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Wilbur Wood of the Chicago White Sox was 24-20 during the 1973 season, making him the last pitcher in American League history to win and lose 20 or more games in the same season.
George W. Bush was the first president to hold Little League tryouts on the White House lawn. Bush was the 43rd U.S. President.
As of the start of the 2009 season, Greg Maddux holds the record for the most pitching Gold Gloves with 18. Pitcher Jim Kaat and third baseman Brooks Robinson are tied for second most among all players with 16 apiece.
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Larry Doby made his debut with the Indians as a pinch hitter for Bryan Stephens, a pitcher, in the 7th inning of a game against the White Sox at Chicago on July 5, 1947. He was struck out by Earl Harrist.