Billy Williams
Hall of Famer Billy Williams was known as “Sweet-Swingin’ Billy” but could have been known as “Big-Hit Billy.”
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Could Babe Ruth have been a Hall of Fame Pitcher?
In Babe Ruth’s three full seasons as a pitcher, he joined Walter Johnson and Grover Alexander as the greatest pitchers of that period.
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Babe’s Best Season as a Pitcher
Babe Ruth was not just the most valuable pitcher in 1916, he had one of the greatest seasons by a 21-year-old in the history of the game.
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Babe Becomes a Star in the Majors
In 1914 Babe Ruth quickly transitioned from reform school to minor leaguer to major leaguer, and then in 1915 into a star pitcher in his first full season in the majors.
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Babe, the High-Average Hitter
Babe Ruth was so famous for his home runs that it is forgotten he was one of the great high-average hitters as well. His modern doppelganger when it comes to just batting average will amaze you.
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Why Did It Take Ten Years?
Tim Raines was elected to the Hall of Fame on his tenth and final BBWAA ballot. Why did it take ten years when he was a worthy first-ballot selection?
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Tim “Rock” Raines
While he eventually made the Hall of Fame, it did not change the fact that Tim Raines was one of the most underrated players of his era.
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Rock’s Run to the Big Leagues
This is the story of Tim Raines through his first star season, which includes his sudden transformation from long-time infielder to outfielder.
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Roberto Clemente and Sandy Koufax
Roberto Clemente was known for his unusual ability to hit Sandy Koufax for both average and power. The two great competitors just missed becoming teammates more than once.
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Al Stump and Mickey Cochrane
The notorious Al Stump was known for making up stories about Ty Cobb that damaged his reputation. The reputation of Cobb’s friend Mickey Cochrane suffered collateral damage from Stump’s lies and forgeries.
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