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Mike Trout (2009-10) runner-up MVP finish is the highest Cedar Rapids alumni placement since 1952
Mike Trout (Cedar Rapids Kernels – 2009-10) finished second in the American League Most Valuable Player voting in 2012 to the Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera. The runner-up finished was the highest placement since Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1940-41) finished second to Bobby Shantz in 1952. Lou Boudreau (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1938) is our only alumni to win a MVP award (1948 – American League). This is the 28th time a former Cedar Rapids professional baseball alum has finished in the top 10 of MVP voting in baseball history. It is the 84th time one of our alumni has received MVP votes. There have been 33 different players who played in Cedar Rapids that have received MVP votes.
Russ Ford (Cedar Rapids Rabbits – 1905-06) was the first to receive MVP votes finishing 18th in the American League in 1911 as a member of the New York Yankees. Emil Yde (Cedar Rapids Bunnies – 1921) was our first National League MVP vote recipiant finishing 21st in 1924 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hal Trosky (Cedar Rapids Bunnies – 1931) was the first player to appear in the MVP voting in multiple seasons appearing on the ballot four times (1934 – 7th, 1936 – 10th, 1938 – 13th, and 1939 – 30th) all in the American League. Lou Boudreau received MVP a Cedar Rapids record 10 times receiving votes every year between 1940 and 1949 including the first place finish in 1948 when the Cleveland Indians won the World Series.
Seven of our alumni have appeared on MVP ballots five times or more. Ted Simmons (Cedar Rapids Cardinals – 1967) received votes seven times, Rocky Colavito (Cedar Rapids Indians – 1952) and Eric Davis (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1982) each received votes six different times. Allie Reynolds, Paul O’Neill (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1982) and Trevor Hoffman (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1991) each received votes in five different seasons.
Allie Reynolds and Lou Boudreau are our only alumni to finish in the top three twice. Boudreau finished third in 1947 before winning the award in 1948. Reynolds finished third in 1952 and second in 1952.
There have been multiple Cedar Rapids alumni vote recipients in the same year 19 times. We have had four different players in the final ranking twice, 1965 and 1990. In 1965, Rocky Colavito finished fifth and Bobby Knoop (Cedar Rapids Braves – 1958) placed 24th in the American League, while John Roseboro (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1955) finished 26th and Tony Cloninger (Cedar Rapids Braves – 1959) placed 28th in the National League. The mark was equaled in 1990 as the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series and three of the four Cedar Rapids alumni MVP vote recipients represented the same team for the only time in our history. Eric Davis placed 12th, Chris Sabo (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1983) was 13th and Paul O’Neill finished 19th. Kal Daniels (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1983) finished 27th representing the Los Angeles Dodgers.
There are two of our alumni who have earned MVP votes for three separate teams. Rocky Colavito represented the Indians in 1958, 1959 and 1965. Colavito twice received votes as a Tiger in 1961 and 1962 and represented the Kansas City Athletics in 1964. Ron Hunt (Cedar Rapids Braves – 1960-61) earned votes as a member of the Mets – 1964, Giants – 1969 and Montreal Expos – 1973.
Mike Trout was the first member of the Cedar Rapids Kernels teams to receive votes since John Lackey (Cedar Rapids Kernels – 2000) finished in 17th place in the American League in 2007. Trout and Lackey are the only players from the Kernels most recent affiliation to receive MVP votes.
