Roberto Alomar of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Ozzie Smith had 1,072 walks and just 589 strikeouts over a 19 year career. He was a wizard…

These will not be worn in the actual game. Back to team uniforms 👍

Today in 1993 Ken Griffey Jr, at age 23, hits his 100th career HR. He’s the 4th youngest to achieve that feat (Ott, Eddie Mathews & Tony C).

Today in 1995: The Marlins’ Andre Dawson hits his 400th National League HR and 429th of his career in a 2-1 win over the Phillies.

Ron LeFlore turned 77 today. From 1976-1980 he hit .300/.359/.416 and averaged 68 stolen bases a season. Had 97 in 1980…collected 212 hits in 1977 & another 198 in 1978.

RIP to Dr. Ron Taylor…key reliever for the 1969 Mets. Secured Game 2 of that fabled World Series with a big final out save.

Ohtani was the first starting pitcher to lead off since Cesar Tovar did it in 1968. Here he is facing Reggie Jackson…and he did strike him out.

Dave Concepción turns 77 today. The shortstop & key cog for the Big Red Machine teams…a brilliant SS over a 19 year career…in 34 postseason games he hit .297 and slugged .455. A 5 time Gold Glover & 9 time All Star.

Pete Browning, the original Louisville Slugger, was born OTD in 1861. A career .341 hitter (5th highest ever by a RHB) & a 3 time batting champion. One of the greatest players of the 19th century & deserves a plaque in Cooperstown. Follow Pete Browning as he pushes for the HOF

Joe Charboneau turns 70 today. Super Joe won the Rookie of the Year award in 1980 then back issues abbreviated what many thought would be a promising career. Had a pinch hit single for the Canton Crocodiles in 2000.

No one talks about just getting hits anymore…so here are MLB’s top 7 hit leaders: 1) Aaron Judge 100 2) Jacob Wilson 98 3) Jeremy Pena 89 4) Trea Turner 88 5) Manny Machado 85 6) Shohei Ohtani 85 7) Jose Ramirez 83

Manny Lee turns 60 today. In 1987 on the 2nd to last day of the season & w/ the Tigers & Blue Jays tied in the standings & tied 2-2 in the 12th inning Lee’s error w/ 1 out & the bases loaded was hugely impactful. Do the Twins defeat the Jays in the ALCS that year? I still say yes

Random 90s at bats: John Candelaria (age 36) vs Johnny Ray (age 33) in 1990. This was Ray’s final season…the Candy Man pitched for another 3 years.

Today in 1941: Joe DiMaggio hit streak reaches 30 games when an easy grounder to short bounces up and hits Luke Appling on the shoulder. He was hitting .336/.423/.611 on the season at that point with just 7 strikeouts.

University of Minnesota Golden Gopher great!

Today in 1960: Ted Williams hits his 500th HR. He’s the 4th player to ever do so. He was hitting .322/.468/.763 at the time…at age 41.