GIDP
Ouch!
Grounded Into Most Career Double Plays: Cal Ripken 350; Hank Aaron 328; Carl Yastrzemski 323.
Apparently, you have to be a pretty good player to qualify for this one; all three leaders are in the Hall of Fame. Ripken's record appears safe for a while. With Julio Franco (312) out of work, the closest active player is Ivan Rodriguez (265).
posted by Brett @ 9:57 AM
4 Comments:
At 8:37 PM,
Jim said…
Yeah, I know Yaz had some rough years in 71 & 72. I remember reading "The Wrong Stuff" by the Spaceman Bill Lee, and how Yastrzemski's nick name during those two years was 4 to 3 (ground out to the second baseman). How much you want to bet he had his share of 4 to 6 to 3s those particular years as well.
At 11:05 AM,
Brett said…
I kinda liked Bill Lee as a fan but don't think I would have wanted him for a teammate. He also made fun of how Yaz dressed.
At 3:59 PM,
Jim said…
Actually, overall, Bill Lee was very complimentary regarding Yastrzemski - and these used to hang out together for a spell.
There was one story he told regarding Yaz and Reggie Smith. Remember, Yaz always had a great arm but was known more for his accuracy than having a Dwight Evans caliber arm. Anyway, during a rain delay, Bill Lee said Yaz and Smith were debating who had the stronger arm. So, they had a contest. Yaz went first, and from the first base line he threw a ball that hit the base of the Green Monster. Then Reggie Smith went and he threw it over the wall.
As far as Bill Lee making fun of Yaz's clothes - everyone made fun of Yaz's clothes. :-)
If you haveven't read Yaz's book, do so. It's awesome!
At 10:25 AM,
Brett said…
I read 'em both long ago but will have to give them another. Heck, I even read Derek Sanderson's book!
I remember reading somewhere about Yaz complaining about the "slop curve" eephus pitch that Lee threw to Tony Perez in Game 7. Might even have been in Lee's book.
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