Wood vs. Wood #339

Last time it was a 6-1 drubbing by 1987. Will this be closer?

Jose Valdivielso is shown at Yankee Stadium, an appropriate location for a player whose name was a particular favorite of legendary PA announcer Bob Sheppard. Great view of the scoreboard and center field flags on this card. He played in parts of five seasons for the Senators/Twins between 1955 and 1961. In 401 games the shortstop hit .219 with 9 HR and 85 RBI. He had played his last major league game at that point, though he stayed in the minors through '64. The Cuban-born Valdivelso lived on Long Island after his playing career. He was a Spanish-language announcer for the Yankees, Mets and ESPN, and worked for White Rose, a local food distributor. He died in 2025.

Donnie Hill poses at spring training, his green A' uniform looking extra bright, especially the cap which almost looks doctored. The second baseman played parts of nine seasons for the A's, White Sox and Angels. In 755 games he hit .257 with 26 HR and 228 RBI. After his baseball career he became a golf pro, and continues to give lessons in Southern California.