Cardinals Taught Ed Sprague How To Become A Pro

The Cardinals gave Ed Sprague a chance to become a professional ballplayer and make a connection with Sparky Anderson.

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Mike Potter Tied For Record For Most Career At-Bats By A Position Player Without A Single Safety

In the “All I Want For Christmas is One Measly Hit” category, a pair of outfielders share the ignominious record for most career at bats by a position player without a single safety. Mike Potter went 0 for 23 with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1976-1977. Larry Littleton went 0 for 23 with the Cleveland Indians in 1981.

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