The following are the baseball events of the year 1974 throughout the world.   A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...

A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Minor League Baseball. ... Bud Fowler, the first professional black baseball player with one of his teams, Western of Keokuk, Iowa The Negro Leagues were American professional baseball leagues comprising predominantly African-American teams. ... Part of the History of baseball series. ...

Champions

Major League Baseball

• 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1); Rollie Fingers, MVP

• All-Star Game, July 23 at Three Rivers Stadium: National League, 7-2; Steve Garvey, MVP

The 1974 World Series matched the two-time defending champion Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1910), (1913) Brooklyn Grooms... Roland Fingers giving his trademark handlebar moustache a twirl. ... The League Championship Series is the official name for a round of playoffs in Major League Baseball. ... The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1910), (1913) Brooklyn Grooms... Major league affiliations National League (1887–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891–present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882–1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001–present) Three Rivers... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1910), (1913) Brooklyn Grooms... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose sports stadium and event facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 through 2000. ... Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, and current Southern California businessman. ...

Other champions

• Caribbean World Series: Criollos de Caguas (Puerto Rico)
• College World Series: USC
• Japan Series: Lotte Orions over Chunichi Dragons (4-2)
• Little League World Series: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Caribbean World Series logo The Caribbean World Series of Professional Baseball — or Serie del Caribe del Béisbol Profesional in Spanish — is an annual baseball tournament, usually played during the month of February, before the MLB trainings season in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico or Venezuela. ... The College World Series is the tournament which determines the NCAA Division I collegiate baseball champion. ... The Trojan Shrine, better known as Tommy Trojan located in the center of University of Southern California campus. ... The Yomiuri Giants have won twenty Japan Series, more than any other team. ... The Chiba Lotte Marines ) are a professional baseball team in Japans Pacific League. ... The Chunichi Dragons have won the Central League pennant seven times (including 2006), and won the Japan Series in 1954. ... The Little League World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11, 12 and 13 years old. ... Nickname: Coordinates: Country Region Southern Taiwan Capital Lingya Dist (苓雅區) Government  - Mayor Chen Chu (陳菊) Area  - City 154 km²  (59. ...

Awards and honors

• Most Valuable Player
  • Jeff Burroughs (AL)
  • Steve Garvey (NL)
• Cy Young Award
  • Catfish Hunter (AL)
  • Mike Marshall (NL)
• Rookie of the Year
  • Mike Hargrove (AL)
  • Bake McBride (NL)

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MLB Statistical Leaders

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Major League Baseball final standings

American League final standings

American League The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Other nicknames The Tribe Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968–present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, Angelitos (Spanish), Serafines (Spanish...

National League final standings

The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League, is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada and the worlds oldest extant professional team sports league. ... Major league affiliations National League (1887–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891–present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882–1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001–present) Three Rivers... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 until 2004. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World Series titles... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1910), (1913) Brooklyn Grooms... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...

Events

January-March

• January 16 - The Baseball Writers Association of America elects former New York Yankees teammates Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford to the Hall of Fame. Mantle becomes only the seventh player to make it in his first try.

• February 13 - Cool Papa Bell is named for Hall of Fame honors by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues.

• February 23 - The California Angels send veteran Vada Pinson to Kansas City for a minor leaguer and cash consideration. Pinson will call it quits at the end of the 1975 season, having rung up 2757 hits.

• March 26 - The Boston Red Sox release future Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio, who retires, and designated hitter Orlando Cepeda, who will sign with the Kansas City Royals.

is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... official logo The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) is a professional association for baseball journalists writing for daily newspapers and magazines. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995) was an American baseball player who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. ... Edward Charles Whitey Ford (born October 21, 1928) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 62 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related... is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... James Thomas Cool Papa Bell (May 17, 1903–March 7, 1991) was an American center fielder in Negro league baseball, considered by many baseball observers to have been the fastest man ever to play the game. ... Bud Fowler, the first professional black baseball player with one of his teams, Western of Keokuk, Iowa The Negro Leagues were American professional baseball leagues comprising predominantly African-American teams. ... February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, Angelitos (Spanish), Serafines (Spanish... Vada Edward Pinson, Jr. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January-June January 23 - Ralph Kiner is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former shortstop in professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. ... Orlando Manuel Cepeda Penne (born September 17, 1937 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and right-handed batter who played with the San Francisco Giants (1958–66), St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ...

