Phils' success due to Utley Jun 5, 2008
He was the first second baseman to homer 20 times within the first 60 games of the season, breaking a mark the immortal Rogers Hornsby set in 1925. He was named National League Player of the Week on Monday, the fifth time in four seasons he has earned the award. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Phillies in awe of Utley's performance Jun 4, 2008
The record is 42, shared by Davey Johnson (1973) and Rogers Hornsby (1922). "He's halfway there already, and it's not even the All-Star break," Shane Victorino said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Hanley enjoys handy All-Star lead Jun 4, 2008
Even Uggla refers to Utley as: "The Rogers Hornsby of our era.". Ramirez, meanwhile, is one of the game's rising stars. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Reds 4, Phillies 5 Jun 3, 2008
The record forsecond basemen is 42, set by Rogers Hornsby in 1922 and tied by Davey Johnson in 1973. Utley isn't just doing it with his bat. (WKRC.com, OH)
Hot-hitting Utley takes NL weekly honors Jun 3, 2008
The previous 20-homer mark was held by Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby, who hit his 20th homer of the 1925 season in the Cardinals' 61st game of the year. "The way Utley goes about the game and his mind-set ... I think he's the best player I've been around, and I've been around a long time," said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, whose first year in professional baseball came in 1963. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Utley, Phillies slug Reds Jun 3, 2008
The record for second basemen is 42, set by Rogers Hornsby in 1922 and tied by Davey Johnson in 1973. Utley also robbed Joey Votto leading off the seventh and made almost the exact play on Votto again to end the game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Uggla set for showdown with Utley, Phils May 29, 2008
Uggla calls Utley the "Rogers Hornsby of our era.". It's quite a honor to be mentioned with the Hall of Famer Hornsby, one of the best hitters ever. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Cards mailbag: Cards chosen new closer? May 13, 2008
I was wondering why Rogers Hornsby doesn't have a number by his name on the outfield wall. There is StL with his name but no number. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
New real estate helping Sheffield's game May 12, 2008
In addition, he had key run-scoring hits in each of his past three games, enabling him to pass Al Kaline on the all-time RBI list, and he now sits in a tie for 33rd place with Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew. Sheffield, who has battled shoulder problems all season, said he feels healthy -- both physically and mentally. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tigers fall to Yanks for first time in '08 May 11, 2008
" There were positives for the Tigers. Matt Joyce hit his first career home run, and Gary Sheffield jumped into a tie with Harmon Killebrew and Rogers Hornsby for 33rd place on the all-time RBI list. But a lineup that Tigers manager Jim Leyland expected to cause considerable damage didn't look good early on Saturday. It was unable to convert a key opportunity in the seventh, and it didn't give the second-largest crowd in Comerica history much to cheer about. "I'm dumb, I guess, because I was... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Jeter's first homer of season helps Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 May 11, 2008
Sheffield's RBI was the 1,584th of his career, tying Harmon Killebrew and Rogers Hornsby for 33rd place. (This version DELETES an incorrect note on attendance). (NJ.com -- Sports)
Sheffield ties Kaline on RBI list May 10, 2008
The 39-year-old former designated hitter ranks fourth in RBIs among active players behind Manny Ramirez, Frank Thomas and Ken Griffey Jr. With the RBI, Sheffield sits one behind Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew and Rogers Hornsby for 33rd all-time. "It's always special when your name pops up with names like that," Sheffield said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
One win from 10,000, Cubs face Rox Apr 23, 2008
" Ward was serious. Cubs manager Lou Piniella can reach a milestone as well in the Mile High City. With one more win, Piniella will become the 14th Cubs skipper to reach 100 wins. He's not the fastest. Cap Anson was the quickest, with a 100-36 record on Sept. 15, 1880. Then there's Frank Chance, Jim Frey, Tommy Burns, Charlie Grimm, Johnny Evers, Rogers Hornsby and Gabby Hartnett. Dusty Baker reached 100 wins with the Cubs on April 25, 2004, with a 100-80 record. Piniella was at 99-83 heading... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Bookend Homers Beat Dodgers Apr 16, 2008
