Breaking News Thursday, 10/26/1909
Thursday 10/26/1909: Pitcher Of The Year winners announced New York (A)'s southpaw Rube Waddell was untouchable all year long. His work paid off today as the American League named him the Pitcher Of The Year winner! His ERA of 2.03 helped him to a 28-8 record this year. He struck out 311 and walked 63 in 333.1 innings. Rube has pitched 4 shutouts and 32 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! Waddell wins the award for the 9th time in his 12-year career. Christy Mathewson will never forget this year. His dominating season convinced the National League to name Pittsburgh's right-hander the Pitcher Of The Year winner of 1909. Opposing players hit .204 against Christy this season. While posting an ERA of 1.92 he went 28-13 in 45 starts, fanning 363 and walking 39 hitters. Christy has pitched 11 shutouts and 36 complete games. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Thursday 10/26/1909: Cobb (BOS) and Crawford (BRO) win Hitter Of The Year It was a day to remember for Boston (A)'s Ty Cobb, who won the American League Hitter Of The Year today. It put the finishing touches on what has been a tremendous season for the slugger. Cobb has hit for a .365 average this season. He has 68 extra base hits along with 328 total bases, resulting in a .509 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting! Cobb wins the award for the 4th time in his 4-year career. Brooklyn's centerfielder Sam Crawford had a fabulous season as well, no doubt about it. The National League shared this opinion and names the 29 year old the Hitter Of The Year winner! Sam is hitting .351 this year, with 210 hits in 599 at bats. He has driven in 90 runs, slugging .546. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 9th in homeruns and 2nd in RBI!
Thursday 10/26/1909: Boston (A)'s Mcconnell earns Rookie Of The Year George Mcconnell was named the American League Rookie Of The Year winner today. Boston (A)'s pitcher put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 32 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! In 23 starts this year George struck out 84 batters in 205.2 innings of work. His ERA is 3.06, his record 18-4. He has 21 complete games and one shutout. He's 9th in the American League in wins! Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Philadelphia (N)'s Zack Wheat smiled as he was named the National League Rookie Of The Year winner. Wheat has walked 32 times this year and posts a .390 OBP. While batting .348, 161 for 463, he has driven in 62 runs.
Monday 10/2/1909: 's Rucker wins Player of the Week award The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Nap went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. In 35 starts this year Nap struck out 103 batters in 313 innings of work. His ERA is 3.02, his record 15-17. He has 31 complete games and 2 shutouts. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to St. Louis (N)'s Hi West this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. West was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.59. Along the way he struck out 7 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .241 against Hi this season. While posting an ERA of 2.98 he went 12-10 in 24 starts, fanning 81 and walking 30 hitters. He has 17 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Sunday 10/1/1909: Thomas and Joss receive Pitcher of the Month award Chicago (A)'s pitcher Frosty Thomas is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. He started 8 games in September, going 5-2 and compiling an ERA of 1.07 in 67 innings. Frosty fanned 59 hitters. Frosty fired two shutouts! His ERA of 2.36 helped him to a 22-9 record this year. He struck out 301 and walked 95 in 351.1 innings. He has 15 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 4th in wins! The best month of September in the National League certainly had New York (N)'s right-hander Addie Joss, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 3-2 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 52 innings of work he allowed just 39 hits while striking out 31, compiling an ERA of just 0.87. Addie pitched THREE complete game shutouts! Addie has a record of 22-13 this season, with an ERA of 1.83. In 349.1 Innings he was able to strike out 214 batters. He has 33 complete games and 9 shutouts. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
Sunday 10/1/1909: Philadelphia (A)'s Winston earns Batter of the Month award The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Bobby Winston, Philadelphia (A)'s starting centerfielder. Bobby went 33 for 103 (.320), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 22 RBI. Winston has hit 3 taters this year while batting .268. He adds 34 doubles, along with 45 runs scored. Sam Crawford of Brooklyn wins his 8th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. In 99 at bats he hit .404 with 1 HR and 14 RBI. His season features a batting average of .357 (209 hits in 586 AB), 58 doubles, 24 triples and 3 longballs. Crawford collected 89 RBI and 115 runs as well. He's 1st in the National League in batting, 9th in homeruns and 2nd in RBI!
Friday 9/29/1909: Jim St.vrain blanks Boston (A) with a 1-hitter DETROIT - Detroit's lefty Jim St.vrain is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston (A) on just one hit. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 20th time he has done it in his career. St.vrain (15-7) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 113 pitches. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' The hitting star for Detroit was first baseman Harry Swacina, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, scoring 2 runs. Detroit improved its record to 70-87, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
Monday 9/25/1909: Boston (N)'s Walker wins Player of the Week award Elmer Flick from Chicago (A) wins his 5th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Elmer went 11 for 18 (.611), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 7 RBI. This year Flick drove in 76 and scored 89 runs while batting .345 with 6 longballs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 6th in RBI! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dixie Walker, one of Boston (N)'s best starting pitchers. Walker was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 8 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
Saturday 9/23/1909: Season ending injury strikes Philadelphia (N)'s Wheat PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s leftfielder Zack Wheat will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Philadelphia (N) and New York (N). The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Wheat collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Philadelphia (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Wheat had suffered a Torn Posterior Cruciate Ligament. Zack has gone 161 for 463 (.348) this season, hitting 4 homeruns and driving in 62 runs. He has scored 47 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 5th in homeruns and 10th in RBI!
