Lefty Grove

The American League leader in strikeouts in each of his first seven seasons, Lefty Grove recorded the AL’s lowest ERA a record nine times.
Read More >The American League leader in strikeouts in each of his first seven seasons, Lefty Grove recorded the AL’s lowest ERA a record nine times.
Read More >In 1924 Bucky Harris became the Senators player-manager. That same season at 27, “The Boy Wonder” led them to their only WS title in DC.
Read More >A lifetime .281 hitter, Rick Ferrell struck out only 277 times while walking 931 times in more than 7,000 plate appearances in 18 seasons.
Read More >The first unanimous AL Rookie of the Year, Carlton Fisk was voted to the All Star game eleven times and won three Silver Slugger Awards.
Read More >Jimmie Foxx hit 30 or more homers in 12 consecutive seasons and had 100+ RBI in 13 straight. He was the second to hit 500 HR after Babe Ruth.
Read More >Joe Cronin played, managed and served as general manager, American League President, and on the Hall of Fame’s board of directors.
Read More >One of 8 players with 300+ HRs and 300+ stolen bases, Andre Dawson was an 8-time All Star. Click here to see his video shutout to this website.
Read More >The last surviving man to play in the 1930s, Bobby Doerr lived to be 99 years old. He was a nine-time All Star during his 14-year MLB career.
Read More >Though his greatest success came as a closer, Dennis Eckersley started 361 games, pitched a no-hitter, had a 20-win season, and won 197 contests.
Read More >Jack Chesbro won 41 games in 1904. Since 1901 when the AL and NL became major leagues, no pitcher has won more in a single season.
Read More >"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball…"
~Jacques Barzun, 1954