Here is the full list of Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni who have received MVP votes to the best of my knowledge:
Russ Ford – New York Yankees – 18th AL 1911
Bill Wambsganss – Cleveland Indians – 21st AL 1922
Emil Yde – Pittsburgh Pirates – 21st NL 1924
Ernie Orsatti – St. Louis Cardinals – 13th NL 1932
Hal Trosky – Cleveland Indians – 7th AL 1934
Hal Trosky – Cleveland Indians – 10th AL 1936
Hal Trosky – Cleveland Indians – 13th AL 1938
Hal Trosky – Cleveland Indians – 30th AL 1939
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 5th AL 1940
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 17th AL 1941
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 10th AL 1942
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 10th AL 1943
Roger Wolff – Philadelphia Athletics – 25th AL 1943
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 6th AL 1944
Roger Wolff – Washington Senators – 7th AL 1945
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 8th AL 1945
George Binks – Washington Senators – 21st AL 1945
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 10th AL 1946
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 3rd AL 1947
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 1st AL 1948
Lou Boudreau – Cleveland Indians – 14th AL 1949
Allie Reynolds – New York Yankees – 26th AL 1949
Allie Reynolds – New York Yankees – 3rd AL 1951
Allie Reynolds – New York Yankees – 2nd AL 1952
Allie Reynolds – New York Yankees – 12th AL 1953
Ray Narleski – Cleveland Indians – 6th AL 1955
Rocky Colavito – Cleveland Indians – 3rd AL 1958
Rocky Colavito – Cleveland Indians – 4th AL 1959
Bud Daley – Kansas City Athletics – 22nd AL 1959
Bud Daley – Kansas City Athletics – 24th AL 1960
Rocky Colavito – Detroit Tigers – 8th AL 1961
John Roseboro – Los Angeles Dodgers – 19th NL 1961
Rocky Colavito – Detroit Tigers – 16th AL 1962
Rocky Colavito – Kansas City Athletics – 23rd AL 1964
Ron Hunt – New York Mets – 25th NL 1964
Rocky Colavito – Cleveland Indians – 5th AL 1965
Bobby Knoop – California Angels – 24th AL 1965
John Roseboro – Los Angeles Dodgers – 26th NL 1965
Tony Cloninger – Milwaukee Braves – 28th NL 1965
Bobby Knoop – California Angels – 18th AL 1966
John Roseboro – Los Angeles Dodgers – 13th NL 1965
Ron Hunt – San Francisco Giants – 15th NL 1969
Denis Menke – Houston Astros – 15th NL 1969
Ted Simmons – St. Louis Cardinals – 16th NL 1971
Nate Colbert – San Diego Padres – 8th NL 1972
Ted Simmons – St. Louis Cardinals – 10th NL 1972
Ted Simmons – St. Louis Cardinals – 14th NL 1973
Ron Hunt – Montreal Expos – 26th NL 1973
Ted Simmons – St. Louis Cardinals – 13th NL 1974
Ted Simmons – St. Louis Cardinals – 6th NL 1975
Jerry Reuss – Pittsburgh Pirates – 23rd NL 1975
Ted Simmons – St. Louis Cardinals – 9th NL 1977
Joe Sambito – Houston Astros – 21st NL 1979
Jerry Reuss – Los Angeles Dodgers – 20th NL 1980
Jerry Mumphrey – New York Yankees – 20th AL 1981
Ted Simmons – Milwaukee Brewers – 19th AL 1983
Bob Brenly – San Francisco Giants – 21st NL 1984
Eric Davis – Cincinnati Reds – 12th NL 1986
Eric Davis – Cincinnati Reds – 9th NL 1987
Eric Davis – Cincinnati Reds – 13th NL 1988
Chili Davis – California Angels – 25th NL 1989
Eric Davis – Cincinnati Reds – 9th NL 1989
Eric Davis – Cincinnati Reds – 12th NL 1990
Chris Sabo – Cincinnati Reds – 13th NL 1990
Paul O’Neill – Cincinnati Reds – 19th NL 1990
Kal Daniels – Los Angeles Dodgers – 27th NL 1990
Chili Davis – Minnesota Twins – 14th AL 1991
Chris Sabo – Cincinnati Reds – 20th NL 1991
Paul O’Neill – New York Yankees – 5th AL 1994
Chili Davis – California Angels – 22nd AL 1994
*Ken Hill – Montreal Expos – 12th NL 1994 (rehabbed in Cedar Rapids with the Kernels)
Paul O’Neill – New York Yankees – 15th AL 1995
Reggie Sanders – Cincinnati Reds – 6th NL 1995
Trevor Hoffman – San Diego Padres – 22nd NL 1996
Paul O’Neill – New York Yankees – 12th AL 1997
Paul O’Neill – New York Yankees – 12th AL 1998
Eric Davis – Baltimore Orioles – 18th AL 1998
Trevor Hoffman – San Diego Padres – 7th NL 1998
Trevor Hoffman – San Diego Padres – 28th NL 1999
Trevor Hoffman – San Diego Padres – 17th NL 2005
Trevor Hoffman – San Diego Padres – 10th NL 2006
John Lackey – Los Angeles Angels – 17th AL 2007
Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels – 2nd AL 2012
Mike Napoli (2001-02), Mike Trout (2009-10) and Mark Trumbo (2006-07) bring CR Alumni MLB All Star selections to 85.
