Peak 24% Longevity 76% Rankings by Hall Rating. Hall of Fame Talk; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. He also managed over 800 games. In one of those contests July 17, 1973 Crandall’s Brewers faced off agains the White Sox. Crandall seized the regular catcher's job from Walker Cooper in 1953 and held it for eight years, handling Braves pitchers such as left-hander Warren Spahn and right-handers Lew Burdette and Bob Buhl. After his playing career, Crandall managed the Brewers from 1972-75 and the Mariners from 1983-84. [7] Crandall died on May 5, 2021,[32] at his home in Mission Viejo, California. (2008) Martin, Herschel (2008) Marshall, Mike (2008) McKernan, Pat (2008) McMullen, John (2008) Hall of Fame Member Capsules: 2007 Class Del Crandall. His championship total is the third-most for a manager in league history. - photo by Tim Evearitt Tuesday former Milwaukee Braves catcher - 73-year old Del Crandall, became the latest addition to the Braves' Hall-of-Fame. The Southern California native managed 42 games for the Dukes in 1983 before becoming the Seattle Mariners' skipper on June 25. According to the Society for American Baseball Research, Crandall was the last surviving member of the Boston Braves. Did you know that Del Crandall is one of only five ELIGIBLE players to appear in at least ten All-Star Games and not be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame? This pair appeared in four World Series together, the most by a National League battery. Details of death: Died at an assisted living facility in Mission Viejo, California of Parkinson’s … Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. Crandall was a superb defensive player with a strong arm; he threw out 45.44% of the base runners who tried to steal a base on him, ranking him 8th on the all-time list. The Hall of Fame remembers @Braves, @SFGiants, @Pirates and @Indians catcher and @Brewers and @Mariners manager Del Crandall, who passed away on Wednesday. … Call Number . [16][19], Crandall averaged 125 games caught during the peak of his career, but missed most of the 1961 season due to shoulder trouble,[20] which gave Joe Torre his opportunity to break in. 768th All Time (Top 3.9%) 42nd among Catchers Franchise Contributions by Hall … Together, they had six children: Del Jr., Ron, Billy, Jeff, Tim, and Nancy. [1] After having caught Jim Wilson's no-hitter on June 12, 1954, he added another pair in 1960 — by Burdette on August 18, and by Spahn a month later on September 16;[24][25][26] all three were against the Philadelphia Phillies. Del Crandall Position Catcher Years 1949-1966 Hall Rating 57 Next Ballot Del Crandall is next eligible for the Hall of Fame via the Golden Days Era Committee in 2021. Burdette credited Crandall for some of his success, saying, "I never- well hardly ever- have to shake him off. Richard Kendall of the Society for American Baseball Research devised an unscientific study that ranked Crandall as the fourth most dominating fielding catcher in major league history. An 8-time All Star Del Crandall enjoyed a 16-year career as a Major League catcher. [21][22] He retired with the fourth most home runs by a National League catcher, and his career .404 slugging average also placed him among the league's top ten receivers. [16][17], Though rarely among the league leaders in offensive categories, he finished 10th in the 1958 Most Valuable Player Award voting after hitting .272, tying his best mark to that point, with career highs in doubles and walks;[18] Crandall also led the league in putouts, assists and fielding average, and won his first Gold Glove. The Hall of Fame remembers @Braves, @SFGiants, @Pirates and @Indians catcher and @Brewers and @Mariners manager Del Crandall, who passed away on Wednesday. The other four are Del Crandall, Bill Dickey, and Jim Hegan. He posted a 271-338 record with Milwaukee and a 93-131 mark with Seattle. The Hall of Famers: 1981 Albuquerque Dukes (2008) Bolack, Tom (2008) Crandall, Del (2008) Lasorda, Tommy (2007) Kailer, J.D. [7], In 1,573 games over 16 seasons, Crandall finished with a batting average of .254 with 179 home runs; his 175 HRs in the National League trailed only Campanella (242), Gabby Hartnett (236) and Ernie Lombardi (190) among the league's catchers. He was 91. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Sporting News named him the Minor League Manager of the Year that season. 10-11-2009, 11:17 AM. 58, No. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the league’s greatest managers. MILWAUKEE -- Former big league catcher and manager Del Crandall, who was the last living Boston Braves player and an 11-time National League All-Star after that franchise moved to Milwaukee, and who installed an 18-year-old Robin Yount at shortstop on Opening Day in 1974 as manager of the Brewers, died on Wednesday. [11] On September 11, 1955, with the Braves trailing the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 with two outs and a 3-2 count in the ninth inning, Crandall hit a grand slam home run to win the game. [6], Crandall played less than two seasons in the minor leagues from 1948 to 1949. [27], Crandall and pitcher Warren Spahn started 316 games as a battery, second only to Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan of any such duo since 1900. Accession Number . The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) held an election to select from recent players, voting Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs into the Hall. After 1963, Crandall was traded by the Braves to the San Francisco Giants in a seven-player deal;[6] he played a backup role in his final three major league seasons with the Giants (1964), Pittsburgh Pirates (1965), and Cleveland Indians (1966). [34], Managing and broadcasting career (1972–1997), Del Crandal in Baseball Digest, August 1999, Vol. Crandall is tied with Bill Freehan (11x) and one ahead of Steve Garvey (10x). [1] A powerful right-handed hitter, Crandall topped the 20 home run mark three times. Side One. Throws: Right. [7][10] From 1953 to 1959, the Braves' pitching staff finished either first or second in the National League in team earned run average every year except 1955. His 1,430 games caught in the National League trailed only Al López, Hartnett and Lombardi. Del Crandall poses with his painting. March 27, 2019. … Crandall was managing the Brewers when Hall of Famer Robin Yount began his MLB career in 1974 at the age of 18. Hall of Fame. Burdette credited Crandall for some of his success saying, "I never- well hardly ever- have to shake him off. 282 games – Red Ruffing & Bill Dickey, 1930-46 Yankees. Del Crandall Position Catcher Years 1949-1966 Hall Rating 56 Next Ballot Del Crandall is next eligible for the Hall of Fame via the Golden Days Era Committee in 2022. [23] He was selected as an All-Star eight times during his career: 1953–1956, 1958–1960, 1962. [20] From August 2020 until his death, Crandall was the last living Boston Brave, following the death of Bert Thiel on July 31. 