The best baseball players born on May 19

Here’s a subjective rating of the highest 5 for May 19.

1. Curt Simmons (1929)
Born in Egypt, Pa., Simmons spent 13 of his 20 years within the Majors along with his dwelling state Phillies. After his productive 1950 season was reduce quick as a result of his National Guard unit being activated, Simmons was sidelined for the World Series regardless of having a 10-day go from service. Years later, Simmons had his postseason alternative whereas with the Cardinals, pitching in two video games of the ’64 World Series vs. the Yankees. Across two begins, Simmons posted a 2.51 ERA over 14 1/3 innings — together with eight strong frames with simply 4 hits surrendered in Game 3. Despite their loss in that sport, the Cardinals would go on to win the Series. In addition to being a World Series champion, Simmons was a three-time All-Star (1952, ’53 and ’57).

2. Gil McDougald (1928)
McDougald spent his complete 10-year massive league profession as a member of the Yankees, with whom he excelled from the beginning. In 1951, McDougald earned Rookie of the Year honors with a .306/.396/.488 line and 14 dwelling runs, additionally ending ninth in MVP voting. Though he completed within the prime 20 5 occasions, McDougald by no means received an MVP Award — however he was a six-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion. McDougald performed alongside Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford, holding down the Yankees’ infield with time at second, third and quick. McDougald had lots of postseason expertise as a member of the Bombers, showing in 53 Fall Classic video games. In the ’58 World Series, McDougald posted a .321 common with two homers and 4 RBIs.

3. Ji-Man Choi (1991)
Choi made his debut in 2016 with the Angels and performed for the Yankees and Brewers earlier than settling in with the Rays. Choi has been aside of three postseasons with Tampa Bay, and was a key member of the 2020 AL pennant-winning group. In the ’20 AL Championship Series vs. Houston, Choi went 5-for-13 with a house run. When he singled in Game 2 of the ’20 World Series, Choi turned the primary Korean-born participant to report successful within the Fall Classic. Choi was traded from the Rays to the Pirates following the 2022 season.

4. Ed Whitson (1955)
Whitson was a fastball pitcher turned palmball pitcher, after a soda bottle reduce a finger on his pitching hand, forcing him to change his supply. He performed for 5 groups over his 15-year profession, incomes an All-Star nod in 1980 whereas with the Giants. On Sept. 22, 1985, Whitson bought right into a bodily altercation with Yankees supervisor Billy Martin after the supervisor instructed reporters Whitson had been battling arm hassle. The incident did not lead to a suspension of Whitson, however he was traded early the subsequent season to the Padres, the place he would play till retiring in ’91.

5. Newt Allen (1901)
Allen had a 20-year profession, spending 17 seasons with one of many best Negro Leagues groups: the Kansas City Monarchs. Allen was part of the 1924 champions, and the infielder completed his profession with a .288/.346/.375 line, three All-Star appearanes and two championships.

Eric Show (1956)
Show ended his 11-year profession with a 3.66 ERA throughout 1,655 innings with the Padres and A’s. The right-hander was concerned in a historic baseball second, sadly although, he was on the fallacious aspect. On Sept. 11, 1985, Pete Rose was trying to break Ty Cobb’s hit report (4,191). Show was on the mound and served Rose a slider that failed to slip, permitting Rose to single into left discipline and break the report.

Brandon Inge (1977)
Inge spent 12 of his 13 seasons with the Tigers, incomes an All-Star nod in 2009. The third baseman and catcher had a profitable postseason profession, ending with a .288 clip over 23 video games.