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Did Lou Gehrig play shortstop?
Lou Gehrig never literally played the position. But he was penciled in as the shortstop for one game during his career. It was on July 14, 1934 against the Detroit Tigers. This was done to continue his consecutive games played streak. Due to Gehrig's sore back, he was listed as the shortstop and batted lead-off. He led off the game with a single and Red Rolfe was put in as a pinch runner. In the bottom of the first Rolfe was sent out to play shortstop. Gehrig's main position was first base. Although he did play a handful of games in right and left field.
What was the number of consecutive baseball games played by Lou Gehrig?
In a span of fourteen years Lou Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games setting the record before his early retirement from baseball due to the disease ALS. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played stood until September 6, 1995, when Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game to establish a new record.Cal would finish with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period.
What were the fielding stats for baseball player Lou Gehrig playing at first base for the New York Yankees in 1930?
Lou Gehrig played in 153 games at first base for the New York Yankees in 1930, starting in none of them. He made 1298 putouts, had 89 assists, and committed 15 errors, equivalent to .098 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 109 double plays.
Who played first base for the Tulsa Oilers in 1964?
George Kernek started the season at first base for the 1964 Oilers and played 113 games before being promoted to Jacksonville of the International League.
What were Jackie Robinsons positions in baseball?
Jackie Robinson debuted at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing 151 games at the position in 1947. Throughout his career, he mainly played second base, but he also played third base and the outfield. He won his MVP award at second base in 1949.
