StatManDu Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If the Sox get rid of Garland, they will be separating themselves from a player who accomplished one of the obscure rarities in club history. Garland is one of just six players in White Sox history whose only hit of the season was a home run. http://journals.aol.com/dmarran359/Soxalmanac/ Here's a breakdown: ONLY HIT OF THE SEASON A HOMER Player Date Foe (Pitcher) Men on Jon Garland* June 18, 2006 At Cincinnati (Yan) 2-run Notes— Second at bat and fourth plate appearance of the game and season… Came with two outs and Rob Mackowiak on base. … Gave the Sox a 6-0 lead in an 8-1 win. … Finished the season with five at bats … Third career hit and first career extra-base hit. … First homer by a Sox pitcher since Steve Kealey on Sept. 6, 1971. … First homer by a Sox pitcher in a road game since Gary Peters on Aug. 2 1969 at Detroit. … First home run by a Sox pitcher in a National League park since Juan Pizarro at Dodger Stadium (vs. Angels) on May 8, 1964. … First Sox pitcher to homer in his own victory since Danny Murphy homered and got the win in relief in the second game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Comiskey Park on June 28, 1970. …First Sox starting pitcher to homer in his own victory since Peters on Aug. 2, 1969 at Detroit.f Nelson Santovenia July 11, 1992 At Boston (Dopson) 2-run Notes—First at bat with the White Sox. … Joey Cora was on first with a single. … Sox lost the game 11-2. … Last of his 21 career homers and the second-to-last hit of the veteran catcher’s career. Bob Priddy* June 19, 1968 Cleveland (Tiant) Solo Note—Only career homer came in his 50th career at bat, seventh of the season and second of he game. … His next hit wouldn’t come until April 29, 1970 when he was with the Atlanta Braves. …This home run came in the fifth inning and gave the Sox a 1-0 lead in a 3-1 loss before 8,643 at Comiskey Park. … Priddy started this game but did not get a decision. … The homer was one of only 16 Tiant would surrender during his 21-9, 1.60 ERA campaign in which he logged 258.1 innings. Smoky Burgess Sept. 15, 1964 At Detroit (Wickersham) Solo Note—First at bat with the White Sox after being claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh Sept. 12 resulted in the first of what would be a franchise-record 50 pinch-hits. … The portly 37-year-old led off the eighth with a game-tying pinch-hit home run. Sox went on to win the game3-2 in 10th innings. Stan Johnson Sept. 23, 1960 At Cleveland (Funk) Solo Notes—Solo homer in the ninth inning a 7-0 win came in his second career at bat and second at bat of the season. … The home run also turned out to be the only hit of Johnson’s career, which spanned eight games and nine at bats. … Inserted in the ninth as a pinch-hitter for Minnie Minoso, who had been ejected for throwing his bat, according to retrosheet.org. Minoso was probably brushed back after Ted Kluszewski, the previous batter, went deep. Stan Jok May 1, 1955 Baltimore (McDonald) Solo Note—Only career home run for the third baseman-outfielder came in a doubleheader before 19,083 at Comiskey Park (unsure of which game). … Hit—the last came eight days before the Sox released him. *Pitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leagalize13 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If we did trade Jon we could probably sign MB to an extension. Im sure Jon still gets all over Mark about that HR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatManDu Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your threads belong on the 'who gives a s***' message board. Sorry, couldn't resist. The last two posts -- Bernazard and Garland -- have gotten a combined 500 views over the last two days so apparently a lot of people do give a ****. I wouldn't put this stuff on here if I didn't think people would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 The swing hard, you might hit something theory. And yet another reason why I love the DH. Watching pitchers hit is like watching PA come up with an original thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(StatManDu @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 12:24 PM) If the Sox get rid of Garland, they will be separating themselves from a player who accomplished one of the obscure rarities in club history. Garland is one of just six players in White Sox history whose only hit of the season was a home run. http://journals.aol.com/dmarran359/Soxalmanac/ Here's a breakdown: ONLY HIT OF THE SEASON A HOMER Player Date Foe (Pitcher) Men on Jon Garland* June 18, 2006 At Cincinnati (Yan) 2-run Notes— Second at bat and fourth plate appearance of the game and season… Came with two outs and Rob Mackowiak on base. … Gave the Sox a 6-0 lead in an 8-1 win. … Finished the season with five at bats … Third career hit and first career extra-base hit. … First homer by a Sox pitcher since Steve Kealey on Sept. 6, 1971. … First homer by a Sox