Tag Archives: Philip Gregory Humber

A Most Unusual 2012

Posted on October 3, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

On the eve of the finish of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season, I (Evander) thought I ought to highlight a few of the unusual aspects of this most unusual season. As of today, only one American League club, … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana Throws First No-hitter for Mets in Their 8,020th Game

Posted on June 2, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

Congratulations from the Right Off the Bat project to Johan Santana, the first Mets pitcher to twirl a no-hitter. Philip Gregory Humber and David Cone had pitched perfect games for other teams. Former Mets stars Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, and … Continue reading →

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He Jests at Scars that Never Felt a Wound

Posted on April 22, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

New York Mets prospect Philip Gregory Humber (not Humbert Humbert or “from Humber,” either), who had a cup of coffee with his drafting-team in 2006 and 2007 before going to the Minnesota Twins in the Johan Santana deal, has pitched … Continue reading →

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