10/12/1944 |
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the New York Knickerbockers organization. |
01/01/1945 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (15); Power: 3 (12); Eye: 5 (15). |
04/17/1945 |
Named the #2 prospect in the MLB |
10/15/1945 |
Wins the 1945 World Series with the New York Knickerbockers. |
01/01/1946 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (65); Power: 30 (55); Eye: 40 (60). |
04/16/1946 |
Named the #3 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1947 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (65); Power: 30 (55); Eye: 45 (60). |
01/01/1948 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (65); Power: 35 (55); Eye: 50 (60). |
09/19/1948 |
Injured (Wrist tendinitis), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
01/01/1949 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (65); Power: 40 (55); Eye: 60 (60). |
05/28/1949 |
Injured (Sore hamstring), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/30/1949 |
Injured (Mild calf strain), day-to-day for 2 days. |
09/16/1949 |
Injured (Sore thumb), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/26/1949 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1950 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (65); Power: 45 (55); Eye: 65 (65). |
05/08/1950 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
07/03/1950 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
07/03/1950 |
Was selected to the 1950 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
01/01/1951 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 50 (55); Eye: 65 (65). |
06/01/1951 |
Wins the MLB NBL Batter of the Month Award. |
07/02/1951 |
Was selected to the 1951 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
07/08/1951 |
Injured (Fractured thumb), out for 4 weeks. |
08/12/1951 |
Injured (Blurred vision), day-to-day for 5 days. |
09/10/1951 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
10/20/1951 |
Wins the 1951 MLB NBL Most Valuable Player Award. |
01/01/1952 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 65 (65). |
03/28/1952 |
Injured (Hyperextended knee), day-to-day for one week. |
07/07/1952 |
Was selected to the 1952 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
07/27/1952 |
Injured (Sore back), out for 5-6 weeks. |
01/01/1953 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 65 (65). |
04/26/1953 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 6 days. |
05/01/1953 |
Wins the MLB NBL Batter of the Month Award. |
05/17/1953 |
Injured (Bruised forearm), day-to-day for 3 days. |
07/06/1953 |
Was selected to the 1953 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
08/01/1953 |
Wins the MLB NBL Batter of the Month Award. |
10/25/1953 |
Wins the 1953 MLB NBL Most Valuable Player Award. |
01/01/1954 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 65 (65). |
04/25/1954 |
Injured (Tendinitis (wrist)), day-to-day for 2-3 weeks. |
06/02/1954 |
Injured (Fractured wrist), out for 5 weeks. |
07/05/1954 |
Was selected to the 1954 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
08/02/1954 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
08/10/1954 |
