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Bob Cerv was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned over a decade, primarily in Major League Baseball (MLB). Cerv was born on May 5, 1925, in Weston, Nebraska, and he made his MLB debut on April 16, 1951, for the New York Yankees. Known for his power-hitting ability, Cerv played as an outfielder and occasionally as a first
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Bob Cerv ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
75%
Power
93%
Bunting
12%
Drag
29%
Vision
61%
Discipline
59%
Clutch
58%
Durability
4%
Speed
47%
Arm Str
63%
Arm Acc
69%
Reaction
35%
Fielding
41%
Stealing
30%
Baserunning
38%
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In the 1961 season, the Kansas City Athletics (now the Oakland Athletics) and the New...
Kansas City Athletics vs New York Yankees - Radio Broadcast / In the 1961 season, the Kansas City Athletics (now the Oakland Athletics) and the New York Yankees had contrasting performances. The Yankees dominated the American League, setting a new standard for excellence, while the Athletics struggled and finished towards the bottom of the standings.
The New York Yankees, led by their iconic duo Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, were a force to be reckoned with. Both Mantle and Maris were on a historic chase to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record of 60. August was a pivotal month for the Yankees, as Mantle and Maris continued their home run battle. Mantle was dealing with injuries but managed to hit 9 home runs in August, bringing his season total to 44. Maris, however, was on fire and hit an impressive 13 home runs in August, reaching a total of 51 for the season.
The Yankees' overall dominance in the league also showed in their record for August. They won a majority of their games and solidified their position at the top of the American League standings.
On the other hand, the Kansas City Athletics faced a difficult season in 1961. They struggled with both their offense and pitching, leading to a disappointing performance throughout the year, including August. The team failed to gain momentum and remained near the bottom of the standings for most of the season.