Yankees Release Veteran Players
Pennock and Sewell Won't be Re-signed, says McCarthy
Pennock and Sewell Won't be Re-signed, says McCarthy
The New York Yankees announced yesterday that they were releasing Herb Pennock (pictured), known as "the Knight of Kennett Square," and Joe Sewell. 11 year Yankee pitcher Pennock had at one time been an anchor of the Yankees starting rotation. He broke into the Majors with the Philadelphia A's in 1912, but was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 1915. After seven seasons with the Red Sox, he was sold to New York in 1923, where he regularly started on the great Yankees teams of the late 1920s. Pennock was especially productive for the Yankees in post season play, with a record of 5-0 for them in the World Series. Experts consider Pennock to be among the best left handed pitchers during the 1920s. Pennock is said to be talking with several teams about joining them.
Sewell signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1920 and was their regular shortstop for many years. He finished in the top 10 voting for the American League Most Valuable Player four times in that period before being traded to New York after the 1930 season. He played nearly every game each season for the Indians and Yankees during his career. After the 1928 season, he played the vast bulk of his games at third base. Sewell got his break when Indians shortstop, Ray Chapman, was killed by a pitch in the 1920 season. Sewell, a graduate of the University of Alabama, has made a name for himself as a fine hitter, and one of the hardest hitters to strike out. Although Sewell did well in his first year in New York, his productivity has markedly declined in the past two seasons.
Ed note: Thanks to Brian for his correction.
