Books and articles about Jake Mooty

Called Jake because his parents failed to provide more than the initials J T, Mooty was pitching for the Cubs in 1940 when he beaned Pee Wee Reese, putting him in the hospital for 18 days and cutting short his rookie season. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 1, 1940: Filling in for Leo Durocher, rookie Pee Wee Reese gets beaned by Cubs pitcher Jake Mooty. Chicago edges the Dodgers, 4–3, in 12 innings, as Mooty is the winner over Tot Pressnell.