Lexibell photo find of Class D Tifton Blue Sox pitching staff for 1952. Finishehd 78-61 record in Georgia-Florida League, finishing in fourth place, only three games back in the closest finish in minor league baseball that year. None reached the majors, but several of rthese pitchers enjoyed legthy careers.
Pictured, left to right, Bradley Clapham (18-12 in 1952), Tony Sarmiento (16-3), Joseph Johnson (19-12), Richard Griffith (5-5), Tony Pfeifer (5-9) and Jim Cater (6-9). Sarmiento was league ERA champ (1.26), throwing eight shutouts among 18 complete games.