Word: conigliaro
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Dates: during 1964-1964
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...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...
Prospects for a general stalemate and an effective stop-the-Yankees movement depend on the non-contenders, who appear better this year than ever. Boston lacks the pitching and the gloves to win consistently, but Tony Conigliaro, Dalton Jones, Eddie Bressoud, and Frank Malzone will win many games. If Cari Yastrzemski and Dick Stuart decide to play, the Red Sox could be genuinely exciting...
...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...