February 7 Senators Birthdays Baldomero (Mel) Almada B Feb. 7, 1913 D Aug. 13, 1988 Mexican born outfielder Mel Almada made his way to the major leagues in September of 1933, first playing for the Boston Red Sox. Almada’s first full season of play would be 1935, when he’d hit .290 in 151 games. Traded …
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Jan 09
This Date in Washington Senators History
January 9 Senators Birthdays William Frederick Conroy B Jan. 9, 1899 D Jan. 23, 1970 Senators Short Timer Bill Conroy played in 18 games with the 1923 Senators at 1st and 3rd base. He’d depart the scene with a lifetime .133 batting average. Bill Conroy career record Leroy Louis Dietzel B Jan. 9, 1931 Still …
Jul 18
Chuck Stobbs and the Lucky Charms
By Jeff StuartOn Dec 10, 1952, the Washington Senators traded Cuban Mike Fornieles to the Chicago White Sox for Chuck Stobbs, a 23 year old who broke in with the Red Sox at the age of 17 and already had 40 big league wins.”He doesn’t overpower anybody with his speed,” said manager Bucky Harris.”But he …
Jul 14
Hyde and Abernethy Firing from down below
By Jeff StuartIn the 1950s, two of the most interesting Washington Senators, Dick Hyde and Ted Abernethy reintroduced submarine pitching to baseball. They were not the first. Russ Christopher of the Indians threw that way in the early 40’s and before that there were Carl Mays and Elden Auker. Pittsburgh’s Kent Tekulve and Kansas City’s …
Jun 09
The Rain, The Park, and The 1969 All-Star Game
By Jeff Stuart With a torrential rain storm raging outside on Tuesday evening, July 22 the All-Stars remained dry and shot the breeze in the clubhouses. A photographer took the opportunity to snap a picture of Reggie Jackson of Oakland and Frank Howard of the Senators. Jackson had 37 home runs at mid season. Hoeard …
May 26
Pitching Partners – Ramos and Pascual
RAMOS AND PASCUAL -PITCHING PARTNERS By Jeff Stuart I once owned a 1959 Topps Baseball Card #291 labeled, “Pitching Partners-Pedro Ramos-Camilo Pascual.” Somewhere along the way, I lost it. Even though it is only worth about $3.50 today, I would readily pay that for it. Certainly, it is worth more than that to an old …
Apr 28
Harper’s Major League Debut
April 28, 2012 Washington Nationals left-fielder Bryce “Bam-Bam” Harper went 1-for-3 with one run batted in during his Major League Baseball debut. The 19 year-old Harper, the top pick of the 2010 draft, was called up from the minors two days earlier to replace Ryan Zimmerman, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Harper’s lone …
Oct 06
Newsreel of the Washington Senators winning 1924 World Series
I hope Nats fans will be able to celebrate like it was 1924. The Library of Congress recently found nearly perfectly preserved nitrate film of a “Kinograms” newsreel showing the Washington Senators winning 1924 World Series. Senators’ victory parade October 1, 1924, after
Sep 03
D.C. Baseball History.com more than just a website
The official website name is D.C. Baseball Yesterday & Today. I created the website December, 2012. Before creating this website I started by sharing my stories in April 2007 at Nationals Pride / Nationals Daily News website.. Since creating the website over a dozen contributors have shared their stories on the site. After the website was established I …
Aug 01
DAY 5: THE SIEVERS STREAK
Thursday, August 1, 1957- As the temperature rose in Washington D. C., so also did Roy Sievers’ batting average. Jack Harsham would become the next unwilling victim to Roy’s lethal bat. In the bottom of the 6th inning, with outfield mate Jim Lemon on base, Roy would take Harsham’s best fast ball deep into straightaway …
