NEWSLETTER
Ron Santo goes into the Hall of Fame this weekend, an honor that is long overdue.
Before Santo was a perennial All-Star and a cultural icon in Chicago, he was a minor league third baseman playing in Texas. In 1959 Santo began his minor league career at Double A San Antonio, the Cubs’ affiliate in the Texas League. He hit .327/.390/.473 with 11 home runs, 56 walks, and 54 strike outs. He also committed 53 errors and finished with a fielding percentage of .884.
The following year he played for Triple A Houston in the American Association. He appeared in 71 games, compiled an OPS of .759, and once again finished up with more walks than strikeouts. He committed only 16 minor league errors that year, raising his fielding percentage to .932. After those 71 games he was called to Chicago, and the rest is history.
Scores From Yesterday
Iowa – Iowa earned their 60th loss of the season in this 16-3 beat down.
Tennessee – The Smokies game was suspended after seven innings with the score tied at 8-8. The game will be concluded prior to the start of Sunday’s finale.
Daytona – Daytona is starting to slide out of playoff contention. This 4-2 loss certainly didn’t help matters.
Peoria – Peoria led early, but it didn’t last. They went down 6-5.
Boise – Boise out hit Eugene, but they still lost 7-4.
Arizona – The Cubs game was postponed on Saturday. I’m only speculating here, but it is possible that this dust storm had something to do with the lack of a game.
Performances of the Day
Other Minor League Notes
Farm System Standings
AAA – Iowa Cubs : 41 – 60.
Pacific Coast League American Northern Division – Third Place: 19.0 Games Behind.
AA – Tennessee Smokies : 12-17
Southern League North Division – Fourth Place : 5.5 Games Behind
High A – Daytona Cubs : 12-18
Florida State League North Division – Fourth Place : 5.5 Games Behind
Low A – Peoria Chiefs : 11-17
Midwest League Eastern Division – Fifth Place : 4.0 Game Behind
Short-Season A – Boise Hawks : 12 – 24
Northwest League East Division – Third Place : 8.0 Games Behind
Rookie League – AZL Cubs : 18 – 6
Arizona Rookie League East – First Place : 1.0 Games Ahead
