick.” – Satchel…
Hannah and Ernie Wright (Courtesy of Hagen History Center)

Ernest Wright

Hannah and Ernie Wright (Courtesy of Hagen History Center)   In…
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