Complete the trivia

[josh24]

Tony Lazzeri is the only Yankee to have a "natural cycle" (1B,2B,3B and finally a HR). He made it on 6-3-1932.
In that same game, Lou Gehrig ________________________________.


If you think you know the answer, post it and make another "Complete the trivia".

:happy:

[RuthMayBond]

Tony Lazzeri is the only Yankee to have a "natural cycle" (1B,2B,3B and finally a HR). He made it on 6-3-1932.
In that same game, Lou Gehrig ________________________________.
hit four home runs (and another 450-foot drive).
And I have no idea what to do for a Complete The Trivia.
On January 5, 1931, Lucille Thomas was the first woman to ___ a _____ (____ of the _____ League)

[KCGHOST]

On January 5, 1931, Lucille Thomas was the first woman to purchase a professional baseball team (Topeka of the Western League).

[RuthMayBond]

On January 5, 1931, Lucille Thomas was the first woman to purchase a professional baseball team (Topeka of the Western League).:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdo wn:
What's your Complete The Trivia?

[josh24]

In April 29, 2006, Yankees won 17-6 vs Toronto. This is the last game where a team __________________________________.

[bob]

The last game where a team scored at least 1 run every inning.

In 1921 Luke Stuart became the first AL hitter to _______________, doing so against HOF pitcher ________ ________.

[RuthMayBond]

The last game where a team scored at least 1 run every inning.

In 1921 Luke Stuart became the first AL hitter to hit a HR in his first ML AB (and it was his only ML hit), doing so against HOF pitcher Mr. somebody who's WAY better than me. :blush::noidea:shrug::choke::hp

[bob]

You got the first bit right, and the pitcher was none other than Walter Johnson.

[josh24]

Jayson Werth is the last player from NL to _____________________________, and Chris Stynes the last from AL.

[RuthMayBond]

Jayson Werth is the last player from NL to steal around the bases, and Chris Stynes the last from AL.

[josh24]

steal around the bases, and Chris Stynes the last from AL.

and your trivia is.....?

[josh24]

Ray Schalk is the only player to __________________________________________________ ___.

When you answer this trivia, please make another one :waving

[RuthMayBond]

Ray Schalk is the only player to __________________________________________________ ___.
catch four no-hitters?
catch a ball dropped from Chicago's Tribune Tower?
earn a defensive putout at every single base?

<When you answer this trivia, please make another one :waving >

I'm going to bed now

[RuthMayBond]

and your trivia is.....?This is probably a stupid one.

On February 1, 1976, player ____ ran into this trouble ____ for participating in the baseball activity of ___ on the campus of ___ .

[josh24]

This is probably a stupid one.

On February 1, 1976, player ____ ran into this trouble ____ for participating in the baseball activity of ___ on the campus of ___ .

On February 1, 1976, Mike Marshall was arrested for disobeying the orders set by the Michigan State University police prohibiting him from taking batting practice in their baseball camp.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


On July 24, 1983, a famous incident took place in New York: _______________________________________________.

[RuthMayBond]

On February 1, 1976, Mike Marshall was arrested for disobeying the orders set by the Michigan State University police prohibiting him from taking batting practice in their baseball camp.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


On July 24, 1983, a famous incident took place in New York: _______________________________________________.Go ssage
pine tar
George Brett
incredible hulk impersonation
Now I gotta think of one :hissyfit:
In 1861 on the fourth day of the month of ___, probably the first recorded baseball game on the unconventional surface of this ___ took place between the ___ and ___ teams, with a score of ___ to ___

[RuthMayBond]

On July 24, 1983, a famous incident took place in New York: _______________________________________________.Th e game was finished on ___ and featured Don Mattingly playing ___ and Ron Guidry playing ___

[josh24]

In 1861 on the fourth day of the month of ___, probably the first recorded baseball game on the unconventional surface of this ___ took place between the ___ and ___ teams, with a score of ___ to ___

In 1861 on the fourth day of the month of February, probably the first recorded baseball game on the unconventional surface of ice took place between the Atlantics and Charter Oak Club teams, with a score of 36 to 27.

