1957 Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Schedule and Key Players
The 1957 Baseball Handbook and Schedules page highlights the Pittsburgh Pirates with Bobby Bragan as the manager. It includes home games scheduled for April through September, showcasing matchups against teams like the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals at Forbes Field, which had a seating capacity of 33,780. Key players and their brief bios are featured. Pitcher Bob Friend, a righthander from Indiana, had a 17-17 record in the previous season. Infielder Frank Thomas, from Pittsburgh, achieved a .282 batting average, being a notable long ball hitter. Roberto Clemente, an esteemed Puerto Rican outfielder, recorded a .311 batting average last season. The roster lists pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders, highlighting talents such as Roberto Clemente, William Virdon, and Ray Walls Jr. Ticket pricing details are provided, with boxes costing $3.00 and bleachers 99 cents.