Saturday 9/23/1909: Brooklyn's Sam Crawford laces 2000th career hit BROOKLYN - Brooklyn's Sam Crawford showed a smile on his face after he got his 2000th career hit against Boston (N) on Saturday. With one out in the 6th inning, Sam drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. In 10 years of big league action so far, Sam has compiled a batting average of .303, along with 39 homeruns and 708 RBI. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.'
Monday 9/18/1909: New York (N)'s Joss wins Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was Boston (A)'s Bill Donovan, who wins the award for the 6th time in his career. Bill went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00, while fanning 10 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Donovan compiled an ERA of 2.55, going 25-8 in 34 starts. He fanned 207 while giving up 231 hits in 303 innings. He has 30 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 8th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! It's the 8th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to New York (N)'s pitcher Addie Joss. Joss was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 12 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 1.92 helped him to a 21-12 record this year. He struck out 199 and walked 78 in 323.1 innings. He has 31 complete games and 8 shutouts. He's 5th in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
Monday 9/11/1909: Cleveland's Coveleski wins Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was Cleveland's Harry Coveleski, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. Harry went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 11 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.28 helped him to a 19-13 record this year. He struck out 131 and walked 74 in 305 innings. Harry has pitched 4 shutouts and 29 complete games. He's 5th in the American League in wins! It's the 7th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Pittsburgh's pitcher Christy Mathewson. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! Opposing players hit .198 against Christy this season. While posting an ERA of 1.77 he went 24-10 in 38 starts, fanning 305 and walking 35 hitters. Christy has pitched 10 shutouts and 30 complete games. He's 3rd in the National League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Tuesday 9/5/1909: Philadelphia (A)'s Chesbro out for 7 weeks PHILADELPHIA (A) - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Jack Chesbro will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Cleveland where he left the field in the 8th inning. Philadelphia (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Chesbro had suffered a Broken Elbow. His ERA of 2.59 helped him to a 16-14 record this year. He struck out 118 and walked 64 in 285.1 innings. Jack has pitched 3 shutouts and 28 complete games. He's 7th in the American League in ERA and 9th in wins!
Monday 9/4/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Mcconnell and Luderus The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Boston (A)'s George Mcconnell this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Fred Luderus wins his 1st Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .632 with 4 RBI and slugged .895 in 19 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 13 games.
Friday 9/1/1909: Waddell (NYA) and Puttmann (PIT) win monthly pitcher award Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is New York (A)'s Rube Waddell. He struck out 50 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 50 innings. His ERA in August was 1.00. Rube pitched a shutout as well. In 31 starts this year Rube struck out 249 batters in 270.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.93, his record 21-8. He has 26 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! The best month of August in the National League certainly had Pittsburgh's southpaw Ambrose Puttmann, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He struck out 28 hitters in his 8 starts, putting together a record of 6-1 while pitching 28 innings. His ERA in August was 1.30. Ambrose got two complete game shutouts as well! His ERA of 2.60 helped him to a 15-12 record this year. He struck out 128 and walked 61 in 290.2 innings. He has 25 complete games and 4 shutouts.
Friday 9/1/1909: Batter of the Month award winners announced The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to St. Louis (A)'s Homer Smoot this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 105 at bats he hit .400 with 1 HR and 14 RBI. Homer is hitting .334 this year, with 163 hits in 488 at bats. He has driven in 58 runs, slugging .453. He's 5th in the American League in batting! Philadelphia (N)'s centerfielder Mike Donlin had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Mike was on fire, hitting .343 with 1 homeruns and 23 RBI. He has hit 3 homeruns while batting .281 this season. His 139 hits and 31 walks add up to a .321 on-base percentage.
Monday 8/28/1909: Philadelphia (N)'s Marquard wins Player of the Week award The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Jim St.vrain this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 1.35 helped him to a 13-7 record this year. He struck out 127 and walked 13 in 200.2 innings. Jim has pitched 4 shutouts and 19 complete games. Rube Marquard of Philadelphia (N) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. Rube went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 11 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
Saturday 8/26/1909: Hi West shuts out Pittsburgh on one hit ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s right-hander Hi West is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Pittsburgh on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 9th time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Ted Easterly doubled with one out in the 5th inning. West (9-10) fanned 3 and walked none, throwing 102 pitches. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Steve Yerkes provided St. Louis (N) with the offense West needed as he got 2 hits in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 1-0.
Monday 8/21/1909: Chief Bender pitches his 7th shutout of the season BOSTON (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s right-hander Chief Bender is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston (N) on just one hit. It's his 7th shutout this season, and the 30th time he has done it in his career. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Bender (19-8) struck out 3 and walked none, throwing 55 of 88 pitches for strikes. Philadelphia (N)'s shortstop Jimmy Sheckard got 2 hits in 4 AB, stroking a double. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Bender. Philadelphia (N) improved its record to 66-58, scoring 3 runs on 6 hits.
