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*June 16–27: [[2023 College World Series]]
*June 16–27: [[2023 College World Series]]
*June 18: [[Father's Day (United States)|Father's Day]]
*June 18: [[Father's Day (United States)|Father's Day]]
*June 28: At the [[Oakland Coliseum]], [[Domingo Germán]] of the New York Yankees pitches [[Domingo Germán's perfect game|the 24th perfect game]] in Major League history as the Yankees defeat the Oakland Athletics 11-0. He throws 99 pitches 72 for strikes, and strikes out nine in completing the the fourth perfect game in Yankee history, [[Don Larsen]] ([[Don Larsen's perfect game|October 8, 1956]], Game 5 of the [[1956 World Series|World Series]]), [[David Wells]] ([[David Wells' perfect game|May 17, 1998]]) and [[David Cone]] ([[David Cone's perfect game|July 18, 1999]]) having pitched the other three. A native of the Dominican Republic, Germán becomes the third pitcher born outside the United States to pitch a perfect game, joining Nicaragua native [[Dennis Martínez]] ([[Dennis Martínez's perfect game|July 28, 1991]]) and Venezuela native [[Félix Hernández]] ([[Félix Hernández's perfect game|August 15, 2012]]), the latter's having been the last perfect game prior to this one. <ref>https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-domingo-german-throws-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history-041129762.html</ref>


===July===
===July===

Revision as of 04:56, 29 June 2023

The following are the baseball events of the year 2023 throughout the world.

Years in baseball
2023 in sports

International competition

National Team tournaments

Club team tournaments

North American domestic leagues

Main article: 2023 Major League Baseball season

Other domestic leagues

Summer leagues

Winter leagues

Awards

Major League Baseball

Events

January

February

  • February 15: Pitchers and catchers report to spring training
  • February 17: The 2023 NCAA Division I baseball season begins
  • February 20: Spring Training begins for other MLB Players
  • February 24: Spring Training Begins for a few teams
  • February 25: Spring Training Begins for all teams

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

Postseason

November

  • November 4: Game 7 of the 2023 MLB World Series (if necessary).
  • Immediately after World Series: Eligible players become free agents.
  • Second day after the World Series: Trading window opens.
  • Fifth day after the end of the World Series: Deadline for clubs to make qualifying offers to their eligible players who become free agents.
  • Sixth day after the end of the World Series: First Day of free agents may sign contracts with a club other than a former club.
  • 12th day after the end of the World Series: Last day for article xx (B) free agents to accept a qualifying offer from a former club (midnight EST).

December

Deaths

January

  • January 2 – Cliff Gustafson, 91, Hall of Fame coach at the University of Texas for 29 years who took the team to the College World Series 17 times, capturing titles in 1975 and 1983.[21]
  • January 5 – Nate Colbert, 76, All-Star first baseman for the Padres and four other teams who holds San Diego's career record of 163 home runs; had the first 100-RBI season in San Diego history, driving in 111 runs in 1972.[22]
  • January 5 – Carl Duser, 90, pitcher who made three appearances for the Kansas City Athletics in 1956 and 1958; earned win in 1958 Caribbean Series before career-ending car crash later that year.[23]
  • January 6 – Bill Campbell, 74, All-Star relief pitcher for seven teams from 1973 to 1987 who picked up 17 wins and 20 saves for 1976 Twins, led American League with 31 saves with 1977 Red Sox.[24]
  • January 12 – Ted Savage, 85, outfielder for eight teams between 1962 and 1971 who batted .279 with 12 home runs for the 1970 Brewers; MVP of the International League in 1961.[25]
  • January 12 – Lee Tinsley, 53, outfielder for three teams, primarily the Red Sox, who was the center fielder for Boston's 1995 division champions; later a coach for three clubs.[26]
  • January 13 – Bill Davis, 80, first baseman for the Indians and Padres between 1965 and 1969 who started the first major league game in San Diego history; named the Pacific Coast League's Top Prospect in 1965.[27]
  • January 16 – Frank Thomas, 93, All-Star outfielder and third baseman for seven National League teams who drove in 100 runs twice for Pirates, hit 20 home runs nine times with four different clubs; led 1962 expansion Mets with 34 home runs and 94 RBI.[28]
  • January 19 – Bert Peña, 63, Puerto Rican shortstop for the Astros, usually as a defensive replacement; drove in 60 runs three times with the Tucson Toros, later managed the Puerto Rican national team.[29]
  • January 20 – Sal Bando, 78, 4-time All-Star third baseman for the A's and Brewers who was MVP runner-up for Oakland's 1971 division champions, becoming team captain on three straight World Series champions; led AL in doubles and total bases in 1973, hit 20 home runs six times and drove in 100 runs twice; later served as Milwaukee's general manager from 1991 to 1999.
  • January 23 – Hiromitsu Kadota, 74, Japanese Hall of Fame outfielder whose 567 career home runs, most for the Nankai Hawks, rank third in the history of Nippon Professional Baseball; won MVP Award at age 40.
  • January 26 – Gary Peters, 85, All-Star pitcher who won 124 games for the White Sox and Red Sox, was 1963 Rookie of the Year after winning 19 games for Chicago; won 20 games in 1964, led AL in ERA twice; noted for strong hitting with 19 home runs, batting as high as .271.
  • January 30 – John Adams, 71, Indians superfan known for playing a bass drum in the stands for nearly every home game for 47 years beginning in 1973.
  • January 31 – Dave Elder, 47, relief pitcher for the Indians in 2002 and 2003.