April-June

• April 4 - Hank Aaron hits the 714th home run of his career, tying Babe Ruth's lifetime Home Run record.

• April 8 - Hank Aaron hits Home Run number 715, finally breaking Babe Ruth's lifetime Home Run record.

• April 14 - Graig Nettles of the New York Yankees hits four home runs during a doubleheader split against his former team, the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees win 9–5, then lose 6–9. Nettles will go on to tie a major league record with 11 home runs in the month of April.

• May 1 - Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits three consecutive batters with pitches in the first inning, setting a ML record, and walks another in the frame before being lifted. Pittsburgh loses 5–3 to the Cincinnati Reds.

• May 27 - San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Don McMahon, 44, records his 1000th career strikeout.

• May 30 - Sadaharu Oh becomes the first player in Nippon Professional Baseball to hit 600 home runs. Only Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Willie Mays are ahead of Oh among U.S. players, but he will surpass them all.

• June 4 - The Cleveland Indians attempt an ill-advised ten cent beer promotion for a game against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Cleveland forfeits 9-0 after alcohol-fueled mayhem and violence spreads from the stands onto the field.

• June 9 - Dick Allen hits 300th career home run.

• June 10 - the Philadelphia Phillies Mike Schmidt hits the ball off the speaker at the Houston Astrodome, turning a sure homer into one of the longest singles ever hit ina 12-0 Phillies victory over the Houston Astros.

• June 11 - Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees makes his 272nd consecutive start, with no relief appearances, to set an American League record.

• June 19 - George Scott, who walks to lead off the second inning, is the Brewers' only base runner as Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals hurls a 2–0 no-hitter. Busby is the first major league pitcher to throw no-hitters in his first two seasons.

• June 21 - The Braves fire manager Eddie Mathews, the only man to have played for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta.

• June 24 - Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals retires the first nine batters he faces to set an American League record with 33 consecutive batsmen retired. The Royals lose, however, 3–1 to the Chicago White Sox.

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Graig Nettles (born August 20, 1944 in San Diego, California) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and left-handed batter who played for the Minnesota Twins (1967-69), Cleveland Indians (1970-72), New York Yankees (1973-83), San Diego Padres (1984-86), Atlanta Braves (1987) and Montreal Expos... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... 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Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885–1957) New York Gothams (1883–1885) Other nicknames Jints, Gigantes, G-Men Ballpark AT... Donald John McMahon (January 4, 1930 - July 22, 1987) was a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging to Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (not pictured). ... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih (Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20, 1940), is a former baseball player and manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball and is the current manager of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. ... Part of the History of baseball series. ... Babe Ruths number 3 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1948 George Herman Ruth, Jr. ... Henry Louis Hank Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed Hammer, Hammerin Hank”, or Bad Henry”, is a retired American baseball player whose Major League Baseball (MLB) career spanned the 1950s through the 1970s. ... William Howard Mays, Jr. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Other nicknames The Tribe Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium... Ten Cent Beer Night was an ill-fated promotion held by the American Leagues Cleveland Indians during a game against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Municipal Stadium on June 4, 1974. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Cleveland Stadium (also known as Municipal Stadium, Cleveland Municipal Stadium and The Mistake on the Lake) was a baseball and American football stadium located in Cleveland, Ohio. ... June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... Dick Allen Richard Anthony Dick Allen (also sometimes known, especially in his earlier years, as Richie Allen, a nickname that he came to despise and attempt to disassociate himself from) (born March 8, 1942 in Wampum, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/third baseman right-handed batter... June 10 is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Reliant Astrodome, formerly just the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium in Houston, Texas, and is part of the Reliant Park complex. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Former Yankees pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Melvin Leon Stottlemyre, Sr. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... American League The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... George Charles Scott, Jr. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... Steven Lee Busby (born September 29, 1949 in Burbank, California) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Kansas City Royals (1972-76, 1978-1980). ... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... In baseball and softball, a no-hit game (more commonly known as a no-hitter) refers to a contest in which one of the teams has prevented the other from getting an official hit during the entire length of the game, which must be at least 9 innings by the... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Edwin Lee Eddie Mathews (October 13, 1931 – February 18, 2001) was a Hall of Fame third baseman in Major League Baseball and is widely regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, third baseman to play the game. ... is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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July-September

• July 11 - The San Diego Padres release outfielder Matty Alou. Alou's brother Felipe was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on April 29. Younger brother Jesús keeps the Alou name alive in the majors, playing for the Oakland Athletics.

