Lidge enjoys experience, if not result Jul 16, 2008
Utley said some of his biggest memories were spending time with Phillies great Mike Schmidt during a pregame parade and standing beside Rod Carew during introductions. Lidge said he was impressed to meet "Mr. Cub," Ernie Banks. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Boys of Summer gather, say goodbye to a classic Jul 16, 2008
Seven-time batting champion Rod Carew said the toughest part of Tuesday night would be beating back the urge to want to step back into the box and slap a single up the middle. "How can you walk into Yankee Stadium," Carew said, "and not want to play?". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Blyleven: An unforgettable visit to Yankee Stadium Jul 15, 2008
They were screaming the names of some of my teammates like Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew but they didnt know who the heck I was -- they probably thought I was a batboy. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 14, 2008
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Team identity Jul 13, 2008
Minnesota Twins: 2B-1B Rod Carew, 1967-78. A Hall of Famer with 3,053 hits and a. (USA Today -- Sports)
Aguilera joins Twins' Hall of Fame Jun 22, 2008
He was flanked by former Twins greats, such as Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva and Bert Blyleven. Kelly also spoke. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
No security for managers Jun 21, 2008
390 in 1980, and Rod Carew. 388 in 1977. (Madison County Record, AL)
U.S. crushes Barbados, 8-0 Jun 17, 2008
Panama's Juan Perez was dismissed in the 61st minute at the rain-soaked Rod Carew baseball stadium and El Salvador's Manuel Salazar followed in the 90th minute. The only goalless draw was in Port-au-Prince where Haiti were held by Netherlands Antilles. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Jones learning it's a very public chase for .400 Jun 16, 2008
" That season, Garciaparra was over .400 after the first game of a doubleheader July 20, but dropped below in the second game. He finished at .372 to win his second consecutive batting title. Garciaparra is one of seven players who were hitting .400 after July 5 since the 1980 season, according to STATS LLC. The most prominent on that list is former Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett, who was batting .400 after a Sept. 19 game. Nagging injuries took their toll and Brett finished at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Jun 12, 2008
375 seasons since 1949 belong to Williams (1957), Rod Carew (1977), George Brett (1980) and Larry Walker (1999). That's it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
What's your batting average? Jun 8, 2008
Players who have hit. Players who have hit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RINGING ENDORSEMENT: Does ring validate one's career? Jun 5, 2008
There are handfuls like them across the mainstream sports, too, from Ernie Banks, Alex Rodriguez, Rod Carew and Andre Dawson in baseball, to Barry Sanders, Dick Butkus, Dan Fouts and Eric Dickerson in football, to Marcel Dionne and Mike Gartner in hockey. Now Garnett has upgraded to the list of NBA greats who did, in fact, make it to the Finals but did not win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cubs players chase NL All-Star history May 29, 2008
Griffey, who needs two home runs to reach 600 for his career, has been elected by fans to start the All-Star Game more times than any player except Cal Ripken Jr. (17) and Rod Carew (15). Several others are within 150,000 votes of a starting berth in the NL outfield, including Carlos Beltran and Ryan Church of the Mets, Matt Holliday of the Rockies, Pat Burrell of the Phillies, Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence of the Astros, Rick Ankiel of the Cardinals, Ryan Braun of the Brewers, Nate McLouth of the... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Carew leads education workshop May 29, 2008
Hall-of-Famer Rod Carew had a career batting average 00001AC2 of ... -- Hall of Famer Rod Carew felt right at home Wednesday morning speaking to a group of Temple City High School teachers as part of a traveling education workshop put on by the Hall of Fame, right down to receiving a school hat with a "TC" logo much like his old Minnesota Twins cap as a gift. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
NL looking a lot more offensive this season May 26, 2008
Ever since adopting the DH, the AL has been identified as the league of boppers, the place where bunting went out with Rod Carew and life was spent waiting for a three-run homer off the bat of a linebacker-sized slugger. Baseball seems to be coming back to the NL, though. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Young getting into swing of things May 22, 2008
Rod Carew did so on June 15-17, 1977, as did Dan Gladden on May 9-11, 1991. "He got down on a curveball and he didn't miss it, he drove in into the gap," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said of Young's triple on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Chipper out of lineup with sore groin May 16, 2008
The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Chipper out with sore groin. 05/15/2008 6:50 PM ET Chipper out with sore groin MLB leading hitter hopes to play Friday, says it's not serious By Mark Bowman / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Glavine garners first victory May 15, 2008
The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Atlanta Braves News. 05/14/2008 11:55 PM ET Glavine exhales after garnering first win Left-hander allows four runs; Jones hammers 11th home run By Mark Bowman / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves, Glav going for a sweep May 6, 2008
