1958 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Schedule and Roster Overview
The page from the 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules provides a comprehensive overview of the Baltimore Orioles. Managed by Paul Richards, the Orioles were preparing for their season in Memorial Stadium, Baltimore, with a seating capacity of 47,865. The ticket prices for various sections ranged from $0.75 to $2.75. The Orioles' past performances from 1953 to 1957 are listed, including a fifth-place finish in 1957 with a 76-76 record. The page highlights individual leaders in batting and pitching from previous years, showcasing players like Boyd, Nieman, and Triandos for batting, and Loes and Moore for pitching. The basic roster includes notable players such as Hal Brown, Jack Harshman, and Connie Johnson as pitchers; Gus Triandos as catcher; and infielders like Bob Boyd and Brooks Robinson. Outfielders include Jim Busby and Larry Doby.