pitcher in a road game since Gary Peters on Aug. 2 1969 at Detroit. … First home run by a Sox pitcher in a National League park since Juan Pizarro at Dodger Stadium (vs. Angels) on May 8, 1964. … First Sox pitcher to homer in his own victory since Danny Murphy homered and got the win in relief in the second game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Comiskey Park on June 28, 1970. …First Sox starting pitcher to homer in his own victory since Peters on Aug. 2, 1969 at Detroit.f Nelson Santovenia July 11, 1992 At Boston (Dopson) 2-run Notes—First at bat with the White Sox. … Joey Cora was on first with a single. … Sox lost the game 11-2. … Last of his 21 career homers and the second-to-last hit of the veteran catcher’s career. Bob Priddy* June 19, 1968 Cleveland (Tiant) Solo Note—Only career homer came in his 50th career at bat, seventh of the season and second of he game. … His next hit wouldn’t come until April 29, 1970 when he was with the Atlanta Braves. …This home run came in the fifth inning and gave the Sox a 1-0 lead in a 3-1 loss before 8,643 at Comiskey Park. … Priddy started this game but did not get a decision. … The homer was one of only 16 Tiant would surrender during his 21-9, 1.60 ERA campaign in which he logged 258.1 innings. Smoky Burgess Sept. 15, 1964 At Detroit (Wickersham) Solo Note—First at bat with the White Sox after being claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh Sept. 12 resulted in the first of what would be a franchise-record 50 pinch-hits. … The portly 37-year-old led off the eighth with a game-tying pinch-hit home run. Sox went on to win the game3-2 in 10th innings. Stan Johnson Sept. 23, 1960 At Cleveland (Funk) Solo Notes—Solo homer in the ninth inning a 7-0 win came in his second career at bat and second at bat of the season. … The home run also turned out to be the only hit of Johnson’s career, which spanned eight games and nine at bats. … Inserted in the ninth as a pinch-hitter for Minnie Minoso, who had been ejected for throwing his bat, according to retrosheet.org. Minoso was probably brushed back after Ted Kluszewski, the previous batter, went deep. Stan Jok May 1, 1955 Baltimore (McDonald) Solo Note—Only career home run for the third baseman-outfielder came in a doubleheader before 19,083 at Comiskey Park (unsure of which game). … Hit—the last came eight days before the Sox released him. *Pitcher another good post. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(rangercal @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:06 PM) another good post. Keep them coming. ^^^ I enjoy the posts too... Anything is better than the "nuh-uh", "uh-huh" type arguements that seem to be going on perpetually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:10 PM) ^^^ I enjoy the posts too... Anything is better than the "nuh-uh", "uh-huh" type arguements that seem to be going on perpetually... See, it turns out I'm the moron. no surprise there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:16 PM) See, it turns out I'm the moron. no surprise there. Nah, its everyone else besides us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 As usual interesting stuff. Keep it coming. By the way, I cleaned this thread up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:10 PM) ^^^ I enjoy the posts too... Anything is better than the "nuh-uh", "uh-huh" type arguements that seem to be going on perpetually... nuh-uh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(Hatchetman @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:36 PM) nuh-uh Uh-huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:10 PM) ^^^ I enjoy the posts too... Anything is better than the "nuh-uh", "uh-huh" type arguements that seem to be going on perpetually... not my fault, im "on weed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 The only thing worse than reading a bad post (and yours arent) Is reading someone complaining about a post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Keep 'em coming StatManDu. I find your posts interesting and appreciate your time and effort. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leagalize13 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 QUOTE(klaus kinski @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 03:12 PM) The only thing worse than reading a bad post (and yours arent) Is reading someone complaining about a post Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 and what of the posts complaining about the posts complaining about the post? //thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 QUOTE(bmags @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 10:12 PM) and what of the posts complaining about the posts complaining about the post? //thread I approve of those...has the season started up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 let me check... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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