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Bill Travers, a left-handed pitcher, spent his Major League Baseball career primarily with the Milwaukee Brewers and the California Angels. Born on October 27, 1952, in Norwood, Massachusetts, Travers attended Norwood High School before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth round of the 1970 MLB Draft.
Travers made his MLB debut with the Brewers on May
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Bill Travers ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
62%
Clutch
37%
H/9
40%
HR/9
16%
K/9
30%
BB/9
42%
Velocity
30%
Control
26%
Break
28%
Fielding
38%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
20%
Power
20%
Bunting
20%
Drag
20%
Vision
20%
Discipline
20%
Clutch
20%
Durability
50%
Speed
20%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
83%
Fielding
38%
Stealing
20%
Baserunning
20%
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On April 10, 1976, the New York Yankees faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers at...
1976 New York Yankees vs Milwaukee Brewers - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast / On April 10, 1976, the New York Yankees faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers at County Stadium, bringing a mix of challenges and expectations to each team. The Yankees, led by starting pitcher Ed Figueroa, were looking to make a strong showing early in the season, while the Brewers, with Bill Travers starting on the mound, aimed to capitalize on their home field advantage. This game was notable early in the season, testing the mettle of both teams, with the Yankees striving to establish dominance and the Brewers looking to upset a perennial powerhouse.
The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when the Brewers broke the ice, gradually building a lead with strategic hits and taking advantage of the Yankees' fielding errors. By the middle of the sixth inning, the Brewers had extended their lead to 6-0, underscoring a strong offensive performance. However, the Yankees rallied in the seventh inning, marking a significant turning point in the game. Key hits included a home run by Thurman Munson and multiple RBI singles that sparked a comeback. The tension heightened in the ninth inning, with the Yankees adding five more runs to seal their lead, highlighted by key contributions from Lou Piniella and Chris Chambliss.
Ultimately, the Yankees overcame their early stumbles to win 9-7 in a comeback victory that underscored their resilience and depth. The Brewers, despite a strong start, were unable to hold off the late surge from the Yankees.
