Red Tin Noodles

"Babe" Danzig played six games for Red Sox in nineteen-oh-nine. Had two hits in thirteen at bats, died young: life is unkind. Bob Hendley threw a one-hitter with Cubs, his claim to fame. Unfortunately lost, … Read more

Ed Charles, while with the K.C. A’s, had quite a rookie year. But playing third for sixty-nine Mets capped off his career. Luis Aparicio, best shortstop of his day, Won gold gloves and one series … Read more

Tom Sturdivant twice won sixteen in Yankee pennant seasons, Then bounced around for several years; arm troubles were the reasons. Pedro Ramos lasted fifteen years of righty tosses. With Senators and Twins he lead the … Read more

Rogers Hornsby twice won triple crowns and MVP’s. "The Rajah’s" personality, however, failed to please. Enos Slaughter’s ‘mad dash’ home won Cards a series ring. In long career, he won three more, a "Country" king … Read more

Sal "The Barber" Maglie pitched for all three New York teams. His close-shave brushback pitches gave good hitters some bad dreams. Virgil "Fire" Trucks threw blazing fastballs just like flames. Threw two no-hitters in a … Read more

"Pop" Lloyd, the greatest shortstop in Negro league history, Is in the baseball Hall of Fame, his average: three-four-three. Fred Haney played just seven years, is not well known for them. He gained his fame … Read more

Omar Vizquel had fielding skills no shortstop could approach. He once won nine straight gold gloves. Now he’s a Tiger coach. "Chipper" Jones, a lifelong Brave, is destined for the Hall. His switch-hit stats rank … Read more

Harry Coveleski’s pitching record wasn’t great. Was called "The Giant Killer" for his exploits in oh-eight. Jim Bottomley was so upbeat that "Sunny" was his name. He still co-holds the record for most ribbies in … Read more

Mickey Vernon, two-time bat champ, played a slick first base, Loved by Senators and fans, though often in last place. John Orsino was a catcher whose stats were so-so. Ten years after playing days he … Read more

Joe McCarthy helmed the Yanks from Babe up to The Clipper. Bomber bats and pennant runs made him a happy skipper. Gary Peters, savvy lefty, pitched for both White and Red Sox. Also hit nineteen … Read more

Preston Gomez was called Pedro, down in Cuban climes. Here he managed three teams, six years, finished last four times. Tommy Hutton could have hit two-fifty were he faster. Played good first for several years … Read more

Bucky Walters pitched the Reds to series victory. In thirty-nine, he was sublime, the N.L. MVP. Harry Craft played until service called in forty-two. Became first manager of Colts and, later, Astros, too. Rick Miller … Read more

"Wahoo" Crawford was a slugger in the dead ball age. Top-ten hitter of all time, according to one gauge. Duffy Lewis roamed the left field cliff at Fenway Park. His team won three series and … Read more

Alexander Cartwright wrote the early rules of play. But credit, as inventor, went to Abner Doubleday. "Cap" Anson may have been the first superstar of the game. But gambling and his racist bent have long … Read more

Paul Waner was "Big Poison" and his brother Lloyd was "Little." He holds a record, fourteen straight games with extra base hittle. "Dutch Leonard" had the lowest single season ERA. He feuded with Ty Cobb, … Read more

John Stephenson played ten years but not many know his name. He pinch hit the last out in Jim Bunning’s perfect game. Jeff Bittiger won just four games, an unimpressive stat. He did, however, hit … Read more

Addie Joss pitched nine years near turn of century. Has second-lowest ERA in baseball history. Bob Zuk was scout for ten ball clubs for over forty years. He signed three players who went on to … Read more

Jim Hearn pitched his best years for Giants, in the Polo Grounds. Had two inside-the-park home runs, nine total, which astounds. Sid Monge pitched ten years relief. He came from Mexico. His best years were … Read more