The Hitters
The Hall-of-Fame and the Hall-of-Shame is well represented in this season of Baseball’s Greatest Player Playoff. Benny Kauff and Jose Canseco were undeniably good hitters but their off field activities give one pause. Tony Oliva, Edd Roush, and Carl Yastrzemski were also no slouches with the stick and will face them and Curt Walker, Cecil Cooper, and Mickey Tettleton. Let’s see who makes it to Round 7.
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| Benny Kauff Round One S62 Round Two Round 3 S19 Round 4 | W – L 103-51 BYE 104-50 BYE |  |
| Tony Oliva Round One S64 Round Two Round 3 S41 Round 4 | W – L 90-64 BYE 93-61 BYE |  |
| Edd Roush Round One S27 Round Two Round 3 S7 Round 4 | W – L 87-67 BYE 85-69 BYE |  |
| Curt Walker Round One S60 Round Two Round 3 S55 Round 4 | W – L 89-65 BYE 81-73 BYE |  |
| Carl Yastrzemski Round One S21 Round Two Round 3 S30 Round 4 | W – L 81-73 BYE 77-77 BYE |  |
| Jose Canseco Round One S67 Round Two S9 Round 3 S26 Round 4 S19 | W – L 63-91 89-65 74-80 80-74 |  |
| Cecil Cooper Round One S75 Round Two S1 Round 3 S36 Round 4 S7 | W – L 73-81 81-73 70-84 83-71 |  |
| Mickey Tettleton Round One S25 Round Two S32 Round 3 S46 Round 4 S3 | W – L 73-81 77-77 64-90 74-80 |  |
The Results
Benny Kauff continued his winning ways, scoring the 14th most victories in the tournament thus far, leading all teams in batting average, doubles, triples, stolen bases, and the all important runs scored. Tony Oliva, Edd Roush, and Jose Canseco all acquitted themselves well and will make the jump to Round 7.
Season Highlights
- Kauff9 led the individuals batters with .337 with Oliva8 in contention for the lead with .328.
- Jose Canseco led with 38 round-trippers.
- Benny Kauff3 had a 6 for 6 vs Curt Walker. Roush9 had two 5-hit games.
- Jose Canseco, Yaz8, and Cooper7 each had 3-HR games.
- Walter Johnson1, pitching for Carl Yastrzemski, struck out 17 Jose Cansecos.
No-Hitters
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