Monday 8/21/1909: Myers (DET) and Thornton (NYG) win P.O.W. award The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Joseph Myers this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Walter Thornton, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
Sunday 8/20/1909: Joseph Myers dominates Philadelphia (A), gives up just 2 hits DETROIT - Detroit's right-hander Joseph Myers will never forget this day. The 27-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Philadelphia (A) on Sunday. Myers (11-20) fanned 6 and walked 3, throwing 121 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Detroit was shortstop Stuffy Mcinnis, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, doubling once. The final score of the game was 1-0.
Thursday 8/17/1909: Ambrose Puttmann dominates New York (N), gives up just 2 hits NEW YORK (N) - Pittsburgh's left-hander Ambrose Puttmann is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. New York (N) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Puttmann 4th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 17th shutouts in his career. Puttmann (12-12) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 7. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Pittsburgh's rightfielder Patsy Dougherty went 3 for 4, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Puttmann. Pittsburgh improved its record to 67-53, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
Thursday 8/17/1909: Rube Marquard dominates Chicago (N), gives up just 2 hits PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s left-hander Rube Marquard didn't look unexperienced at all. The 22 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N), recording his 4th shutout of the season. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Marquard (10-8) fanned 6 and walked 2, throwing 104 pitches. The hitting star for Philadelphia (N) was second baseman Lee Tannehill, he got 2 hits in 3 AB. Philadelphia (N) scored 3 runs on 9 hits.
Thursday 8/17/1909: Ralph Caldwell pitches 2-hit shutout against Cleveland BOSTON (A) - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Ralph Caldwell did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland. Claude Ritchey spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 5th inning. Caldwell (7-1) struck out 4 and issued 1 BB, throwing 66 of 114 pitches for strikes. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' The hitting star for Boston (A) was second baseman Benny Bowcock, he finished with 3 hits in 3 AB. Boston (A) scored 3 runs on 6 hits.
Tuesday 8/15/1909: Ralph Works fires 1-hitter against Detroit WASHINGTON - It was a great day for Washington's right-hander Ralph Works. The 21-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Detroit on Tuesday. 'I'll have to give a lot of credit to my catcher. He put all the right fingers down today.' Works (3-2) struck out 3 and walked 4, throwing 64 of 117 pitches for strikes. Bill Bradley helped Works at the plate, he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. Washington improved its record to 43-75, scoring 4 runs on 8 hits.
Monday 8/14/1909: Mitchell (NYA) and Crawford (BRO) win P.O.W. award The American League Player of the Week award goes to Willie Mitchell, one of New York (A)'s best starting pitchers. Mitchell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 11 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! His ERA of 3.04 helped him to a 6-5 record this year. He struck out 61 and walked 39 in 112.2 innings. Willie has pitched 3 shutouts and 10 complete games. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Sam Crawford, Brooklyn's starting centerfielder. In 30 at bats he hit .500 with 0 HR and 4 RBI. Crawford has hit for a .365 average this season. He has 65 extra base hits along with 245 total bases, resulting in a .570 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 3rd in RBI!
Sunday 8/13/1909: Washington has no chance in a NO-HITTER by Willie Mitchell NEW YORK (A) - It was an unbelievable day for New York (A)'s left-hander Willie Mitchell. The 19-year old pitched a no-hitter against Washington on Sunday, showing that he may have a great career in front of him. Mitchell (6-5) fanned 6 and walked 4, throwing 122 pitches. 'Today I just felt great. I had a good feeling while warming up, and I knew something special was about to happen.' The hitting star for New York (A) was shortstop Rube Oldring, he finished 1 for 3, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 3-0.
Thursday 8/10/1909: Boston (N)'s Doscher out for 7 weeks BOSTON (N) - Boston (N) is without its left-hander Jack Doscher for at least 7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mordecai Brown in a game against New York (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Strained Elbow Ligament was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Doscher compiled an ERA of 3.27, going 6-11 in 23 starts. He fanned 112 while giving up 185 hits in 195.1 innings. He has 16 complete games and one shutout.
Monday 8/7/1909: Elmer Flick uncorks cycle hits against Washington WASHINGTON - Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Elmer Flick once again displayed his tremendous ability to make contact with that little white ball. He tore up Washington's pitching staff with a 4 hit performance on Monday. A single in the 1st off Harry Felix accounted for his 1st hit. A pitch from Harry Felix in the 2nd inning left his bat for a RBI triple. Number 3 in the 7th inning accounted for a double. His 4th hit, a solo homerun off Highball Wilson in the 9th inning, landed an estimated 391 feet from home plate. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Elmer did drive in 3 while scoring 4 runs on his own. He's having a very good season so far, batting .345. He becomes the 29th player in league history collect at least a single, double, triple and a homerun in a single game. Charlie Hemphill was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 5/5/1908.
Monday 8/7/1909: Coakley (SLA) and Joss (NYG) win P.O.W. award The American League Player of the Week award goes to Andy Coakley, one of St. Louis (A)'s best starting pitchers. Andy went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Addie Joss, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He was able to complete both starts of the week.
