Lost In Left Field

Josh Beckett, pitcher mostly for the #Marlins and #RedSox, was born #OTD in 1980. A three-time All-Star, he led the league in wins in 2007 and finished second in American League Cy Young voting. Beckett won 138 career games and was part of two World Series winners.

John Smoltz, pitcher mostly for the #Braves, was born #OTD in 1967. A eight-time All-Star, he led the league in wins twice and saves once, and won the Cy Young Award in 1996. Smoltz was part of the 1995 World Series winners and was elected to the #HallofFame in 2015.

Goose Goslin, outfielder mostly for the #Senators and #Tigers, died #OTD in 1971. An 11-time .300 hitter, he won a batting title in 1928 and twice led the league in triples. Goslin was part of two World Series winners and was elected to the #HallofFame in 1968.

George Brett, third baseman for the #Royals, was born #OTD in 1953. A 13-time All-Star, he won a Gold Glove and three batting titles, had 3,154 career hits, and was part of the 1985 World Series winners. Brett was elected to the #HallofFame in 1999.

Dennis Martínez, pitcher mostly for the #Orioles and #Expos, was born #OTD in 1954. A four-time All-Star, he led the league in wins and ERA once each, and threw a perfect game in 1991. Martínez's career record was 245-193 and he was part of the 1983 World Series winners.

Roy Halladay, pitcher for the #BlueJays and #Phillies, was born #OTD in 1977. An eight-time All-Star, he won two Cy Young Awards, one in each league, and won 20 games three times. Halladay had a 203-105 career record and 3.38 ERA, and was elected to the #HallofFame in 2019.

Left fielder Carl Yastrzemski of the #RedSox hit for the cycle #OTD in 1965 in a 12-8 loss to the #Tigers. Yastrzesmki went 5-for-5 in the game and hit two home runs, driving in five of Boston's eight runs.

Tony Pérez, first baseman mostly for the #Reds, was born #OTD in 1942. A seven-time All-Star, he batted .300 three times and drove in 100 runs seven times. Pérez hit 379 homers, was part of two World Series winners, and was elected to the #HallofFame in 2000.

J.L. Wilkinson, owner of the Kansas City Monarchs, was born #OTD in 1878. His teams won 12 pennants and two World Series, and he innovated the use of portable lights for his teams to use while barnstorming. Wilkinson was elected to the #HallofFame in 2006.

Earle Combs, outfielder for the #Yankees, was born #OTD in 1899. A nine-time .300 hitter, he led the league in triples three times and scored 100 runs eight straight years. Combs was part of three World Series winners and was elected to the #HallofFame in 1970.

Leon Wagner, outfielder mostly for the #Indians and #Angels, was born #OTD in 1934. A three-time All-Star, he batted .317 as a rookie in 1958, hit 20 homers six times and had 100 RBI twice. Wagner was a .272 career hitter with 211 homers in 12 seasons.

Barry Zito, pitcher for the #Athletics and #Giants, was born #OTD in 1978. A three-time All-Star, he led the American League in starts four times and won the Cy Young Award in 2002 when he led the AL with 23 wins. Zito won 165 games and was part of the 2012 World Series winners.

John Roseboro, catcher mostly for the #Dodgers, was born #OTD in 1933. A six-time All-Star, he was an excellent defender who won two Gold Gloves and led the league in throwing out base stealers twice. Roseboro hit 104 career HRs and was part of three World Series winners.

Jose Rijo, pitcher mostly for the #Reds and #Athletics, was born #OTD in 1965. An All-Star in 1994, he led the league in win percentage in 1991 and in strikeouts in 1993. Rijo was part of the 1990 World Series winners and won 116 career games.

Leroy Morney, shortstop mostly for the Birmingham Black Barons and Washington Elite Giants, was born #OTD in 1909. A three-time All-Star, he batted .300 three times and won the batting title in 1932. Morney was a .277 career hitter in 12 seasons. @nlbmprez

Larry Gardner, third baseman mostly for the #RedSox and #Indians, was born #OTD in 1886. A five-time .300 hitter, he had 100 RBI twice and hit 10 or more triples six times. Gardner was a .289 career hitter with 1,931 hits and was part of four World Series winners.

Hank Borowy, pitcher mostly for the #Cubs and #Yankees, was born #OTD in 1916. A two-time All-Star, he won 21 games and led the league in ERA in 1945. Borowy had a career record of 108-82 with a 3.50 ERA in 10 seasons.

Felipe Alou, outfielder mostly for the #Giants and #Braves, was born #OTD in 1935. A three-time All-Star, he batted .300 three times and led the league in hits twice. Alou later managed the #Expos and #Giants, winning 1,033 games in 14 years.

Lave Cross, third baseman mostly for the #Phillies and #Athletics, was born #OTD in 1866. A five-time .300 hitter, he had 100 RBI three times, and stole 20 bases five times. Cross was a .292 hitter with 2,651 hits and 1,378 RBI in his 21-year career.

Heinie Manush, outfielder mostly for the #Senators and #Tigers, died #OTD in 1971. He batted over .300 eleven times, won the batting title in 1926, and led the league in hits and doubles twice each. Manush was a .330 career hitter and was elected to the #HallofFame in 1964.