Larry Rosenthal
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Larry Rosenthal was a professional baseball outfielder in the 1930s and 40's. He first played with the Chicago White Sox
in 1936, and hit .281 in 317 at bats. He actually started out spectacularly getting on base three or more times in 19 of his first 50 games, two more than the next four players who include Joe Dimaggio
. He played with the White Sox until 1941, when he was purchased by the Cleveland Indians
. He then spent two years in the minor leagues returning to the majors in 1944. Rosenthal played poorly, and never had much playing time afterward, although he played briefly for the New York Yankees
and Philadelphia Athletics.
He is also currently second to Jeremy Giambi
for most walks
with fewer than 1500 career
ABs.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in 1936, and hit .281 in 317 at bats. He actually started out spectacularly getting on base three or more times in 19 of his first 50 games, two more than the next four players who include Joe Dimaggio
Joe DiMaggio
Joseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio , nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper," was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak , a record that still stands...
. He played with the White Sox until 1941, when he was purchased by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. He then spent two years in the minor leagues returning to the majors in 1944. Rosenthal played poorly, and never had much playing time afterward, although he played briefly for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and Philadelphia Athletics.
He is also currently second to Jeremy Giambi
Jeremy Giambi
Jeremy Dean Giambi is a left-handed, former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox. He also played in the minors for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. He is the younger brother of Colorado Rockies first...
for most walks
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
with fewer than 1500 career
ABs.