One of my favorite baseball trivia notes....

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One of my favorite baseball trivia notes....

PostMon Sep 05, 2022 7:41 am

Trivia Question:

Who was Ollie Pickering and what are the two things he is known for?
1) the term "Texas Leaguer" comes for his first 7 plate appearances for the Cleveland Blues (later to become the Indians/Guardians)
2) He holds the honor of taking the first at bat in the History of the American League

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Texas Leaguer
Definition
A "Texas Leaguer" is a bloop that falls between an outfielder and an infielder for a hit.

Origin
Texas Leaguer dates back to 1901, when a rookie named Ollie Pickering made his debut for the Cleveland Blues (the franchise that would later become the Indians). Pickering had become a legend as a Minor Leaguer in the Texas League, and he was immediately placed atop Cleveland's lineup when he was called up -- he even holds the honor of taking the first at-bat in the history of the American League.

Pickering proceeded to have one of the most fortunate starts to his career imaginable, as his first seven plate appearances all resulted in bloop singles. His teammates decided to name the play after him, and it's stuck ever since.
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Re: One of my favorite baseball trivia notes....

PostMon Sep 05, 2022 10:10 am

cool stuff!
And his 1901 season could be an interesting cheap card for CF.

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