Multiple Hitting Streaks

November 30, 2011 by Tom Ruane · Leave a Comment

While writing another article, I noticed that on April 18, 1931, Freddie Lindstrom and Mel Ott both extended long hitting streaks at the Baker Bowl, Lindstrom hitting in his 36th straight game there and Ott in his 29th straight. Of course, a hitting streak in a specific ball park is a rather obscure record and […]

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Derek Jeter Named New York’s Top Shortstop by MSG Panel of Experts

April 21, 2010 by Mike Lynch · Leave a Comment

From MSG Network: Last night on the fifth episode of MSGâ€™s â€œThe Lineup: New Yorkâ€™s All-time Best Baseball Players,â€ it was time to decide who would lead New Yorkâ€™s greatest infield at the shortstop position. The five nominees were Travis Jackson, Derek Jeter, Pee Wee Reese, Jose Reyes, and Phil Rizzuto. The showâ€™s panel, which […]

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