[josh24]

The game was finished on ___ and featured Don Mattingly playing ___ and Ron Guidry playing ___

The game was finished on ??? and featured Don Mattingly playing 1B and 2B and Ron Guidry playing CF.

[josh24]

Ken Johnson, Andy Hawkins and Matt Young are the only players to _____________________________.

[Utter Chaos]

Ken Johnson, Andy Hawkins and Matt Young are the only players to _____________________________.
Lose a complete game without giving up a hit.

[Utter Chaos]

On _____, 1965 , _________ was the only player to reach base for both teams when _________ pitched a _________ and ________ pitched a _________.

[josh24]

On _____, 1965 , _________ was the only player to reach base for both teams when _________ pitched a _________ and ________ pitched a _________.

On September 9, 1965 , Lou Johnson was the only player to reach base for both teams when Bob Hendley pitched a 1-hit game and Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game.

[josh24]

In the historic season of 2001, Barry Bonds set the record for most _____ HRs in a year: 46.

[west coast orange and black]

In the historic season of 2001, Barry Bonds set the record for most solo HRs in a year: 46.

[west coast orange and black]

from 16-19 september 1995 (a span of four games), ______________ hit home runs _________________ in three of those games.

[josh24]

In the historic season of 2001, Barry Bonds set the record for most solo HRs in a year: 46.

Correct. :highfive:

[josh24]

from 16-19 september 1995 (a span of four games), ______________ hit home runs _________________ in three of those games.

From 16-19 september 1995 (a span of four games), Ken Caminiti hit home runs from both sides of the plate in three of those games.

[josh24]

Jim Miller and Paul Gillespie are the only players to ___________________.

[RuthMayBond]

Jim Miller and Paul Gillespie are the only players to ___________________.HR in their first and last ML AB.
And my trivia is, uh ...
In the early 1880s, the team of ___ did not achieve the milestone of ___ so they cut prices on ___ to the amount of ___.

[josh24]

In the early 1880s, the team of Boston Red Stockings did not achieve the milestone of win their 3rd straight pennant so they cut prices on $14 to the amount of $12.


_________ hit 246 HR before his 1st GS.

[RuthMayBond]

In the early 1880s, the team of Boston Red Stockings did not achieve the milestone of win their 3rd straight pennant so they cut prices on $14 to the amount of $12.I was looking for cut the prices on season tickets to $12 but great job


<_________ hit 246 HR before his 1st GS.>

Nr. Terbek, who is Jimmy Foxx? GREAT question

[josh24]

_________ hit 246 HR before his 1st GS.

Hint: His first 2 Grand Slams(247 & 248 HR) were in consecutive days.

[RuthMayBond]

Hint: His first 2 Grand Slams(247 & 248 HR) were in consecutive days.josh, you might want to be more specific. I took it as his first Game Started (pitching), which as you can imagine, made the question SLIGHTLY more difficult.

[josh24]

josh, you might want to be more specific. I took it as his first Game Started (pitching), which as you can imagine, made the question SLIGHTLY more difficult.

Sorry for the confusion.
By the way, that's the record for most HR in a career before hitting his 1st grand slam.

[RuthMayBond]

Sorry for the confusion.
By the way, that's the record for most HR in a career before hitting his 1st grand slam.
Was my answer (for the other version of the question) correct?

[9RoyHobbsRF]

In 1974, the Oakland A's became the first team ever to ______ _______
_____________ ________-_________ __________.

[josh24]

Was my answer (for the other version of the question) correct?

I don't know. :noidea

The answer for the other question was Sammy Sosa: 246 HR before his 1st Grand Slam.

[west coast orange and black]

you stumped the panel, josh, please offer another "complete the trivia" to get this thread back on track.

