Boston (N) Braves Clubhouse
Tuesday, 10/3/1951
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Rick Mayer
Record: 88 Wins, 66 Losses, .571 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 46 Wins, 31 Losses
Away Record: 42 Wins, 35 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 23 Wins, 21 Losses
X-Innings Record: 9 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 39 Wins, 27 Losses
Record vs RHP: 49 Wins, 39 Losses
Payroll: $71,602,000 (4th)
Fan Interest: 86/100 (2nd)
Batting AVG: .271 (11th)
Homeruns: 139 (T-9th)
Walks: 642 (6th)
Stolen Bases: 69 (9th)
Runs Scored: 768 (9th)

Pitching ERA: 4.14 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .261 (2nd)
HRs Allowed: 145 (9th)
Walks Allowed: 530 (3rd)
Runs Allowed: 697 (1st)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Del Crandall22C 3/5/1930RightRight.29723872.869 
Paul Burris62C 7/21/1923RightRight.2114210.548 
INFIELDER           
Connie Ryan332B2/27/1920RightRight.293137211.857 
Bob Elliott263B11/26/1916RightRight.31421957.913 
Earl Torgeson351B1/1/1924LeftLeft.21116689.713 
Sibby Sisti22B7/26/1920RightRight.2697576.710 
Buddy Kerr37SS11/6/1922RightRight.3005654.758 
Roy Hartsfield642B10/25/1925RightRight.3141112.728 
OUTFIELDER           
Sid Gordon97LF8/13/1917RightRight.30624821.937 
Tommy Holmes76RF3/29/1917LeftLeft.2532331.625 
Sam Jethroe1CF1/20/1918BothRight.301177723.867 
Bob Addis40CF11/6/1925LeftRight.3542210.862 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Johnny Antonelli4SP4/12/1930LeftLeft3.59171301.21 
Dick Donovan18SP12/7/1927LeftRight3.83141111.32 
Warren Spahn19SP4/23/1921LeftLeft4.42191401.37 
Al Benton85SP3/18/1911RightRight4.2714801.37 
RELIEVERS           
Tommy Byrne25MR12/31/1919LeftLeft5.5341161.71 
Turk Lown27CL5/30/1924RightRight4.300001.36 
Jim Konstanty4MR3/2/1917RightRight4.561151.73 
Frank Barrett37CL7/1/1913RightRight5.201211.81 
Ernie Johnson11CL6/16/1924RightRight3.232151.38 
Bob Chipman5MR10/11/1918LeftLeft0.000031.00 
Max Surkont6MR6/16/1922RightRight4.4093121.57 
Dave Cole98MR8/29/1930RightRight0.00000  
Vern Bickford63MR8/17/1920RightRight4.347281.57 
Tired Position Players
Earl Torgeson
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Bobby HogueOUTfull season0 daysBone Chips Shoulder
Pete ReiserOUTfull season0 daysTorn Back Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) S S. JethroeCF
2) R C. Ryan2B
3) R S. GordonLF
4) L E. Torgeson1B
5) R B. Elliott3B
6) R D. CrandallC
7) R B. KerrSS
8) L T. HolmesRF
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) S S. JethroeDH
2) L B. AddisCF
3) R S. GordonLF
4) L E. Torgeson1B
5) R B. Elliott3B
6) R D. CrandallC
7) R C. Ryan2B
8) R B. KerrSS
9) L T. HolmesRF
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) S S. JethroeCF
2) L E. Torgeson1B
3) R S. GordonLF
4) R D. CrandallC
5) R B. Elliott3B
6) R C. Ryan2B
7) R S. SistiRF
8) R B. KerrSS
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) L E. Torgeson1B
2) R R. HartsfieldDH
3) R S. GordonLF
4) R D. CrandallC
5) R B. Elliott3B
6) S S. JethroeCF
7) R C. Ryan2B
8) R B. KerrSS
9) L T. HolmesRF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L J. Antonelli
2) L W. Spahn
3) R D. Donovan
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R J. Konstanty
2) R F. Barrett

Middle Reliever
1) R A. Benton
2) R M. Surkont
3) R J. Konstanty
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R V. Bickford
2) L T. Byrne

Closer
1) R E. Johnson
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1951
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Washington has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Sam Dente



Date: Friday, 2/3/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Frank Barrett



Date: Friday, 2/3/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Tommy Byrne



Date: Friday, 2/3/1951
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Brooklyn has offered me a better contract!
They offer a BIG amount of money!

Regards,
Willard Nixon



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1951
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Washington has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Sam Dente



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1951
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston (N)!

Regards,
Frank Barrett



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1951
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Willard Nixon



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1951
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Brooklyn has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Eddie Miksis



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Jim Konstanty



Date: Friday, 2/10/1951
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Eddie Miksis



Date: Saturday, 2/11/1951
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston (N)!

Regards,
Jim Konstanty



Date: Saturday, 2/11/1951
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Jim Konstanty.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 2/13/1951
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston (N)!

Regards,
Tommy Byrne



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Paul Campbell



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Sunday, 2/26/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Al Benton



Date: Sunday, 2/26/1951
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Paul Campbell



Date: Monday, 2/27/1951
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston (N)!

Regards,
Al Benton



Date: Monday, 2/27/1951
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston (N)!

Regards,
Paul Campbell



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1951
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston (N)!

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1951
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
It's been a hard decision, but I think I will retire
after this season. It's time to let the youngsters
take my job.

Regards,
Al Benton



Date: Saturday, 5/20/1951
Subject: Sid Gordon
Sid Gordon is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1951
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Pete Reiser



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1951
Subject: Sid Gordon
Sid Gordon is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 6/1/1951
Subject: Closer?
Manager,
I would like to let you know that I
want to be your regular closer! I would do a good job!

Regards,
Frank Barrett



Date: Thursday, 8/17/1951
Subject: Murray Wall healing process
Murray Wall is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 9/22/1951
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Al Benton




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