Major League Baseball released the rosters for the 83rd annual MLB All-Star game today. Cedar Rapids Kernels alumni Mike Napoli (2001-02), Mike Trout (2009-10) and Mark Trumbo (2001-02) have been selected to the American League squad with Napoli getting the start behind the plate. The trio of Kernels alum bring the total number of MLB All-Star selections made by Cedar Rapids professi0nal baseball alumni to 85. 33 different Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni have been selected to the All-Star game rosters. This is the fifth time there has been three Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni players selected to the same All-Star game (2012, 2007, 1991, 1984 and 1966). We have never had more than three appear in the same season. Lou Boudreau was our first All-Star and made six straight All-Star teams between 1940-45, the longest such streak by a Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni.
Lou Boudreau (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1938) and Ted Simmons (Cedar Rapids Cardinals – 1967) lead the way with eight selections each. Trevor Hoffman (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1991) earned seven All-Star selections, Rocky Colavito (Cedar Rapids Indians – 1952) and Allie Reynolds (1940-41) made six appearances, Paul O’Neill (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1982) was selected five times and John Roseboro (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1955) made four appearances at the mid season classic.
Here is the full list of Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni who have been selected to the All-Star game rosters. The year following their name designates their season or seasons they played in Cedar Rapids.
2012 – Mike Napoli (2001-02), Mike Trout (2009-10), Mark Trumbo (2006-07)
2011 – Howard Kendrick (2004), Jordan Walden (2008)
2010 –
2009 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
2008 – Ervin Santana (2002), Joe Saunders (2002)
2007 – Trevor Hoffman (1991), Bobby Jenks (2001), John Lackey (2000)
2006 -Trevor Hoffman (1991), Bobby Jenks (2001)
2005 –
2004 –
2002 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
2001 –
2000 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
1999 – Trevor Hoffman (1991)
1998 – Trevor Hoffman (1991), Paul O’Neill (1982)
1997 – Jason Dickson (1995), Paul O’Neill (1982)
1996 –
1995 – Paul O’Neill (1982), Reggie Sanders (1990)
1994 – Chili Davis (1978), Paul O’Neill (1982)
1993 –
1991 – Rob Dibble (1985), Paul O’Neill (1982), Chris Sabo (1983)
1990 – Rob Dibble (1985), Chris Sabo (1983)
1989 – Eric Davis (1982)
1988 – Chris Sabo (1983), Kurt Stillwell (1984)
1987 – Eric Davis (1982)
1986 – Chili Davis (1978)
1985 –
1984 – Bob Brenly (1977), Chili Davis (1978), Jerry Mumphrey (1972)
1983 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1982 –
1981 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1980 – Ken Reitz (1969), Jerry Reuss (1967)
1979 – Joe Sambito (1973), Ted Simmons (1967)
1978 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1977 – Ted Simmons (1967)
1976 –
1975 – Jerry Reuss (1967)
1973 – Nate Colbert (1965), Ted Simmons (1967)
1972 – Nate Colbert (1965), Ted Simmons (1967)
1971 – Nate Colbert (1965),
1970 – Denis Menke (1958-59)
1969 – Denis Menke (1958-59), John Roseboro (1955)
1968 –
1967 –
1966 – Rocky Colavito (1952), Ron Hunt (1960-61), Bobby Knoop (1958)
1965 – Rocky Colavito (1952)
1964 – Rocky Colavito (1952), Ron Hunt (1960-61)
1963 –
1962 – Rocky Colavito (1952), John Roseboro (1955)
1961 – Rocky Colavito (1952), John Roseboro (1955)
1960 – Bud Daley (1952)
1959 – Rocky Colavito (1952), Bud Daley (1952)
1958 – Ray Narleski (1950), John Roseboro (1955)
1957 –
1955 –
1954 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1953 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1952 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1951 –
1950 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1949 – Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1948 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1947 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1946 –
1945 – Lou Boudreau (1938), Allie Reynolds (1940-41)
1944 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1943 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1942 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1941 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1940 – Lou Boudreau (1938)
1939 –
1938 –
1937 –
1936 –
1935 –
1934 –
1933 –
This date in Kernels alumni history – April 23, 1947 Allie Reynolds
On April 23, 1947, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders 1940-41) pitched a complete game shutout against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Reynolds struck out five batters while only allowing two hits as the Yankees won 3-0.
