We’re two months into the season, and while it’s far too early to slap a “bust” or “steal” label on any draft pick, it is the perfect time for a check-in. The top of the draft came with some big names and bigger expectations—but has the production lived up to the billing? Let’s take a closer look at how the first five players selected are faring in their rookie campaigns. #1 – Andy Pettitte, SP Team: Washington...
May 23: Erickson and Smiley Dominate, Bichette Doubles Up, and Counsell Walks It Off Scott Erickson continues to pitch like a man possessed. The Cardinals' ace allowed just one hit over 8 innings in a 2–0 win over the Red Sox. That’s now three straight wins for Erickson, who’s 7–3 with a 3.59 ERA on the season. John Smiley matched him pitch for pitch, tossing 7 innings of one-hit ball while striking out 11 in the Blue Jays’ 4–1 win...
As the DBL season barrels toward June, a clearer picture of the league’s hierarchy is taking shape. The Montreal Expos continue to anchor the top spot, but a few contenders are making serious cases for a shake-up. Meanwhile, the middle tier remains volatile, and the race to escape the bottom grows more desperate. Let’s dig into the latest Power Rankings. Teams (Total Points, Tendency):1) Montreal Expos (141.1, o)2) San Francisco Giants...
As the 1995 season heads into late May, two seasoned hitters demonstrated that experience still plays a major role in offensive production. Toronto’s Will Clark and Chicago’s Dion James turned in standout performances to earn Player of the Week honors in the United and Federal Leagues, respectively. United League: Clark’s Contact Clinic Will Clark put together one of the finest offensive weeks of his career, showcasing elite bat control...
Glenn Davis has always been a power bat you couldn’t ignore, but on May 20, 1995, he added a new milestone to his already impressive résumé: 1,000 career runs scored. The 34-year-old first baseman reached the mark while playing for the Colorado Rockies, becoming one of only a handful of active players in the Doubleday Baseball League to cross the four-digit threshold in runs. It’s a milestone built not just on home run power, but on...
May 17: Haselman Heats Up, Offerman Nearly Cycles, and Erickson Outduels Henry Bill Haselman had himself a day, going 3-for-3 with a homer and 4 RBIs to lead the Red Sox to an 8–0 shutout of the Royals. It was the first time this season that Kansas City failed to plate a run—credit Haselman for sparking the offense and Boston’s staff for keeping the Royals silent. Jose Offerman came one hit shy of the cycle (missing only the single),...
On May 16, 1995, Ivan Calderón crossed the plate for the 1,000th time in his DBL career, becoming one of the few players in league history to reach the prestigious runs milestone. The 33-year-old outfielder, who has spent his entire career with St. Louis, reached the mark in his 1,858th game—an impressive testament to both his production and durability across more than a decade of elite-level baseball. Calderón has long been a model of...
On May 16, 1995, Toronto first baseman Will Clark launched the 300th home run of his DBL career, adding another historic milestone to one of the league’s most consistent offensive résumés. The veteran slugger, now in his age-31 season, has been a metronome of production for nearly a decade—and his latest homer cements his legacy as one of the premier left-handed power bats of his era. Clark’s 300th blast came in his 1,480th career game,...
On May 11, 1995, just one day after Floyd Youmans hit the mark, Ed Correa became the newest member of the DBL’s 2,500 strikeout club. The 29-year-old right-hander recorded the milestone while pitching for Montreal, capping a career that has blended electric strikeout stuff with surprising longevity. Correa’s journey to 2,500 strikeouts has been anything but linear. After breaking in as a 19-year-old with Washington in 1985, he quickly...
On May 10, 1995, Floyd Youmans etched his name even deeper into Diamond Baseball League history, recording his 2,500th career strikeout while donning the familiar black and orange of San Francisco. The milestone, reached in his 344th career start, is more than just a round number—it’s a marker of sustained excellence, resilience, and a fastball that’s aged remarkably well. Youmans, 31, has been a fixture atop San Francisco’s rotation...