Homestead Grays Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/9/1952
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Bertram Hunter
Record: 87 Wins, 67 Losses, .565 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 45 Wins, 32 Losses
Away Record: 42 Wins, 35 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 16 Wins, 24 Losses
X-Innings Record: 6 Wins, 12 Losses
Record vs LHP: 28 Wins, 18 Losses
Record vs RHP: 59 Wins, 49 Losses
Payroll: $78,862,429 (3rd)
Fan Interest: 100/100 (1st)
Batting AVG: .289 (1st)
Homeruns: 120 (11th)
Walks: 644 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 9 (19th)
Runs Scored: 843 (6th)

Pitching ERA: 3.69 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .261 (4th)
HRs Allowed: 103 (3rd)
Walks Allowed: 382 (1st)
Runs Allowed: 631 (1st)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Phil Masi59C 1/6/1916RightRight.3582240.890 
INFIELDER           
Howie Schultz991B7/3/1922RightRight.3882100.913 
Bobby Doerr99SS4/7/1918RightRight.28021901.834 
Les Fleming243B8/7/1915LeftLeft.29412610.881 
Gil Torres183B8/23/1915RightRight.129004.290 
Dick Wakefield82B5/6/1921LeftRight.31516850.913 
Jerry Coleman132B9/14/1924RightRight.3222380.838 
Bill Drescher911B5/23/1921LeftRight.2814440.774 
Don Mueller481B4/14/1927LeftRight.30810680.756 
Al Cihocki213B5/7/1924RightRight.2975470.748 
OUTFIELDER           
Enos Slaughter84CF4/27/1916LeftRight.33813842.926 
Bob Prichard25RF10/21/1917LeftLeft.176020.510 
Joe Gallagher90RF3/7/1914RightRight.3191160.765 
Del Rice94LF10/27/1922RightRight.3096750.776 
Danny Gardella46LF2/26/1920LeftLeft.28012572.794 
Whitey Lockman56RF7/25/1928LeftRight.29214910.792 
Dale Mitchell1CF8/23/1922LeftLeft.357020.786 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Hank Wyse70SP3/1/1918RightRight3.54211301.19 
Vern Law43SP3/12/1930RightRight3.8418801.24 
Warren Spahn74SP4/23/1921LeftLeft3.16201701.24 
RELIEVERS           
PORTER MOSS47MR3/14/1914RightRight4.290311.76 
ANDREW SARVIS96MR3/28/1915LeftRight4.19510251.43 
Don Newcombe88MR6/14/1926LeftRight3.79161001.30 
Raul Sanchez1MR12/12/1930RightRight4.765201.44 
Bobby Tiefenauer19MR10/10/1929RightRight2.890001.39 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Jerry FahrOUTentire career0 daysBone Chips Shoulder
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L L. Fleming3B
2) L D. Wakefield2B
3) L E. SlaughterCF
4) R B. DoerrSS
5) L D. GardellaLF
6) L W. LockmanRF
7) L D. Mueller1B
8) L B. DrescherC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) L D. WakefieldDH
4) R B. Doerr2B
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R J. Coleman2B
2) L D. WakefieldRF
3) R D. RiceLF
4) R B. DoerrSS
5) R H. Schultz1B
6) R A. Cihocki3B
7) L L. FlemingCF
8) R P. MasiC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) L D. WakefieldDH
4) R B. Doerr2B
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L W. Spahn
2) R H. Wyse
3) R V. Law
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R P. MOSS
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R A. SARVIS
2) R B. Tiefenauer
3) R R. Sanchez
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R D. Newcombe
2) R A. SARVIS

Closer
1) R D. Newcombe
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the loss of Fabian Gaffke are terrible!
The overall fan interest decreases a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are shocked that you did not keep Lou Thuman on the team!
The overall fan interest almost crashed!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: TED RADCLIFFE returns.
39 year old Catcher TED RADCLIFFE returns from retirement and is now a free agent.

Regards,
League Commissioner



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Roy Henshaw returns.
40 year old Pitcher Roy Henshaw returns from retirement and is now a free agent.

Regards,
League Commissioner



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Wayne OSBORNE returns.
39 year old Pitcher Wayne OSBORNE returns from retirement and is now a free agent.

Regards,
League Commissioner



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
JOHN WRIGHT



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Enos Slaughter



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Johnny Pesky



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
TED RADCLIFFE



Date: Friday, 1/31/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
MAX MANNING



Date: Saturday, 2/1/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Los Angeles has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
JOHN WRIGHT



Date: Saturday, 2/1/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Enos Slaughter



Date: Saturday, 2/1/1952
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Enos Slaughter.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Los Angeles has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
TED RADCLIFFE



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Boston has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Johnny Pesky



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Hi Bithorn



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Pittsburgh has offered me a better contract!
They offer more years.

Regards,
MAX MANNING



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Johnny Rucker



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York has offered me a better contract!
They offer a decent amount more money.

