A product of Parkview High School (Springfield) and (Southwest) Missouri State University, Scott Bailes played nine seasons in the Major Leagues as a member of the Cleveland Indians, California Angels and the Texas Rangers. In his 1986 rookie campaign with the Indians, Scott carded 10 wins and 7 saves. He also notched 60 strikeouts in… Read more »
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Jason Hart
Being a big-bopper seemed pretty cool to Jason Hart. Well, until his freshman year of college when one afternoon Missouri State University coach Keith Guttin (MSHOF 2015) decided to throw him batting practice. He’s still laughing about it. “He didn’t throw BP that often. But the next thing I knew, he whizzes one over my… Read more »
Gaylord Perry
Gaylord Perry worked his way into the New York Giants starting rotation in 1964. He was traded to Cleveland in 1972 and responded with a 1.92 ERA, led the American League with 24 wins and won the Cy Young Award. He was traded to Texas in 1975 and after three seasons, he was dealt to… Read more »