MLB Hall of Fame: Bruce Sutter Made The Splint-Fingered Fastball A Welcomed MLB Addition

From the offices of the Baseball Hall of Fame

SUTTER REMEMBERED AS PIONEER OF SPLIT-FINGERED FASTBALL

The Hall of Fame remembers pitcher Bruce Sutter who passed away Oct. 13. The 1979 National League Cy Young Award winner made six All-Star appearances, saved 300 games and won the 1982 World Series with St. Louis. Read more about his career by clicking here.

#Shortstops: Miggy's Milestone

Miguel Cabrera became the seventh member of the 3,000 hit-500 home run club in April. The jersey he wore when he recorded his 3,000th career hit and the batting helmet he wore when he hit his 500th home run are part of the Museum's collection. Click here to read more about the Tigers slugger.

#CardCorner:1988 Fleer Willie Upshaw

Willie Upshaw was a pillar of the Blue Jays success in the 1980s and his strong play at first base regularly put him in the conversation for AL Most Valuable Player. Click here to read more about his 10-year major league career.

Oct. 19 1936: Dominant Second Half Helps Hubbell to 1936 MVP

Eighty-six years ago, Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell became the first unanimous NL Most Valuable Player. His 16-0 record down the stretch propelled the Giants to a World Series appearance. Click here to read more about the Hall of Fame lefty.