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Access Atlanta Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
D-Backs can chill the champagne ... probably May 5, 2008
Few in the history of baseball have been quite so adept at laying one down as Rod Carew, whose team record of 29 single-season bunt hits has been the Twins' record since 1974. Note, then, that Minnesota newcomer Carlos Gomez already has nine. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Vlad leads Angels on All-Star ballot May 2, 2008
Wade Boggs made it with 5,832 at-bats, Rod Carew with 5,965 and Tony Gwynn with 6,094. What distinguishes Guerrero from this company is obvious. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
6,000 Southlanders to Join Sixth Annual Donate Life Run/Walk on April 26 at Cal State Fullerton Apr 23, 2008
Campbell's Run/Walk fundraising web page has attracted such personalities as baseball great Rod Carew; -- The Big Four-Oh -- OneLegacy Ambassador Julie Gideon-Smith, San Clemente, who received a kidney from her sister, celebrates her 40th birthday this month and will have her party at the Run/Walk; -- More than 100 Orange County Sheriff's Academy cadets; -- Team Ortega, in support of Ed Ortega of La Habra, who has participated in every Run/Walk despite being on dialysis. Ortega has been waiting... (PR Newswire)
Hamels drops Round 1 to Santana Apr 19, 2008
The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Philadelphia Phillies News. Dobbs' three-run homer. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
American League West outlook: Guerrero keeps Angels on top Mar 28, 2008
" Guerrero, 32, has already established himself as one of the most consistent sluggers in baseball history. He has hit .300 or better with at least 25 home runs for 10 consecutive seasons. Only Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig has had a longer streak, duplicating the feat for 11 consecutive seasons from 1927 to 1937. Guerrero, who has a career .325 batting average, is one of four players to hit .300 for 10 consecutive seasons, joining Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn. Yet that trio... (USA Today -- Sports)
Style points are just part of judging Mar 23, 2008
If Rod Carew led off the bottom of a Minnesota first with a single, the entire ballpark knew the No. 2 man was laying one down. Mauch believed in playing for one run just as fervently as Earl did in playing for three, five, or whatever. (Boston Globe)
Minor League Report: Drew Butera Mar 20, 2008
"So I'm working on letting the ball travel to me and using the whole field." Butera also said he spent some time early in camp talking with Tony Oliva and Hall of Famer Rod Carew about the art of hitting. Butera pointed to having those types of resources available to him as a big advantage. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Punto trying to put 2007 behind him Mar 15, 2008
-- Two years ago, Nick Punto was working in the batting cages on his swing when Rod Carew called over to him and offered up a few suggestions. Carew felt that Punto's upright stance and penchant for hitting the ball in the air weren't taking advantage of his most useful tool -- his speed. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Brewers Minors Report: Hernan Iribarren Mar 15, 2008
So was Wade Boggs, George Brett, Pete Rose, Rod Carew. Those are the comparisons. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Minor League Report: Matt Tolbert Mar 6, 2008
The infielder said he has been working with some of the Twins' special instructors at camp, including Tom Kelly, Paul Molitor and Rod Carew. And most of that focus has been placed on helping Tolbert. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Outfielder Dickerson studying up Mar 4, 2008
Before Monday's game with the Twins, Baker also called Dickerson over to the batting practice cage to meet and chat with Hall of Famers Rod Carew and Paul Molitor, who are spring instructors for Minnesota. Baker has been watching Dickerson closely in camp and was effusive with praise on Monday. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds notes: Affeldt encouraged by start Mar 4, 2008
Lucky hitters: During Monday's batting practice, Griffey saw Twins greats Rod Carew and Tony Oliva standing behind the cage. Griffey rubbed his bat on both former players for luck. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
MLB/MiLB Rules Changes Mar 2, 2008
The Playing Rules Committee consists of Solomon; John McHale, Jr., MLB's Executive Vice President for Administration; Sandy Alderson, the Chief Executive Officer of the ; Bob Beban, the President and General Manager of the of the Northwest League; Hall of Famer Rod Carew, a 19-year Major League veteran; Terry Ryan, Senior Advisor to the General Manager of the ; John Schuerholz, the President of the ; Bill Stoneman, Senior Advisor to the of Anaheim; and MLB Umpire Supervisor Larry Young, a... (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Twins' new faces flock to Carew Feb 27, 2008
Hall of Famer Rod Carew (right) watches batting practice with Tony Oliva ... Seek out Rod Carew in Spring Training -- and ask a lot of questions ... "It's amazing. You look around and there's one cage with Tony Oliva, and one cage with Rod Carew. I'm just looking at it like a kid in a candy store.". (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Loney ready to put skills on display Feb 27, 2008
Loney: There have been a few guys, like Juan Marichal, Ozzie Smith, Rod Carew and Frank Robinson. I got all those guys to sign balls for me. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Schneider delivered more than a sales pitch Feb 14, 2008
