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Tommy Leach was a top star in the National League during the Deadball Era. He led his leagues in runs, triples and home runs and was among the era leaders in many departments. The third baseman-outfielder helped his teams win four NL pennants and one World Series. He had the first hit and first run in World Series history. He holds the record for triples in a World Series and for fewest home runs by a league leader. He had the third-most inside-the-park home runs in major league history. He later was a scout and minor league manager, guiding his teams to two pennants. Recently featured: Dolf Luque - 1919 World Series - Benny Distefano
Did You Know...
From the Bullpen's newest and recently updated articles: ...why Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria was so eager to acquire pitcher Justin Wayne (pictured) in a trade? ...that Aaron Kurcz was once traded for an executive and another time was the only player in a deal? ...that Haicheng Gong was the first pitcher signed from China's MLB Development Center? ...what job Nathanael Santiago worked for several years before being discovered by a scout? ...that umpire Billy Stage was one of the top sprinters of his day and would regularly outrun baserunners to first base? ...that Ulfrido García‎ pitched in the championship series in two different countries in 2018? ...what was the role of Sport Sullivan in the Black Sox Scandal? ...that umpire Jim Sheasgreen later became the mayor of Fort Saskatchewan, AB? ...what historic save Chindy Patria Yudharana got for the Indonesian national team? ...what record Guillermo Vento set in 1947 that has never been broken? ...in what 2018 tournament Dudley Leonora won the best hitter award? ...what a bullpen game refers to?

News
Brad Marcelino and Ron Marshall are voted into the British Baseball Hall of Fame. Chun-Hsiu Chen wins CPBL MVP for 2018 while Tzu-Chien Shih takes the Rookie of the Year award. The MVP Awards are announced in Major League Baseball, with Mookie Betts winning the honor in the American League and Christian Yelich doing so in the National League. The NPB Stars rout the MLB Stars, 5 games to 1, in the 2018 Nichi-Bei Series for the most lopsided win by Japan in such a series. Jacob deGrom wins the Cy Young Award in the National League and Blake Snell does the same in the American League.
Today in Baseball
November 16: Today's featured birthday is that of Hector Fajardo, who turns 48. 1887 - The Rules Committee decides to count walks as hits in 1887, causing disputes over the statistical record that will persist into the 21st Century. 1966 - Roberto Clemente wins the 1966 National League MVP Award, beating out Sandy Koufax. 1988 - Jose Canseco is the unanimous winner of the 1988 American League MVP Award. He is the first unanimous winner in 15 years. Canseco is coming off of MLB's first 40-40 season. 1999 - Pedro Martínez wins the 1999 American League Cy Young Award, becoming the third pitcher to win a Cy Young Award in each major league. 2001 - Jose Contreras (pictured) and Pedro Luis Lazo shut down the Japanese national team in the semifinals of the 2001 Baseball World Cup for a 3-1, 11-inning win. Contreras improves to 13-0 in international competition. Recent days: November 15 – November 14 – November 13

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Recent Events
November 4, 2018 - Game 1 of the 2018 Korean Series October 27, 2018 - Game 1 of the 2018 Japan Series October 27, 2018 - Game 1 of the 2018 Taiwan Series October 23, 2018 - Game 1 of the 2018 World Series was played October 2, 2018 - The 2018 Postseason began with the National League Wild Card Game September 30, 2018 - The final day of the 2018 Major League Baseball season took place; however, two one-game playoffs were played the following day
Future Events
December 9, 2018 - The annual Winter Meetings will take place in Las Vegas, NV March 20, 2019 - The first game of a two-game season-opening series will be played at the Tokyo Dome between Seattle and Oakland March 28, 2019 - The 2019 Major League Baseball season will open with all 30 teams active that day. June 26, 2019 - The annual SABR convention will open in San Diego, CA. June 29, 2019 - The Red Sox and Yankees will play the first of two games in London, England, the first-ever MLB games to be played in Europe.

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