Lucius Benjamin "Luke" Appling,nicknamed "Old Aches and Pains" was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox (1930–1950). He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964.
George Stacey Davis was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Davis also spent multiple seasons as a third baseman and center fielder,and lesser amounts of time at other positions. He broke into the major leagues in 1890 and played through 1909. He is ranked among the top 100 players of all time in several statistical categories. Davis was a switch hitter.
Martín Magdaleno Dihigo Llanos,called The Immortal and “The Maestro “,was a Cuban professional baseball player. He played in The Negro league and Latin American leagues from 1923 to 1936 as a two-way player,both as a pitcher and a second baseman,although he excelled at all nine positions and later as a manager.
Harold Abraham McRae is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals (1973–87). Utilized as a designated hitter for most of his career,McRae batted and threw right-handed. He is the father of former major league outfielder Brian McRae.
Fred E. "Dixie" Walker was an American professional baseball player,coach,scout and minor league manager. He played as a right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1949. Although Walker was a five-time All-Star selection,and won a National League batting championship (1944) as well as an RBI championship (1945) as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers,his accomplishments as a player were overshadowed by his attempt to keep Jackie Robinson from joining the Dodgers in 1947. He also played for the New York Yankees,Chicago White Sox,Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates.
A hold is awarded to a relief pitcher who meets the following three conditions:
- Enters the game in a save situation;that is,when all of the following three conditions apply:
- He appears in relief when his team is leading;and
- He is not the winning pitcher;and
- He qualifies under one of the following conditions:
- He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and maintains that lead for at least one inning
- He enters the game with the potential tying run either on base,or at bat,or on deck
- He pitches for at least three innings}}
- Records at least one out;
- Leaves the game before it has ended without his team having relinquished the lead at any point and does not record a save.
Guy Harris "Doc" White was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for two teams,the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox,during his career which lasted from 1901 to 1913.
Jeffrey N. Leonard is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1977 to 1990 for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Houston Astros,San Francisco Giants,Milwaukee Brewers,and Seattle Mariners.
Gustavo Karim García Aguayo is a Mexican former professional baseball outfielder. García bats and throws left-handed.
Guy Jackson Hecker was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Youngsville,Pennsylvania. His debut game took place on May 2,1882. His final game took place on September 30,1890. During his career he played for the Louisville Eclipse/Colonels and Pittsburgh Alleghenys. Hecker is considered by some baseball historians to be the best combination pitcher and hitter to play in the 19th century. He remains as one of the only two pitchers in major League history to hit three home runs in one game,alongside Jim Tobin,and the only pitcher to win a batting title. In addition,he is the only pitcher in baseball history to get six hits in a nine-inning game.
Guy Terrell Bush was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball,nicknamed the Mississippi Mudcat.
The 1980 Minnesota Twins season was a season in American baseball. The Twins finished 77–84,third in the American League West. 769,206 fans attended Twins games,the lowest total in the American League.
Guy Zinn was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915.
Jason Ramond Maxwell is an American former professional baseball player. Primarily an infielder,Maxwell first played in 1998 for the Chicago Cubs. Maxwell played the 2000 and 2001 seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Maxwell attended Marshall County High School in Lewisburg,Tn where he played high school baseball for the Tigers. Maxwell is now the head Baseball coach for Ensworth High School (private) in Nashville,TN. Maxwell's favorite memories on his MLB career were interacting with his fans. He had a large following that was led from a group of guys out of Swanton Ohio. He would often spend time with the guys after the games signing autographs for these kids. He donated bats,batting gloves,and even his belt to them.
The 1985 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 103rd season in Major League Baseball,their 28th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their 26th at Candlestick Park. It resulted in the team finishing in sixth place in the NL West Division with a record of 62 wins and franchise-record 100 losses. This was the first,and as of 2022,the only time in the history of the franchise that they reached the triple-digit mark in losses. It is also the highest number of games they have lost in a season,as well. The Giants were managed by Jim Davenport,who was dismissed on September 18,after compiling a dismal 56-88 record,and Roger Craig,who guided the team to a 6-12 mark during the final 2½weeks of the season. They finished 33 games behind the division champion and their main rival,the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 1974 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 92nd season in Major League Baseball,their 17th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their 15th at Candlestick Park. The team finished in fifth place in the National League West with a 72–90 record,30 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 1980 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 98th season in Major League Baseball,their 23rd season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their 21st at Candlestick Park. The team finished in fifth place in the National League West with a 75–86 record,17 games behind the Houston Astros.
Russell Guy Wrightstone was a professional baseball player. He played nine seasons in Major League Baseball,from 1920–28,for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants. He played six different positions,most often as a third baseman or first baseman. He hit .300 or better 5 times. In 1925 with the Phillies,he hit .346 and hit 14 home runs,both career highs. He drove in 75 runs and scored 62 runs in 1927,also career highs. He finished his career with the NY Giants in 1928.
Brandon Eric Guyer is an American former professional baseball outfielder and mental strength coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians. His knack for getting hit by pitches earned him the nickname,"La Piñata."
Sularz is a Polish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
