Sox Nerd

On this date (Sept. 30) in 1976, White Sox manager Paul Richards gave new meaning to the term “batting order.” Using a lineup in numerical order by field position and capped by 53-year old Minnie Minoso, the White Sox lost to the Angels 7-3 in California. From top to bottom, Richards batted catcher Brian Downing (2), first baseman Lamar Johnson (3), second baseman Bill … [Read more...] about TODAY (SEPT. 30) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: A NUMERICALLY PERFECT BATTING ORDER

The Sox celebrate their winning the AL West on this date (Sept. 27) in 1993. On the 30th anniversary of their clinching of the American League West, here’s a player-by-player (plus manager and coaches) look at the 1993 White Sox: WILSON ALVAREZ –Stats: 15-8 with a 2.93 ERA and 155 strikeouts in 207.2 innings in 31 starts for the 1993 Sox –earned the victory with a … [Read more...] about A PLAYER-BY-PLAYER LOOK AT THE 1993 WHITE SOX

When I worked at Comiskey Park, the Hall of Fame came to me. Back in the day, teams used their icons as broadcasters. Knowing this, I would get my pregame work done early and then wander into the visitor’s broadcast booth and kindly request an autograph. One of those legends I encountered was Orioles’ icon Brooks Robinson, who passed away Tuesday. God, he was so nice and … [Read more...] about RIP BROOKS ROBINSON

The White Sox lost to Milwaukee on Friday (Aug. 11) on “Elvis Night” at Guaranteed Rate Field BUT I still had a blast. Here’s why … … [Read more...] about ELVIS NIGHT AT THE WHITE SOX … @SOXNERD STYLE

Here’s a look at Pat Seerey, who hit four homers for the White Sox on this date in 1948: *WHA’ HAPPUN? On July 18, 1948, White Sox left fielder and cleanup man Pat Seerey hit four home runs in a 12-11 win over the Philadelphia A’s in 11 innings before 17,296 at Shibe Park. *EXCLUSIVE COMPANY: The 5-foot-10 right-handed hitter is the only Sox player with four bombs in a … [Read more...] about TODAY (JULY 18TH) IN 1948: SOX SERREY SOCKS 4 HRS!