• July 14 - In a doubleheader with the Brewers, the Rangers' Billy Martin is the first American League manager to be removed by umpires from two games in one day.

• July 17:
  • Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals strike outs César Gerónimo of the Cincinnati Reds to become the second pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters in the majors. Gerónimo will become Nolan Ryan's 3,000th strikeout victim six years later.
  • Milwaukee third baseman Don Money commits a first-inning error in a 10–5 loss to Minnesota, ending his perfect defensive season after 86 games and 257 chances. He will end the season with just five errors, breaking George Kell's record set in 1950. Money also holds the National League record with just 10 errors, set with the Phillies in 1972, and holds both the National League and American League records for most consecutive chances without an error in a season.

• July 19 - Dick Bosman of the Cleveland Indians no-hits the Oakland Athletics 4–0. Bosman has no one but himself to blame for not picking up a rare perfect game. His throwing error in the fourth inning puts the only A's runner on base. The two clubs combine to set an American League record with two runners left on base.

• July 23 - The National League triumphs in the All-Star Game at Pittsburgh, winning 7–2 over the American League. Steve Garvey is named the MVP.

• July 25 - Carl Yastrzemski hits 300th career home run helping Boston Red Sox beat Detroit Tigers 12-4.

• August 12 - Nolan Ryan of the California Angles struck out 19 in a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

• August 20 - Davey Lopes sets a Dodgers record when he totals 15 bases against the Cubs in an 18–8 drubbing at Wrigley Field. Lopes has three home runs, a double and a single in his team's 24-hit attack. The Dodgers totaled 48 bases in the game, a team record.

• August 27 - Hal McRae of the Kansas City Royals ties a ML record with six extra base hits with five doubles and a home run.

• September 3 - In an amazing performance, SF Giants' John Montefusco makes his major league debut, hits a home run in his first official time at bat off Charlie Hough, and pitches nine innings of relief to earn a 9–5 victory over the Dodgers.

• September 4 - Pitcher Don Wilson has a no-hitter through eight innings, but is pulled from the game by Houston Astros manager Preston Gomez. Reliever Mike Cosgrove gives up a leadoff single to Tony Pérez, and the Astros lose to the Cincinnati Reds, 2–1. Gomez made the same mistake in San Diego on July 21, 1970. Clay Kirby had a no-hitter going for eight innings, but with two outs in the 8th and trailing 1–0, Gomez lifted him for pinch hitter Cito Gaston. Gaston fails to get a hit, and reliever Jack Baldschun gives up two runs in the 9th. The Padres lose 3–0.

• September 7 - During a 3–1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels has a fastball clocked at 100.8 miles per hour (161.28 kilometres per hours)— the fastest pitch ever recorded.

• September 10 - Cardinal Lou Brock breaks Maury Wills' major league record by stealing his 104th and 105th bases of the season. It also gives him 740 career stolen bases, breaking Max Carey's National League record of 738.

• September 11 - The St. Louis Cardinals win a marathon night game against the New York Mets, after seven hours four minutes, and 25 innings, the longest game to a decision in major league history. Two Mets errors lead to the Cardinals' winning run, starting with an errant pickoff throw that allows Bake McBride to scamper all the way around from first. St. Louis wins, 4–3. The Mets go to the plate 103 times, the only time the century mark has been reached in a major league game; the Cards are not far behind with 99 plate appearances. All told, a record 175 official at-bats are recorded, with a major-league record 45 runners stranded. Only a thousand fans are on hand when the game ends at 3:13 a.m..

• September 12 - Tigers pitcher John Hiller picks up his 17th victory in relief, an American League record, as he beats the Brewers, 9–7.

• September 24:
  • Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers doubles off Dave McNally for his 3,000th career hit, as the Tigers beat the Orioles 5–4.
  • Clarence Jones of the Kintetsu Buffaloes hits his 38th home run to become the first foreign player to win a HR title in Nippon Professional Baseball, topping the Pacific League. Sadaharu Oh will lead the Central League with 49 homers. Jones will lead the PL again with 36 HR in 1976.

