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Big T · 06-07-2018, 11:13 AM

July 28th- August 3rd, 1969
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This Weeks Top Performers

San Francisco Giants SP Juan Marichal allowed 8 hits and struck out 5 in a 2-1 loss to the Cubs. The 31 year old is now 12-5 with a 2.42 ERA in 23 starts. Last year, Marichal was 26-9 with a 2.43 ERA in 38 starts for the Giants. He led the NL with 26 wins and 326 IP's in 1968.

New York Yankees SP Fritz Peterson allowed 5 hits and struck out 3 in a complete game 2-0 win over the Athletics. The 27 year old is now 18-4 with a 1.59 ERA in 25 starts. Last year, Peterson was 12-11 with a 2.63 ERA in 36 games including 27 starts for the Yankees. In 1968 he led the AL with a 1.2 BB/9 rating. Along with the rest of his performance in July, Peterson snagged the AL Pitcher of the Month for July.

Washington Senators SP Dick Bosman allowed 3 hits and struck out 4 in a complete game 4-0 win over the Angels. The 25 year old is now 11-3 with 1 save, a 2.27 ERA in 21 games including 14 starts. Bosman was 2-9 with 1 save and a 3.69 ERA in 46 games including 10 starts last year for the Senators.

Chicago White Sox 3B Bill Melton was 3 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBIs in a 5-4 win over the Tigers. The 24 year old is now hitting .291 with 24 HRs and 75 RBIs in 105 games. Last year Melton hit .266 with 2 HRs and 16 RBIs in 34 games for the White Sox.

Boston Red Sox CF Reggie Smith was 3 for 8 with a HR and 2 RBIs in a double header sweep of the Athletics. The 24 year old is now hitting .319 with 18 HRs and 72 RBIs in 107 games. Last year, Smith hit .265 with 15 HRs and 69 RBIs in 155 games for the Red Sox while leading the AL with 37 doubles. Smith went on to be named the AL Player of the Month for July.

Cincinnati Reds 3B Tony Perez was named the NL Player of the Month. The 27 year old is hitting .295 with 24 HRs and 74 RBIs in 100 games. Last year Perez hit .282 with 18 HRs and 92 RBIs in 160 games for the Reds.

Atlanta Braves SP Pat Jarvis was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for July. The 28 year old is 13-7 with a 2.36 ERA in 24 games including 22 starts. Last year Jarvis was 16-12 with a 2.60 ERA in 34 starts for the Braves.

New York Yankees SP Bill Burbach was named the AL Rookie of the Month for July. The 21 year old is 9-5 with a 3.20 ERA in 18 starts. Burbach is a huge 6'4" frame 1st round pick in the 1965 draft by the Yankees. Unfortunately for Burbach, in real life his only real good season was 1969 as after that he was limited to just 20 innings over 1970-71 before ending up in the minors.... and never to be heard from again.

Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ted Sizemore was named the NL's Rookie of the Month for July. The 24 year old is hitting .301 with 2 HRs and 37 RBIs in 102 games. In real life, Sizemore won the NL Rookie of the Year award for 1969. Drafted as a catcher in 1966, he became an outfielder to get a few more at bats as the Dodgers organization was impressed with his first professional season in the minors. Eventually out of need for infielders, and the departure of Zoilo Versalles in the expansion draft, a shift to middle infield in 1969.

Cleveland Indians RF Ken Harrelson was named the AL Player of the Week. The 27 year old is hitting .249 with 27 HRs and 77 RBIs in 109 games with the Indians (99) and Red Sox (10). Last year Harrelson hit .275 with 35 HRs and a AL leading 109 RBIs in 150 games for the Red Sox.

Cincinnati Reds C Johnny Bench was named the NL Player of the Week. The 21 year old is hitting .287 with 20 HRs and 49 RBIs in 91 games. Last year Bench hit .275 with 15 HRs and 82 RBIs in 154 games for the Reds.

This Weeks Major Transactions

The Seattle Pilots have purchased the contract of SP George Brunet from the California Angels. The 34 year old is 5-10 with a 3.55 ERA in 17 starts for the Angels. Last season, Brunet was 13-17 with a 2.86 ERA in 39 games including 36 starts for the Angels. Last year Brunet led the AL with 17 losses. He had 19 losses in 1967 which also led the AL, despite having a 3.31 ERA and 2.86 ERA's in those seasons. In Jim Bouton's book "Ball Four", Bouton referred that Brunet will fit in with the Pilots roster of crazy's, as Brunet admitted he did not wear underwear in fear he would lose them.

