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Hace 4 días · If Willie Mays was the untouchable standard, McCovey and Stargell—together—represented the enduring greatness of goodness. Mays broke the mold so that Stretch and Pops could form a new one—a mold which Willies named Randolph and Wilson could chase and which Willies named Upshaw and Aikens could swing for.
Hace 1 día · Players inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as members of the San Francisco Giants include CF Willie Mays, 1B Orlando Cepeda, P Juan Marichal, 1B Willie McCovey, and P Gaylord Perry. Uniforms 1958–1972. Upon moving to San Francisco, the Giants kept the same uniform they wore in New York, save for two changes.
Hace 3 días · The embodiment of raw power and imposing presence, Willie McCovey struck fear into the hearts of opposing pitchers with his thunderous swing and prodigious home run totals. Known affectionately as "Stretch" for his lanky frame and penchant for scooping errant throws at first base, McCovey's unfaltering work ethic and unquenchable ...
Hace 1 día · He is the fifth Giant to be honored with a statue; the other players are Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry. [78] [79] In September 2008, the Giants added a life-size bronze statue on the fourth corner of the stadium to honor Orlando Cepeda as one of the greatest Giants of all time, joining other Hall of ...
Hace 22 horas · McCovey really did retire as the top left-handed home run hitter in National League history. And while he’s obviously not that anymore… he’s actually still second on the list: Barry Bonds, 762. McCovey, 521. Mel Ott, 511. Eddie Mathews, 503. Stan Musial and Willie Stargell, 475. No. 202: Harold Baines
Hace 5 días · 2001 - Barry Bonds homers twice, passing Willie McCovey and Ted Williams to move into 11th place on the all-time list with 522. 2006 - Craig Biggio ties Hank Aaron for ninth place on the all-time doubles list with his 624th career double in a 6-3 win over the Cardinals.
Hace 2 días · Willie McCovey had 2,211 hits, 4,219 total bases, 1,555 RBIs, and a 145 wRC+. On today’s date in 1998, the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0 in a game where each team had a dozen hits. Forty-four-year-old Dennis Martinez went the distance for the 12-hit shutout win.