Allie Reynolds finished his 13 year career playing for the Indians and the Yankees with a 182-107 mark and tallied 49 saves and posting a 3.30 ERA.
Reynolds was part of the 1940 and 1941 Cedar Rapids Raiders teams. The 1940 Raiders squad finished 74-51. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-0) in the opening round and the topped Decatur (3-1) to win the Three-I League championship. Allie Reynolds posted a 12-7 record and a 3.59 ERA in 1940.
The 1941 Raiders finished 72-49 under manager Ollie Marquardt. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-1) in the opening round of the playoffs and then topped Decater (3-2) in a five game series for the Three-I League Championship. Allie Reynolds went 10-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 1941.
Kernels alumni history – October 5, 1949 – Allie Reynolds
On October 5, 1949, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1941) pitched a complete game shutout at Yankee Stadium in game 1 of the 1949 World Series to lead the New York Yankees to a 1-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Reynolds struck out nine batters while walking four and allowing two hits in the victory. He also went 2-3 at the plate with a double to help himself.
Video highlights from the 1949 World Series
October 5 was just a great day in history for Allie Reynolds. On that date in 1950, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1941) pitched a ten inning complete game at Shibe Park in game 2 of the 1950 World Series to lead the New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over Robin Roberts and the Philadelphia Phillies. Reynolds struck out six batters while walking four, allowing seven hits and one run in the victory.
Video highlights from the 1950 World Series
Allie Reynolds finished his 13 year career playing for the Indians and the Yankees with a 182-107 mark and tallied 49 saves and posting a 3.30 ERA.
Reynolds was part of the 1940 and 1941 Cedar Rapids Raiders teams. The 1940 Raiders squad finished 74-51. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-0) in the opening round and the topped Decatur (3-1) to win the Three-I League championship. Allie Reynolds posted a 12-7 record and a 3.59 ERA in 1940.
The 1941 Raiders finished 72-49 under manager Ollie Marquardt. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-1) in the opening round of the playoffs and then topped Decater (3-2) in a five game series for the Three-I League Championship. Allie Reynolds went 10-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 1941.
Kernels alumni history – October 4, 1952 – Allie Reynolds
On October 4, 1952, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1941) pitched a complete game shutout in game 4 of the 1952 World Series to lead the New York Yankees to a 2-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Reynolds struck out ten batters while walking three and allowing four hits in the victory. Reynolds started game 1 and followed by starting game 4 of the series on two days rest as the series did not have travel days due to the teams close proximity. He then earned a save in game 6 and earned the win in game 7 working out of the bullpen.
Allie Reynolds finished his 13 year career playing for the Indians and the Yankees with a 182-107 mark and tallied 49 saves and posting a 3.30 ERA.
Reynolds was part of the 1940 and 1941 Cedar Rapids Raiders teams. The 1940 Raiders squad finished 74-51. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-0) in the opening round and the topped Decatur (3-1) to win the Three-I League championship. Allie Reynolds posted a 12-7 record and a 3.59 ERA in 1940.
The 1941 Raiders finished 72-49 under manager Ollie Marquardt. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-1) in the opening round of the playoffs and then topped Decater (3-2) in a five game series for the Three-I League Championship. Allie Reynolds went 10-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 1941.
