# weird stats — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover weird stats. Page: Feed: --- ## [Obituary: Butch Huskey (1971-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/08/17/obituary-butch-huskey-1971-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to Butch Huskey, who reached the majors as a hard-hitting third baseman with the Mets and played for 7 seasons in the majors. He died on August 14 at the age of 54 in Lawton, OK, reportedly from a blood clot in his lungs. Huskey played for the New York Mets (1993, 1995-98), Seattle … Continue reading Obituary: Butch Huskey (1971-2026) ## [RIP to the Ponce de Leon Magnolia](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/08/08/rip-to-the-ponce-de-leon-magnolia/) _2026-08-08 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ When I first joined the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), I also joined up with my local chapter. I was living in Atlanta at the time, and that local branch was (and still is) called the Magnolia Chapter. Most of the other branches across the country are named after a baseball great that lived … Continue reading RIP to the Ponce de Leon Magnolia ## [Obituary: Gil Blanco (1945-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/08/04/obituary-gil-blanco-1945-2026/) _2026-08-04 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to Gil Blanco, a left-handed pitcher who made his big-league debut as a 19-year-old and appeared in 28 games in the majors. He died on July 9, though his online obituary only went online within the last week. The lifelong resident of Phoenix, AZ, was 80 years old. Blanco played for the New York … Continue reading Obituary: Gil Blanco (1945-2026) ## [Obituary: Scott Brown (1956-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/29/obituary-scott-brown-1956-2026/) _2026-07-29 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to Scott Brown, a right-handed pitcher who appeared for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1981 season. The native and resident of DeQuincy, LA, died on July 21, at the age of 69, Scott Edward Brown was born in DeQuincy on August 30, 1956. The high school that he attended, DeQuincy High, didn’t have a … Continue reading Obituary: Scott Brown (1956-2026) ## [The Super Arcia Bros.](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/27/the-super-arcia-bros/) _2026-07-27 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ By Al Doyle Of the 462 sets of brothers who have played in the majors, the DiMaggios are the exception when it comes to fame. Most baseball siblings draw little notice, and that is the story of Oswaldo and Orlando Arcia. Oswaldo (born May 9, 1991) made his major league debut on April 15, 2013, with … Continue reading The Super Arcia Bros. ## [Obituary: Duane Ward (1964-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/25/obituary-duane-ward-1964-2026/) _2026-07-25 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to Duane Ward, one of the best relievers in Toronto Blue Jays history. The Las Vegas resident had flown to Toronto to join the rest of his ex-teammates in a celebration of the 1992-93 back-to-back Blue Jays championships. According to various news reports, Ward left a dinner early on July 17 and did not … Continue reading Obituary: Duane Ward (1964-2026) ## [Obituary: Ron Hunt (1941-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/20/obituary-ron-hunt-1941-2026/) _2026-07-20 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to Ron Hunt, an All-Star infielder who set records for being hit by pitches. He led the NL in that particular category for seven straight seasons, including 50 times in 1971. Unfortunately, all those blows may have contributed to Parkinson’s disease and memory loss that he endured later in life. Hunt died on July … Continue reading Obituary: Ron Hunt (1941-2026) ## [Odd Stats at the All-Star Break](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/16/odd-stats-at-the-all-star-break/) _2026-07-16 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ By Al Doyle If you’re looking for eye-catching statistics, 2026 has been an abundant source of such figures. Here are some of the highlights. What happened?: No one could reasonably expect Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to repeat his record (for backstops) 60 home runs of 2025, but this season has been a nightmare. The switch-hitter stands at … Continue reading Odd Stats at the All-Star… ## [Obituary: Al Holland (1952-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/11/obituary-al-holland-1952-2026/) _2026-07-11 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to former All-Star pitcher Al Holland. The left-handed closer for the 1983 pennant-winning Phillies died on July 4 in Fort Mill, SC, at the age of 73. Holland pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1977, 1985), San Francisco Giants (1979-82), Philadelphia Phillies (1983-85), California Angels (1985) and New York Yankees (1986-87). Alfred Willis Holland was … Continue reading Obituary: Al Holland… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CkaYxqUDPG1I) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Obituary: Wes Gardner (1961-2026)](https://ripbaseball.com/2026/07/02/obituary-wes-gardner-1961-2026/) _2026-07-02 · Sam Gazdziak · RIP Baseball_ RIP to Wes Gardner, who pitched for 8 years in the majors in the 1980s and ’90s. The resident of Benton, AR, died on June 10 at the age of 65. Gardner played for the New York Mets (1984-85), Boston Red Sox (1986-90), San Diego Padres (1991) and Kansas City Royals (1991). Wesley Brian Gardner … Continue reading Obituary: Wes Gardner (1961-2026)