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BeachBum · 05-31-2007, 05:17 PM

After sifting through the Lahman Data Base, I have identified 76 players who had their rookie season prior to 1951, played after 1951, but (for whatever reason) did not play in 1951. These players will not be picked up when the rookies are added and therefore will never be in the game.

While most of them were not significant players, there was one Hall of Famer, Whitey Ford, and a few players who did have solid careers such as Del Crandall, Curt Simmons and Jimmy Piersall.

Just something you should be aware when picking a starting year. There are other examples as well. If you start in 1967 you will not have Nolan Ryan, 1953 no Willie Mays and I'm sure you can find many more examples.

05-31-2007, 05:17 PM	#2
BeachBum Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Copalis Beach, WA Posts: 192	Additional Info After sifting through the Lahman Data Base, I have identified 76 players who had their rookie season prior to 1951, played after 1951, but (for whatever reason) did not play in 1951. These players will not be picked up when the rookies are added and therefore will never be in the game. While most of them were not significant players, there was one Hall of Famer, Whitey Ford, and a few players who did have solid careers such as Del Crandall, Curt Simmons and Jimmy Piersall. Just something you should be aware when picking a starting year. There are other examples as well. If you start in 1967 you will not have Nolan Ryan, 1953 no Willie Mays and I'm sure you can find many more examples.