Announcements
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Toronto’s Ron Gant Drives in 1,000th Career Run
Ron Gant, who on August 5, 1996, drove in the 1,000th run of his distinguished Doubleday Baseball League career, continues to showcase the power and athleticism that have defined his decade-long tenure as one of the league’s most dynamic sluggers. The Toronto outfielder reached the milestone in his second season with the Blue Jays, adding…
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Player of the Week – August 4th, 1996
The Doubleday Baseball League is proud to announce the Players of the Week for the period ending August 4, 1996. United League – Dante Bichette (Seattle Pilots)Seattle’s veteran right fielder Dante Bichette delivered a powerful week at the plate, earning United League Player of the Week honors. The 32-year-old slugger hit .391 (9-for-23) with 4…
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Power Rankings – August 4th, 1996
Here are the current team power rankings for Doubleday Baseball League: Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Kansas City Royals (117.5, o)2) Montreal Expos (115.0, ++)3) Orlando Devil Rays (112.5, ++)4) Washington Senators (110.9, o)5) St. Louis Cardinals (107.0, o)6) New York Mets (106.2, +)7) Florida Marlins (105.6, –)8) Cincinnati Reds (102.8, +)9) Seattle Pilots (100.3, ++)10)…
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Marty Bystrom Becomes DBL’s All-Time Wins Leader
ST. LOUIS — The Doubleday Baseball League proudly recognizes veteran right-hander Marty Bystrom of the St. Louis Cardinals, who etched his name in the record books by securing his 235th career victory, surpassing former mark-holder Bill Gullickson (234). The historic win came before an electric crowd at Busch Stadium, which erupted into chants of “Two-thirty-five!”…