Tuesday 8/1/1909: Harry Felix quiets Philadelphia (A) bats with shutout PHILADELPHIA (A) - Harry Felix had some fun again. Philadelphia (A) hitters did not. Washington's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 13 career shutouts in 177 games started. Felix (9-10) struck out 5 and issued 1 BB, throwing 56 of 99 pitches for strikes. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' The hitting star for Washington was rightfielder Harry Hooper, he finished 2 for 3, doubling once. Washington scored 1 run on 8 hits.
Tuesday 8/1/1909: Detroit's St.vrain earns Pitcher of the Month award Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Detroit's Jim St.vrain. He went 3-1 in July and finished the month with an ERA of 1.25. He struck out 25 in 36 innings. Jim pitched a shutout as well. Jim has a record of 9-6 this season, with an ERA of 1.21. In 155.2 Innings he was able to strike out 93 batters. He has 14 complete games and 3 shutouts. Chicago (N)'s Louis Leroy had a terrific July, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He started 4 games in July, going 2-1 and compiling an ERA of 0.75 in 36 innings. Louis fanned 10 hitters. In 20 starts this year Louis struck out 66 batters in 174.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.01, his record 9-9.
Tuesday 8/1/1909: Red hot Bates and Crawford win Batter of the Month award Boston (A)'s rightfielder Johnny Bates had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. In 92 at bats he hit .402 with 2 HR and 22 RBI. Johnny has gone 143 for 383 (.373) this season, hitting 5 bombs and driving in 75 runs. He has scored 89 runs on his own. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! Brooklyn's centerfielder Sam Crawford had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. He hit .398 with 15 RBI and slugged .648 in 88 at bats. He has hit 2 bombs while batting .352 this season. His 134 hits and 31 walks add up to a .399 on-base percentage. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 3rd in RBI!
Monday 7/31/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Bates and Mathewson Boston (A)'s rightfielder Johnny Bates had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Johnny was on fire, hitting .519 with 1 HR and 8 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 9 game hitting streak right now. Bates has hit for a .372 average this season. He has 53 extra base hits along with 213 total bases, resulting in a .562 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's Christy Mathewson, who wins the award for the 6th time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Mathewson compiled an ERA of 1.71, going 18-6 in 28 starts. He fanned 218 while giving up 171 hits in 236.2 innings. He has 21 complete games and 7 shutouts. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Monday 7/24/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Mcconnell and Campbell The American League's best player of the week was Boston (A)'s George Mcconnell, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. George went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 5 in 18 innings of work. He was able to complete both starts of the week. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Vin Campbell this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Vin went 13 for 22 (.591), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 5 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .330, Vin hit .291 and slugged .375. He has collected 32 runs batted in this year.
Sunday 7/23/1909: Babe Adams out for 5 weeks PHILADELPHIA (A) - Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander Babe Adams suffered a severe injury on Sunday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 7th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being taken to a local hospital, Adams was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 2.18 helped him to a 14-7 record this year. He struck out 69 and walked 37 in 206 innings. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins!
Friday 7/21/1909: Christy Mathewson fires 2-hitter against Philadelphia (N) PHILADELPHIA (N) - Pittsburgh's right-hander Christy Mathewson is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Philadelphia (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 18th time he has done it in his career. Mathewson (16-6) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 71 of 110 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' The hitting star for Pittsburgh was leftfielder Fred Clarke, he got 3 hits in 5 AB, with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 8-0.
Tuesday 7/18/1909: Bill Hill turns in great performance against Boston (N) BOSTON (N) - Pittsburgh's left-hander Bill Hill is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 6th shutout this season, and the 37th time he has done it in his career. Hill (17-5) struck out 2 and issued 3 BB, throwing 65 of 111 pitches for strikes. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' The hitting star for Pittsburgh was rightfielder Patsy Dougherty, he went 3 for 4, hitting a double, scoring 2 runs. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Tuesday 7/18/1909: St. Louis (A) has no chance in a 2-hitter by Rube Waddell ST. LOUIS (A) - New York (A)'s left-hander Rube Waddell is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking St. Louis (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 81st time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Kid Elberfeld tripled with two outs in the 7th inning. Waddell (14-8) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 9. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Roger Bresnahan provided New York (A) with the offense Waddell needed as he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. New York (A) improved its record to 46-48, scoring 8 runs on 14 hits.
Monday 7/17/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Coveleski and Hill The American League's best player of the week was Cleveland's Harry Coveleski, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 3.48 helped him to a 12-8 record this year. He struck out 81 and walked 50 in 201.2 innings. Harry has pitched 2 shutouts and 18 complete games. He's 6th in the American League in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Pittsburgh's Bill Hill this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Hill was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 12 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts!
