He played in major league baseball mlb for the houston astros in 2014 and 2015 after growing up in long beach, california, singleton was drafted by the philadelphia phillies in 2009. Ken singleton world series stats by baseball almanac. Yankees yes commentator, ken singleton, underrated as both a ballplayer and baseball analyst, celebrates his 70th birthday. The below listed pages meet the criteria you searched for, however, we might have even more than these. The transaction and player splits data used here was obtained free of charge from and is ed by retrosheet.
All professional baseball statistics for ken singleton. Oct, 2017 ken singleton had witnessed the yankees resilience all season long and yet, as he did the yes networks postgame show on wednesday night from cleveland, he had only one thought. Year age agedif tm lg lev aff g pa ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi sb cs bb so ba obp slg. When baseball ability was handed out, ken singleton received just about every advantage a majorleaguer could want. Baseball is americas pastime, and like many young men, its a passion that yes networks own ken singleton shared with his father back in the 1950s and 1960s. The ken singleton page is available to be sponsored. All columns may be sorted by clicking the column name. Mar 12, 2018 ken singleton, who has been a yankees analyst since 1997, announced monday morning that this would be his final year with the yes network. Cf chris singleton assigned to south bend cubs from eugene emeralds. January, 2017 houston astros invited nonroster 1b jon singleton to spring training. James alvin palmer born october 15, 1945 is an american former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 years in major league baseball mlb for the baltimore orioles 19651967, 19691984.
Stats awards fabulous feats famous firsts hall of fame hitting charts legendary lists pitching charts record books rules scoring. The statistics used were obtained free of charge from the baseball databank. Sep 21, 2019 david arthur kingman born december 21, 1948, nicknamed king kong and sky king, is a former major league baseball left fielder, first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter who was a 3 time mlb allstar with 442 career home runs and 1,210 rbi in 16 seasons. Try searching for player names, team rosters, baseball terms, quotes, record, and other baseball related expressions. Roger federer the greatest of all time tennis trophy, federer tennis, wimbledon 2017. History of the casey award the casey award was inaugurated in 1983 by mike shannon and w. As an official major league baseball blogger for the new york yankees 200920, suzanne wrote mrs. He put together an outstanding baseball career at hofstra university before being drafted into the mlb. Singleton, 20, an outfielder at charleston southern university, lost his mother on june 15, 2015, when dylann roof walked into emanuel african methodist church in. John lowenstein baseball stats by baseball almanac baltimore orioles.
The literary baseball magazine, because up to that time there had never been any award specifically designated to honor the authors and publishers of outstanding baseball books. His son, justin, played for six seasons in the toronto blue jays organization, reaching the triplea level. This will be my final season of calling baseball games. Married to baseball based on experiences, observances and milestone events in the baseball world, as the wife of former oriole ken singleton, ny. List extends back to 1905 in the calhi sports state record book and almanac. In a subsequent edition, james wrote that, upon reading the entry, singleton. Baseball almanac is pleased to present a comprehensive list of every major league player whose last name falls between the names above. Outfield 96, right field 85, left field 10, center field 3. One of singleton s roles on the board of directors is to host the celebrity golf tournament each june. Filejeremy sullivan charleston southern outfielder chris singleton was drafted by the.
He also won at least 20 games in eight different seasons and won three cy young awards and four gold gloves during the decade. David arthur kingman born december 21, 1948, nicknamed king kong and sky king, is a former major league baseball left fielder, first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter who was a 3 time mlb allstar with 442 career home runs and 1,210 rbi in 16 seasons. Ken singleton had witnessed the yankees resilience all season long and yet, as he did the yes networks postgame show on wednesday night from cleveland, he had only one thought. Images can also be viewed at the hall of fame online exhibit dressed to the nines. Ken singleton bio net worth, salary, career, family.
He was one of several prospects traded to the astros. He played in major league baseball mlb for the houston astros in 2014 and 2015. Ken singleton mlb player profile page from whatifsports. Seven books were named as finalists for the first casey award. One of singletons roles on the board of directors is to host the celebrity golf tournament each june. Ken singleton, who has been a yankees analyst since 1997, announced monday morning that this would be his final year with the yes network. The yankees are fortunate to have you in their family. Lineup analysis number of games in each batting order position in games in which ken singleton was in the starting lineup. For information regarding statistical abbreviations, please view the statistics legend. The 30yearold oriole was blessed with a strong arm, a sure glove and a productive, sometimes powerful bat from both sides of the plate. Ken singleton allstar stats the ken singleton allstar stats seen below include his allstar yearbyyear hitting stats, allstar fielding stats, and allstar pitching stats where applicable. He was far better than marginal through most of his long career, and came quite close to bbwaa election in his last year of eligibility, i thought he was in cooperstown as a result, 68% in 1994 if i remember correctly. Lynn led the al in owp in 1979 and played cf, so go figure. Not sure i agree, he was an overwhelming choice if not for his one marijuana bust.