February

  • February 2 – Ron Campbell, 82, infielder who played 52 games with the Cubs from 1964 to 1966, batting .272 in his September 1964 debut; hit .313 with 1963 Amarillo Gold Sox.
  • February 4 – Pete Koegel, 75, catcher and infielder with the Brewers and Phillies from 1970 to 1972; batted .309 with 1971 Eugene Emeralds, set Venezuelan League record with 65 RBI in 1974.
  • February 4 – Ron Tompkins, 78, relief pitcher with the 1965 Kansas City A's and 1971 Cubs who led the 1972 Wichita Aeros with 20 saves.
  • February 10 – Satoshi Iriki, 55, Japanese pitcher who was 10-3 with the 2001 Japan Series champion Yakult Swallows.
  • February 12 – Brian DuBois, 55, pitcher for the 1989-1990 Tigers who was 12-4 with the 1988 Hagerstown Suns.
  • February 16 – Alex Herrera, 43, Venezuelan relief pitcher for the Indians in 2002 and 2003.
  • February 16 – Tim McCarver, 81, All-Star catcher, mostly with the Cardinals and Phillies, who led NL in triples in 1966, helped lead St. Louis to 1967 World Series title; went on to 40-year broadcasting career, winning Ford C. Frick Award and multiple Emmy Awards.
  • February 21 – Albie Pearson, 88, All-Star center fielder for three AL teams who was American League Rookie of the Year with 1958 Senators; led league in runs with 1962 Angels, then batted .304 in 1963.
  • February 22 – Román Mejías, 97, Cuban outfielder, primarily with the Pirates, who led the 1962 expansion Houston Colt .45s in most offensive categories, including 24 home runs and 76 RBI.
  • February 25 – Dave Nicholson, 83, left fielder for four teams who hit 22 home runs for 1963 White Sox; hit 30 home runs twice in minor leagues, including 34 for 1968 Richmond Braves.
  • February 26 – Sandy Valdespino, 84, Cuban left fielder for the Twins and four other clubs who batted .261 as a rookie for Minnesota's 1965 pennant winners; won batting titles in Cuban Winter League's final season in 1961 and International League in 1964.
  • February 28 – Jean Faut, 97, All-Star pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League whose 140 wins ranked second in league history; won Triple Crown twice, led league in strikeouts three times, pitched four no-hitters including a pair of perfect games.

March

April

May

June

See also

References

  1. ^ "WBC 2023: Live updates, highlights, takeaways and more". ESPN.com. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Groke, Nick (February 10, 2023). "Tigres del Licey defeats Leones del Caracas to win record 11th Caribbean Series". The Athletic. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Mendoza, Jordan (June 26, 2023). "LSU beats Florida in Game 3 of Men's College World Series to win national championship". USA Today. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Witwer, Paul (June 10, 2023). "Angelo State baseball defeats Rollins, wins first NCAA Division II National Championship". GoSanAngelo. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "Lynchburg Hornets clinch NCAA Division 3 Baseball Championship, 7-6". wsls. June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  6. ^ Moran, Dennis (June 2, 2023). "Westmont Wins First NAIA Baseball Title, Beating 19-Time Champion Lewis-Clark State, 7-6". Noozhawk. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Rongholt, Jake (June 5, 2023). "College of Central Florida baseball team wins the JUCO World Series". WCJB. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  8. ^ "Heartland Community College Baseball wins NJCAA World Series". 25 News. June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  9. ^ Friedman, Josh (June 1, 2023). "RCGC baseball finishes dominant campaign with NJCAA Division III World Series championship". Cherry Hill Courier Post. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  10. ^ Smith, Ben (February 5, 2023). "Perth Heat fall in game three of Australian Baseball League championship series as Adelaide clinch title". The West Australian. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "Vaqueros de Monteria win Colombian Professional Baseball League". WBSC.org. January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "Diaz-Canel congratulates Cuban team, champion of the 1st Elite League". Cuban News Agency. January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Groke, Nick (January 18, 2023). "Licey claims record 23rd Dominican League title: How Mel Rojas Jr. sealed win vs. Estrellas". athletic.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "Cañeros de Los Mochis rompe sequía de 20 años y conquista título en Liga Mexicana del Pacífico". ESPN Deportes. January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  15. ^ Flores, Alejandro (January 28, 2023). "Indios del Bóer is crowned champion in the patio of Rivas". eldigital19. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  16. ^ Mendoza, Humberto (January 20, 2023). "FEDERALES DE CHIRIQUÍ WILL REPRESENT PANAMA IN THE CARIBBEAN SERIES". record.com.do. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  17. ^ "Indios de Mayagüez se coronan y representarán a Puerto Rico en la Serie del Caribe". Lidom. January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  18. ^ "Leones del Caracas are crowned in the LVBP after a dramatic encounter". mlb.com. January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  19. ^ "Scott Rolen Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA" (Press release). National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  20. ^ https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-domingo-german-throws-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history-041129762.html
  21. ^ Legendary Longhorn baseball coach Cliff Gustafson dies at 91
  22. ^ Cassavell, AJ (January 5, 2023). "Nate Colbert, Padres' all-time HR leader, dies at 76". Major League Baseball. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  23. ^ "Carl R. Duser". Legacy. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  24. ^ Reusse, Patrick (January 6, 2022). "Former Twins ironman reliever Bill Campbell dies at 74". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  25. ^ Ahram, Maury (January 15, 2023). "Ted Savage Passes Away". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  26. ^ Linder, Brian (January 12, 2023). "Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder has died: reports". The Patriot-News. Advance Publications. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  27. ^ Rippel, Joel (January 14, 2023). "Former Gophers baseball great Bill Davis dies at age 80". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  28. ^ Goldstein, Richard (January 16, 2023). "Frank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93". The New York Times. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  29. ^ noticel.com News Service (January 19, 2023). "Muere expelotero Adalberto Berto Peña".
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