These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jerry Casale 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.
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
20%
Fielding
20%
Stealing
20%
Baserunning
20%
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Sep 7, 1959Sep 7, 1959
On September 7, 1959, the Boston Red Sox faced off against the New York Yankees...
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox - Radio Broadcast / On September 7, 1959, the Boston Red Sox faced off against the New York Yankees in a daytime game at Fenway Park, a classic rivalry in the world of baseball. On the mound for the Yankees was Duke Maas, who had a respectable season record of 12-7, while the Red Sox countered with Jerry Casale, who was holding a 10-8 record. At this point in the season, the Yankees were in a tough fight for the American League pennant, while the Red Sox were playing the role of potential spoilers. The 1959 season was marked by the dominance of the Chicago White Sox in the American League, and the Yankees were trying to keep pace. Meanwhile, the Red Sox were trying to finish the season on a high note, despite being out of the playoff picture.
The game started off with a bang, as the Red Sox exploded for six runs in the second inning, including back-to-back home runs from Don Buddin and Jerry Casale. This early offensive surge set the tone for the rest of the game. The Yankees tried to respond in the third inning with a solo home run from Bob Cerv and a two-run shot from Mickey Mantle, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Red Sox's early lead. The Red Sox's offense was relentless throughout the game, with key hits from Pumpsie Green, Jackie Jensen, and Vic Wertz. On the pitching side, Casale managed to hold the Yankees to four runs over 6.1 innings, while reliever Mike Fornieles came in to close the game without allowing any more runs.
In the end, the Red Sox triumphed over the Yankees with a final score of 12-4. The Yankees' loss was a significant blow to their pennant race, as the Chicago White Sox would go on to win the American League and face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Despite their lack of postseason play, the Red Sox's victory in this game was a highlight of their season, showcasing their ability to compete with the top teams in the league. In the larger context of the 1959 season, this game was emblematic of the changing balance of power in the American League, with the White Sox's rise and the Yankees' struggle to maintain their dominance.
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When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940. After A.S Barnes stopped publication of their guide (successor to the long-running Spalding Baseball Guide), the Sporting News Guide became the official MLB guide.