#15: Dick Drott, Chicago Cubs
Career beginnings: Dick was signed by the Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1954.
Awards/League Leader/Titles:
- Dick placed 3rd in rookie of the year voting in 1957
- He led the NL in walks during the '57 season with 129
- He was not part of a championship club
Career Line: 27-46 4.78 ERA and 1.499 WHIP over 7 MLB seasons
Loved to face: Bill Mazeroski (5/40 .125 1 HR 6K)
Hated to face: Harry Anderson (11/24 .458 3HR 11 RBI)
How did he do in 1959? 1-2 with a 5.93 ERA in 8 appearances (6 starts), his season was limited due to arm issues.
- He pitched a complete game shutout vs. Milwaukee on June 14th, scattering 7 hits in a 6-0 win.
About the card:
- This is Dick's 2nd card release, his RC was card #80 in the '58 Topps set. The cartoon on the back is kind of funny. First, one usually thinks of strikeout pitchers as throwing flames, not lightning bolts (at least I do). Also, are those boots he's wearing? It has to be tough pitching with those on.
- The front of the card is a plain head shot, with Dick staring upwards at heaven knows what. I've noticed from the first few dozen cards that I've acquired that this is a common theme.
- The black front with yellow letters reminds is one of 13 different color combinations that I've identified in the first group of cards.
- I picked this card up at a card show, which is where I imagine I'll end up getting the majority of the set. I'll do my best to keep track of this as well.
Nice.. looking forward to the next 571 posts in this series!
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