Red Tin Noodles

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

Chuck Connors, t.v.’s "Rifleman, played basket and baseball With Celtics, Dodgers and the Cubs, before Hollywood’s call. Frank Lary was a Tiger righty, twice won twenty games. "Yankee Killer" was the best of his many … Read more

Hippo Vaughn won twenty games five times for Cubs in ‘toddlin’ town,’ His best in nineteen-eighteen, snaring N.L. pitching triple crown. Nate Colbert played for nine straight last place teams in his day. But, in … Read more

Charlie Maxwell played left field for Detroit and won many hearts. Wound up back in his hometown of Paw Paw, selling auto parts. John Hiller, Tiger lefty, after six years had a heart attack. Returned … Read more

John McGraw, as player, would do anything he could to score. As manager, helmed many wins. Just Connie Mack has more. Jake Daubert played fine first sack back in the dead ball days. He had … Read more

Mickey Cochrane was a catcher with a lot of vim. In ’31, Mutt Mantle named his first son after him. Ernie “Schnozz” Lombardi had a famous “Big Snooze” game. He is the slowest catcher in … Read more

Big Bill Dineen was pitcher, then an umpire, pray tell. The only man to toss a no-no and call one as well. Ron Hansen had a rare unassisted triple play. A tall shortstop who hit … Read more

Tris Speaker was a hit machine and outfielder sublime. His career batting average is sixth highest of all time. Mickey Owen, catcher, made a big error in forty-one. It gave the Yanks a series game … Read more

Art Ditmar was often fifth in Casey’s Yanks rotation. Lost two in sixty series, K.C. A’s next destination. Wally Moon played outfield for the Dodgers and the Cards. Hit Coliseum homers that were outs in … Read more

Luke Appling was a leadoff shortstop for bad White Sox teams. His nickname was “Old Aches and Pains.” He was oft hurt, it seems. Dick Radatz was a “Monster” on the mound at Fenway Park. … Read more

Rod Kanehl played second base for hapless early Mets. The fans all loved their "Hot Rod." He was one of Casey’s pets. Ron Perranoski was a Dodger relief king. In sixty-three and sixty-five, he won … Read more

"Moose" Stubing’s cup of coffee was just five times at the plate. He briefly helmed the Angels, managed to go oh and eight. Tom Hausman was a righty whose career was less than swell. Quite … Read more

"Ripper" Collins was an aptly nicknamed gashouse Card. He played a slick first base and hit the horsehide very hard. Grady Little managed Boston, took ’em pretty far, But always will be Pedro’d for not … Read more

Lon Warneke threw his best year by far for Cubs in thirty-two. He got them to the series, but was swept by Yankees, Babe and Lou. Vic Raschi was the "Springfield Rifle." His right arm … Read more

Wes Covington’s Braves series win would highlight his career. Four seasons later, he played on four teams in just a year. Lynn McGlothen came from Grambling up to the Red Sox. He pitched for six … Read more

Mel Queen gave up the outfield and he taught himself to pitch. Threw hard, had twenty wins (for his career…that is the hitch). Mike Warren threw a no-no in his first year with the A’s. … Read more

Woody Held was traded to the tribe for Roger Maris. Played fifteen years and, though no star, his stats do not embarrass. Lee Mazzilli homered in his first All Star at-bat. He had such lovely … Read more