• September 28:
  • In his last start of the year, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches his third career no-hitter, victimizing the Minnesota Twins, 4–0. In the process, Ryan strikes out 15 batters for the sixth time this season. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 base on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will top 200 in 1977.
  • Don Wilson of the Houston Astros throws a 5–0, two-hit shutout against the Braves. It would be Wilson's last major league game, followed barely three months later by his suicide.

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George Clyde Kell (born August 23, 1922 in Swifton, Arkansas) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and right-handed batter who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1943-1946), Detroit Tigers (1947-52), Boston Red Sox (1952-54), Chicago White Sox (1954-56) and Baltimore Orioles (1956-57) in... The following are the baseball events of the year 1950 throughout the world. ... The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League, is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada and the worlds oldest extant professional team sports league. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... 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Maurice Morning Maury Wills (born October 2, 1932 in Washington, DC) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and switch-hitting batter who played most prominently with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1959-66, 1969-72), and also with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1967-68) and Montreal Expos (1969). ... Max Carey baseball card, 1912 Max George Carey (January 11, 1890 - May 30, 1976) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who starred for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League, is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada and the worlds oldest extant professional team sports league. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... 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John Fredrick Hiller (born April 8, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian relief pitcher who played his entire career for the Detroit Tigers. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Albert William Kaline (born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... 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Part of the History of baseball series. ... The Pacific League (パシフィック・リーグ Pashifikku Riigu) is one of Japans two major professional baseball leagues (the other is the Central League). ... Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih (Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Hepburn: ÅŒ Sadaharu, born May 20, 1940), is a former baseball player and manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball and is the current manager of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. ... See also: Central League (football) The Central League (セントラル・リーグ Sentoraru Riigu) is one of Japans two major professional baseball leagues (the other is the Pacific League). ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Ted Turner completes the purchase of 100 percent of the Atlanta Braves. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. ... 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Robert William Andrew Bob Feller (born November 3, 1918 in Van Meter, Iowa), nicknamed the Heater from Van Meter and Rapid Robert, is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1938 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... Donald Edward Wilson, born February 12, 1945 in Monroe, Louisiana, was a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... 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October-December

• October 3 - Frank Robinson becomes the first black manager in major league history, as the Cleveland Indians name him to replace Ken Aspromonte for the 1975 season.

• October 17 - At the Oakland Coliseum, the Oakland Athletics win the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five, clinching a third straight World Championship. Reliever Rollie Fingers is named the Series MVP.

• October 23 - Wally Yonamine, an American of Japanese descent, becomes the only non-Japanese manager ever to win the Japan Series when his Chunichi Dragons beat the Lotte Orions.

• November 2 - The Atlanta Braves trade Hank Aaron to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Dave May and a minor league pitcher. Aaron will finish his major league career in Milwaukee, where he started it in 1954. Meanwhile, Aaron, the home run king of American baseball, and Sadaharu Oh, his Japanese counterpart, square off for a home run contest at Korakuen Stadium. Aaron wins 10–9.

• November 27 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for two years as a result of Steinbrenner's conviction for illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon and others.

• December 26 - The Little League is officially open to girls as President Gerald Ford signs legislation amending the charter of the organization. Little League had sought changes in their charter after a series of lawsuits challenged its boys-only rule.

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Births

January-March

• January 5 - Mark Redman
• January 6 - Marlon Anderson
• January 15 - Ray King
• January 23 - Erubiel Durazo
• January 28 - Jermaine Dye
• January 28 - Oscar Henríquez
• January 28 - Magglio Ordóñez
• February 7 - Adrian Brown
• February 8 - Jamey Carroll
• February 15 - Ugueth Urbina
• February 24 - Mike Lowell
• February 25 - Shannon Stewart
• February 27 - Cliff Politte
• March 4 - Tommy Phelps
• March 9 - Wayne Franklin
• March 11 - Bobby Abreu
• March 19 - Jason LaRue
• March 22 - Jason Phillips