Friday 7/14/1909: Bill Hill turns in great performance against Brooklyn BROOKLYN - Pittsburgh's left-hander Bill Hill is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Brooklyn found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Hill 5th shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 36th shutouts in his career. Hill (16-5) struck out 6 and walked 1, throwing 71 of 107 pitches for strikes. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' The hitting star for Pittsburgh was leftfielder Fred Clarke, he got 3 hits in 4 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Monday 7/10/1909: Bill Hill fires NO-NO against Chicago (N) PITTSBURGH - Bill Hill had some fun again. REAL fun. Chicago (N) hitters did not. Pittsburgh's left-hander fired a no-hitter in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 35 career shutouts in 319 games started. Hill (15-5) fanned 6 and walked 1, throwing 94 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' John henry Lloyd helped Hill at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB. Pittsburgh improved its record to 50-37, scoring 3 runs on 10 hits.
Monday 7/10/1909: Washington's Bradley wins Player of the Week award It's the 4th time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Washington's third baseman Bill Bradley. Bill went 11 for 21 (.524), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 4 RBI. It's the 4th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Brooklyn's pitcher Hooks Wiltse. Hooks went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 6 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
Saturday 7/8/1909: Philadelphia (N)'s Hall out for 6 weeks PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N) is without its ace Charley Hall for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Frank Laporte in a game against New York (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Philadelphia (N) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Hall had suffered a Pulled Tricep Muscle. In 4 starts this year Charley struck out 15 batters in 26 innings of work. His ERA is 6.92, his record 0-3.
Monday 7/3/1909: Bradley (WAS) and Donlin (PHI) win P.O.W. award The American League's best player of the week was Washington's Bill Bradley, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Bill pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .588 with 0 HR and 2 RBI while slugging .706. This year Bradley drove in 35 and scored 35 runs while batting .258 with no taters. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Mike Donlin, Philadelphia (N)'s starting centerfielder. In 18 at bats he hit .667 with 0 HR and 4 RBI. He has hit one longball while batting .274 this season. His 82 hits and 23 walks add up to a .325 on-base percentage.
Saturday 7/1/1909: Skopec and Eason receive Pitcher of the Month award St. Louis (A)'s pitcher John Skopec is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in June. He started 5 games in June, going 4-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.82 in 44 innings. John fanned 8 hitters. John pitched a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .228 against John this season. While posting an ERA of 2.64 he went 9-4 in 16 starts, fanning 37 and walking 52 hitters. He has 9 complete games and 3 shutouts. Boston (N)'s Mal Eason had a terrific June, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. He had an ERA of just 0.48 in 37.2 innings of work in which he struck out 27 hitters. His record in June is 3-0. Mal fired THREE shutouts! Mal has a record of 10-1 this season, with an ERA of 1.44. In 137.2 Innings he was able to strike out 89 batters. He has 10 complete games and 4 shutouts.
Saturday 7/1/1909: Pittsburgh's Lloyd named Batter of the Month The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Eddie Collins, St. Louis (A)'s starting shortstop. In 82 at bats he hit .415 with 1 HR and 16 RBI. He has hit 2 bombs while batting .353 this season. His 91 hits and 40 walks add up to a .437 on-base percentage. He's 3rd in the American League in batting! It's the 3rd time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Pittsburgh's shortstop John henry Lloyd. John henry went 42 for 97 (.433), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 6 RBI. His season numbers are: .352 AVG, 103 hits, 11 doubles, 3 triples and one longball, along with 21 RBI and 41 runs scored. He's 2nd in the National League in batting!
Monday 6/26/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Waddell and Joss The American League's best player of the week was New York (A)'s Rube Waddell, who wins the award for the 25th time in his career. Waddell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 16 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Addie Joss, one of New York (N)'s best starting pitchers. Addie went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50, while fanning 13 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
Sunday 6/25/1909: Rube Waddell pitches 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia (A) PHILADELPHIA (A) - New York (A)'s lefty Rube Waddell is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Philadelphia (A) on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 80th time he has done it in his career. Waddell (11-7) struck out 6 and walked 3, throwing 77 of 125 pitches for strikes. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' New York (A)'s third baseman Art Devlin collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Waddell. New York (A) improved its record to 38-39, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
Saturday 6/24/1909: Boston (A)'s Collins severely injured BOSTON (A) - When it rains, it pours. Boston (A)'s lefty Ray Collins will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Washington where he left the field in the 1st inning. Bone Chips Shoulder was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. This season Collins compiled an ERA of 3.69, going 7-3 in 13 starts. He fanned 40 while giving up 107 hits in 107.1 innings. He has 9 complete games and one shutout.
Friday 6/23/1909: Elmer Flick collects 2000th hit against St. Louis (A) ST. LOUIS (A) - Chicago (A)'s rightfielder Elmer Flick was in good mood after the game against St. Louis (A), and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. Along with his 2000 hits, Elmer collected 26 homeruns and 769 RBI in 11 seasons. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!' He hit a double in the 7th off Barney Wolfe for number 2000.
Wednesday 6/21/1909: Jesse Tannehill blanks Philadelphia (A) with a 2-hitter CLEVELAND - Philadelphia (A)'s hitters looked uncomfortable, and Cleveland's Jesse Tannehill didn't help them. The left-hander fired his 4th shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Tannehill (11-7) struck out 8 and issued 2 BB, throwing 87 of 136 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Harry Wolverton provided Cleveland with the offense Tannehill needed as he went 1 for 2, hitting a double. Cleveland improved its record to 45-28, scoring 1 run on 4 hits.