[josh24]

___________ set a record by striking out in his 14 straight AB.

[josh24]

___________ set a record by striking out in his 14 straight AB.

It was Bill Hands.


________________ is the only player to hit a HR in his 1st AB and allow a HR to the 1st batter faced in his career.

[RuthMayBond]

It was Bill Hands.


________________ is the only player to hit a HR in his 1st AB and allow a HR to the 1st batter faced in his career.Hoyt Wilhelm?

[josh24]

Hoyt Wilhelm?

No, it wasn't Hoyt Wilhelm.

[Utter Chaos]

________________ is the only player to hit a HR in his 1st AB and allow a HR to the 1st batter faced in his career.

Dave Eiland

[milladrive]

Where's your follow-up question, Chaos? ;)


The __________ and the __________ played a doubleheader today, mm / dd / yyyy, but neither team played two games in their home field, and neither team was the visiting team twice.

[RuthMayBond]

Where's your follow-up question, Chaos? ;)


The __________ and the __________ played a doubleheader today, mm / dd / yyyy, but neither team played two games in their home field, and neither team was the visiting team twice.
Mets, Yanks, 7/8/2000 or 6/28/2003?

[Utter Chaos]

Where's your follow-up question, Chaos? ;)


_________ replaced ___________ who replaced ___________ as the first name in the Baseball Alphabetical Register (since 1900).

[RuthMayBond]

_________ replaced ___________ who replaced ___________ as the first name in the Baseball Alphabetical Register (since 1900).Dave Aardsma, Hank Aaron, ?Tommie Aaron/Don Aase?

[Utter Chaos]

Dave Aardsma, Hank Aaron, ?Tommie Aaron/Don Aase?

In the words of Meat Loaf....."Two out of three ain't bad."

Aaron started in 1954 so the guy he replaced started before then. T.Aaron and Aase started much later.

[RuthMayBond]

In the words of Meat Loaf....."Two out of three ain't bad."

Aaron started in 1954 so the guy he replaced started before then. T.Aaron and Aase started much later.John Abadie?

[Utter Chaos]

John Abadie?

That would be correct..........................expect for the "(since 1900)" qualifier I included.

[RuthMayBond]

Ed Abbaticchio

[josh24]

Mets, Yanks, 7/8/2000 or 6/28/2003?

Also 6/27/2008.

[josh24]

That would be correct..........................expect for the "(since 1900)" qualifier I included.

Either Fred Abbott or Abbaticchio.

[Utter Chaos]

Ed Abbaticchio


:gt:highfive::dance:waving:applaud::clapping:nod:

[josh24]

Ed Abbaticchio

What's your question?

[RuthMayBond]

What's your question?Oh, I don't know.
In a 1967 exhibition game, softball player ___ ___ supposedly fanned these six ACTIVE major leaguers :faint:

[josh24]

Oh, I don't know.
In a 1967 exhibition game, softball player ___ ___ supposedly fanned these six ACTIVE major leaguers :faint:

Eddie Feigner. He struck out Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson and Maury Wills.

He played in more than 100 countries during 40 years, played more than 10,000 games, he also had 9,743 victories, 1,916 shutouts, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. :eek::bowdown::faint::crazy

[RuthMayBond]

Eddie Feigner. He struck out Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson and Maury Wills.

He played in more than 100 countries during 40 years, played more than 10,000 games, he also had 9,743 victories, 1,916 shutouts, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. :eek::bowdown::faint::crazyI had Brooks rather than Frank Robinson but I could definitely be wrong.
There's no fooling you, josh :bowdown:

[Utter Chaos]

Eddie Feigner. He struck out Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson and Maury Wills.

He played in more than 100 countries during 40 years, played more than 10,000 games, he also had 9,743 victories, 1,916 shutouts, 141,517 strikeouts, 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games. :eek::bowdown::faint::crazy

I think one of those strikeouts might have been my dad. I'll have to give him a call and ask him.

