By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-born Heinie Groh, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Heinie Groh’s biography from the Society of American Baseball Research begins like this: “Heinie Groh was undoubtedly the National League’s best third baseman of … [Read more...] about Heinie Groh’s May 22, 1913 trade jump-started his career
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Tim Redding enjoyed pitching on May 19
By BILLY HEYEN Former Churchville-Chili and MCC star Tim Redding pitched twice in the major leagues on May 19. On both occasions, in 2004 and 2008, Redding won. Those wins accounted for two of Redding's 37 MLB wins across eight seasons at the highest level of professional baseball. On the anniversary of those two wins, it's worth taking a look back at Redding's MLB longevity … [Read more...] about Tim Redding enjoyed pitching on May 19
Rochester-born Jim Poole recorded first save on May 18, 1991
By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-born Jim Poole, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Jim Poole relieved in all 431 of his major league appearances, but the Rochester-born left-hander recorded only four saves. The first of those came on May 18, … [Read more...] about Rochester-born Jim Poole recorded first save on May 18, 1991
Johnny Antonelli got sweet revenge on May 16, 1954
Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-native Johnny Antonelli, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. By BILLY HEYEN Johnny Antonelli was traded from the Milwaukee Braves to the New York Giants on Feb. 1, 1954. Warren Spahn had suggested that the Braves didn't need a third … [Read more...] about Johnny Antonelli got sweet revenge on May 16, 1954
Marshall High-alum Bob Keegan surprised at the plate on May 14, 1954
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