By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-native Bob Keegan, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Bob Keegan was a professional pitcher, not a hitter. In 1954, for example, he batted .120 in 75 at bats. But on May 14 of that year, Keegan was called upon to … [Read more...] about Marshall High-alum Bob Keegan surprised at the plate on May 14, 1954
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Major league pitcher Gene Krapp was born in Rochester on May 12, 1887
By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-born Gene Krapp, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Measuring 5-foot-7, weighing 165 pounds and relying on a spitball, Gene Krapp doesn’t fit the modern idea of an innings-eating starting pitcher. But back in the … [Read more...] about Major league pitcher Gene Krapp was born in Rochester on May 12, 1887
Birthday bash: Danny Mendick homers for White Sox on his 26th birthday
By BILLY HEYEN Danny Mendick may have provided himself the best present he receives for his 26th birthday Saturday. On a 3-2 fastball from MLB veteran Edwin Jackson, Mendick drove a flyball to left field and out of the ballpark for a two-run home run. It's Mendick's second MLB home run since the White Sox called him up earlier in September. Mendick, the former star … [Read more...] about Birthday bash: Danny Mendick homers for White Sox on his 26th birthday
Mendick connects for first Major League home run
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick connected on a fifth inning solo shot for his first career major league home run, Sunday afternoon. The former Pittsford Mendon and Monroe Community College star sent a 3-1 Jaime Barria slider into left field as part of a 5-1 Chicago White Sox victory. Put it on the board!@dmendick01 belts a laser into the bullpen for his first … [Read more...] about Mendick connects for first Major League home run
Danny Mendick hits safely for second-straight night for Chicago White Sox
By BILLY HEYEN Baseball's irony extends between MLB lines, too. Danny Mendick hit three balls relatively hard on Friday night, all of which turned into outs. He hit safely for the second night in-a-row, though, on the softest of four balls he put in play at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mendick finished 1-for-4 on Friday night as the Chicago White Sox fell, 5-4, to the Los … [Read more...] about Danny Mendick hits safely for second-straight night for Chicago White Sox