Monday 6/19/1909: Brooklyn's Beaumont wins Player of the Week award The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Jack Coombs this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Coombs was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.50. Along the way he struck out 6 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Brooklyn's centerfielder Ginger Beaumont. Ginger went 13 for 23 (.565), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 8 RBI. Ginger has gone 91 for 225 (.404) this season, hitting one homerun and driving in 38 runs. He has scored 33 runs on his own. He's 1st in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI!
Friday 6/16/1909: Hooks Wiltse pitches 2-hit shutout against Chicago (N) CHICAGO (N) - Brooklyn's lefty Hooks Wiltse is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Chicago (N) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Wiltse 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 13th shutouts in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Tom Downey singled with one out in the 6th inning. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Wiltse (12-4) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 3. Brooklyn's second baseman Terry Turner stroked 2 hits in 4 AB, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Wiltse. Brooklyn scored 5 runs on 10 hits.
Monday 6/12/1909: Brooklyn's Hess wins Player of the Week award Harry Coveleski of Cleveland wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Coveleski was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 2.84. Along the way he struck out 5 in 19 innings. He was able to complete both starts of the week. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Otto Hess, one of Brooklyn's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. This season Hess compiled an ERA of 1.40, going 5-0 in 5 starts. He fanned 22 while giving up 22 hits in 45 innings. Otto has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games.
Saturday 6/10/1909: Rube Marquard (PHI) will miss 5-6 weeks PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s pitcher Rube Marquard was part of a scary incident that saw the left-hander being hit by a line drive in the 3rd inning of the game between Philadelphia (N) and Boston (N). Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. Marquard will miss about 5-6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Broken Finger which will require surgery. In 17 starts this year Rube struck out 94 batters in 143.1 innings of work. His ERA is 1.95, his record 9-6. He has 14 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 7th in the National League in ERA and 5th in wins!
Thursday 6/8/1909: Cincinnati has no chance in a 2-hitter by Christy Mathewson PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's right-hander Christy Mathewson is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Cincinnati on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Mathewson (11-3) struck out 6 and walked none, throwing 62 of 97 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Pittsburgh was first baseman Vin Campbell, he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and driving in 2 runs. Pittsburgh scored 4 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 6/6/1909: Eddie Cicotte pitches 2-hit shutout against St. Louis (N) BOSTON (N) - Boston (N)'s right-hander Eddie Cicotte is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. St. Louis (N) found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Cicotte 3rd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 21st shutouts in his career. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Cicotte (6-3) fanned 4 and walked none, throwing 107 pitches. Roy Thomas provided Boston (N) with the offense Cicotte needed as he got 2 hits in 3 AB, with 2 RBI. Boston (N) scored 4 runs on 9 hits.
Monday 6/5/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Thomas and Mathewson It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (A)'s pitcher Frosty Thomas. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Frosty has a record of 9-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.49. In 130 Innings he was able to strike out 102 batters. Frosty has pitched one shutout and 6 complete games. He's 8th in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Christy Mathewson, one of Pittsburgh's best starting pitchers. Mathewson was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.50. Along the way he struck out 19 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
Thursday 6/1/1909: Philadelphia (N)'s Bender named Pitcher of the Month Dolly Gray couldn't have pitched much better than he did in May, and the American League thought so as well, naming the left-hander Pitcher of the Month. He started 3 games in May, going 3-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.67 in 27 innings. Dolly fanned 7 hitters. Dolly also fired a shutout. His ERA of 0.67 helped him to a 3-0 record this year. He struck out 7 and walked 4 in 27 innings. He has 3 complete games and one shutout. Winner of this months National League Pitcher of the Month award is Philadelphia (N)'s Chief Bender. He struck out 45 hitters in his 7 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 45 innings. His ERA in May was 0.87. Chief fired THREE shutouts! This season Bender compiled an ERA of 1.39, going 11-2 in 14 starts. He fanned 84 while giving up 96 hits in 123 innings. He has 10 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Thursday 6/1/1909: Bates (BOS) and Green (BRO) win monthly award The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Boston (A)'s Johnny Bates this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .488 and hit .434, while driving in 23 runs. His season features a batting average of .384 (81 hits in 211 AB), 26 doubles, 4 triples and 2 taters. Bates collected 37 RBI and 52 runs as well. He's 1st in the American League in batting and 2nd in RBI! It's the 6th time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to Brooklyn's rightfielder Danny Green. Danny pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .360 with 4 and 21 RBI while slugging .520. His season features a batting average of .282 (57 hits in 202 AB), 4 doubles, 2 triples and 5 bombs. Green collected 31 RBI and 30 runs as well. He's 1st in the National League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns!
Wednesday 5/31/1909: Frosty Thomas pitches his 1st shutout of the season CHICAGO (A) - Frosty Thomas took the mound and never left. And Detroit hitters couldn't touch him at all. Chicago (A)'s right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 3 career shutouts in 47 games started. Thomas (8-1) fanned 5 and walked 1, throwing 92 pitches. 'Pitching a great game is always a good thing. And it doesn't get much better than today.' Danny Murphy helped Thomas at the plate, he finished 1 for 3. Chicago (A) scored 2 runs on 4 hits.
