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MLB News: Opening Day
Wednesday, April 8th , 1981
Opening Day! The day that fans and players have long been waiting to see has now arrived. MLB ushers in its 1981 season today and excitement across the league is high. These contests are set to kick off the new campaign:
Philadelphia Phillies @ Cincinnati Reds
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BNN Top 100 Prospects List Published
Wednesday, April 8th , 1981
The season is about to start, so it's time to publish the annual BNN Top 100 Prospects list. This year, 21 year-old RF Chili Davis of the California Angels is the #1 prospect overall.
Here is the top 10:
1) RF Chili Davis, 21, California Angels
2) RHP Mike Witt, 20, Chicago White Sox
3) LHP Atlee Hammaker, 23, New York Mets
4) 1B Kent Hrbek, 20, Seattle Mariners
5) RF Von Hayes, 22, Philadelphia Phillies
6) 3B Cal Ripken Jr., 20, Baltimore Orioles
7) RHP Bryn Smith, 25, San Diego Padres
8) LF Brett Butler, 23, San Francisco Giants
9) 3B Ryne Sandberg, 21, Chicago Cubs
10) LF George Bell, 21, Texas Rangers
You can view the full list in the Top Prospects Report from the reports menu. The Top Minor League Systems Report has been updated as well.
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BNN Stats: Career Batting Leaders
Monday, April 6th , 1981
So, who is the leader in the MLB in career OPS?
Babe Ruth, -, 1.033
Ted Williams, -, 1.025
Lou Gehrig, -, 1.023
Mickey Mantle, -, .971
Chuck Klein, -, .963
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