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The Pirates paid over $100,000 for a one-year phenom. Although he was 14-6 in his rookie 1948 season, he was considered an eccentric and a discipline problem. He slipped to 7-13 as a sophomore and was out of the majors by 1950. (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 18, 1948: The Pirates halt the Cubs, 7–4, behind rookie Bob Chesnes. Chesnes helps his own cause with two singles in the Bucs' 6-run 8th inning to pin the loss on Russ Meyer. Stan Rojek has four hits for the Pirates, while Pafko drives home three runs on three hits for Chicago.