Homestead Grays Clubhouse
Sunday, 10/12/1953
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Bertram Hunter
Record: 92 Wins, 62 Losses, .597 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 47 Wins, 30 Losses
Away Record: 45 Wins, 32 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 24 Wins, 20 Losses
X-Innings Record: 6 Wins, 9 Losses
Record vs LHP: 30 Wins, 18 Losses
Record vs RHP: 62 Wins, 44 Losses
Payroll: $78,666,715 (3rd)
Fan Interest: 100/100 (1st)
Batting AVG: .272 (9th)
Homeruns: 129 (9th)
Walks: 660 (2nd)
Stolen Bases: 7 (20th)
Runs Scored: 803 (T-6th)

Pitching ERA: 3.64 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .256 (5th)
HRs Allowed: 85 (3rd)
Walks Allowed: 363 (1st)
Runs Allowed: 625 (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           
Andy Seminick55C 9/12/1920RightRight.1956210.631 
INFIELDER           
Bobby Doerr99SS4/7/1918RightRight.30116900.880 
Les Fleming243B8/7/1915LeftLeft.2718660.797 
Jerry Coleman132B9/14/1924RightRight.3081200.795 
Don Mueller481B4/14/1927LeftRight.2403121.647 
Dick Wakefield82B5/6/1921LeftRight.31716791.902 
Howie Schultz991B7/3/1922RightRight.3165300.814 
Danny Gardella461B2/26/1920LeftLeft.2467530.724 
Willie Jones613B8/16/1925RightRight.229260.666 
Bill Drescher911B5/23/1921LeftRight.30810550.808 
Gil Torres18SS8/23/1915RightRight.239033.562 
OUTFIELDER           
Enos Slaughter84LF4/27/1916LeftRight.33511650.920 
Whitey Lockman56CF7/25/1928LeftRight.29914740.794 
Jeff Heath1RF4/1/1915LeftRight.261241160.848 
Dale Mitchell1CF8/23/1922LeftLeft.273050.625 
Al Cihocki21LF5/7/1924RightRight.2515421.677 
Bob Prichard25RF10/21/1917LeftLeft.186020.465 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Vern Law43SP3/12/1930RightRight3.2218901.07 
Hank Wyse70SP3/1/1918RightRight3.9016501.27 
Don Newcombe88SP6/14/1926LeftRight3.36171101.24 
RELIEVERS           
ANDREW SARVIS96MR3/28/1915LeftRight5.272581.34 
Ross Grimsley19MR6/4/1922LeftLeft5.330411.56 
Bobby Tiefenauer19MR10/10/1929RightRight5.60910131.63 
Jim Willis96MR3/20/1927LeftRight9.191202.23 
Mike Modak84MR5/18/1922RightRight3.790101.51 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Warren SpahnOUT3 days7 daysPulled Elbow Ligament
Del RiceOUTfull season0 daysBroken Wrist
Raul SanchezDay-to-Day (70%)5 weeks7 daysHerniated Disc Back
Harry SchaefferOUTfull season0 daysRuptured Disc Back
Hal KellerOUTfull season0 daysTorn Back Muscle
Damon PhillipsOUTfull season0 daysTorn Back Muscle
Slim EmmerichOUTfull season0 daysTorn Ligament Elbow
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L L. Fleming3B
2) L E. SlaughterLF
3) L D. Wakefield2B
4) R B. DoerrSS
5) L J. HeathRF
6) L W. LockmanCF
7) L B. DrescherC
8) L D. Gardella1B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) L D. WakefieldDH
4) R B. Doerr2B
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) L L. FlemingCF
2) R J. Coleman2B
3) R B. DoerrSS
4) L D. WakefieldRF
5) R A. CihockiLF
6) R H. Schultz1B
7) R W. Jones3B
8) R A. SeminickC
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) R V. Law
2) R H. Wyse
3) R D. Newcombe
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R M. Modak
2) L R. Grimsley

Middle Reliever
1) R B. Tiefenauer
2) R J. Willis
3)
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R A. SARVIS
2) R B. Tiefenauer

Closer
1) R A. SARVIS
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 1/31/1953
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Phil Masi.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 1/31/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (L) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Jackie Robinson



Date: Friday, 1/31/1953
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Jeff Heath



Date: Friday, 1/31/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Kansas City has offered me a better contract!
They offer more years.