[milladrive]

Mets, Yanks, 7/8/2000 or 6/28/2003?

Those were day/night doubleheaders (a key word is "today"; both were day games).

[josh24]

The __________ and the __________ played a doubleheader today, mm / dd / yyyy, but neither team played two games in their home field, and neither team was the visiting team twice.

September 7, 1903. Brooklyn Superbas and New York Giants.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYG/1903-schedule-scores.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BRO/1903-schedule-scores.shtml

Giants won the 1st game @ Washington Park III, 6-4
Superbas won the 2nd game @ Polo Grounds III, 3-0

I'm not sure if it was a day-day doubleheader, but that's the last one since the Mets-Yanks 2000's doubleheader.

[milladrive]

September 7, 1903. Brooklyn Superbas and New York Giants.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYG/1903-schedule-scores.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BRO/1903-schedule-scores.shtml

Giants won the 1st game @ Washington Park III, 6-4
Superbas won the 2nd game @ Polo Grounds III, 3-0

I'm not sure if it was a day-day doubleheader, but that's the last one since the Mets-Yanks 2000's doubleheader.

We have a winner!! Very good. :nod:

It would have to be a day/day doubleheader, since it was 1903. ;)

RMB caught two of the three only other times it's happened, but those were indeed day/night affairs.

It happened one more time. And RMB was quite warm regarding the teams and the year. Last season, on Friday June 27 2008, the Mets and Yankees played the first day/day doubleheader at opposing parks in almost 105 years. The first game was played at a Shea 1:05pm start, then they all went to The Bronx to play the afternoon follow-up at about 4pm. The break between games was about as long as a good old-fashioned twofer.


This is probably an batting-practice lob, but I'll toss at'cha anyway...


__________, __________, and __________ are the only three players to play for the Dodgers, Giants, Mets, and Yankees during their Major League careers.

[josh24]

It happened one more time. And RMB was quite warm regarding the teams and the year. Last season, on Friday June 27 2008, the Mets and Yankees played the first day/day doubleheader at opposing parks in almost 105 years. The first game was played at a Shea 1:05pm start, then they all went to The Bronx to play the afternoon follow-up at about 4pm. The break between games was about as long as a good old-fashioned twofer.


Post # 53 :nod:

[west coast orange and black]

ricky ledee, darryl strawberry and jose vizcaino are the only three players to play for the dodgers, giants, mets, and yankees during their major league careers.

[josh24]

__________, __________, and __________ are the only three players to play for the Dodgers, Giants, Mets, and Yankees during their Major League careers.

Ricky Ledee
Darryl Strawberry
Jose Vizcaino

http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/multifranchise.cgi?level=franch&t1=LAD&t2=SFG&t3=NYY&t4=NYM&submit=Find+Players


Lou Gehrig, Pat Seerey, Shawn Green, Carlos Delgado, Rocky Colavito, Mike Schmidt and Willie Mays are the only players to ________________________.

[west coast orange and black]

___________ started a season with the cubs… was traded to philadelphia during the spring, then was sent packing mid-season to the braves, who in turn traded him to the giants in october.

[josh24]

ricky ledee, darryl strawberry and jose vizcaino are the only three players to play for the dodgers, giants, mets, and yankees during their major league careers.

Wow! you post it some seconds before me. I was actually looking for another trivia :D

[west coast orange and black]

josh24: Lou Gehrig, Pat Seerey, Shawn Green, Carlos Delgado, Rocky Colavito, Mike Schmidt and Willie Mays are the only players to _________

i was tempted to write "hit 4 homers in a game" but others have accomplished that feat as well.

[west coast orange and black]

josh24: Wow! you post it some seconds before me. I was actually looking for another trivia

i'm kinda better at giants-related stuff than other stuff :happy:

[west coast orange and black]

___________ started a season with the cubs… was traded to philadelphia during the spring, then was sent packing mid-season to the braves, who in turn traded him to the giants in october.