In the 1986 edition of the bill james historical baseball abstract, james. Singleton has been reassigned to minor league camp, s brian mctaggart reports singleton was 4for21 at the plate during. I believe the question references opening days regardless of whether the team is at home or on the road. Baseball almanac search results you can look it up in baseball almanac. Included on the chart are links to the players biography, the years he played, an autographed baseball card notation yyes and a hof hall. Mar 25, 2020 david keith stewart, nicknamed smoke, is an american professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, and retired starting pitcher. Singleton has been reassigned to minor league camp, s brian mctaggart reports singleton was 4. Ken singleton was born on tuesday, june 10, 1947, in new york, new york. Learn about drew singleton and other recruit player profiles on. Suzanne molino singletons writing career has produced published pieces in magazines and newspapers around the country. Prior to 1969, the pennant winner was determined by the best wonloss record at the end of the regular season. Ken singleton is leaving the yankees booth new york post. After growing up in long beach, california, singleton was drafted by the philadelphia phillies in 2009. Sponsor this page attach your namecompany to the ken singleton page and 1 help support the baseball cube.
Wilhelm was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1985, and is one of 83 pitchers enshrined in. On fathers day, ken singleton recalls his own dads. The entire playing career for ken singleton is displayed above. In his career, kingman averaged a home run every 15. Ken singleton was born on 10 june 1947 in new york city, new york, united states. Kens son, justin, then pursued his own professional career under the watchful eye of his father and grandfather. But i believe that refers only to home opening days because it doesnt mention the yankees. Singleton was released by the astros on monday, brian mctaggart of reports singleton was dealt a 100game suspension in january after testing positive for an illegal drug.
Uniform images used with permission from marc okkonen, author of baseball uniforms of the 20th century. Charleston southerns chris singleton signs minor league. Cubs draft chris singleton, son of charleston shooting victim. Ken singleton didnt think the yankees would be here. The nationals won the series, four games to three, to secure their first. Check out ken singleton career batting and fielding statistics including batting average, hits, home runs, rbi and award history as part of whatifsports free simmatchup baseball.
The 115th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league champion houston astros and the national league champion washington nationals. However, the most noticeable thing for collectors is the groovy design. The yankees begin that challenge friday night with the start of the alcs after rallying from an 02 deficit against. Ken singleton baltimore major league baseball yahoo. Ken singleton trades and transactions by baseball almanac. Sponsor this page attach your namecompany to the ken singleton page and 1 help support the baseball cube 2 remove ads from this page for other visitors. Ken singleton league championship series stats by baseball. Jun 14, 2017 singleton, 20, an outfielder at charleston southern university, lost his mother on june 15, 2015, when dylann roof walked into emanuel african methodist church in charleston, s. Storm davis stats from bill james answers all your baseball questions, an april 2008 blog entry from the freakonomics blog neyer, rob 2006. Chris singleton played baseball at charleston southern before being drafted by the chicago cubs in 2017. Cleon jones book signed psadna coa may 16, 2006 eac. Drew singleton football recruiting player profiles espn.
Ken singleton signed baseball brown mets expos w pre cert. Win shares are calculated using the formula in the book win shares by bill james. Ken singleton is currently a broadcaster for the yankees. Pfaff 85 1986 ken sale 86 1987 kurt bohney 87 1988 nui sale 88 1989 darrius watson 89 1990 matt burrola 90.
Games where ken singleton had 2 or more home runs vs. Ken singleton struggled through his final season in 1984, batting just. The official athletic record book and almanac of bishop montgomery high school. Shop ken singleton signed baseball brown mets expos w pre cert psadna certified autographed baseballs and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Defensive regression analysis data used here was obtained with permission from michael humphreys, author of wizardry. Ken singleton signed baseball brown mets expos w pre. He previously had a 15year majorleague playing career with the montreal expos and baltimore orioles. As another release loaded with future hall of fame players, the checklist includes multiple rising stars as well as aging veterans. Media in category jon singleton baseball the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The 2019 world series was the championship series of major league baseball s mlb 2019 season. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on ken singleton of the baltimore. In the 1986 edition of the bill james historical baseball abstract, james wife susan mccarthy picked ken singleton as one of the bestlooking players in the 1970s.
Singleton was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on june 24, 1970, with the new york mets. A comparable player, ken singleton, finished 2nd in the mvp vote with a. Kenneth wayne singleton born june 10, 1947 is an american former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. Ken singleton pittsburgh pirates baseball, baltimore orioles baseball, jim. Yes analyst ken singleton celebrates his 70th birthday. Ken singleton, 15year veteran of the major leagues and now broadcaster for the yes network, was influenced by his father while growing up in learning the game of baseball. Ken singleton society for american baseball research. I dont know if the yankees still hold the consecutive opening days streak. Jonathan lee singleton born september 18, 1991 is an american professional baseball first baseman for the diablos rojos del mexico of the mexican league. Included on the chart are links to the players biography, the years he played, an autographed baseball card notation yyes and a hof hall of fame mark yyes. Ken singleton league championship series stats by baseball almanac the league championship series determines who wins the league pennant and advances to the world series. Palmer was the winningest mlb pitcher in the 1970s, totaling 186 wins.
James hoyt wilhelm, nicknamed old sarge, was an american major league baseball pitcher with the new york giants, st. Clicking on an indivdiual season will display the teams roster for that season. The 2019 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2019 season. The ballplayers a baseball player encyclopedia clontz to conway baseball almanac is pleased to present a comprehensive list of every major league player whose last name falls between the names above. The ken singleton trades and transactions seen below include all known instances where ken singleton has been involved in a trade or transaction of any type as it relates to baseball. Yankees tv analyst ken singleton on his decision to make 2018 his final season in the broadcast booth, and what to expect from. The series was played from october 22 to october 30.
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