Baltimore Orioles Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1956
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Tim Johnson
Record: 85 Wins, 69 Losses, .552 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 47 Wins, 30 Losses
Away Record: 38 Wins, 39 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 27 Wins, 15 Losses
X-Innings Record: 11 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs LHP: 37 Wins, 20 Losses
Record vs RHP: 48 Wins, 49 Losses
Payroll: $52,798,000 (12th)
Fan Interest: 55/100 (8th)
Batting AVG: .273 (9th)
Homeruns: 164 (9th)
Walks: 557 (8th)
Stolen Bases: 52 (4th)
Runs Scored: 781 (8th)

Pitching ERA: 4.43 (4th)
Opponents AVG: .270 (6th)
HRs Allowed: 147 (4th)
Walks Allowed: 502 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 748 (6th)
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           
Sherm Lollar18C 8/23/1924RightRight.26713591.791 
Charlie White97C 8/12/1928LeftRight.3116340.800 
INFIELDER           
Red Schoendienst632B2/2/1923BothRight.306116312.804 
Roy Sievers213B11/18/1926RightRight.3324312511.067 
Tom Upton1SS12/29/1926RightRight.22543914.600 
Tony Roig5SS12/23/1927RightRight.2460106.636 
Jack Merson262B1/17/1922RightRight.3162180.791 
Joe Adcock521B10/30/1927RightRight.30225882.873 
Leo Thomas113B7/26/1923RightRight.308000.679 
Dee Fondy551B10/31/1924LeftLeft.39042521.069 
OUTFIELDER           
Don Lenhardt32LF10/4/1922RightRight.25924741.799 
Ken Wood14RF7/1/1924RightRight.200030.567 
Ted Williams41RF8/30/1918LeftRight.1991100.585 
Gene Stephens2LF1/20/1933LeftRight.2147403.615 
Bill Virdon6CF6/9/1931LeftRight.28018790.773 
Bill Bruton28CF11/9/1925LeftRight.2925428.792 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Frank Sullivan76SP1/23/1930RightRight4.68131501.57 
Harvey Haddix63SP9/18/1925LeftLeft3.53191501.18 
Howie Pollet85SP6/26/1921LeftLeft4.94191601.44 
Bob Friend87SP11/24/1930RightRight4.32181501.33 
RELIEVERS           
Cuddles Marshall6MR4/28/1925RightRight5.210011.79 
Hersh Freeman79MR7/1/1928RightRight4.5912611.62 
Howie Fox10MR3/1/1921RightRight10.500002.50 
Lou Kretlow96MR6/27/1921RightRight2.810011.44 
Bill Kennedy16CL3/14/1921LeftLeft3.3242131.58 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Bill VirdonOUT4 weeks0 daysDislocated Shoulder
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) S R. Schoendienst2B
2) R D. LenhardtRF
3) R R. Sievers3B
4) L B. VirdonCF
5) R J. Adcock1B
6) R S. LollarC
7) L G. StephensLF
8) R T. UptonSS
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L B. BrutonLF
2) S R. Schoendienst2B
3) R R. Sievers3B
4) L B. VirdonCF
5) R J. Adcock1B
6) R D. LenhardtDH
7) L T. WilliamsRF
8) R S. LollarC
9) R T. UptonSS
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) S R. Schoendienst2B
2) R T. UptonSS
3) R R. Sievers3B
4) R J. Adcock1B
5) R D. LenhardtRF
6) R S. LollarC
7) L B. VirdonCF
8) L G. StephensLF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) S R. Schoendienst2B
2) L B. BrutonRF
3) R R. Sievers3B
4) R J. Adcock1B
5) R D. LenhardtLF
6) R S. LollarC
7) L B. VirdonCF
8) L G. StephensDH
9) R T. UptonSS
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L H. Haddix
2) R B. Friend
3) R F. Sullivan
4) L H. Pollet
5)
Mopup Reliever
1)
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R H. Fox
2) R C. Marshall
3)
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R H. Freeman
2) R L. Kretlow

Closer
1) L B. Kennedy
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are shocked that you did not keep Dick Kokos on the team!
The overall fan interest almost crashed!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans are shocked that you did not keep Lou Sleater on the team!
The overall fan interest almost crashed!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
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: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Elmer Valo



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Wes Westrum



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
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,
Howie Pollet



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
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,
Howie Fox



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
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,
Lou Kretlow



Date: Wednesday, 2/22/1956
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Detroit has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Hank Edwards



Date: Friday, 2/24/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Baltimore!

Regards,
Howie Pollet



Date: Saturday, 2/25/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Baltimore!

Regards,
Lou Kretlow



Date: Monday, 2/27/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Baltimore!

Regards,
Howie Fox



Date: Monday, 2/27/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Howie Fox.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1956
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: Thursday, 5/25/1956
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Jack Merson



Date: Sunday, 5/28/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Bill Kennedy



Date: Monday, 6/5/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Cuddles Marshall



Date: Thursday, 6/29/1956
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,
Joe Adcock



Date: Monday, 7/3/1956
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Sherm Lollar



Date: Tuesday, 7/11/1956
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Ken Wood



Date: Saturday, 7/29/1956
Subject: Progress of Bill Mazeroski
Dear Sir,
Bill Mazeroski has an AVG of .285 at AA Bowie Baysox!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 8/13/1956
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,
Ted Williams




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