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This does not include their pitching arms, which for Jim Kaat was left and Bert Blyleven was right. They were tall, Kaat listed at 6 feet 4 and Blyleven at 6-3. They were of Dutch heritage ...
Jim Kaat, now recognized as a ... A lefty who once had created a second stage of a pitching career by becoming the fastest worker in the majors, Kaat offered this outrageous remedy: "Seven-inning ...
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — When Jim Kaat spoke to the ... After 25 years pitching in the majors … The wait was finally over on Sunday and Kaat was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y — When Jim Kaat was elected to the Hall of Fame, he felt he wasn’t sure if he belonged. For 32 years, voters also weren’t sure as he gained a decent amount of support, but ...
“Kaat, who has left an indelible mark on the game, is celebrated not only for his remarkable pitching career but also for his contributions as a broadcaster and mentor to younger players. “Jim ...
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — When Jim Kaat spoke to the thousands ... “That is a big part of it,” Kaat said. “I didn’t have a pitching coach growing up but I had American Legion coaches and ...
“Jim Kaat, affectionately known as ‘Kitty,’ enjoyed a prolific career spanning 25 seasons in Major League Baseball, pitching for teams including the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White ...