Manuscript/Mixed Material Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F

Image 1 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F BRANCH RICKEY BASEBALL FILE SCOUTING REPORTS 1951 A-F Box_52_ Folder__8__ Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 2 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 5, 1951 ANDERSON, Daniel Ben Tincup has got something here. Barely 18, 180 pounds, probably 6' or 6'1", right hander. His father is an antique dealer up in Iowa. His mother...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 3 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F James Joseph Anderson A well built left hand pitcher weighing I would guess 175 pounds-180 pounds, only 5' 8" tall. He can throw the ball hard, - harder than Williams. Just fair...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 4 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 4, 1951 ANDERTON, Robert Lives down in Alabama. About 6' 3", slim boy, - nice boy. Ordinary fast ball but it is the best pitch he has. Curve so so. Change...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 5 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 1, 1951 ANTHONY, Lee A big, strong right hand pitcher, 32 years of age, and a nice fellow. I think he knows how to pitch. He has a very good fast...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 6 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 Babcock Infielder. Looks intelligent, acts intelligent, very young. He can throw. Transcribed and reviewed by volunteers participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 7 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F BARBAO, Ken A one finger curve bell pitcher. Throws a straight drop, medium speed, curve ball with his fore finger knuckled, and he controls it, and the ball breaks. It is a...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 8 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 26, 1951 BARBAO, Ken Plenty of speed, particularly when he presses, but when he presses, his control naturally slips away. Nevertheless, his speed is major league. Good curve ball and throws...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 9 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 1, 1951 BELL, Bill Big, right hand pitcher, not yet eighteen years of age. Comes from Goldsboro, North Carolina. He throws everything. A great fast ball, a great straight drop curve,...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 10 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 26, 1951 BELL, Bill He is tense, - a very tense pitcher. Everything he does while pitching is of tremendous importance to him. That is good enough to be complimentary about...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 11 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 26, 1951 BERAN, Lee Is a better prospect than my first report indicated. His fast ball is better than I thought, and he does have a curve. Take out the word...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 12 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 4, 1951 BERAN, Leon One of nine children, - six older than he. About 5' 11", right hander and his father is a Kansas wheat farmer. He really lives on a...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 13 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F REPORT OF BRANCH RICKEY ON NEW ORLEANS CLUB AS OBSERVED IN ONE GAME AT MEMPHIS ON MAY 29, 1951. BEVAN A twenty year old, 6' 1", I would say, fine build, fine...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 14 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F June 25, 1951 New Orleans Club against Nashville in two games June 21st and June 22nd. BEVAN - Second Base Young, big, strong, runs good enough, and his arm is good enough....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 15 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 8, 1951 BRANCH, Leonard This boy has a fast ball, not great, but the ball is as fast as some major league fast balls. He has no control of it whatever....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 16 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 BRANCH, Leonard I do not know what I said in my previous report about Branch's fast ball, but my judgment today is that he doesn't have one. He has...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 17 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 3, 1951 BROWN, John He keeps the fingers visibly apart on his fast ball and tight together on his curve. His right thumb protrudes above the ball on his curve noticeably....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 18 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 3, 1951 BUNGE, Arthur An eighteen year old left hander from San Diego. He is 6'3". This boy positively has the best control of a fast ball I have ever seen...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 19 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 4, 1951 BURKLE, John Los Angeles boy about 6" 1" , 180 pounds, right hander. Good speed, fair change of pace curve. His regular curve has velocity, but almost no break....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 20 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 5, 1951 BUTCHKO, Steve This boy is a big right hander from the Pittsburgh District who mystifies me. His fast ball is not very fast and yet batters miss it, and...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 21 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F June 25, 1951 New Orleans Club against Nashville in two games June 21st and June 22nd. CARLSEN - Pitcher The difference between a thrower and a pitcher is the difference between a...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 22 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F September 12, 1951 CASALE, JERRY - Right Hand Pitcher He will be 18 years of age within a few days. He will weigh about 210 pounds, - apparently overweight, but not unusual...