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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. (MC)

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. » April 27, 1961: The Reds trade C Ed Bailey to the Giants for Don Blasingame, C Bob Schmidt, and P Sherman Jones. Bailey immediately replaces Tom Haller behind the plate. » December 15, 1961: The Reds reacquire P Johnny Klippstein, along with OF Marty Keough, from the Senators. Washington gets C Bob Schmidt and P Don Stenhouse.