Frank Tanana
The California Angels’ number 1 draft pick in the 1971 draft, Frank Tanana was a three-time All Star who won 240 Major League games.
Read More > Masanori Murakami
Called “The Jackie Robinson of Japanese Baseball”, Masanori Murakami was the first Japanese-born man to play in a big league game.
Read More >Bob Friend
The Pittsburgh Pirates franchise leader in strikeouts and innings pitched, Bob Friend also gave up the first of Pete Rose’s 4,256 career hits.
Read More >Jim Lonborg
The first Cy Young Award winner in Boston Red Sox history, Jim Lonborg was elected to the franchise’s Hall of Fame in 2002.
Read More >Jack Fisher
A walking trivia answer, Jack Fisher threw the 1st pitch at Shea Stadium, gave up Ted Williams’ final hit and homer as well as Roger Maris’ #60.
Read More >Joe Niekro
The only HR Joe Niekro hit in 19 MLB seasons came off his brother, Phil. The knuckleballing Niekros won 539 games – a record for brothers.
Read More >Milt Pappas
The centerpiece of the deal that brought Frank Robinson to the Baltimore Orioles, Milt Pappas won 209 games, with 43 shutouts and a no-hitter.
Read More >Bill Dinneen
Bill Dinneen was the winning pitcher in 3 games in the 1st World Series in 1903; 30 years later he was the plate umpire in the first All Star game.
Read More >Charlie Root
The Cubs franchise career leader in wins, games, & innings pitched, Charlie Root was the last man born in the 1800s to win a Major League game.
Read More >Billy Pierce
Billy Pierce of the White Sox tallied 155 wins during 1950s – the most of any American League left-handed pitcher during that time.
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