Regards,
Howie Pollet



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1952
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Ted Abernathy



Date: Thursday, 2/6/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Thursday, 2/6/1952
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Phil Masi.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 2/6/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
MAX MANNING



Date: Thursday, 2/6/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Ted Abernathy



Date: Friday, 2/7/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Johnny Pesky



Date: Monday, 2/10/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Barney Mccosky



Date: Monday, 2/10/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Joe Gallagher



Date: Tuesday, 2/11/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, St Louis has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Hi Bithorn



Date: Tuesday, 2/11/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Joe Gallagher



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Howie Pollet



Date: Friday, 2/14/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Seattle has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Barney Mccosky



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Ray Sanders



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Johnny Ostrowski



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Gil Torres



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Wayne OSBORNE



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1952
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Clem Hausmann



Date: Sunday, 2/16/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Johnny Ostrowski



Date: Sunday, 2/16/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Gil Torres



Date: Monday, 2/17/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Ray Sanders



Date: Monday, 2/17/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Johnny Rucker



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Joe Grace



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Roy Weatherly



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Harry Craft



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Are you serious
I have to say that I am VERY disappointed!
That's not the way business is done.
How can you offer ME a minor league deal???

Dixie Howell



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Dixie Howell



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Are you serious
I have to say that I am VERY disappointed!
That's not the way business is done.
How can you offer ME a minor league deal???

JOHN TAYLOR



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Clem Hausmann



Date: Friday, 2/21/1952
Subject: Are you serious
I have to say that I am VERY disappointed!
That's not the way business is done.
How can you offer ME a minor league deal???

ROBERT GRIFFITH



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Wayne OSBORNE



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1952
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Wayne OSBORNE.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Clem Hausmann



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Joe Grace



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Roy Weatherly



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1952
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Homestead!

Regards,
Harry Craft



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1952
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
The time has come. I'll leave the show after this year.
I guess I will have to make room for the young players.

Sincerely,
Joe Gallagher



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1952
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
The time has come. I'll leave the show after this year.
I guess I will have to make room for the young players.

Sincerely,
PORTER MOSS



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1952
Subject: Retirement
Hi Chief,
I think my time is running out. This will be
my last season as a professional ballplayer.

Sincerely,
Bert Haas



Date: Saturday, 4/12/1952
Subject: Gordie Mueller healing process
Gordie Mueller is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 4/15/1952
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Wednesday, 4/23/1952
Subject: Gordie Mueller healing process
Gordie Mueller is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 4/26/1952
Subject: Johnny Gerlach learns new position
Johnny Gerlach has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "8" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 4/30/1952
Subject: Stan Lopata learns new position
Stan Lopata has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 5/1/1952
Subject: Progress of Hal Keller
Dear Sir,
Hal Keller has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an AVG of .303 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/5/1952
Subject: Stan Hollmig learns new position
Stan Hollmig has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/5/1952
Subject: Harry Craft learns new position
Harry Craft has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 5/7/1952
Subject: Status of Leo Cristante
Dear Sir,
Leo Cristante has an ERA of 7.90 at AA .
I believe he isn't ready yet for that level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/11/1952
Subject: Jake Jones learns new position
Jake Jones has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/12/1952
Subject: Buzz Clarkson learns new position
Buzz Clarkson has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 5/13/1952
Subject: Joe Grace learns new position
Joe Grace has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 5/14/1952
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Al Cihocki



Date: Thursday, 5/15/1952
Subject: Playing time
I'd like to complain about my playing time, I think
I am a pretty good player, so why am I not
a regular in your lineups?

Regards,
Jerry Coleman



Date: Sunday, 5/18/1952
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Bobby Doerr



Date: Sunday, 5/18/1952
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Les Fleming



Date: Monday, 5/19/1952
Subject: Status of Tom Hamilton
Dear Sir,
Tom Hamilton has an AVG of .243 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/24/1952
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Wayne OSBORNE



Date: Monday, 5/26/1952
Subject: Status of Paul Hinrichs
Dear Sir,
Paul Hinrichs has problems at AA !
He has an ERA of 6.43, so you might
want to demote him soon, before his attitude suffers!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/28/1952
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Wednesday, 6/4/1952
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 6/13/1952
Subject: Progress of Stan Lopata
Dear Sir,
Stan Lopata has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an AVG of .301 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/17/1952
Subject: Johnny Gerlach learns new position
Johnny Gerlach has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/17/1952
Subject: Wayne OSBORNE healing process
Wayne OSBORNE is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 6/19/1952
Subject: Sam Calderone failed learning new position
Sam Calderone doesn't seem to make
any progress learning his new position, Second Base.
I would give up this experiment before his hitting suffers.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 6/22/1952
Subject: Status of Sam Calderone
Dear Sir,
Sam Calderone shouldn't play at AA !
He has an AVG of .248 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 6/29/1952
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 7/1/1952
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 7/5/1952
Subject: Bert Haas learns new position
Bert Haas has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 7/7/1952
Subject: Well...
I am rather upset that I do not play regularly.
I wish to be traded if that doesn't change!

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Friday, 7/11/1952
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 7/14/1952
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
ANDREW SARVIS



Date: Friday, 7/18/1952
Subject: Ted Tappe learns new position
Ted Tappe has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 7/20/1952
Subject: Dale Long learns new position
Dale Long has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 7/24/1952
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 7/28/1952
Subject: Stan Lopata learns new position
Stan Lopata has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 7/30/1952
Subject: Hal Keller learns new position
Hal Keller has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 8/19/1952
Subject: Tom Hamilton failed learning new position
Tom Hamilton doesn't seem to make
any progress learning his new position, Catcher.
I would give up this experiment before his hitting suffers.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 8/29/1952
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 8/29/1952
Subject: Wayne OSBORNE
Wayne OSBORNE is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 9/13/1952
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Wednesday, 9/17/1952
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 9/21/1952
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director




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