This date in Kernels alumni history – September 28, 1951 – Allie Reynolds
On September 28, 1951, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1940-41) became just the second pitcher in MLB history to throw two no hitters in a season by shutting down the Red Sox 8-0 and clinched a tie for the pennant with the effort. Reynolds struck out nine batters while allowing four walks in the win. The game’s finish had added drama as Ted Williams was the final batter Reynolds faced. Yogi Berra dropped a pop foul for strike two. Williams once again popped up the following pitch and Berra caught it for the final out. There are only three other Cedar Rapids Alumni with major league no-hitters (Bob Forsch-2, Jerry Reuss and Ervin Santana).
Allie Reynolds finished his 13 year career playing for the Indians and the Yankees with a 182-107 mark and tallied 49 saves and posting a 3.30 ERA.
Reynolds was part of the 1940 and 1941 Cedar Rapids Raiders teams. The 1940 Raiders squad finished 74-51. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-0) in the opening round and the topped Decatur (3-1) to win the Three-I League championship. Allie Reynolds posted a 12-7 record and a 3.59 ERA in 1940.
The 1941 Raiders finished 72-49 under manager Ollie Marquardt. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-1) in the opening round of the playoffs and then topped Decater (3-2) in a five game series for the Three-I League Championship. Allie Reynolds went 10-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 1941.
Great link about the game on 9/28/51 – NYDailyNews.com
This date in Kernels alumni history – September 10, 1952 – Allie Reynolds
On September 10, 1952, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1941) pitched a complete game to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-1 win over the St. Louis Browns. Reynolds struck out thirteen batters while walking two and allowing five hits in the victory.
Allie Reynolds finished his 13 year career playing for the Indians and the Yankees with a 182-107 mark and tallied 49 saves and posting a 3.30 ERA.
Reynolds was part of the 1940 and 1941 Cedar Rapids Raiders teams. The 1940 Raiders squad finished 74-51. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-0) in the opening round and the topped Decatur (3-1) to win the Three-I League championship. Allie Reynolds posted a 12-7 record and a 3.59 ERA in 1940.
The 1941 Raiders finished 72-49 under manager Ollie Marquardt. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-1) in the opening round of the playoffs and then topped Decater (3-2) in a five game series for the Three-I League Championship. Allie Reynolds went 10-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 1941.
This date in Kernels alumni history – August 2, 1946
On August 2, 1946, Allie Reynolds (Cedar Rapids Raiders -1941) pitched a complete game shutout to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees at Cleveland Stadium. Reynolds struck out 5 while walking 4 and allowing 2 hits in the victory.
Allie Reynolds finished his 13 year career playing for the Indians and the Yankees with a 182-107 mark and tallied 49 saves and posting a 3.30 ERA.
Reynolds was part of the 1940 and 1941 Cedar Rapids Raiders teams. The 1940 Raiders squad finished 74-51. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-0) in the opening round and the topped Decatur (3-1) to win the Three-I League championship. Allie Reynolds posted a 12-7 record and a 3.59 ERA in 1940.
The 1941 Raiders finished 72-49 under manager Ollie Marquardt. Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield (3-1) in the opening round of the playoffs and then topped Decater (3-2) in a five game series for the Three-I League Championship. Allie Reynolds went 10-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 1941.
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Ervin Santana (2002) Fires 6th No-Hitter by Cedar Rapids Alumni
Ervin Santana (2002) struck out ten batters en route to his first career no-hitter to lead the Angels to a 3-1 win over the Indians this afternoon. Santana is the fourth player in Cedar Rapids professional baseball history to pitch a major league no-hitter joining Allie Reynolds (1940-41) (2), Bob Forsch (1970-71) (2) and Jerry Reuss (1967).
Ervin Santana was part of the 2002 Cedar Rapids Kernels team that finished 3rd with a mark of 81-58 under manager Todd Claus. The 2002 team swept Quad Cities in the opening round of the playoffs before falling to Peoria in the second round. Santana posted a 14-8 record with a 4.16 ERA starting 27 games for the team that season.