OTD August 16
In his 17-year MLB career, Mathews hit .271 with 2,315 hits, 512 HR, 1,453 RBI, and 1,444 walks.
North Carolina State League
Happy Birthday (July 26) to Hoyt Wilhelm
Not only did Hoyt win 20-games back-to-back with the ’46 & ’47 Mooresville Moors, he would go on to win 252 games across his 28-year Major and Minor League career.
OTD July 24
Hoyt went 15-3 his rookie year, leading the NL in games (71), winning percentage (.833) and ERA (2.43).
OTD July 13
Rosen’s 10-year career in the Major Leagues, all with the Indians, included 4 All-Star selections, a World Series ring in 1948, and a unanimous AL MVP award in 1953 for hitting .336 with 43 HR and 145 RBI.
OTD July 7
Grimm managed for 24 seasons (1932-1960) in the Majors and Minors winning 1,884 games and leading the Cubs to 3 NL Pennants during his managerial career.