[josh24]

___________ started a season with the cubs… was traded to philadelphia during the spring, then was sent packing mid-season to the braves, who in turn traded him to the giants in october.

Philadelphia A's or Phillies?

[josh24]

josh24: Lou Gehrig, Pat Seerey, Shawn Green, Carlos Delgado, Rocky Colavito, Mike Schmidt and Willie Mays are the only players to _________

i was tempted to write "hit 4 homers in a game" but others have accomplished that feat as well.

You're on the right way, but as you said, others have accomplished that feat too.

[milladrive]

Post # 53 :nod:

Oops... Sorry, Josh. I overlooked that post. My mistake.


ricky ledee, darryl strawberry and jose vizcaino are the only three players to play for the dodgers, giants, mets, and yankees during their major league careers.

Ricky Ledee
Darryl Strawberry
Jose Vizcaino

http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/multifranchise.cgi?level=franch&t1=LAD&t2=SFG&t3=NYY&t4=NYM&submit=Find+Players


Had a feeling that was a lob. Very good, fellas.


Wow! you post it some seconds before me.

Isn't it frustrating when someone repeats something you say moments before you say it? :p


Lou Gehrig, Pat Seerey, Shawn Green, Carlos Delgado, Rocky Colavito, Mike Schmidt and Willie Mays are the only players to ________________________.

Hit four dingers in one game at the opposing team's park?


___________ started a season with the cubs… was traded to philadelphia during the spring, then was sent packing mid-season to the braves, who in turn traded him to the giants in october.

Alvin Dark?

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__________ and __________ are the only players to hit at least .300 and get at least 1,000 hits during the 1980's.

[josh24]

Hit four dingers in one game at the opposing team's park?

Nope. Carlos Delgado did it in home field.

HINT: These are the only players to have a 4-HR game and a ............isn't easier now? :)


__________ and __________ are the only players to hit at least .300 and get at least 1,000 hits during the 1980's.

11 players did this:

PLAYER HITS AVG
Robin Yount 1731 .305
Wade Boggs 1597 .352
Keith Hernandez 1480 .300
Tim Raines 1467 .303
George Brett 1446 .311
Paul Molitor 1421 .301
Tony Gwynn 1354 .332
Cecil Cooper 1313 .300
Pedro Guerrero 1310 .308
Don Mattingly 1300 .323
Kirby Puckett 1243 .323

http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/bsl_finder.cgi#n1=&as=result_batter&offset=0&sum=1&min_year_season=1980&max_year_season=1989&min_season=1&max_season=-1&min_age=0&max_age=99&lg_ID=lgAny&lgAL_team=tmAny&lgNL_team=tmAny&lgFL_team=tmAny&lgAA_team=tmAny&lgPL_team=tmAny&lgUA_team=tmAny&lgNA_team=tmAny&isActive=either&isHOF=either&bats=any&throws=any&exactness=anypos&games_prop=50&games_tot=&pos_pitcher=1&pos_catcher=1&pos_first_base=1&pos_designated_hitter=1&pos_second_base=1&pos_third_base=1&pos_shortstop=1&pos_left_field=1&pos_center_field=1&pos_right_field=1&pos_out_field=1&qualifiersSeason=nomin&minpasValS=502&mingamesValS=100&qualifiersCareer=nomin&minpasValC=3000&mingamesValC=1000&orderby=H&layout=full&c1bsl=BA&c1gtlt=gt&c1val=.300&c2bsl=H&c2gtlt=gt&c2val=1000&c3bsl=&c3gtlt=gt&c3val=0&c4bsl=&c4gtlt=gt&c4val=0&location=pob&locationMatch=is&pob=&pod=&pcanada=&pusa=

[milladrive]

Nope. Carlos Delgado did it in home field.