Injured (Hamstring cramp), day-to-day for 3 days. |
09/20/1954 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1955 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 65 (65). |
05/06/1955 |
Hits three home runs against the Chicago Traders, going 3-4 with 4 RBI and 4 runs scored! |
07/04/1955 |
Was selected to the 1955 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
09/30/1955 |
Injured (Sore knee), day-to-day for 1 day. |
10/20/1955 |
Wins the 1955 World Series MVP Award. |
10/21/1955 |
Wins the 1955 World Series with the New York Knickerbockers. |
10/22/1955 |
Finished 3rd in 1955 MLB NBL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/1956 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 65 (65). |
03/22/1956 |
Injured (Hamstring spasms), day-to-day for 3 days. |
07/02/1956 |
Was selected to the 1956 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
08/12/1956 |
Injured (Tendinitis (wrist)), day-to-day for 6 days. |
01/01/1957 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 65 (65). |
05/14/1957 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
05/30/1957 |
Scores his 1000th career The American Circuits run! |
06/10/1957 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
06/15/1957 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 3 days. |
06/16/1957 |
Injured (Spained knee), day-to-day for 4 days. |
06/24/1957 |
Injured (Strained hamstring), out for 2-3 weeks. |
07/21/1957 |
Injured (Tender elbow), day-to-day for one week. |
10/26/1957 |
Finished 3rd in 1957 MLB NBL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/1958 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 65 (65). |
06/16/1958 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
07/13/1958 |
Was selected to the 1958 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
07/18/1958 |
Goes 5-5 against the Milwaukee Dairymen, with 3 RBI and 2 R. |
08/18/1958 |
Wins the MLB NBL Player of the Week Award. |
10/21/1958 |
Finished 3rd in 1958 MLB NBL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/1959 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 65 (65). |
03/18/1959 |
Injured (eye irritation),day-to-day for 2 days. |
04/17/1959 |
Goes 0-3 against the Cleveland Bobcats, ending his hitting streak at 20 games. |
07/12/1959 |
Was selected to the 1959 The American Circuits All-Star Game. |
07/23/1959 |
Injured (mild hamstring strain),day-to-day for one week. |
01/01/1960 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 70 (70). |
03/09/1960 |
Injured (torn ankle ligaments),out for 6-7 weeks. |
07/18/1960 |
Injured (strained calf),day-to-day for one week. |
08/11/1960 |
Collects his 2000th career Major League Baseball hit! |
09/30/1960 |
Collects his 1000th career Major League Baseball RBI! |
01/01/1961 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 40 (40); Eye: 70 (70). |
06/01/1961 |
Injured (strained abdominal muscle),day-to-day for 4 weeks. |
01/01/1962 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 70 (70). |
01/01/1963 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 65 (65). |
10/20/1963 |
Retired from professional baseball. |
01/06/1969 |
Was inducted to the Hall of Fame! |
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES |
