1958 Cincinnati Redlegs season
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The Cincinnati Redlegs
season consisted of the Redlegs finishing in fourth place in the National League
standings with a record of 76-78, 16 games behind the Milwaukee Braves
. The Redlegs played their home games at Crosley Field
. The season started with Birdie Tebbetts
managing the club, but after the Redlegs went 52-61, Tebbetts was replaced in August by Jimmy Dykes
, who went 24-17 the rest of the way.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
season consisted of the Redlegs finishing in fourth place in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
standings with a record of 76-78, 16 games behind the Milwaukee Braves
1958 Milwaukee Braves season
The Milwaukee Braves season was a season in American baseball. The Braves finished first in the National League with a 92-62 record and returned to the World Series for the second consecutive year, losing to the New York Yankees in seven games.-Offseason:...
. The Redlegs played their home games at Crosley Field
Crosley Field
Crosley Field was a Major League Baseball park located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the home field of the National League's Cincinnati Reds from 1912 through June 24, 1970, and the original Cincinnati Bengals football team, members of the second and third American Football League...
. The season started with Birdie Tebbetts
Birdie Tebbetts
George Robert "Birdie" Tebbetts was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and front office executive. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians from to...
managing the club, but after the Redlegs went 52-61, Tebbetts was replaced in August by Jimmy Dykes
Jimmy Dykes
James Joseph Dykes was an American third and second baseman, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox from 1918 to 1939...
, who went 24-17 the rest of the way.
Offseason
- October 8, 1957: Steve BilkoSteve BilkoStephen Thomas Bilko , was an American professional baseball player known for his home run hitting as a minor league player during the 1950s. He was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 22, 1949, with the St. Louis Cardinals.Nat Hiken, creator of The Phil Silvers Show,...
was purchased by the Redlegs from the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
. - December 5, 1957: Curt FloodCurt FloodCurtis Charles Flood was a Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career as a center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. A defensive standout, he led the National League in putouts four times and in fielding percentage twice, winning Gold Glove Awards in his last seven full seasons...
and Joe TaylorJoe Taylor (baseball)Joe Cephus Taylor was an American professional baseball outfielder . Taylor's career began in semipro baseball in 1946. From 1949 to 1951, he played in the Negro leagues before joining the baseball minor leagues...
were traded by the Redlegs to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Marty KutynaMarty KutynaMarion John "Marty" Kutyna is an American former right-handed pitcher in professional baseball. Kutyna spent three full seasons in Major League Baseball, pitching almost exclusively in relief...
, Ted WieandTed WieandFranklin Delano Roosevelt "Ted" Wieand is a retired Major League Baseball player in the United States and pitched in parts of two seasons for the Cincinnati Reds....
, and Willard SchmidtWillard SchmidtWillard Raymond Schmidt was an American professional baseball player, a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1952 and 1959. Listed at , , Schmidt batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Hays, Kansas....
. - December 28, 1957: Ted KluszewskiTed KluszewskiTheodore Bernard "Big Klu" Kluszewski was a Major League first baseman from 1947 through 1961. He batted and threw left-handed.-Career:...
was traded by the Redlegs to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Dee FondyDee FondyDee Virgil Fondy was a former professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1951-1958. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs....
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Notable transactions
- April 21, 1958: Diego SeguíDiego SeguíDiego Pablo Seguí González is a Cuban former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was known for his forkball.During a 16-year baseball career, Seguí played for the Kansas City Athletics , Washington Senators , Oakland Athletics , Seattle Pilots , Boston Red Sox , and Seattle Mariners . He batted and...
was released by the Redlegs. - May 17, 1958: Eddie MiksisEddie MiksisEdward Thomas Miksis was an American Major League Baseball player. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, he stood 6' 0" and weighed 185 lbs...
was signed as a free agent by the Redlegs. - June 15, 1958: Steve Bilko, Johnny KlippsteinJohnny KlippsteinJohn Calvin Klippstein was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball for a number of teams throughout his career. The most prominent portion of his career was spent early on with the Chicago Cubs . In 18 years, he finished with an 101-118 record and a 4.24 ERA in 711 games...
and players to be named later were traded by the Redlegs to the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
for Don NewcombeDon NewcombeDonald Newcombe , nicknamed "Newk", is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians .Until 2011 when Detroit Tigers Pitcher Justin Verlander did it, Newcombe was the only baseball...
. The Redlegs completed the deal by sending Art FowlerArt FowlerJohn Arthur Fowler was an American pitcher and pitching coach in Major League Baseball. The 5'11", 180 lb. right-hander was signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1944 season...
and Charlie RabeCharlie RabeCharles Henry "Charlie" Rabe is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He bats and throws left-handed.Boyce was signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent in 1952.-External links:...
to the Dodgers on June 23. - June 24, 1958: Walt DropoWalt DropoWalter Dropo , nicknamed "Moose", was an American college basketball standout and a professional baseball first baseman...
was selected off waivers by the Redlegs from the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
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Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 124 | 27 | .218 | 1 | 11 | |
| 31 | 87 | 23 | .264 | 4 | 17 | |
| 9 | 11 | 2 | .182 | 0 | 2 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 184 | 8 | 7 | 3.52 | 110 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12.00 | 5 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 124.2 | 4 | 3 | 4.55 | 90 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2.86 | 41 | |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.60 | 11 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.52 | 7 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.91 | 3 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 | |