Tag Archives: Mel Ott

The Best Defensive Right Fielders

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Charles Johnson

We’ve been examining the best three-year peaks of defensive play by Giant players, as measured by baseball-reference.com’s rfield. I explained my methodology here, and we’ve previously looked at catchers, first-, second– and third basemen, shortstops, left fielders, and Willie Mays. … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: October 3, 1933

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Charles Johnson

The Giants take game one of the World Series at the Polo Grounds‚ 4-2, as Carl Hubbell holds the Washington Senators to five hits and two unearned runs. Washington unravels when Buddy Myer makes a record-tying three errors. Mel Ott … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History: May 8, 1929

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Carl Hubbell pitches a no-hitter against Pittsburgh at the Polo Grounds. Hubbell’s only difficult inning comes in the fifth when Pirate pinch hitter Harry Riconda lines directly to Giant left fielder Chick Fullis, who drops the ball for an error. … Continue reading →

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Giants’ Greatest Hitting Trios

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Charles Johnson

When Josh Hamilton was signed by the Los Angeles Angels this off-season, many expected the teaming of Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Hamilton in the same lineup to create an opportunity for them to put up historic numbers and become … Continue reading →

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Giants Who Cracked the Opening Day Lineup Most

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Charles Johnson

Who are the Giants who got the most starts on Opening Day?  As you would expect, it’s a pretty elite group.  To get to start on opening day, year after year, a ballplayer has to be pretty special.  Here are … Continue reading →

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