Year |
GS |
Rank |
1949 |
157 |
6 |
1950 |
158 |
8 |
1953 |
156 |
4 |
1955 |
156 |
5 |
1959 |
153 |
6 |
|
Year |
PA |
Rank |
1950 |
780 |
1 |
1953 |
723 |
6 |
1955 |
744 |
2 |
1956 |
727 |
2 |
1958 |
687 |
6 |
1959 |
713 |
1 |
|
Year |
AB |
Rank |
1950 |
646 |
5 |
1955 |
601 |
7 |
|
Year |
H |
Rank |
1950 |
194 |
10 |
1955 |
187 |
5 |
1958 |
193 |
6 |
|
Year |
K |
Rank |
1949 |
83 |
2 |
1950 |
66 |
8 |
|
Year |
TB |
Rank |
1949 |
273 |
9 |
1950 |
330 |
5 |
1953 |
323 |
4 |
1956 |
305 |
7 |
1958 |
312 |
4 |
|
Year |
2B |
Rank |
1949 |
34 |
8 |
1955 |
32 |
8 |
|
Year |
3B |
Rank |
1949 |
11 |
6 |
1950 |
16 |
3 |
1953 |
12 |
2 |
1958 |
9 |
5 |
|
Year |
HR |
Rank |
1951 |
28 |
4 |
1952 |
20 |
9 |
1953 |
31 |
4 |
1954 |
35 |
4 |
|
Year |
SB |
Rank |
1949 |
16 |
4 |
1950 |
18 |
3 |
1951 |
19 |
6 |
1952 |
16 |
8 |
1953 |
11 |
8 |
1954 |
21 |
3 |
1955 |
13 |
8 |
1956 |
16 |
4 |
1957 |
14 |
10 |
|
|
Year |
R |
Rank |
1950 |
140 |
4 |
1951 |
125 |
3 |
1953 |
125 |
1 |
1954 |
103 |
9 |
1955 |
126 |
3 |
1956 |
138 |
2 |
1957 |
100 |
7 |
1958 |
119 |
3 |
1959 |
103 |
9 |
|
Year |
BB |
Rank |
1949 |
100 |
8 |
1950 |
123 |
5 |
1951 |
88 |
9 |
1953 |
106 |
2 |
1954 |
92 |
7 |
1955 |
136 |
3 |
1956 |
106 |
4 |
1957 |
91 |
6 |
1958 |
102 |
3 |
1959 |
120 |
1 |
1960 |
91 |
4 |
|
Year |
IBB |
Rank |
1950 |
4 |
10 |
1951 |
7 |
2 |
1952 |
8 |
1 |
1953 |
8 |
2 |
1954 |
12 |
1 |
1955 |
12 |
2 |
1956 |
8 |
5 |
1957 |
6 |
6 |
1958 |
8 |
1 |
1959 |
9 |
1 |
|
Year |
HP |
Rank |
1949 |
6 |
3 |
1952 |
7 |
10 |
1955 |
6 |
10 |
1956 |
8 |
8 |
1957 |
9 |
4 |
1959 |
6 |
9 |
|
Year |
SF |
Rank |
1950 |
7 |
5 |
1953 |
7 |
9 |
1959 |
7 |
4 |
|
Year |
EBH |
Rank |
1949 |
60 |
6 |
1950 |
72 |
6 |
1953 |
64 |
7 |
1956 |
62 |
10 |
1958 |
62 |
7 |
|
Year |
AVG |
Rank |
1955 |
.311 |
10 |
1957 |
.317 |
4 |
1958 |
.335 |
1 |
|
Year |
OBP |
Rank |
1951 |
.399 |
8 |
1952 |
.411 |
4 |
1953 |
.407 |
4 |
1954 |
.425 |
3 |
1955 |
.442 |
5 |
1956 |
.400 |
6 |
1957 |
.434 |
1 |
1958 |
.435 |
2 |
1959 |
.394 |
6 |
1960 |
.400 |
9 |
|
Year |
SLG |
Rank |
1951 |
.520 |
5 |
1952 |
.488 |
3 |
1953 |
.532 |
7 |
1954 |
.597 |
3 |
1957 |
.506 |
10 |
1958 |
.542 |
7 |
|
Year |
RC |
Rank |
1949 |
110.10 |
9 |
1950 |
146.15 |
5 |
1951 |
112.74 |
10 |
1953 |
136.40 |
1 |
1954 |
123.20 |
6 |
1955 |
132.07 |
5 |
1956 |
127.93 |
7 |
1957 |
108.94 |
8 |
1958 |
137.71 |
3 |
1959 |
105.71 |
9 |
|
Year |
RC/27 |
Rank |
1951 |
7.65 |
7 |
1952 |
8.10 |
2 |
1953 |
8.22 |
5 |
1954 |
9.45 |
4 |
1955 |
7.94 |
10 |
1956 |
7.59 |
10 |
1957 |
8.45 |
3 |
1958 |
9.00 |
3 |
|
Year |
ISO |
Rank |
1951 |
.222 |
4 |
1952 |
.197 |
2 |
1953 |
.227 |
7 |
1954 |
.285 |
4 |
|
Year |
wOBA |
Rank |
1951 |
.407 |
8 |
1952 |
.405 |
4 |
1953 |
.407 |
7 |
1954 |
.434 |
4 |
1955 |
.410 |
10 |
1956 |
.393 |
10 |
1957 |
.413 |
3 |
1958 |
.424 |
4 |
|
Year |
OPS |
Rank |
1951 |
.919 |
4 |
1952 |
.900 |
3 |
1953 |
.939 |
4 |
1954 |
1.023 |
3 |
1956 |
.899 |
10 |
1957 |
.941 |
4 |
1958 |
.977 |
4 |
|
Year |
WAR |
Rank |
1949 |
6.1 |
7 |
1950 |
8.1 |
4 |
1951 |
8.1 |
1 |
1952 |
7.0 |
4 |
1953 |
7.9 |
1 |
1954 |
7.9 |
4 |
1955 |
8.2 |
3 |
1956 |
8.1 |
4 |
1957 |
6.9 |
3 |
1958 |
8.5 |
3 |
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