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Despite never having played second base in the minors, Goliat started there for the 1950 NL Champion Whiz Kids. He struggled defensively, and his .234 average that year was his career best. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 1, 1950: Behind unbeaten rookie Bob Miller, the first-place Phils trip the Dodgers, 6–4. Jim Konstanty makes his 30th relief appearance to help Miller win his 7th straight. Mike Goliat and Willie Jones homer to pace an 11-hit attack. By winning their second straight game from Brooklyn, the Whiz Kids move .002 ahead of St. Louis and a game and a half ahead of Brooklyn.