Schneider faced several big names in spring training and minor league ball: Wade Boggs, Rod Carew, Don Mattingly, Cecil Cooper and George Brett. Schneider still regards Carew as the best hitter he's ever faced, with Boggs at No. 2. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Santana will look to help his own cause Feb 9, 2008
The Twins have retired only five numbers: 3, 29 and 34 for Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew and Kirby Puckett; No. 6 for three-time batting champion Tony Oliva, and No. 14 for homegrown star Kent Hrbek. "I don't know about back when Killebrew played," manager Ron Gardenhire said a few years back. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Around the Horn: Middle infielders Jan 17, 2008
Repeatedly, Torre pegged Cano's style and swagger as holding earmarks of two former all-time second basemen, Roberto Alomar and Rod Carew. With continued progress, Cano may work those comparisons into new manager Joe Girardi's vocabulary. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Unforgettaballs!(R) Go Big Time With Hollywood Showcase Jan 15, 2008
Annually drawing a sold- out attendance of over 1,500, this year's guests and honorees include Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda, Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Tony Gwynn, Dave Winfield, The Buddy Bell Family, National League "Manager of the Year" Bobby Cox, CNN's Larry King, team owners Jerry Reinsdorf, Frank McCourt, Arte Moreno, Lew Wolff, Peter Magowan, Mark Attanasio, baseball greats The Brett Family, Brady Anderson, two-time Cy Young Award Winner Bret Saberhagen, MLB Commissioner Allan H.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fergie Jenkins to speak at baseball Lead-Off Dinner Jan 11, 2008
Jenkins fanned Harmon Killebrew, Tony Conigliaro, Mantle, Jim Fregosi, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva. He allowed a home run to Brooks Robinson. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Knoblauch gets first crack at Hall of Fame Jan 3, 2008
304 hitter in seven seasons as the Twins' second baseman, Knoblauch was on a similar statistical path of Rod Carew, a Hall of Famer and former Twin. Add that to his trademark defense and all-around heads-up play on the diamond and Knoblauch seemed to fit the perfect mold of a Hall of Fame player. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Fans: Baseball players a 'disgrace' Dec 14, 2007
In the baseball-crazed neighborhood of Washington Heights, home to such greats as Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, and Rod Carew, the reaction ranged from disgust to skepticism. "Their talent is not 100 percent their own," said Xyruse Martinez, 16, a 3rd basemen at George Washington High School. (Newsday -- New York City)
Bavasi a legendary baseball character Nov 26, 2007
A couple of years after reigning as the American League's 1979 MVP, Don Baylor was suffering through a horrible season when Bavasi swept through Anaheim Stadium's press lounge and spotted a group photo on the wall of Baylor, Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson and Fred Lynn. "What's Baylor doing in that picture with those hitters?" Bavasi cracked. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Guerrero finishes third in MVP voting Nov 20, 2007
Guerrero reached the 25-homer barrier for the 10th consecutive season and is one of four players in the past 50 years -- joining Rod Carew, Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn -- to hit. 300 for 10 consecutive seasons. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Twins trifecta: All for a good cause Nov 17, 2007
They are from some of the best players to ever wear the Twins uniform, including Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew and Torii Hunter. What Boe has proposed is to have a silent auction for each of the baseballs, and the Gazette has agreed to do its part. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Mets mailbag: Make a run at Santana? Nov 13, 2007
However, comparing all such proposals to Mike Piazza's attempt to play first base ignores the successful moves of Rod Carew, Robin Yount, Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Dan Driessen, Alex Rodriguez, Steve Garvey, Paul Molitor and Kevin Youkilis. -- Bill F., Bronx, N.Y.. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Former Sun Devil Dustin Pedroia Named 2007 American League Rookie of the Year Nov 13, 2007
He is just the fourth A.L. player to win the award while playing the majority of his games at second base, joining Minnesota's Rod Carew in 1967, Detroit's Lou Whitaker in 1978, and Minnesota's Chuck Knoblauch in 1991. (Pac-10.org)
Vlad collects another Silver Slugger Nov 10, 2007
Guerrero reached the 25-homer barrier for the 10th consecutive season, and he is one of four players in the past 50 years -- joining Rod Carew, Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn -- to hit. 300 for 10 consecutive seasons. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Shaping the Rangers #16: Fergie Jenkins Nov 8, 2007
Over the span of his three innings of work, Jenkins sat down Jim Fregosi, Tony Conigliaro, and Tony Oliva, along with future Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Rod Carew, and Harmon Killebrew all were rendered helpless by the right-hander's pitching prowess. But when Ferguson Jenkins arrived in Texas in the early 1970s, the hopes were it would mark the beginning of the Rangers steps towards respectability. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Retiring Astros star Biggio wins Clemente Award Oct 28, 2007