Kuroda coughed up another run in the top of the sixth but James Loney extended his hitting streak to 13 games to drive in Jeff Kent, whose 541st career double had tied Rogers Hornsby for 23rd place on the all-time list, with the tying run and Blake DeWitt singled off the first baseman's glove to drive in and give L.A. a 4-3 margin. Loney's RBI single gave him the Dodgers third-longest hitting streak to open a season since the team moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
McLouth leads Pirates past Dodgers, 6-4 Apr 15, 2008
Loney hit an RBI single after a leadoff double by Jeff Kent, whose 541st career two-base hit tied Rogers Hornsby for 23rd place in that department. Two outs later, rookie Blake Dewitt lined a single off the glove of first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to score Loney with the go-ahead run. (Anchorage Daily News)
Baseball Today Apr 15, 2008
Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent hit his 541st career two-base hit to tie Rogers Hornsby for 23rd place in that department. Los Angeles lost to Pittsburgh. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Dodgers set to honor Robinson Apr 15, 2008
Jeff Kent's double was the 541st of his career, tying him for 24th place with Rogers Hornsby. Tommy Lasorda, now in his 59th season with the Dodgers organization, and his wife Jo celebrated their 58th anniversary. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
David SabinoINSIDE FANTASY Apr 9, 2008
He joined Cincinnati's Ted Kluszewski (1954) and Cardinals Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby (1921) and fell just shy of the AL mark of 18 in a row co-held by Yankees third baseman Red Rolfe (1939) and Indians center fielder Kenny Lofton (2000). Top Photo Galleries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Weeks' run streak in all-time top 20 Apr 7, 2008
Weeks shares the NL record with Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals (1921) and Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Reds (1954). According to Trent McCotter of the Society for American Baseball Research Records Committee, the all-time record of any era is held by Billy Hamilton, who scored a run in 24 straight games for Philadelphia in 1894. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Ortmeier, Davis set to start vs. Brewers Apr 5, 2008
Milwaukee's leadoff batter scored a run for the 17th consecutive game dating back to last season, tying a modern-day National League record shared by Cincinnati's Ted Kluszewski (1954) and St. Louis' Rogers Hornsby (1921). Tuesday, when Giants right-hander Keiichi Yabu lost to the Dodgers and relief ace Takashi Saito, it marked the sixth time in Major League history that both pitchers of record were Japanese. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Will 100-year Series drought end for diehard Cub fans? Apr 5, 2008
My favorite memories of watching and listening to the Cubs over the years include getting an autograph from an aged Rogers Hornsby, the last National League player to hit over. 400 in a season; seeing Billy Williams hit a home run off the Cardinals' Bob Gibson to win a season opener at Wrigley; watching Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, belt homers into the left field bleachers or onto Waveland Avenue; seeing Ryne Sandberg and Greg Maddux in their formative years; cheering as third baseman Ron Santo jumped... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Hall's homers lead relentless Brewers Apr 5, 2008
" Hall seems to thrive in big games. He thinks everyone should. "If you can't get amped up for Opening Day, you're not breathing," said Hall, who drew the year's first curtain call. Hall and first baseman Prince Fielder both watched video on Thursday's bus ride home and made a similar adjustment with the positioning of his hands. It apparently helped, because Fielder defied San Francisco's infield shift with three RBI hits and along with Hall and outfielder Gabe Kapler finished with three hits.... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Reds 6, Rays 3 Mar 29, 2008
Pregame festivities included a jet flyover from nearby MacDillAir Force Base and the unveiling of the All-Al Lang team selectedby the Rays, a group that includes Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, LouGehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Lou Brock, Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Nolan Ryan, Ozzie Smith, Yogi Berra, Red Schoendiest, Whitey Ford, Steve Carlton and Cal Ripken Jr. "I'm kind of a nostalgic freak," said Rays manager Joe Maddon, who took in his first game at Al Lang after... (WKRC.com, OH)
