Triandos had to employ an oversized catcher’s mitt to have any hope of getting through a game without a dozen passed balls. [1] Triandos led American League catchers twice in assists and in baserunners caught stealing. They revised the rule to say that a catcher`s mitt could be no more than 38 inches in circumference or 15 inches from top to bottom. He really did say “Wilhelm nearly ruined me”. He pitched until he was 49 years old, mainly because he was able to master the most baffling of pitches, the knuckleball. Great mitt for the player or the collector. Orioles catcher Gus Triandos shows the difference between the “Hoyt Wilhelm Knuckleball Mitt” versus the conventional mitts in …

[4], As the Orioles' catcher, he used an outsized catcher's mitt designed by manager Paul Richards to handle the unpredictable knuckleball of Hoyt Wilhelm.

Ginsberg said the bad thing about Wilhelm`s knuckler--from the perspective of the batter and catcher--was that no one knew how the pitch would break. [1] In 1957, he threw out 66.7% of the base runners trying to steal a base, the third highest single-season ratio in Major League history. In later years, he lived in San Jose, California. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. O's catchers Ginsberg & Triandos will set the modern major-league record for passed balls this season with 49. Up for bid we have Vintage Wilson Gus Triandos Personal Model Catchers Baseball Glove/Mitt.Made in USA Model #A2404Pat No. Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. [5][12] In 1959, he hit 20 home runs by mid-season and was again selected to be the starting catcher for the American League in the 1959 All-Star Game, However, a hand injury meant that he only had 25 home runs for the entire season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Then you can`t imagine how Joe Ginsberg felt when he tried to catch Hoyt Wilhelm. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Or write about sports?

Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Baltimore Orioles catcher Gus Triandos compares mitts | Tom’s Old Days via Twitter. See the seller’s listing for full details and, Wilson Right-Handed Thrower Catcher Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Catcher Baseball Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Left-Handed Thrower Catcher Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Right-Handed Thrower Catcher Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Catcher 31.5" Glove Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Catcher 34" Glove Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Catcher 32.5" Glove Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Catcher Men Baseball Softball Gloves & Mitts, Wilson Catcher Youth Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts, Right-Handed Thrower Catcher 34" Glove Baseball & Softball Gloves & Mitts. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Have you ever tried catching a baseball with a pillow? They revised the rule to say that a catcher`s mitt could be no more than 38 inches in circumference or …

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