Washington Senators Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1956
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Louie Sword
Record: 80 Wins, 74 Losses, .519 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 43 Wins, 34 Losses
Away Record: 37 Wins, 40 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 21 Wins, 21 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 9 Losses
Record vs LHP: 32 Wins, 30 Losses
Record vs RHP: 48 Wins, 44 Losses
Payroll: $54,856,000 (9th)
Fan Interest: 54/100 (9th)
Batting AVG: .266 (12th)
Homeruns: 125 (13th)
Walks: 577 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 40 (10th)
Runs Scored: 746 (11th)

Pitching ERA: 4.45 (7th)
Opponents AVG: .260 (3rd)
HRs Allowed: 152 (7th)
Walks Allowed: 614 (12th)
Runs Allowed: 730 (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           
Gus Niarhos61C 12/6/1920RightRight.2022153.675 
Gus Triandos45C 7/30/1930RightRight.24318821.736 
Toby Atwell57C 3/8/1924LeftRight.235030.572 
Bob Oldis94C 1/5/1928RightRight.000010.143 
INFIELDER           
Neil Berry83SS1/11/1922RightRight.204020.515 
Bill Taylor561B12/30/1929LeftRight.242290.638 
Eddie Yost933B10/13/1926RightRight.28719766.883 
Charlie Neal802B1/30/1931RightRight.2386351.637 
Eddie Miksis962B9/11/1926RightRight.2335271.632 
Billy Klaus38SS12/9/1928LeftRight.2577374.740 
Bob Boyd131B10/1/1925LeftLeft.3575460.872 
Luis Aparicio60SS4/29/1934RightRight.2670173.653 
OUTFIELDER           
Clyde Vollmer1LF9/24/1921RightRight.2194250.621 
Sam Mele67RF1/21/1923RightRight.29120980.839 
Gil Coan29LF5/18/1922LeftRight.26632215.690 
Sid Gordon97LF8/13/1917RightRight.1981230.482 
Jim Delsing46CF11/13/1925LeftRight.3067300.908 
Jim Busby16RF1/8/1927RightRight.3047565.794 
Wes Covington62LF3/27/1932LeftRight.4423801.119 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Art Houtteman43SP8/7/1927RightRight4.874401.30 
Stu Miller12SP12/26/1927RightRight3.6012701.27 
Connie Johnson15SP12/27/1922RightRight5.3491001.54 
Ruben Gomez37SP7/13/1927RightRight4.578351.57 
Dick Weik21SP11/17/1927RightRight3.818901.42 
Al Aber78SP7/31/1927LeftLeft2.8913831.13 
Ramon Monzant98SP1/4/1933RightRight5.488901.60 
RELIEVERS           
Al Widmar94MR3/20/1925RightRight5.532301.34 
Don Bessent53CL3/13/1931RightRight5.2854111.66 
Hal Brown20MR12/11/1924RightRight6.4721161.71 
Bill Tremel41MR7/4/1929RightRight4.220001.78 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Hal RiceOUTfull season52 daysTorn Calf Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R E. Yost3B
2) L B. Boyd1B
3) L J. DelsingCF
4) R G. TriandosC
5) L W. CovingtonRF
6) R S. MeleLF
7) L B. KlausSS
8) R C. Neal2B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6) R E. Yost3B
7)
8)
9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R E. Yost3B
2) R L. AparicioSS
3) R E. Miksis2B
4) R S. Mele1B
5) R J. BusbyLF
6) L J. DelsingRF
7) R S. GordonCF
8) R G. TriandosC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) R E. Yost3B
4) R S. MeleDH
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L A. Aber
2) R S. Miller
3) R D. Weik
4) R R. Gomez
5) R R. Monzant
Mopup Reliever
1)
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R C. Johnson
2) R B. Tremel
3) R A. Widmar
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R H. Brown
2) R D. Bessent

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

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1956
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,
Sid Gordon



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1956
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Washington!

Regards,
Sid Gordon



Date: Tuesday, 4/18/1956
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: Monday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Status of Ozzie Virgil
Dear Sir,
Ozzie Virgil isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Chattanooga Lookouts!
He has an AVG of .238, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Status of Eddie O'brien
Dear Sir,
Eddie O'brien has an AVG of .172 at AA Chattanooga Lookouts!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Hal Brown



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,
Al Kozar



Date: Tuesday, 5/30/1956
Subject: Al Aber
Al Aber is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 5/31/1956
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: Tuesday, 6/6/1956
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Gus Niarhos



Date: Thursday, 6/15/1956
Subject: Status of Karl Olson
Dear Sir,
Karl Olson isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Chattanooga Lookouts!
He has an AVG of .247, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 6/16/1956
Subject: Bob Lennon learns new position
Bob Lennon has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "8" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 6/25/1956
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Art Houtteman



Date: Wednesday, 6/28/1956
Subject: Ozzie Virgil learns new position
Ozzie Virgil has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 7/14/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Jim Bunning.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 7/14/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Irv Noren.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 7/15/1956
Subject: Bob Oldis learns new position
Bob Oldis has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 7/25/1956
Subject: Jim Delsing healing process
Jim Delsing is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 7/26/1956
Subject: Karl Olson learns new position
Karl Olson has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 8/10/1956
Subject: Status of Al Lary
Dear Sir,
Al Lary has an ERA of 8.77 at AA Chattanooga Lookouts.
I believe he isn't ready yet for that level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 8/20/1956
Subject: Luis Aparicio learns new position
Luis Aparicio has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 9/3/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Sid Gordon




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