Career Batting Stats
NL 1955-1972
Skills Scorecard
Contact
A
Power
B
Speed
B+
Durability
A
Range
C+
Arm
A
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1972
Roberto Clemente sits down with WPXI's (WIIC at the time) Sam Nover in October 1972,...
Roberto Clemente's Final Interview / Roberto Clemente sits down with WPXI's (WIIC at the time) Sam Nover in October 1972, less than 3 months before his untimely passing. This is definitely his final at-length interview, and probably his only surviving extended interview that was captured visually.
26 minutes
Jul 17, 2018
14-time MLB All-Star Johnny Bench joins Dan Patrick in-studio to talk his career, the All-Star...
Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench Talks Pete Rose, Mantle, Aaron & More / 14-time MLB All-Star Johnny Bench joins Dan Patrick in-studio to talk his career, the All-Star game and more.
16 minutes
Jul 12, 1966Jul 12, 1966
The 1966 MLB All-Star Game was held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The...
1966 MLB All Star Game Highlights / The 1966 MLB All-Star Game was held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The National League defeated the American League 2-1 in 10 innings. Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles hit a solo home run for the AL, while Tim McCarver of the St. Louis Cardinals hit a game-winning RBI double for the NL.
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Aug 17, 1957Aug 17, 1957
During the month of August 1957, the Pirates found themselves in a tight pennant race...
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers - Radio Broadcast / During the month of August 1957, the Pirates found themselves in a tight pennant race with the Milwaukee Braves. They were battling for the top spot in the league, and every game mattered. Led by legendary outfielder Roberto Clemente and slugger Hank Aaron, the Pirates and Braves engaged in an intense race that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Dodgers, on the other hand, were also performing well in August. Led by their star player, Duke Snider, and bolstered by the strong pitching of Don Drysdale, the Dodgers were staying within striking distance of the leading teams.
Throughout the month, both the Pirates and Dodgers played numerous crucial games against each other and other top teams in the league. These matchups were closely contested, often decided by the narrowest of margins.
By the end of August 1957, the Pirates had managed to maintain their position in the race for the National League pennant. Their star players, like Clemente, delivered key performances to keep them in contention. However, the Dodgers were hot on their heels, determined to seize any opportunity to overtake the Pirates and secure the top spot.
As the season progressed, the Pirates and Dodgers continued to battle it out until the final games of the regular season. The race for the pennant remained incredibly tight, making the 1957 season one of the most memorable and exciting in baseball history. Ultimately, the team that prevailed would have the honor of competing in the World Series and contend for the championship title.