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Cleveland Baseball History

Daniel Schneemann’s debut

June 3, 2024

At the age of 27 years, 131 days, is the 23rd oldest player to make his MLB debut in Jacobs Field and the 12th oldest to do so for the home team.

The 11 Cleveland players older than Schneemann to make their debut in Jacobs Field:

Most RBI in a month

June 1, 2024

Jose Ramirez drove in 33 RBI in the month of May, tied for the 14th most in a month in team history. holds the record with 45, set in July 1936.

Here’s the list just from the Jacobs Field Era (since 1994):

  • – July 2001 – 39
  • – May 2024 – 33
  • – Sept 2000 – 33
  • Manny Ramirez – May 1999 – 33
  • – July 1996 – 33
  • Belle – May 1996 – 33
  • Thome – Aug 1996 – 32
  • Belle – Sept 1995 – 32

Ben Lively’s Hot Start

May 27, 2024

Ben Lively has a 2.80 ERA with 43 strikeouts through his first eight starts.

Lively’s previous low ERA through an stretch of eight starts was 3.70 as a rookie with the 2017 Phillies.

He’s the 13th pitcher in franchise history with at least 40 strikeouts and an ERA under 3.00 through eight starts with the franchise.

The others:

Star Wars

May 25, 2024

On this date in 1977, Star Wars was released.

On that day, pitched a 12-inning compete game and hit a walk-off single to give the Indians a 2-1 win over the Mariners.

Manzardo DH batting 9th

May 10, 2024

Kyle Manzardo hit ninth in the order as the DH last night.

It’s the 29th time in franchise history the DH has been in the ninth spot in the order. also did it last year.

The first was in 1985. did it seven times in his career. also did it four times, in just 14 games with the club.

Kyle Manzardo’s Debut

May 7, 2024

Kyle Manzardo went 0-3 with 3 strikeouts in his MLB debut.

He’s the 31st player (excluding pitchers) to strike out in every plate appearance in his MLB debut (min. 3 PA).

The others for Cleveland:

Cermak went 0-4 with four strikeouts in the only game he ever played at the age of 19. He was born in Cleveland and had never played in a major or minor league game before. He played for something called the O’Connor baseball team in Cleveland, and was given a one-day trial with the big league team that did not go well. He later become a minor league umpire and was hit in the throat by a foul ball which caused him to lose his ability to speak.