Today
on the blog I present a new thread idea I’m excited about creating, my
“Minor League Days” 1971 sub-set, beginning with the great Willie Mays:
I picked the 1971 year because of the great blend of “old” and “new-up
and coming” stars, so it will make for a great set when it is all said
and done.
Before beginning what would be one of the great Major League Baseball
careers, the “Say Hey Kid” played 35 games for Minneapolis Millers in
1951 and hit a scorching .477 over 35 games, going an insane 71-for 149
at the plate with 18 doubles, three triples and eight home runs.
He also scored 38 runs while driving in 30, with an on-base-percentage
of .524 and slugging .799, totaling 119 bases in those 35 games!
Needless to say, he was ready to make his impact on the Big Leagues, and
would get his chance that same year, earning National League Rookie of
the Year.
I’m really psyched about working on this thread, and already have a
couple dozen stars ready to be created, shown during their Minor League
days.
Keep an eye out for them!
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