Monday 5/29/1909: Boston (A)'s Bates wins Player of the Week award The American League's best player of the week was Boston (A)'s Johnny Bates, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .464 and hit .444, while driving in 8 runs. Brooklyn's rightfielder Danny Green had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .524 and hit .500, while driving in 9 runs. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 11 game hitting streak right now.
Sunday 5/28/1909: Slow joe Doyle pitches 1-hit shutout against Chicago (N) CINCINNATI - Chicago (N)'s hitters were dominated by Cincinnati's Slow joe Doyle. He gave up just one hit in recording his 2nd shutout of the season. Doyle (6-4) struck out 5 and walked 4, throwing 58 of 100 pitches for strikes. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Frank Baker provided Cincinnati with the offense Doyle needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB, doubling once. The final score of the game was 1-0.
Wednesday 5/24/1909: Otto Hess quiets Chicago (N) bats with shutout CHICAGO (N) - Brooklyn's lefty Otto Hess is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Chicago (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 11th time he has done it in his career. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Hess (2-0) struck out 3 and walked 3, throwing 64 of 111 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Brooklyn was leftfielder Sam Crawford, he got 2 hits in 4 AB. Brooklyn scored 4 runs on 10 hits.
Monday 5/22/1909: Bresnahan (NYA) and Beaumont (BRO) win P.O.W. award The American League's best player of the week was New York (A)'s Roger Bresnahan, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. In 23 at bats he hit .478 with 1 HR and 4 RBI. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Brooklyn's Ginger Beaumont this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Ginger went 15 for 22 (.682), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 7 RBI.
Thursday 5/18/1909: Willie Mitchell turns in great performance against Boston (A) BOSTON (A) - New York (A)'s lefty Willie Mitchell didn't look unexperienced at all. The 19 year old pitched a 2-hit shutout against Boston (A), recording his 1st shutout of the season. Mitchell (1-1) struck out 4 and walked 3, throwing 65 of 114 pitches for strikes. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' New York (A)'s catcher Frank Roth collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Mitchell. New York (A) scored 3 runs on 9 hits.
Monday 5/15/1909: Philadelphia (N)'s Marquard wins Player of the Week award Washington's pitcher Harry Felix had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Philadelphia (N)'s pitcher Rube Marquard had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .240 against Rube this season. While posting an ERA of 2.32 he went 4-6 in 11 starts, fanning 57 and walking 16 hitters. Rube has pitched 2 shutouts and 10 complete games.
Saturday 5/13/1909: Jim St.vrain quiets Washington bats with shutout DETROIT - Jim St.vrain had some fun again. Washington hitters did not. Detroit's lefty gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 15 career shutouts in 188 games started. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' St.vrain (2-3) struck out 5 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 112 pitches for strikes. Detroit's third baseman Harry Lord got 2 hits in 4 AB, scoring 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of St.vrain. The final score of the game was 5-0.
Friday 5/12/1909: Oscar Jones (BRO) will miss 5 weeks BROOKLYN - Brooklyn is without its right-hander Oscar Jones for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to George Mcbride in a game against St. Louis (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Jones was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Bicep Tendon. Oscar has a record of 3-4 this season, with an ERA of 3.19. In 79 Innings he was able to strike out 35 batters. Oscar has pitched one shutout and 7 complete games.
Thursday 5/11/1909: Ambrose Puttmann dominates Philadelphia (N), gives up just 2 hits PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's left-hander Ambrose Puttmann is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Philadelphia (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 15th time he has done it in his career. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Puttmann (3-5) struck out 4 and issued 3 BB, throwing 68 of 111 pitches for strikes. John henry Lloyd provided Pittsburgh with the offense Puttmann needed as he finished 3 for 4, doubling once, scoring two runs. Pittsburgh improved its record to 21-17, scoring 6 runs on 11 hits.
Monday 5/8/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Newton and Bender Doc Newton of Boston (A) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Philadelphia (N)'s Chief Bender this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts!
Friday 5/5/1909: Rube Marquard shuts out New York (N) on one hit PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s lefty Rube Marquard didn't look unexperienced at all. The 22 year old pitched a 1-hit shutout against New York (N), recording his 1st shutout of the season. Marquard (2-6) struck out 3 and issued 4 BB, throwing 68 of 114 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Zack Wheat helped Marquard at the plate, he collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, hitting a double, and collecting 2 RBI. Philadelphia (N) scored 4 runs on 9 hits.
Monday 5/1/1909: St. Louis (N)'s White named Pitcher of the Month It's the 12th time that the American League Pitcher of the Month award goes to New York (A)'s pitcher Rube Waddell. His ERA of just 1.65 helped him to a 6-1 record in April. He worked 60 innings, striking out 58 hitters while walking 8. Rube pitched a shutout as well. The best month of April in the National League certainly had St. Louis (N)'s left-hander Doc White, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He started 5 games in April, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.42 in 43 innings. Doc fanned 20 hitters. Doc pitched a shutout as well.