January 5 is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark Allen Redman (born January 5, 1974 in Duluth, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher, currently playing in the Texas Rangers farm system. ... is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Marlon Ordell Anderson is a Major League Baseball infielder who was born on January 16, 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama. ... is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Raymond Keith King (born January 15, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. ... is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Erubiel Cardenas Durazo (born January 23, 1974 in Hermosillo, Sonora) is a Mexican baseball player. ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28, 1974 in Vacaville, California) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Oscar Eduardo Henríquez [en-RE-kayz] (born January 28, 1974 in La Guaira, Vargas State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played for the Houston Astros (1997), Florida Marlins (1998) and Detroit Tigers (2002). ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Magglio Jose Ordóñez (IPA /or. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Adrian Demond Brown (born February 7, 1974 in Summitt, Mississippi) is a backup outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball from 1997 through 2006. ... is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jamey Carroll (born February 18, 1974 in Evansville, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Colorado Rockies. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ugueth Urbina (IPA pronunciation: ), born Ugueth Urtaín Urbina Villarreal (February 15, 1974 in Caracas, Venezuela), is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball third baseman of Cuban descent and also a cancer survivor. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Shannon Harold Stewart (born February 25, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and one of the most free-swinging lead-off hitters in the game. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Drafted in the 54th round of the 1995 amateur draft by the St. ... is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Tommy Phelps (born March 4, 1974 in Seoul, South Korea) is a professional baseball player who most recently played for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Wayne Franklin was born on March 9, 1974 in Wilmington, Delaware. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Bob Kelly Abreu (born March 11, 1974 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball right fielder who plays for the New York Yankees. ... is the 78th day of the year (79th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Jason LaRue is a catcher for the Kansas City Royals. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jason Charles Phillips (born March 22, 1974 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1999 and 2003 for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999) and Cleveland Indians (2002-2003). ...

April-June

• April 11 - Trot Nixon
• April 19 - José Cruz, Jr.
• April 27 - Frank Catalanotto
• April 29 - Tony Saunders
• May 4 - Miguel Cairo
• May 15 - A.J. Hinch
• May 17 - Wiki González
• May 21 - Mark Quinn
• June 4 - Darin Erstad
• June 5 - Russ Ortiz
• June 9 - Randy Winn
• June 12 - Hideki Matsui
• June 18 - Carlos Méndez
• June 19 - Doug Mientkiewicz
• June 23 - Mark Hendrickson
• June 26 - Derek Jeter
• June 26 - Jason Kendall

is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Christopher Trotman Trot Nixon (born April 11, 1974 in Durham, North Carolina) is an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... José Luis Cruz, Jr. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Frank John Catalanotto (pronounced Ca-ta-lan-na-toe) (born April 27, 1974 in Smithtown, New York) is actually a female from birth. ... is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Anthony Scott Tony Saunders (born April 29, 1974 in Baltimore) was a major league pitcher for 3 seasons between 1997 and 1999. ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Miguel Jesús Cairo ({IPA2|ˈkaiɾo}}; a. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Andrew Jay Hinch (born May 15, 1974 in Waverly, Iowa) is a Major League Baseball catcher who plays with the Philadelphia Phillies. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Wiklenman Vicente (Wiki) González (born May 17, 1974, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a catcher who plays for the Chicago White Sox organization. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... You may also be looking for the British contemporary sculptor Marc Quinn Mark David Quinn (born May 21, 1974 in La Mirada, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who plays for the St. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Darin Charles Erstad (born June 4, 1974 in Jamestown, North Dakota) is a first baseman/center fielder in Major League Baseball who has played his entire career for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise (1996-2006). ... is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Russell Reid Ortiz (born June 5, 1974 in Encino, California), is a Major League baseball pitcher and is a Free Agent. ... June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... Dwight Randolph Randy Winn (born June 9, 1974 in Los Angeles, California) is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the San Francisco Giants. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Hideki Godzilla Matsui , born June 12, 1974) is a Japanese Major League Baseball left fielder who plays for the New York Yankees. ... is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Carlos Alberto Méndez (born June 18, 1974 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter and right-handed batter who played for the Baltimore Orioles in the 2003 season. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz [mint-KAY-vich] (born June 19, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio) is a first baseman for the New York Yankees. ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974 in Mount Vernon, Washington, USA) is an American professional athlete and has the rare distinction of playing in both Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association. ... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Derek Sanderson Jeter (born June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey) is an American Major League Baseball player. ... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