All-time team named from historic Al Lang Mar 29, 2008
Catcher: Yogi Berra and Gary Carter First base: Stan Musial and Lou Gehrig Second base: Rogers Hornsby and Red Schoendienst Third base: Wade Boggs and Ken Boyer Shortstop: Ozzie Smith and Cal Ripken Outfield: Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Monte Irvin, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Lou Brock, Babe Ruth and Darryl Strawberry Starting pitcher: Bob Gibson, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Whitey Ford and Steve Carlton Closer: Dennis Eckersley and Lee Smith. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Giants' Dream Lineup Mar 25, 2008
How does Robby Thompson beat out a likely Hall of Famer, someone whose numbers stir the memory of Rogers Hornsby. Several reasons. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A fan freebie story that may make you sick Feb 21, 2008
Billy Williams, the Cubs Hall of Famer, says Rogers Hornsby, in the opinion of many the best right-handed hitter ever, gave him wonderful advice: 'You're going to get one good ball to hit. Don't miss it. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nelson: Crawford, Rays have never been in better shape Feb 13, 2008
having led the league in stolen bases in four out of his five full seasons (including an AL-high 50 last year), and joining Rogers Hornsby as the only two players to improve their batting average and home runs in five straight seasons. Yet Crawford's tenure has included few highs (two All-Star appearances) and mostly lows, especially a woeful. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Top Cardinals Teams and Gold Glove Awards Feb 7, 2008
And I have to mention that Rogers Hornsby may have been the worst defensive second baseman in baseball by that point in his career. 1982: Gold Gloves for Ozzie Smith and Keith Hernandez. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
MLB Spring Training, early 20th century baseball took center stage in Central Texas Feb 6, 2008
Visit our sister newspaper sites. Proudly serving Marlin and Falls County, Texas since 1890 ; Wednesday, February 06, 2008. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Staring out the window, waiting for spring Jan 27, 2008
The calendar s cold months chill us more deeply than other mortals, as they did Rogers Hornsby, the great slugger of the 1920s. People ask me what I do in the winter when there s no baseball, Hornsby once said. (Lima News, OH)
Storied career Jan 20, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
St. Louis Cardinals #11 All-Time Team: 1926 Jan 19, 2008
Manager: Rogers Hornsby ... It was the New York Yankees of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig taking on the St. Louis Cardinals Rogers Hornsby and Grover Cleveland Alexander ... The 26 ballclub had six future Hall of Famers; Grover Cleveland Alexander, Rogers Hornsby, Jim Bottomley, Chick Hafey, Jesse Haines and player/manager Billy Southworth, making it one of the greatest teams in Cardinals history. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Meister: You've Got To Cheat Dec 24, 2007
Listen to Rogers Hornsby, the late Hall of Fame member who played and managed Major League teams for a half-century: "You've got to cheat. I cheated, or watched someone on my team cheat, in practically every game.". . (Zmag.org)
Four Dodgers on Tough 'Triple-Triple' List Dec 10, 2007
As he says, "It requires a beast of a season offensively to accomplish it." A lot of baseball legends never enjoyed such a year -- Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Honus Wagner and Frank Robinson are among them. A number of current greats like Ken Griffey Jr., Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez and Vladmir Guerrero are still waiting outside the 300 Club gates. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
On Deck: Nov. 19 - 25 Nov 18, 2007
Did you know: Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Cochrane, Frank Robinson and Rogers Hornsby are the only players to win the MVP with more than one team. The schedule: Announcements will be made both days at 2 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More > Nov 1, 2007
On the last day of Rocktober, Hickenlooper summoned a fitting quote from the great Hall of Fame second baseman Rogers Hornsby, warming the crowd on a chilly Halloween, some 107 days from the mid-February morning when pitchers and catchers report to Tucson. "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball," Hornsby said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Notre Dame Baseball Summer-League Review Oct 19, 2007
