AJ Pierzynski holds five of the top 10 spots on the Sox single-season list for hits by a catcher. Most hits in a season by White Sox catchers: HITS—-CATCHER, SEASON 151—AJ Pierzynski, 2009 150—AJ Pierzynski, 2006 150—AJ Pierzynski, 2009 141—Carlton Fisk, 1983 135—Mike Tresh, 1940 134—Sherm Lollar, 1959 133—AJ Pierzynski, 2011 133—AJ Pierzynski, … [Read more...] about JAN. 6TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: MOST HITS IN A SEASON BY WHITE SOX CATCHERS
JAN. 5TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: BIRTHDAY BOY RON KITTLE’S TOP HOME RUN CAMPAIGNS
Ron Kittle socked a lot of bombs for the Sox. HR—TEAM, YEAR 50—Edmonton (AAA), 1982 40—Glens Falls (AA), 1981 35—White Sox, 1983 32—White Sox, 1984 26—White Sox, 1985 21—White Sox/Yamkees, 1986 18—Indians, 1988 18—White Sox/Orioles, 1990 16—Appleton (A), Glens Falls (AA), 1980 12—NY Yankees, 1987 11—White Sox, 1989 … [Read more...] about JAN. 5TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: BIRTHDAY BOY RON KITTLE’S TOP HOME RUN CAMPAIGNS
TODAY (JAN. 5TH) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: COMISKEY, FISK, HALL RESULTS
Carlton Fisk came up short in Hall of Fame voting on this date in 1999. Here are some events that transpired on this date (Jan. 5th) in White Sox history: *1925, TRES BIEN, CHARLES: The French Baseball Federation presented silver medals to White Sox owner Charles Comiskey, New York Giants manager John J. McGraw and future Hall of Famer Hughie Jennings for their efforts to … [Read more...] about TODAY (JAN. 5TH) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: COMISKEY, FISK, HALL RESULTS
JAN. 4TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX 3RD BASEMEN WITH AT LEAST 20 DOUBLES IN A SEASON (SINCE 1920)
Robin Ventura eclipsed 20 doubles in a season six times as a White Sox third baseman. White Sox third baseman with at least 20 doubles in a season since 1920: 40— Willie Kamm 1923 38—Robin Ventura 1992 34—Pete Ward 1963 33—Yoan Moncada 2019; Yolmer Sanchez 2018 32—Kamm 1925 and 1929 31—Joe Crede 2003 and 2006; Gene Freese 1960; Connor Gillaspie 2014; Kamm … [Read more...] about JAN. 4TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX 3RD BASEMEN WITH AT LEAST 20 DOUBLES IN A SEASON (SINCE 1920)
TODAY (JAN. 4) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: BURKS ON BOARD
Ellis Burks signed with the Sox on this date in 1993. Today (Jan. 4) in 1993, the White Sox signed outfielder Ellis Burks to a one-year contract in what proved to be a great move. Burks, who had struggled with back injuries during the later stages of his career in Boston , turned in a stellar season as the White Sox right fielder. Under the watchful eye of trainer … [Read more...] about TODAY (JAN. 4) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: BURKS ON BOARD