Wood vs. Wood #344

Last time it was a 5-2 win for 1962. Who will win here?

Ed Bauta looks off to the distance on his rookie card. His last card would be the following year - and it used the same photo. The Cuba-born Bauta pitched for the Cardinals and Mets from 1960 to 1963. In 97 games, all in relief, he went 6-6 with 11 saves and a 4.35 ERA. After his retirement he worked in the moving business in New York and New Jersey. He died in 2022.

Joe Niekro delivers a pitch at Yankee Stadium. Knuckleballer Joe Niekro pitched for 22 years for seven teams. His best seasons were with the Astros, with 20-win seasons in 1979 and 1980. Overall he was 221-204 with 1,747 strikeouts in 702 games. After his playing career he coached for the Twins and Rockies. He died of a brain aneurysm in 2006.