team went 20-23 and placed fourth in the Rogers Hornsby Division. (So. (Und.com)
Evers and Hornsby: Hall of Famers Oct 18, 2007
Rogers Hornsby Was a Great Hitter ... Since the player's record is listed first, it probably carries the most weight, but if that is true, how can it be claimed that Johnny Evers' playing record was worth of election to the Hall to Fame when it is so different from Rogers Hornsby's ... 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. (Suite101.com)
Angels notes: Youngsters play large role Sep 24, 2007
Historically speaking: What does Vladimir Guerrero have in common with Hall of Famers Tony Gwynn, Honus Wagner, Willie Keeler, Stan Musial, Harry Heilmann, Lou Gehrig, Paul Waner, Ed Delahanty, Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby and Al Simmons. According to researcher Trent McCotter of the Society for American Baseball Research, Guerrero is on the verge of his 11th consecutive season with a. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Dykstra and Semeniuk Named to Baseball America's Summer League Prospects List Sep 19, 2007
The Marshals finished second to the Wichita Falls Roughnecks in the Rogers Hornsby Division but came back to defeat the Roughnecks in the playoffs. Hood led the Marshals to the series-clinching defeat of Wichita Falls, going 3-for-3 with a two-run, go-ahead home run in the seventh inning. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Runners: On your mark, get set, stop Sep 4, 2007
UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES. Hundreds of runners were left standing at the starting line after a 12K race was canceled at the last minute. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ichiro ties AL mark with another 200-hit season Sep 4, 2007
Ichiro homers off Clemens for 200th hit of 2007 season. Updated: September 3, 2007, 2:29 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Aug 30, 2007
The set includes Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Rogers Hornsby and many others pre-WWII stars. -- N. S., Manson, N.C.. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Braves find a winner in moving Johnson to second Aug 26, 2007
Some of the game s great hitters have been second basemen: Rogers Hornsby, Frankie Frisch, Charley Gehringer, and, to throw in a present-day batsman, Jeff Kent. There is no banjo in Johnson s bat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Swapping Stories: The Canseco trade Aug 24, 2007
The names of Rogers Hornsby and Frankie Frisch were showing up in columns following the trade -- not since those two were involved in a 1926 deal had two future Hall of Famers been traded for each other. Texas was looking for a shakeup. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Boston's Ramirez back in Aaron Award hunt Aug 21, 2007
His climb this year up the all-time records in RBIs has been a daily march past luminaries young and old -- Rogers Hornsby on July 29, George Brett on Aug. 15 -- and Ramirez has thrice posted a season OPS better than Aaron's own career high of 1. 079 in 1971. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Aug 18, 2007
But it was one particular five year streak that changed Rogers Hornsby from a mere star into a baseball immortal. From , Hornsby hit for a five year average of. (Suite101.com)
All-Time Team Aug 15, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Tom Verducci: My all-time Dream Team - Tuesday August 14, 2007 12:05PM. Select an MLB Dream Team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Complete Story Aug 14, 2007
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Cardenas Named Coach of the Year for Texas Collegiate League Aug 14, 2007
Cardenas served as head coach of the Wichita Falls Roughnecks for the second year and led his squad to a 25-18 record and first place in the Rogers Hornsby Division. In doing so he helped boost the Roughnecks' winning percentage to. (Sfajacks.com)
Marshals win division title Aug 8, 2007
McKinney s 5-3 victory against the Wichita Falls Roughnecks clinched the Rogers Hornsby Division title on Tuesday at Gabe Nesbitt Field. You know we had some doubts and concerns at times, but as of late, we started to hit our groove again, Marshals head coach Kyle Hope said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Red Sox Notebook: Backups Support Wakefield Aug 4, 2007
OF drove in a run, in the process passing Hall of Famers Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew for 32nd on the career RBI list with 1,585. Ramirez has 24 RBIs in 21 games since the All-Star break. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Diamond Gems - musings on baseball both locally and nationally Aug 3, 2007