HINT: These are the only players to have a 4-HR game and a ............isn't easier now? :)

I know I should just know this off the top of my head, but I'm running a blank. I'll have to give this one more thought.


11 players did this:

PLAYER HITS AVG
Robin Yount 1731 .305
Wade Boggs 1597 .352
Keith Hernandez 1480 .300
Tim Raines 1467 .303
George Brett 1446 .311
Paul Molitor 1421 .301
Tony Gwynn 1354 .332
Cecil Cooper 1313 .300
Pedro Guerrero 1310 .308
Don Mattingly 1300 .323
Kirby Puckett 1243 .323

http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/bsl_finder.cgi#n1=&as=result_batter&offset=0&sum=1&min_year_season=1980&max_year_season=1989&min_season=1&max_season=-1&min_age=0&max_age=99&lg_ID=lgAny&lgAL_team=tmAny&lgNL_team=tmAny&lgFL_team=tmAny&lgAA_team=tmAny&lgPL_team=tmAny&lgUA_team=tmAny&lgNA_team=tmAny&isActive=either&isHOF=either&bats=any&throws=any&exactness=anypos&games_prop=50&games_tot=&pos_pitcher=1&pos_catcher=1&pos_first_base=1&pos_designated_hitter=1&pos_second_base=1&pos_third_base=1&pos_shortstop=1&pos_left_field=1&pos_center_field=1&pos_right_field=1&pos_out_field=1&qualifiersSeason=nomin&minpasValS=502&mingamesValS=100&qualifiersCareer=nomin&minpasValC=3000&mingamesValC=1000&orderby=H&layout=full&c1bsl=BA&c1gtlt=gt&c1val=.300&c2bsl=H&c2gtlt=gt&c2val=1000&c3bsl=&c3gtlt=gt&c3val=0&c4bsl=&c4gtlt=gt&c4val=0&location=pob&locationMatch=is&pob=&pod=&pcanada=&pusa=


Okay, you're closing in. Now, two of those 11 players are the only two to meet the criteria. A batting average of at least .300 and get at least 1,000 hits within the decade of the 1980's ('80-'89).

[west coast orange and black]

milladrive: Alvin Dark started a season with the cubs… was traded to philadelphia during the spring, then was sent packing mid-season to the braves, who in turn traded him to the giants in october.

correct. nice job, man.

[josh24]

Okay, you're closing in. Now, two of those 11 players are the only two to meet the criteria. A batting average of at least .300 and get at least 1,000 hits within the decade of the 1980's ('80-'89).

That's what i told you :noidea

From 1980 to 1989, players who had at least .300 AVG and get at least 1,000 hits: http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/bsl_finder.cgi#n1=&as=result_batter&offset=0&sum=1&min_year_season=1980&max_year_season=1989&min_season=1&max_season=-1&min_age=0&max_age=99&lg_ID=lgAny&lgAL_team=tmAny&lgNL_team=tmAny&lgFL_team=tmAny&lgAA_team=tmAny&lgPL_team=tmAny&lgUA_team=tmAny&lgNA_team=tmAny&isActive=either&isHOF=either&bats=any&throws=any&exactness=anypos&games_prop=50&games_tot=&pos_pitcher=1&pos_catcher=1&pos_first_base=1&pos_designated_hitter=1&pos_second_base=1&pos_third_base=1&pos_shortstop=1&pos_left_field=1&pos_center_field=1&pos_right_field=1&pos_out_field=1&qualifiersSeason=nomin&minpasValS=502&mingamesValS=100&qualifiersCareer=nomin&minpasValC=3000&mingamesValC=1000&orderby=H&layout=full&c1bsl=BA&c1gtlt=gt&c1val=.300&c2bsl=H&c2gtlt=gt&c2val=1000&c3bsl=&c3gtlt=gt&c3val=0&c4bsl=&c4gtlt=gt&c4val=0&location=pob&locationMatch=is&pob=&pod=&pcanada=&pusa=