July-September

• July 2 - Sean Casey
• July 19 - Preston Wilson
• July 20 - Bengie Molina
• July 21 - Geoff Jenkins
• August 6 - Luis Vizcaíno
• August 9 - Matt Morris
• August 12 - Matt Clement
• August 13 - Jarrod Washburn
• August 16 - Roger Cedeño
• August 23 - Mark Bellhorn
• August 23 - Bobby Estalella, Jr.
• August 25 - Gary Matthews, Jr.
• August 25 - Pablo Ozuna
• August 27 - José Vidro
• September 5 - Calvin Maduro
• September 14 - Chad Bradford
• September 24 - John McDonald
• September 27 - Radhames Dykhoff
• September 30 - Jeremy Giambi

is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sean Thomas Casey (born on July 2, 1974, Willingboro, New Jersey), nicknamed the Mayor, is a first baseman in Major League Baseball who plays for the Detroit Tigers. ... is the 200th day of the year (201st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Preston James Richard Wilson is a Major League Baseball outfielder, playing for the St. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Benjamin José (Bengie or Ben) Molina (born July 20, 1974 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball catcher, currently with the San Francisco Giants. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Geoff Jenkins (born July 21, 1974 in Olympia, Washington) is an outfielder in professional baseball who has played solely for the Milwaukee Brewers since 1998. ... is the 218th day of the year (219th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Luis Vizcaíno Arias (born August 6, 1974 in Baní, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Christian Morris (born August 9, 1974 in Middletown, New York) is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Paul Clement [clu-MENT] (born August 12, 1974 in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jarrod Michael Washburn (born August 13, 1974 in La Crosse, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. ... is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Roger Leandro Cedeño [ceh-DEH-nyo] (born August 16, 1974 in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela), is a Major League Baseball right fielder and switch-hitter batter who plays for the St. ... is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark Christian Bellhorn (born August 23, 1974 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts) is a second baseman for the Cincinnati Redss Triple-A affiliate the Louisville Bats and has also played with the Oakland Athletics (1997-98, 2000-01), Chicago Cubs (2002-03), Colorado Rockies (2003), Boston Red... is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Bobby Estalella [es-tah-LAY-yah], born Robert M. Estalella on August 23, 1974 in Hialeah, Florida, is a Major League Baseball catcher. ... is the 237th day of the year (238th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Gary Nathaniel Matthews Jr. ... is the 237th day of the year (238th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A Pablo Ozuna autographed baseball card. ... is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... José Vidro (born August 27, 1974 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player who is currently the designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Calvin Gregory Calvin Maduro (born September 5, 1974 in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles) is a retired Dutch baseball player. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Chadwick Lee Chad Bradford also known as Big Daddy Bradford (born September 14, 1974) is an American relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball. ... is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Joseph McDonald (born September 24, 1974 in New London, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, primarily known for his defensive abilities. ... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jeremy Dean Giambi (born September 30, 1974 in Fullerton, California) is a Major League Baseball player. ...

October-December

• October 17 - John Rocker
• October 24 - Wilton Guerrero
• October 27 - Dennis Stark
• October 28 - Braden Looper
• November 2 - Orlando Cabrera
• November 4 - Carlos Mendoza
• November 7 - Kris Benson
• November 7 - Glendon Rusch
• November 9 - Beiker Graterol
• November 9 - José Rosado
• November 22 - Joe Nathan
• December 4 - Tadahito Iguchi
• December 14 - Billy Koch
• December 18 - Lance Carter
• December 20 - Augie Ojeda
• December 24 - Kevin Millwood
• December 24 - Jamey Wright
• December 29 - Richie Sexson

