Announcements
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Orel Hershiser Earns 200th Career Win
Orel Hershiser has joined the DBL’s 200-win club. The veteran right-hander reached the milestone on September 18, 1996, earning the victory for the Detroit Tigers and solidifying his place among the most durable and consistent pitchers of his generation. Now in his 14th DBL season, Hershiser’s career has been defined by command, competitiveness, and an…
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Pennant Chase – 11/04
Legend:Team Name | Playoff% | Total Games Remaining – at home – away | Avg Winning % of Remaining Schedule FL East Division –Florida Marlins | 100% | 10 – 10 – 0 | .345 FL Central Division –Kansas City Royals | 100.0% | 10 – 7 – 3 | .528St. Louis Cardinals | 99.3%…
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Darryl Strawberry Drives in 1,500th Career Run
Cleveland’s Darryl Strawberry reached a major career milestone on September 16, 1996, driving in the 1,500th run of his illustrious career. The 34-year-old slugger, now in his 14th Doubleday Baseball League season, continues to demonstrate the prodigious power and run-producing ability that have defined his career since debuting with Atlanta in 1983. One of the…
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Player of the Week – September 16th, 1996
The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to announce the Players of the Week for the period ending September 15, 1996. United League – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Pilots)Seattle’s Ken Griffey Jr. continues to dominate opposing pitching, earning the United League Player of the Week Award after another explosive stretch at the plate. The 26-year-old center…