In 1958 rookie Schmidt won the Giants' catching job and a spot on the NL All-Star
team with an early-season batting tear. He finished with 14 HR, led NL catchers in
double plays, and set a since-broken record with 22 putouts in one game. After 1958,
Schmidt was platooned.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 4, 1958:
In the 10th inning against Milwaukee, Giant pinch hitters Hank Sauer and Bob Schmidt connect for back-to-back homers off Ernie Johnson. Back to back pinch homers is a first in the major leagues. But the Giants come up short, losing 10–9.