Carlton Ernest "Pudge" Fisk (born December 26, 1947) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for 24 years with both the Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971-1980) and Chicago White Sox (1981-1993). Known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame, he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League Rookie of the Year (1972). He is best known for "waving fair" his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, one of the greatest moments in World Series history. At the time of his retirement in 1993 he held the records for most home runs all-time by a catcher with 351 (since passed by Mike Piazza). A testament to his durability behind the plate, Fisk held the record for most games played at the position of catcher (2,226) until June 17, 2009 when he was surpassed by "Pudge" Iván Rodríguez. Fisk still holds the American League record for most years served behind the plate (24). Fisk was voted to the All-Star team 11 times and won 3 Silver Slugger Awards which is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position. Fisk was known as a fierce competitor, a superb handler of pitchers and a natural on-field leader. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000.

Friday, April 18, 2008

A look back at the #1 draft pick...

With this years amateur draft recently taking place, we now welcome to the league the lastest #1 pick and take a look back at where the previous #1 picks are now at...

This year's top draft pick is...

Juan Merced
Minnesota
Millers
Age: 22
B/T: L/L
Born: Suffolk, VA
Position(s): CF/1B/OF/DH
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Juan received a 4 million dollar signing bonus from the club and he is working his way up the system at a very rapid pace. He currently is playing on the AA farm club and looks to be a great building piece for Minnesota's future plans.

Now let's take a look back to the #1 picks from the previous years and see where they are at now...

Last year, the Boston Nittanies selected as their first pick...

Chan Shinjo
Boston
Nittanies
Age: 23
B/T: R/R
Born: St. Johns, MI
Position(s): P (SP3)
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After signing to a 4 million dollar bonus this past season and posting a respectable 6-6 record in his rookie season with the club, Chan has struggled to find the right combination this current season. As of the posting of this, he is pitching at Boston's AAA club and has posted a cummulative record of 3-11 between AAA and AA.

During Season 5, the #1 pick was selected by the Minnesota Millers and received a 4 million dollar signing bonus. He was...

Gary Bird
Minnesota
Millers
Age: 22
B/T: S/R
Born: House, NM
Position(s): P (SP5)
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Gary has been recently placed in the starting rotation on the ML club with Minnesota after acting as the team's closer for the past 2 seasons. He was 15 for 15 in save situations this past season with the parent club and converted 15 saves in 17 chances so far this current season.

During Season 4, the #1 selection was also made by the Minnesota Millers. Receiving a $4,131,000 signing bonus was...

Walt Hubbell
Wichita
Ruby Slippers
Age: 21
B/T: R/R
Born: Amarillo, TX
Position(s): P (SP1)
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Traded to Wichita during Season #5, Walt is now enjoying his 1st full season with the AAA club and has posted a stellar 14-5 record and has had a decision in each of the 19 games he has pitched in. He currently has an ERA of 2.96.

Looking back at Season #3, the top pick was held by Pawtucket (now Minnesota) and the player selected was Carlos Paz.

He was never signed by the club and never made an appearance in the game other than to be the 1st player selected...

Back in Season #2, Boston (now Charleston) held the rights to the 1st player selected and chose...

LaTroy Guerrero
Charleston
Low Country Ambush
Age: 25
B/T: L/L
Born: Pine Bush, NY
Position(s): P (SP3)
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Currently in a contract that pays 9.2 million through Season 10, this 5 year veteran on the parent club has a career ML record of 41-60 and is currently 0-3 this season...

Finally, the inaugural season featured the 1st selection by Wichita of...

Antonio Chen
Wichita
Ruby Slippers
Age: 24
B/T: R/R
Born: Okemah, OK
Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH
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Antonio worked his way up Wichita's minor league system and this home-grown product is currently in his 4th full season with the parent club. Coming off his best season to date last year (.307-56-179), Antonio is having another banner season as he already has posted 27 homers and 70 RBI's in 90 games. This 3 time ML All-Star is a real bargain as his current salary is only $2,530,000...

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