Today in Baseball History: September 27th

1996 On September 27, 1996, Roberto Alomar of the Toronto Blue Jays spits at umpire John Hirschbeck after being ejected from the game for arguing balls and strikes. Alomar will be suspended for five games at the start of the 1997 season.

1973 On September 27, 1973, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels sets a major league record by striking out his 383rd batter of the season. In the 11th inning, Ryan strikes out Rich Reese of the Minnesota Twins to end the game and push him past the record held by Sandy Koufax. Ryan also earns his 21st win of the season…

1968 On September 27, 1968, Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals shuts out the Houston Astros, 1-0, to finish the season with an ERA of 1.12-the second-lowest in modern National League history. Gibson, who finishes the season with 13 shutouts and 28 complete games, will unanimously win the Cy Young Award.

1963 On September 27, 1963, the Houston Colt .45s make history by using a lineup of nine rookies. The lineup includes Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and future hitting stars Rusty Staub and Jimmy Wynn. The Colt .45s lose the game, 10-3, to the New York Mets…

1952 On September 27, 1952, Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the first player to lead the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons. Kiner hits his 37th home run of the year, putting him in a season-ending tie with Hank Sauer of the Chicago Cubs…

1949 On September 27, 1949, future Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt is born in Dayton, Ohio. Schmidt will make his major league debut in 1972, starting an 18-year career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Considered one of the greatest third basemen ever, Schmidt will win election to the Hall of Fame in 1995…

1930 On September 27, 1930, Joe McCarthy resigns as manager of the Chicago Cubs and is replaced by Rogers Hornsby. After the season, "Marse Joe" will begin a successful reign as the manager of the New York Yankees.

1930 On September 27, 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs belts two home runs, giving him a National League record 56 for the season. Wilson's latest power barrage helps the Cubs to a 13-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds...

1914 On September 27, 1914, Napoleon Lajoie of the Cleveland Indians becomes only the second player of the modern era to reach 3,000 hits. Lajoie doubles against Marty McHale of the New York Yankees.