Word: conigliaro
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...that hitting seems irrelevant to a team's consider, for example the the 1965 Boston Red Sox. Carl Yastrzemski leads in hitting with a .340 . All-star second baseman Felix Mantilla is batting 227. Three other Sox regulars are hitting 23 or better. Twenty-year old out-fielder Tony Conigliaro has bit 16 home runs third best in the league; Yastrzemski, Mantilla and Lee Thomas all have hit more than...
...case of Tony Conigliaro is a sad example of how the indifference of the Red Sox can affect a good ballplayer. Conigliaro was a rookie last season, and local spots writers weren't being hyperbolic when they compared him to Ted Williams. Despite missing a number of games because of injuries, he hit .290 and belted 25 home runs. He always seemed to give that little bit of extra effort. This season he has become a sloppy ballplayer; every time he goes to the plate he tries to hit a home run, and as a consequence his average has tumbled...
Similarly, Boston has two of the finest hitters in the league: Tony Conigliaro, who hit .290 in his rookie season; and Carl Yastrzemski, who led the league in batting in 1962. Boston's pitching staff is named Dick Radatz. The 6-5, 235-pounder is the best relief pitcher in baseball, and he got plenty of opportunity to work last year. Unless hurlers like Bill Monboquette (a 20-game winner in '62), Dave Morehead, and Earl Wilson can better their 1964 performances, Boston could have a disastrous season...
...biggest stir by far has been caused by 19-year old rookie outfielder Tony Conigliaro, who is already eliciting comparisons with Boston's immortal Ted Williams. With only half a season of Class D ball under his belt, Tony C. is batting .282, with 13 home runs, and he's getting better and better...
...Angeles and Detroit also have great spoiler potential. Jim Fregosi, who is a strong contender in the rookie-of-the-year derby against hot shots Conigliaro and Oliva, may be the best hitter in the Angels' abbreviated history, and should be able to help even Bo Belinsky win more than women. The Tigers haven't changed much, but they always had their share of Yalnkee meat in the past...