St. Louis Browns RHP Scott Perry was born on April 17, 1891 in Denison, Texas. He would put together a career that extended from his rookie year in 1911, to his final season in 1932. His career was slightly confusing with stops in semipro leagues, on going disputes between teams, multiple contracts, and several situations where he just wa
St. Louis Browns RHP Scott Perry was born on April 17, 1891 in Denison, Texas. He would put together a career that extended from his rookie year in 1911, to his final season in 1932. His career was slightly confusing with stops in semipro leagues, on going disputes between teams, multiple contracts, and several situations where he just walked away from teams. Perry would see action with four Major League teams including the Chicago Cubs (1916), Cincinnati Reds (1917), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1918-20).
Scott Perry's professional career began in 1910 with the Tulsa Oilers, then on to the Wichita Jobbers, Hastings Third Citys, and the Pueblo Indians in 1911. Nicknamed "Rope" for his long slender frame, Perry would continue to play for Wichita from 1912-14, before moving on to the Louisville Colonels (1914-15).
In May of 1915, Scott Perry was dealt to Browns on a trial basis. He would make his MLB debut for the Browns on May 13, 1915, against the Philadelphia Athletics. This debut would last just 13 batters over two innings. After starting the game, Perry would give up three runs on five hits and walk. His 13.50 ERA was a little too high for the Browns to keep him on the roster, and sent him back to Louisville on May 15. He would finish the 1915 season with the Colonels and later with the Atlanta Crackers.
He would return to the Major Leagues the following season with the Chicago Cubs, but only appear in four games in 1916. He was scheduled to return to the Cubs until he was traded to the Atlanta Crackers. He refused to play for Atlanta, and decided to play semipro baseball in Joliet, Illinois. Perry would be traded to the Cincinnati Reds prior to the 1917, but saw limited action and later traded to the Boston Braves. As he did before, Perry refused to report to Boston and returned to semipro leagues of Joliet.
This practice of Perry refusing to report to teams he didn't want to play for angered the National Commission (the governing body of organized baseball). After compensations were paid, and agreements were met, Perry would signed by the Philadelphia Athletics where he would play four years (1918-21). Perry's best season came in 1918, when he tallied a 20-19 season, and led the A.L. in games started (36), innings pitched (332.1), batters faced (1342), and hits allowed (295).
After his success with Philadelphia, Scott Perry would become the subject of various disputes between the Athletics and the Boston Braves on who owned his contractual rights. As the teams argued, Perry realized his value and began to demand more money. In the end, Scott Perry would walk away from the Majors and sign on with a semipro oil team in Franklin, Pennsylvania. He would spend the rest of his pitching career tettering between the minor leages and semipro baseball. After a four years playing semipro baseball (1922-25), he would play for the Dallas Steers (1926-27), High Point Pointers (1927), and Durham Bulls (1927-30).
Perry would fight gambling and drinking addictions in his last years in baseball. He would eventually retire and settle down in the Kansas City area. The career of Scott Perry never really matched the potential he possessed.
HEADLINE
"Jacobson Hits for 'The Cycle' in Browns Loss"
1924 - "Baby Doll" Jacobson hits for the 'Cycle' vs Chicago White Sox and RHP Sarge Connelly. Jacobson would get his Single in the 2nd inning, Double in the 6th inning, Triple in the 4th inning, and his Home Run in the 8th inning. His 10 total bases could not help the Browns with the 6
HEADLINE
"Jacobson Hits for 'The Cycle' in Browns Loss"
1924 - "Baby Doll" Jacobson hits for the 'Cycle' vs Chicago White Sox and RHP Sarge Connelly. Jacobson would get his Single in the 2nd inning, Double in the 6th inning, Triple in the 4th inning, and his Home Run in the 8th inning. His 10 total bases could not help the Browns with the 6-3 loss
FEATURED GAME
1945 - OPENING DAY St. Louis Browns defeat the Detroit Tigers, 7-1 in front of 4,167 fans at Sportsman's Park. Browns were led by St. Louis native, Milt Byrnes, who went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. George McQuinn would go 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, while Vern Stephens would go 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. The Browns winning pitcher was Sig Jakucki who scattered six hits, a run, and struck out six while completing all nine innings. The big story was OF Pete Gray who made his MLB debut.
BROWNS' ALL-TIME RECORD ON THIS DAY
15 WINS, 16 LOSES
1902-09: 2-4
1910-19: 3-3
1920-29: 2-5
1930-39: 2-3
1940-49: 4-0
1950-53: 2-1
THERE WERE NO TRANSACTIONS ON THIS DATE IN BROWNS HISTORY
DEBUTS
1906- 3B Roy Hartzell would go 1-for-4 vs Otto Hess and the Cleveland Naps in a 3-1 loss
1927-SS Otis Miller would be a late game replacement for starter Wally Gerber. Miller would go 0-for-1, in the Browns 12-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox
1934 - Two Browns make MLB debuts in a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. 3B Harlond Clift entered the games as a pinch hitter, and drives a hit in his first at bat. SS Alan Strange would go 1-for-4 with a strikeout. He would also be involved in a double play and an error
1945 - CF Pete Gray would make his debut on Opening Day, going 1-for-4 with a run and a strikeout
1951- 1B Joe Lutz would get a single in his first MLB at bat in the Browns 17-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox, He would finish 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
BROWNS' BIRTHDAYS ON THIS DAY
1891 - RHP Scott Perry (1915)
The impact of the 1902 St. Louis Browns could be seen in two different views. From the view of the American League offices, moving the Milwaukee Brewers to the St. Louis was a huge success. While in Milwaukee, the Brewers only attracted139,000 fans over the entire season.
The inaugural season of the Browns pulled in 272,283 fans which was
The impact of the 1902 St. Louis Browns could be seen in two different views. From the view of the American League offices, moving the Milwaukee Brewers to the St. Louis was a huge success. While in Milwaukee, the Brewers only attracted139,000 fans over the entire season.
The inaugural season of the Browns pulled in 272,283 fans which was double from the previous year. It was also over 48,000 more fans than attended Cardinals games in the same city. More fans means more money.
On the field, this team was very competitive in their first season in St. Louis. The franchise won 30 more games in 1902 than they did as the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901. While their offensive numbers were not as strong as other American League teams, the Browns pitching carried the team. Along with a respected manager in Jimmy McAleer, the Browns were seen as one of the challengers in the American League. From the view of the 1902 team, the future looked very bright .