8, "Bert Thiel, One Of Two Remaining Boston Braves, Dies At 94", "Del Crandall Minor League Statistics and History", "June 17, 1949 Boston Braves at Cincinnati Reds Play by Play and Box Score", "September 11, 1955 Phillies-Braves box score at Retrosheet", 1957 National League Team Statistics and Standings at Baseball Reference, 1958 National League Team Statistics and Standings at Baseball Reference, Del Crandall post-season statistics at Baseball Reference, 1957 World Series Game 7 box score at Baseball Reference, 1958 Most Valuable Player Award voting results at Baseball Reference, 1958 World Series Game 7 box score at Baseball Reference, National League Gold Glove Award winners at Baseball Reference, "No-hitters caught at The Encyclopedia of Catchers", "100 Best Catcher CS% Totals at The Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers", June 12, 1954 Phillies-Braves box score at Baseball Reference, August 18, 1960 Phillies-Braves box score at Baseball Reference, September 16, 1960 Phillies-Braves box score at Baseball Reference, "Dominating Fielding Catchers at The Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers", Del Crandall Major League manager statistics at Baseball Reference, Del Crandall Minor league manager statistics at Baseball Reference, "Former Brewers manager and Braves star Del Crandall dies at age 91", "Del Crandall, star Braves catcher and ex-manager, dies at 91", Del Crandall Oral History Interview (1 of 3) — National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection, Del Crandall Oral History Interview (2 of 3) — National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection, Del Crandall Oral History Interview (3 of 3) — National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Del_Crandall&oldid=1023175680, American military personnel of the Korean War, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, September 14, 1966, for the Cleveland Indians, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 14 May 2021, at 20:34. There was no Albert Pujols Day, no parade, no public acknowledgement of his Hall of Fame career. The Hall of Fame remembers @Braves, @SFGiants, @Pirates and @Indians catcher and @Brewers and @Mariners manager Del Crandall, who passed away on Wednesday. Language . 802nd All Time (Top 4.0%) 47th among Catchers Franchise Contributions by Hall … An interview of Del Crandall that was conducted by Larry Moffi on June 21, 1994 in Baltimore, Maryland. In between those American League stints, he was a highly successful manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers' top farm club, the Albuquerque Dukes of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, and also managed the Class A San Bernardino Stampede from 1995 to 1997. [7] He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Braves before the 1948 season. Facebook Share. Catcher Del Crandall played from 1949 to 1966, missing 1951 and 1952 to war service. Del Crandall was al All-Star catcher for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves, and the last living player from the Boston Braves.. Died: May 5, 2021 (Who else died on May 5? Inducted 2015 (Manager) Position: Manager. Manager of the Seattle Mariners (1983-1984; Win-Loss record: 93-131). share-square-2. Baseball lost one of its greatest gentleman with the passing of Del Crandall last week. An All-Star in eight seasons, he also won the Gold Glove award four times. Del Crandall, shown in 1958, managed the Brewers and Mariners after his playing career. Del often led the league in fielding percentage, assists and basetsealers caught during his career. Notes: Crandall accumulated 470 wins and four PCL titles in six seasons at the helm of the Albuquerque Dukes from 1978-1983. Notes: Crandall accumulated 470 wins and four PCL titles in … He knows the job like no one else, and you can have faith in his judgment". In the 1958 World Series, again against the Yankees, he hit .240; he slugged another Game 7 solo home run, tying the score 2-2 in the sixth inning, though the Yankees went on to score four more runs to win the game and the Series. All Rights Reserved. His 1981 club, ranked 11th-best team in Minor League Baseball history, won 94 games and holds a PCL modern-era record with a .712 winning percentage. Delmar Wesley Crandall (March 5, 1930 – May 5, 2021) was an American professional baseball player and manager. Return to Top; MLB Players. [12] The Braves won National League pennants in 1957 and 1958,[13][14] also finishing in second place five times between 1953 and 1960, and captured the 1957 World Series championship – the franchise's first title since 1914. Del Crandall Awards: 1958: Gold Glove Award (Catcher) 1959: Gold Glove Award (Catcher) 1960: Gold Glove Award (Catcher) 1962: Gold Glove Award (Catcher) 2015: Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame: Del Crandall Awards Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers (1972-1975; Win-Loss record: 271-338). Chicago starter Stan Bahnsen surrendered a grand slam to Darrell Porter in the second inning to stake Milwaukee to a 4-0 lead. [28], Crandall eventually turned to managing, and piloted two American League clubs, the Milwaukee Brewers (1972–75) and the Seattle Mariners (1983–84). [15] Although he batted .211 in the 1957 Series against the New York Yankees, Crandall had a solo home run for the Braves' last tally in a 5-0 win in the deciding Game 7. [33][34] He was 91, and had Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, and suffered several strokes prior to his death. Height: 6-1. [1][3][4] Crandall was the last living player to have played for the Boston Braves. [30] He remained in the Dodger organization as a special catching instructor well into his 60s. In 1962, Crandall also moved ahead of Roy Campanella, setting the National League record for career fielding percentage; however, Johnny Roseboro would edge ahead of him before his career ended.

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