Happy Birthday (August 12) to Chris Owings
In 2016, Chris led the NL in triples with 11.
OTD August 9
John’s best season came in 1977, when he won the NL ERA title with a 2.34 ERA and won 20 games against just 5 losses.
OTD August 7
In 87 innings, Scott struck out 112 and compiled a 6-3 record with 4 saves and a 2.06 ERA.
OTD August 6
With Rye playing outfield for the Twins, Winston-Salem would win the Piedmont League pennant in 1928 and defeat the High Point Pointers 4 games to 3 in the playoffs to claim the Piedmont League Championship.
Happy Birthday (August 5) to Bernie Carbo
In 1970, with the Cincinnati Reds MLB club, the rookie Carbo hit .310 with 21 HR and 94 walks — finishing 2nd in the NL Rookie of the Year voting.
OTD August 2
In 8 games, Jackson hit .375 collecting 12 hits in 32 at-bats and collected 5 runs and 6 RBI.