Rogers Hornsby, a jersey with no number. Ozzie Smith 1, Red Schoendienst 2, Stan Musial 6, Enos Slaughter 9, Ken Boyer 14, Dizzy Dean 17, Lou Brock 20, Jackie Robinson and Bruce Sutter 42, Bob Gibson 45 and August Busch 85. (Madison County Record, AL)
Red Sox pull away from Orioles Aug 3, 2007
NOTES: Manny Ramirez drove in the 1,585th run of his career, passing Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew and moving into 32nd place. Markakis' error was his first since last Aug. 15, a span of 148 games. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wakefield takes the cake with win No. 150 Aug 3, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. There just might have been some celebrating on the way to Seattle yesterday. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
10 Reasons Why Bonds HR "Record" Is Ho-Hum Jul 30, 2007
Third, Bonds, with or without steroids or any other supplements, isn'ta very nice person, probably the most disliked in the sport sinceTy Cobb or Rogers Hornsby, both thoroughly disliked for their peers. Fourth, the sport itself has (over)expanded while other sports have at least caught up with baseball with the result the number of big league caliber pitchers is in short supply - meaning a home run just ain't what it used to be. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Devil Rays pounce after Dice-K lifted Jul 30, 2007
He has 1,584 RBIs, which ties him for 32nd place on the career list with Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew. Boston, which lost for the second time in 10 games, leads the AL East by eight games over the New York Yankees, who beat Baltimore 10-6. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Research Opens Eyes Re: Joe Morgan Jul 29, 2007
5), Charlie Gehringer (116) and Rogers Hornsby (115). Morgan is a member of the second echelon. (Suite101.com)
Hall Of Fame 2007 Jul 28, 2007
Consider the star players who were one-time shortstops, albeit mostly in the minors: Rogers Hornsby, Larry Doby, Jackie Robinson, Jimmy Wynn, Brooks Robinson, George Brett, Bobby Grich, Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones and Troy Glaus. If A-Rod had played in the '60s or '70s, he would have been a third basemen; Jeter would have been a center fielder. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Kent on Road to Baseball HOF Jul 27, 2007
Statistics Compare Favorably with Second Basemen Already Enshrined. Jeff Kent, now playing in his 16th season in Major League Basbeall, already has put up enough numbers in his career to earn induction into the Hall of Fame. (Suite101.com)
UAB Baseball Summer Report Jul 27, 2007
Oliver is competing in the Texas Collegiate League and was an all-star selection for the Rogers Hornsby Division. For the season, the right-handed hurler is 2-3 with a 4. (Uabsports.com)
Available Fantasy Baseball Studs Jul 18, 2007
In the past ten games, Glaus has hit a Rogers Hornsby like. 424, which raised his 2007 season batting average from. (Suite101.com)
Kiner's expertise stands test of time Jul 13, 2007
Then, as now -- whether the topic was Thompson or Nolan Ryan, Leo's lip or Casey's hip, Mookie or El Duque, Piggy's tomatoes or Strawberry's Field, Roger Cedeno or Rogers Hornsby, Gary Cooper or Cooperstown, Mr. Met or Miss Rheingold, Mettle the Mule or the black cat, David Cone or Gary Cohen, the Hammer or Nails, the '62 Mets or the '93 mess, the K Corner or Bobby O, Wagner's heat or Tug's screwball, Liz Taylor's smile or George Foster's scowl, Rusty's ribs or Pedro's shoulder, Mazzilli's pants... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Pirates set to retire Paul Waner's No. 11 Jul 13, 2007
Waner, who died in 1965 at the age of 62, played in a golden era when the likes of Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson, Al Simmons, Tony Lazzeri, Bill Terry, Lefty Grove, Dazzy Vance, Chuck Klein, Lefty O'Doul and Dizzy Dean were in the Majors. Pirates fans know that Clemente closed his career with an even 3,000 hits. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Oliver Assists in Combined Shutout at Brookshire's McCormick All-Star Game Jul 11, 2007
FORT WORTH, Texas - UAB junior right-handed pitcher was one of 10 pitchers to combine for a three-hit shutout in the Fourth Annual Texas Collegiate League All-Star game Monday night at Lupton Stadium on the campus of TCU. Oliver's Rogers Hornsby Division club used a three-run homer in the sixth to earn a 3-0 victory. The Vestavia Hills, Ala. (Uabsports.com)