is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played 3 1/2 seasons with the Atlanta Braves. ... October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Wilton Guerrero born October 24, 1974 in the Don Gregorio, Dominican Republic is a major league utility player who currently plays for the St. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Dennis Stark (born October 27, 1974, in Edgerton, Ohio) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Braden LaVern Looper (born on October 28, 1974 in Weatherford, Oklahoma) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. ... is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Orlando Luis Cabrera (born November 2, 1974 in Cartagena, Colombia) is a Major League Baseball shortstop who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ... is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Carlos Ramón Mendoza (born November 4, 1974 in Bolívar State, Venezuela) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets (1997) and Colorado Rockies (2000). ... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Kristin James Benson (born November 7, 1974 in Superior, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles. ... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Glendon James Rusch (born November 7, 1974, in Seattle, Washington) is a left handed starting pitcher who last played for the Chicago Cubs. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Beiker Graterol (born November 9, 1974 in Lara State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers (1999). ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jose Antonio Rosado was a MLB player and was born on November 9, 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey. ... is the 326th day of the year (327th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Joseph Michael Nathan (born November 22, 1974 in Houston, Texas) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Minnesota Twins (since 2004). ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Tadahito Iguchi , born December 4, 1974 in Tokyo, Japan) is the starting second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... William (Billy) Koch (born December 14, 1974 in Rockville Centre, New York) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ... is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Lance Carter (born December 18, 1974 in Bradenton, Florida) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002-present). ... is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Augie Ojeda (born December 20, 1974 in Los Angeles) is an American baseball player. ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Kevin Austin Millwood (born December 24, 1974 in Gastonia, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Texas Rangers . ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jamey Alan Wright (born December 24, 1974 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American Major League Baseball player with the Colorado Rockies (1996-1999, 2004-present). ... is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Richmond Lockwood Sexson (born December 29, 1974 in Portland, Oregon) is an American baseball player who currently plays for the Seattle Mariners. ...

Deaths

• January 18 - Pete Appleton, 69, relief pitcher for seven teams who won 14 games for 1936 Senators
• January 14 - Lloyd Brown, 73, pitcher who won 46 games for the 1930-32 Senators and also played with the Dodgers, Browns, Red Sox, Indians and Phillies
• March 1 - Larry Doyle, 87, second baseman, primarily for the New York Giants whom he captained, who batted .300 five times and won the NL's 1912 MVP award; led NL in hits twice and stole home 17 times
• March 14 - Alex Pompez, 83, owner of the Negro Leagues' Cuban Stars and New York Cubans from 1916 to 1950, later a scouting director for the Giants
• April 5 - Fred Snodgrass, 86, center fielder for the New York Giants who made a critical drop of an easy fly ball in the tenth inning of the deciding game in the 1912 World Series
• April 22 - Steve Swetonic, 70, pitcher for the Pittsbugh Pirates in the early 1930s, who tied for the National League lead in shutouts in 1932
• April 23 - Cy Williams, 86, center fielder for the Cubs and Phillies who became the first NL player to hit 200 home runs, leading the league four times
• May 18 - Dan Topping, 61, co-owner and president of the Yankees from 1945 to 1964, during which time the team won ten World Series and fifteen AL pennants
• June 30 - Mule Haas, 70, center fielder for the Athletics and White Sox who hit two home runs in the 1929 World Series
• July 4 - Del Webb, 75, co-owner and chairman of the Yankees from 1945 to 1964; co-owner Dan Topping had died just weeks earlier
• July 17 - Dizzy Dean, 64, Hall of Fame pitcher who won MVP award in 1934 with 30-7 campaign, the last 30-win season by an NL pitcher; was MVP runnerup the next two years, but an injury in 1937 All-Star game led to end of career; became a broadcaster known for folksy mangling of the English language
• August 8 - Howie Pollet, 53, All-Star pitcher who twice won 20 games for the St. Louis Cardinals
• September 19 - Zack Taylor, 76, NL catcher for fifteen seasons, later a coach, manager and scout for 35 years
• September 26 - Lefty Stewart, 74, pitcher who won 20 games for the 1930 St. Louis Browns
• September 25 - Cliff Brady, 77, a second baseman for the Boston Red Sox and minor league manager, who also was a member of the Scullin Steel soccer team which won the National Challenge Cup in 1922
• October 13 - Sam Rice, 84, Hall of Fame right fielder for the Washington Senators who batted .322 lifetime and led AL in steals and triples once each, remembered for disputed catch in 1925 World Series; finished career with 2987 hits, at a time when little attention was paid to career totals
• October 31 - Buddy Myer, 70, All-Star second baseman for the Washington Senators who batted .303 lifetime and won 1935 batting title
• November 1 - Bullet Joe Bush, 81, pitcher who won 195 games including a no-hitter, had 26 wins for 1922 Yankees
• November 24 - Johnny Weekly, 37, outfielder for the Houston Colt .45s from 1962-1964
• December 18 - Harry Hooper, 87, Hall of Fame right fielder for the Red Sox and White Sox who starred on four Boston champions; outstanding defensive player and leadoff hitter retired with 5th-most walks in history