Regards,
Orval Grove



Date: Friday, 1/31/1953
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Butch Nieman



Date: Friday, 1/31/1953
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Saturday, 2/1/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Chicago (L) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Jackie Robinson



Date: Sunday, 2/2/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Hilldale has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Phil Masi



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- San Francisco has offered me a better contract!
They offer a little more money.

Regards,
Jeff Heath



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Pittsburgh has offered me a better contract!
They offer more years.

Regards,
Butch Nieman



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1953
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
George Barnicle



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/1953
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
LENNIE PEARSON



Date: Thursday, 2/6/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Kansas City has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Orval Grove



Date: Thursday, 2/6/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Butch Nieman



Date: Monday, 2/10/1953
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,
Jeff Heath



Date: Monday, 2/10/1953
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
George Barnicle



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Portland has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
George Barnicle



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Detroit has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
LENNIE PEARSON



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1953
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,
Jeff Heath



Date: Saturday, 2/15/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Hollywood has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Zeb Eaton



Date: Sunday, 2/16/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Hollywood has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Zeb Eaton



Date: Wednesday, 2/19/1953
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,
Jeff Heath



Date: Wednesday, 2/19/1953
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are happy that you acquired Jeff Heath.
The overall fan interest increases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1953
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???

Rene Monteagudo



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1953
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,
Butch Wensloff



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Pittsburgh has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Al Lakeman



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1953
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,
Andy Seminick



Date: Saturday, 2/22/1953
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Pittsburgh has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Maurice Van robays



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1953
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,
Butch Wensloff



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Al Lakeman



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1953
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,
Andy Seminick



Date: Saturday, 3/1/1953
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Maurice Van robays



Date: Tuesday, 4/1/1953
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
I think it is time to leave the show. This will
probably be my last year. Just wanted to let you know!

Regards,
Jeff Heath



Date: Saturday, 4/12/1953
Subject: Bill Drescher is sick...
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 4/26/1953
Subject: Vern Law healing process
Vern Law is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 4/29/1953
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: Thursday, 5/1/1953
Subject: Status of Tom Hamilton
Dear Sir,
Tom Hamilton shouldn't play at AA !
He has an AVG of .168 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: Thursday, 5/1/1953
Subject: Status of Sam Calderone
Dear Sir,
Sam Calderone has an AVG of .194 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 5/2/1953
Subject: Well...
I am rather upset that I do not play regularly.
I wish to be traded if that doesn't change!

Regards,
Jerry Coleman



Date: Thursday, 5/8/1953
Subject: Damon Phillips learns new position
Damon Phillips has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Catcher.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 5/17/1953
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,
Danny Gardella



Date: Monday, 5/19/1953
Subject: Hank Wyse
Hank Wyse is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 5/21/1953
Subject: Status of Paul Hinrichs
Dear Sir,
Paul Hinrichs has an ERA of 5.84 at AA .
I believe he isn't ready yet for that level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 5/23/1953
Subject: Stan Hollmig learns new position
Stan Hollmig has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 5/24/1953
Subject: Status of Leo Cristante
Dear Sir,
Leo Cristante has an ERA of 7.92 at AA .
I believe he isn't ready yet for that level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/26/1953
Subject: Hal Keller learns new position
Hal Keller has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 6/4/1953
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: Saturday, 6/7/1953
Subject: Dale Long learns new position
Dale Long has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 6/11/1953
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,
Al Cihocki



Date: Sunday, 6/15/1953
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Enos Slaughter



Date: Monday, 6/16/1953
Subject: Pete Naton learns new position
Pete Naton has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 6/25/1953
Subject: Tommy Giordano learns new position
Tommy Giordano has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 7/6/1953
Subject: Ted Tappe learns new position
Ted Tappe has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 7/11/1953
Subject: Tom Umphlett learns new position
Tom Umphlett has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "5" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 7/19/1953
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: Monday, 8/25/1953
Subject: Stan Lopata learns new position
Stan Lopata has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 8/26/1953
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, 9/7/1953
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, 9/15/1953
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




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