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06-07-2018, 11:13 AM	#24
Big T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,878	July 28th- August 3rd, 1969 This Weeks Top Performers San Francisco Giants SP Juan Marichal allowed 8 hits and struck out 5 in a 2-1 loss to the Cubs. The 31 year old is now 12-5 with a 2.42 ERA in 23 starts. Last year, Marichal was 26-9 with a 2.43 ERA in 38 starts for the Giants. He led the NL with 26 wins and 326 IP's in 1968. New York Yankees SP Fritz Peterson allowed 5 hits and struck out 3 in a complete game 2-0 win over the Athletics. The 27 year old is now 18-4 with a 1.59 ERA in 25 starts. Last year, Peterson was 12-11 with a 2.63 ERA in 36 games including 27 starts for the Yankees. In 1968 he led the AL with a 1.2 BB/9 rating. Along with the rest of his performance in July, Peterson snagged the AL Pitcher of the Month for July. Washington Senators SP Dick Bosman allowed 3 hits and struck out 4 in a complete game 4-0 win over the Angels. The 25 year old is now 11-3 with 1 save, a 2.27 ERA in 21 games including 14 starts. Bosman was 2-9 with 1 save and a 3.69 ERA in 46 games including 10 starts last year for the Senators. Chicago White Sox 3B Bill Melton was 3 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBIs in a 5-4 win over the Tigers. The 24 year old is now hitting .291 with 24 HRs and 75 RBIs in 105 games. Last year Melton hit .266 with 2 HRs and 16 RBIs in 34 games for the White Sox. Boston Red Sox CF Reggie Smith was 3 for 8 with a HR and 2 RBIs in a double header sweep of the Athletics. The 24 year old is now hitting .319 with 18 HRs and 72 RBIs in 107 games. Last year, Smith hit .265 with 15 HRs and 69 RBIs in 155 games for the Red Sox while leading the AL with 37 doubles. Smith went on to be named the AL Player of the Month for July. Cincinnati Reds 3B Tony Perez was named the NL Player of the Month. The 27 year old is hitting .295 with 24 HRs and 74 RBIs in 100 games. Last year Perez hit .282 with 18 HRs and 92 RBIs in 160 games for the Reds. Atlanta Braves SP Pat Jarvis was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for July. The 28 year old is 13-7 with a 2.36 ERA in 24 games including 22 starts. Last year Jarvis was 16-12 with a 2.60 ERA in 34 starts for the Braves. New York Yankees SP Bill Burbach was named the AL Rookie of the Month for July. The 21 year old is 9-5 with a 3.20 ERA in 18 starts. Burbach is a huge 6'4" frame 1st round pick in the 1965 draft by the Yankees. Unfortunately for Burbach, in real life his only real good season was 1969 as after that he was limited to just 20 innings over 1970-71 before ending up in the minors.... and never to be heard from again. Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ted Sizemore was named the NL's Rookie of the Month for July. The 24 year old is hitting .301 with 2 HRs and 37 RBIs in 102 games. In real life, Sizemore won the NL Rookie of the Year award for 1969. Drafted as a catcher in 1966, he became an outfielder to get a few more at bats as the Dodgers organization was impressed with his first professional season in the minors. Eventually out of need for infielders, and the departure of Zoilo Versalles in the expansion draft, a shift to middle infield in 1969. Cleveland Indians RF Ken Harrelson was named the AL Player of the Week. The 27 year old is hitting .249 with 27 HRs and 77 RBIs in 109 games with the Indians (99) and Red Sox (10). Last year Harrelson hit .275 with 35 HRs and a AL leading 109 RBIs in 150 games for the Red Sox. Cincinnati Reds C Johnny Bench was named the NL Player of the Week. The 21 year old is hitting .287 with 20 HRs and 49 RBIs in 91 games. Last year Bench hit .275 with 15 HRs and 82 RBIs in 154 games for the Reds. This Weeks Major Transactions The Seattle Pilots have purchased the contract of SP George Brunet from the California Angels. The 34 year old is 5-10 with a 3.55 ERA in 17 starts for the Angels. Last season, Brunet was 13-17 with a 2.86 ERA in 39 games including 36 starts for the Angels. Last year Brunet led the AL with 17 losses. He had 19 losses in 1967 which also led the AL, despite having a 3.31 ERA and 2.86 ERA's in those seasons. In Jim Bouton's book "Ball Four", Bouton referred that Brunet will fit in with the Pilots roster of crazy's, as Brunet admitted he did not wear underwear in fear he would lose them.