Astros' Biggio lauded with Clemente Award for community service. Updated: October 27, 2007, 9:34 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Helton Has Savored The Rocky Ride Oct 28, 2007
" He had plenty of career highlights before this season, just not team ones. Few players in recent baseball history have done more in more obscurity. Since he broke into the Colorado lineup full-time in 1998, Helton has been a hitting machine, nothing less, and never mind that Coors thin-air stuff _ the man is a swinger. Boston pitcher Curt Schilling this week called Helton maybe the best hitter he faced while in the National League. It wasn't a stretch. Helton's career batting average of .332... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Evers and Hornsby: Hall of Famers Oct 18, 2007
Rogers Hornsby, Napoleon Lajoie, Eddie Collins, Frankie Frisch, Charlie Gehringer, Jackie Robinson, Rod Carew and Joe Morgan are among the all time great second baseman. Johnny Evers is not. (Suite101.com)
Whiteyball Coming to The Birdhouse Oct 6, 2007
"The first game I ever attended was in 1982, so how could I not have gotten hooked on this style of play? While other kids were imitating the swings of Rod Carew and Pete Rose, I was doing Jose Oquendo and Tom Lawless famous homerun trot. I now have a passion for minor league baseball and try to attend as many games as possible. Unfortunately, there are no parks close to my home in Cape Girardeau. So most weekends that I am not on call, (I am a nurse at the two local hospitals) my family... (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Kendrick's injuries don't hold him back Oct 5, 2007
They were willing to forgive the relatively low walk totals if he was going to hit like Rod Carew in his prime. Thanks to a. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Then and Now: Q&A with David Howard Oct 4, 2007
My favorite players were Fred Lynn and Rod Carew, so I would always hit left-handed, just because thats how they hit, and I would imitate them. So I probably started at 8 in the backyard, but I didnt start in games until I was 13, at least not consistently. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Turner Gets Invite To Join Grand Ole Opry's Elite Oct 1, 2007
It reads: How would you like to formally become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. " Said Turner: "I made my Opry debut back in 2001. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Careers come full circle in Astros' win Sep 26, 2007
Before that, Biggio passed Rod Carew, who had 3,053 ... "Considering (I've) only got three more starts left, to be able to get to 20 ... I'm not going any lower than that, I know that. It's nice. The company, with Rickey and Rod Carew ... it's some pretty good company.". (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Notes from Sunday's games Sep 24, 2007
His pinch-hit single on Saturday was his 3,054th hit, moving him ahead of Rod Carew for 21st place on the career list and one hit behind Rickey Henderson for 20th. Rookie C J.R. Towles got a day off after going 6-for-10 with 10 RBIs in the first three games of the series. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Notes: Escobar's start bumped Sep 22, 2007
Rod Carew had four hits for the Angels, who prevailed in the bottom of the ninth on singles by Bobby Grich, Bob Boone and pinch-hitter Daryl Sconiers. Up next: Colon (6-7, 6. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Towles leads charge in win Sep 21, 2007
Biggio's single in the seventh was the 3,053th of his career, tying Rod Carew for 21st on the all-time list. Some interesting tidbits from Thursday's game The eight RBIs for Towles set a franchise record. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Brewers back out of first Sep 20, 2007
He s one away from tying Rod Carew for 21st. POST A COMMENT. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Notes: Guerrero limited to DH role Sep 20, 2007
Rod Carew went 370 at-bats from August 1982 to June 1983, collecting 148 hits in the process. Darin Erstad also had a similar streak from June 3-July 25, 2000, going 80-for-200. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Lackey not lacking against Devil Rays Sep 19, 2007
Rod Carew was honored as the American League most valuable player. And an Angels pitcher led the league in earned-run average. (Los Angeles Times)
Craig Biggio Night at Shea Stadium Sep 15, 2007
He needs just four more hits in the remaining season to get beyond the 21st-ranked hitter, Rod Carew (3,053), and six more to surpass Rickey Henderson (3,055). Craig is the only player in baseball history to hit at least 3,000 hits, 600 doubles, 400 steals and 250 home runs. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notes: Evans to interview for GM Sep 13, 2007
He's in 22nd place with 3,049 hits but is only four away from Rod Carew (3,053) and six behind No. 20 Rickey Henderson (3,055). On deck: Woody Williams will face Cubs right-hander Steve Trachsel on Thursday in the series finale at Minute Maid Park. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Twins excited to play in outdoor park Aug 31, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS -- Even though it hasn't been built yet, Twins legends Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew know a lot more about playing in the new Twins' ballpark than any of the current Twins. That's because both Twins greats are familiar with what it takes to play outdoor baseball in Minnesota at the old Metropolitan Stadium, while all of the current Twins are used to playing in the Metrodome, where it's always sunny and 70 degrees. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