Monday 5/1/1909: Batter of the Month award winners announced The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Philadelphia (A)'s Hans Lobert this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 108 at bats he hit .380 with 2 HR and 18 RBI. Brooklyn's centerfielder Sam Crawford had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Crawford helped his team with an average of .369 and 13 RBI in 103 at bats.
Monday 5/1/1909: Hoelskoetter (CHA) and Mathewson (PIT) win P.O.W. award Chicago (A)'s shortstop Art Hoelskoetter had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Art was on fire, hitting .500 with 1 HR and 7 RBI. Art is hitting .341 this year, with 29 hits in 85 at bats. He has driven in 18 runs, slugging .412. He's 5th in the American League in batting and 4th in RBI! The National League's best player of the week was Pittsburgh's Christy Mathewson, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. Mathewson was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00. Along the way he struck out 13 in 18 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
Tuesday 4/25/1909: George Mcquillan turns in great performance against Chicago (N) ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s right-hander George Mcquillan is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Chicago (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 8th time he has done it in his career. Mcquillan (4-0) struck out 3 and issued 1 BB, throwing 60 of 101 pitches for strikes. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' The hitting star for St. Louis (N) was leftfielder Emmet Heidrick, he got 3 hits in 5 AB. St. Louis (N) scored 6 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 4/24/1909: Flick (CHA) and Cicotte (BSN) win P.O.W. award The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Chicago (A)'s Elmer Flick this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 30 at bats he hit .500 with 0 HR and 2 RBI. Eddie Cicotte of Boston (N) wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts!
Wednesday 4/19/1909: Patsy Flaherty fires 1-hitter against Boston (A) CLEVELAND - Cleveland's left-hander Patsy Flaherty is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Boston (A) on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 21st time he has done it in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Flaherty (3-1) struck out 2 and walked 2, throwing 70 of 103 pitches for strikes. Claude Ritchey provided Cleveland with the offense Flaherty needed as he finished 3 for 4. Cleveland improved its record to 12-6, scoring 7 runs on 10 hits.
Monday 4/17/1909: Flaherty and Hill win Player of the Week award Patsy Flaherty of Cleveland wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Patsy went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 8 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Patsy has a record of 2-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.38. In 34 Innings he was able to strike out 11 batters. Patsy has pitched one shutout and 3 complete games. He's 9th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! Bill Hill of Pittsburgh wins his 12th Player of the Week award for dominating National League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
Saturday 4/15/1909: Fred Glade shuts out New York (N) on 2 hits PHILADELPHIA (N) - Philadelphia (N)'s right-hander Fred Glade is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 28th time he has done it in his career. Glade (2-2) struck out 3 and issued 2 BB, throwing 55 of 94 pitches for strikes. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' The hitting star for Philadelphia (N) was rightfielder Mike Donlin, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB. Philadelphia (N) scored 1 run on 5 hits.
Wednesday 4/12/1909: St. Louis (N)'s Emmet Heidrick laces 2000th career hit ST. LOUIS (N) - St. Louis (N)'s leftfielder Emmet Heidrick was in good mood after the game against Pittsburgh, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His best year so far was 1900 where he hit .375 with 2 homeruns and 57 RBI. 'Baseball is a great game, and adding something to it's history is smething I've always wanted. What a great day!' His hit in the 5th inning was a double off Ambrose Puttmann.
Monday 4/10/1909: Rip Vowinkel blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter PHILADELPHIA (A) - Rip Vowinkel made some history on Monday by pitching a shutout in his first big-league start. Philadelphia (A)'s right-hander baffled Cleveland all day, allowing only 2 hits. What a way to begin a career! 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Vowinkel (1-0) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 1. The hitting star for Philadelphia (A) was second baseman Hans Lobert, he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB, homering once, and driving in 3 runs. Philadelphia (A) scored 5 runs on 8 hits.
Monday 4/10/1909: Rube Waddell pitches 1-hit shutout against Detroit NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s lefty Rube Waddell is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Detroit found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Waddell 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 79th shutouts in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Sherry Magee doubled with one out in the 7th inning. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Waddell (2-1) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking none, throwing 117 pitches. New York (A)'s first baseman Charlie Hickman collected 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, stroking two 2B's. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Waddell. New York (A) scored 3 runs on 7 hits.
Monday 4/10/1909: Player of the Week honors go to Lobert and Plank Philadelphia (A)'s second baseman Hans Lobert had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. In 24 at bats he hit .458 with 1 HR and 6 RBI. Philadelphia (N)'s pitcher Eddie Plank had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 2.50 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
Sunday 4/2/1909: Mal Eason dominates Philadelphia (N), gives up just one hit BOSTON (N) - With his best stuff going, Boston (N)'s Mal Eason overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Philadelphia (N) had no chance, collecting just one hit against the right-hander. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Eason (1-0) fanned 9 and walked none, throwing 101 pitches. Jack Gilbert provided Boston (N) with the offense Eason needed as he finished with 1 hit in 3 AB. The final score of the game was 2-0.

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