Chicago (A) White Sox Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1954
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jim Grimley
Record: 99 Wins, 55 Losses, .643 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 53 Wins, 24 Losses
Away Record: 46 Wins, 31 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 31 Wins, 13 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs LHP: 44 Wins, 29 Losses
Record vs RHP: 55 Wins, 26 Losses
Payroll: $70,261,000 (4th)
Fan Interest: 81/100 (4th)
Batting AVG: .300 (1st)
Homeruns: 183 (6th)
Walks: 639 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 64 (T-5th)
Runs Scored: 909 (4th)

Pitching ERA: 4.37 (2nd)
Opponents AVG: .281 (11th)
HRs Allowed: 84 (1st)
Walks Allowed: 550 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 764 (4th)
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           
Sal Yvars93C 2/20/1924RightRight.28810330.754 
Bill Hall72C 7/30/1928LeftRight.3076400.742 
INFIELDER           
Dick Sisler111B11/2/1920LeftRight.3674210.942 
Snuffy Stirnweiss76SS10/26/1918RightRight.27912332.723 
Ted Kluszewski221B9/10/1924LeftLeft.284271160.833 
Bobby Adams392B12/14/1921RightRight.3073275.776 
Billy Martin322B5/16/1928RightRight.33211763.834 
Spider Jorgensen603B11/3/1919LeftRight.3566566.967 
OUTFIELDER           
Gus Zernial30LF6/27/1923RightRight.286341191.918 
Ted Williams41LF8/30/1918LeftRight.3174211901.134 
Dale Mitchell19CF8/23/1921LeftLeft.353105912.921 
Gordon Goldsberry97CF8/30/1927LeftLeft.238030.558 
Tommy O'brien91RF12/19/1918RightRight.2895360.735 
Bob Nieman91RF1/26/1927RightRight.331191080.938 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Ewell Blackwell53SP10/23/1922RightRight3.0925401.22 
Mike Fornieles28SP1/18/1932RightRight4.19151201.42 
Bud Byerly84SP10/26/1920RightRight4.19191001.48 
RELIEVERS           
Bob Kuzava94MR5/28/1923BothLeft8.422302.45 
Hal Gregg27MR7/11/1921RightRight7.007211.87 
Howie Fox10MR3/1/1921RightRight4.942301.80 
Lew Burdette50MR11/22/1926RightRight5.522211.62 
Jack Bruner75MR7/1/1924LeftLeft4.537301.81 
Eddie Erautt9MR9/26/1924RightRight4.91131401.48 
Lloyd Hittle47CL2/21/1924RightLeft2.8163351.56 
Marv Rotblatt25MR10/18/1927BothLeft8.042112.29 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Dick BokelmannOUTfull season0 daysBroken Knee
Hank SauerOUTfull season0 daysTorn Abdominal Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L D. MitchellCF
2) R B. NiemanRF
3) L T. WilliamsLF
4) L T. Kluszewski1B
5) R G. Zernial2B
6) L S. Jorgensen3B
7) R B. MartinSS
8) L B. HallC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R S. StirnweissSS
2) L D. MitchellCF
3) L T. WilliamsDH
4) L T. Kluszewski1B
5) R B. NiemanRF
6) R G. ZernialLF
7) L S. Jorgensen3B
8) R B. Martin2B
9) R S. YvarsC
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R B. MartinSS
2) R T. O'brien3B
3) R G. ZernialLF
4) R B. NiemanRF
5) L T. WilliamsCF
6) R B. Adams2B
7) R S. YvarsC
8) L T. Kluszewski1B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R S. StirnweissSS
2) R T. O'brien3B
3) L T. WilliamsDH
4) R B. NiemanRF
5) R G. ZernialLF
6) L T. Kluszewski1B
7) L D. MitchellCF
8) R B. Martin2B
9) R S. YvarsC
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R E. Blackwell
2) R M. Fornieles
3) R B. Byerly
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) L M. Rotblatt
2) L B. Kuzava

Middle Reliever
1) R H. Fox
2) R L. Burdette
3) R H. Gregg
4)
Setup Reliever
1) L J. Bruner
2) R E. Erautt

Closer
1) L L. Hittle
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are ecstatic that you signed Ted Williams.
The overall fan interest increase is amazing!!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Philadelphia (A) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Ken Johnson



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- St. Louis (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Philadelphia (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Ken Johnson



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- I still prefer the offer from St. Louis (N).
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Pittsburgh has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Russ Meyer



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
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 Rizzuto



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
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,
Hank Sauer



Date: Saturday, 2/11/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Russ Meyer



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- I still prefer the offer from St. Louis (N).
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Washington has offered me a better contract!
They offer a lot more money.

Regards,
Buddy Kerr



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Harry Dorish



Date: Friday, 2/17/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, St. Louis (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Saturday, 2/18/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Washington has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Buddy Kerr



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1954
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Hank Edwards



Date: Wednesday, 2/22/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Harry Dorish



Date: Monday, 2/27/1954
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Hank Edwards



Date: Monday, 2/27/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Billy Cox



Date: Monday, 2/27/1954
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,
Pete Castiglione



Date: Tuesday, 2/28/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Hank Edwards



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Billy Cox



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Chicago (A)!

Regards,
Pete Castiglione



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Chicago (A)!

Regards,
Hank Sauer



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Hank Sauer.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Phil Rizzuto



Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1954
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
It's been a hard decision, but I think I will retire
after this season. It's time to let the youngsters
take my job.

Regards,
Danny Litwhiler



Date: Wednesday, 5/10/1954
Subject: Frank Campos learns new position
Frank Campos has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 5/20/1954
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,
Spider Jorgensen



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1954
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello Sir,
we have put a claim on Eddie Malone.

Regards,
Cincinnati GM



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1954
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 Adams



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1954
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Charley Schanz



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1954
Subject: Waiver claim
Hello,
we have claimed Eddie Malone off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Cincinnati GM



Date: Sunday, 5/28/1954
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,
Tommy O'brien



Date: Monday, 5/29/1954
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Marino Pieretti



Date: Sunday, 6/18/1954
Subject: Lloyd Hittle is sick...
Diagnosis: Cold.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 6/29/1954
Subject: Jerry Scala learns new position
Jerry Scala has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director




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