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 23 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 CAYAVEC, Wm. J. A right hand hitting infielder-outfielder. Very ordinary runner. Looks at the ground invariably on the first twenty feet from home plate as he starts to run....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 24 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F REPORT OF BRANCH RICKEY ON NEW ORLEANS CLUB AS OBSERVED IN ONE GAME AT MEMPHIS ON MAY 29, 1951. CLARK A little fellow who gives all the appearance of wanting to do...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 25 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 6, 1951 CLARK, Lou This boy has had a history of a bad arm. He pitched last year at Greenville, - this year at Brunswick. Hasn't pitcher [sic] very many innings...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 26 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 CLARK, Lou Just a fast ball. Not a thing in the world but a fast ball. He should simply go in the same group under Bill Burwell. He must...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 27 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 6, 1951 COCHRANE, Donald Fair fast ball, nice built, young righthander, last year witth Bartlesville. Will be eighteen right away. Slow curve ball overhand is the same as his regular curve...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 28 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 26, 1951 COCHRANE, Don His curve ball is very good. it has the effect of a change of speed and it curbes, - a downer. Not a great break, but the...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 29 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F September 12, 1951 CONTILLO, Larry - Left Hand Pitcher A left hander, weighs about 170 pounds, 5' 10". Well mannered, intelligent, inclined toward artistry in pitching, could acquire anything on short notice....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 30 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F September 12, 1951 COVALESKI, JOHN - Infielder An 18 year Eddie Stanky. He runs like him, aggressive, quick, strong arm on the short throws, likes to play, - the winning type. Batting...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 31 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 2, 1951 CURTISS, Joseph I certainly would have to see him again to have a high estimate. An ordinary fast ball, no curve to speak of, a fair slow curve ball....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 32 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 DAVIS, Brandon "They" say this boy cannot throw good enough. I think he can. He throws quick and he knows how to throw, and the ball hops well after...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 33 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F Form FS 61 PITTSBURGH PLAYER INQUIRY Name Lino Dinoso Position P Address Puerto Guaymas Mexico c/o Guaymas Baseball Club Recommended by Howie Haak & Buck Elliott Address Referred to Scout Howie Haak...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 34 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F REPORT OF MR. BRANCH RICKEY ON NEW ORLEANS CLUB AS OBSERVED IN ONE GAME AT MEMPHIS ON MAY 29, 1951. DORTON A good receiver, a quick arm, and it is strong enough....
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 35 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F June 25, 1951 New Orleans Club against Nashville in two games June 21st and June 22nd. DORTON - Catcher Not a big boy. Not much power. Hustles every second. Albert, (might be...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 36 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 FACKLER, Earl In the first half-dozen games here, he has not hit a single ball hard. Look likes he runs very good, his arm is not bad, but his...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 37 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F September 18, 1951 FISHER, Harry Worked him out as pitcher this morning. He has enough fast ball to pitch anywhere, fair curve ball and a fair change of pace curve ball. He...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 38 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 11, 1951 Flynn A very young right hand hitting infielder from away up in Maine. Very aggressive. Loves to play. Will group up and have power. Doesn't know strike from a...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00
Image 39 of Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F October 1, 1951 FRIEND, Robert He has every pitch he needs, - fast and curve ball, and change-up on each, and all four are effective. He needs no instruction on any of...
- Contributor: Rickey, Branch
- Date: 1906-00-00

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Title: Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1951; A-F
Contributor Names: Rickey, Branch, 1881-1965
Created / Published: 1906 - 1971
Subject Headings: - Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team); - Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team); - St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); - Baseball; - Baseball players--United States; - Baseball teams; - Major League Baseball (Organization); - Minor league baseball; - Baseball executives; - Baseball managers; - Baseball players; - Manuscripts; - United States
Genre: Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location: mss37820, box 52; series: Baseball File, 1906-1971
Source Collection: Branch Rickey papers
Repository: Manuscript Division
Digital Id: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/ms998023.mss37820.001
Language: English
Online Format: online text; image
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