[milladrive]

That's what i told you :noidea

From 1980 to 1989, players who had at least .300 AVG and get at least 1,000 hits: http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/bsl_finder.cgi#n1=&as=result_batter&offset=0&sum=1&min_year_season=1980&max_year_season=1989&min_season=1&max_season=-1&min_age=0&max_age=99&lg_ID=lgAny&lgAL_team=tmAny&lgNL_team=tmAny&lgFL_team=tmAny&lgAA_team=tmAny&lgPL_team=tmAny&lgUA_team=tmAny&lgNA_team=tmAny&isActive=either&isHOF=either&bats=any&throws=any&exactness=anypos&games_prop=50&games_tot=&pos_pitcher=1&pos_catcher=1&pos_first_base=1&pos_designated_hitter=1&pos_second_base=1&pos_third_base=1&pos_shortstop=1&pos_left_field=1&pos_center_field=1&pos_right_field=1&pos_out_field=1&qualifiersSeason=nomin&minpasValS=502&mingamesValS=100&qualifiersCareer=nomin&minpasValC=3000&mingamesValC=1000&orderby=H&layout=full&c1bsl=BA&c1gtlt=gt&c1val=.300&c2bsl=H&c2gtlt=gt&c2val=1000&c3bsl=&c3gtlt=gt&c3val=0&c4bsl=&c4gtlt=gt&c4val=0&location=pob&locationMatch=is&pob=&pod=&pcanada=&pusa=

Hmmm... Perhaps I'm miswording the question, or may have even asked the wrong question entirely.

Try it with .300 BA and 1,000 RBI's? If that doesn't work, I'll just give the answer and maybe I can be told the proper question.

Sometimes I'm a total maroon.

[josh24]

Try it with .300 BA and 1,000 RBI's?

No, nobody had 1000 RBI in that period of time.

[josh24]

Lou Gehrig, Pat Seerey, Shawn Green, Carlos Delgado, Rocky Colavito, Mike Schmidt and Willie Mays are the only players to ________________________.

Nobody? These are the only players to have a 4-HR game and at least one 3-HR game in his career.


________________ is the only player to pinch-hit both Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.

[RuthMayBond]

Nobody? These are the only players to have a 4-HR game and at least one 3-HR game in his career.


________________ is the only player to pinch-hit both Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.Carroll Hardy

[josh24]

Carroll Hardy

Correct! :highfive:
What's yours?

[RuthMayBond]

Correct! :highfive:
What's yours?
Hang on, it's been so long since I actually won a question.
Negro Leaguer ___ ___ threw three straight no-hitters, and supposedly had 240 strikeouts in a 12-game stretch.

[josh24]

Negro Leaguer ___ ___ threw three straight no-hitters, and supposedly had 240 strikeouts in a 12-game stretch.

John Donaldson. 20 SO per game?
Cory Sullivan is the last player to ________________________.

[RuthMayBond]

John Donaldson. 20 SO per game?
Cory Sullivan is the last player to ________________________.Hit two triples in the same inning?

[josh24]

Hit two triples in the same inning?

Correct! :highfive:
You never miss one, RMB :nod::bowdown::thumbsup:

[RuthMayBond]

Correct! :highfive:
You never miss one, RMB :nod::bowdown::thumbsup:I'm an amateur compared to you :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
In the year ___ the National League fined the team the ___ ___ the amount of ___ for doing this activity earlier than scheduled.

[milladrive]

No, nobody had 1000 RBI in that period of time.

Okay, the answer is Keith Hernandez and Tim Raines. Perhaps I asked the question wrong? Let's play this one Jeopardy! style.

[Utter Chaos]

Okay, the answer is Keith Hernandez and Tim Raines. Perhaps I asked the question wrong? Let's play this one Jeopardy! style.

The best I have is:

Who were the only two players from 1980 to 1989 that had at least 1000 hits, batted over .300, had at least 700 walks, and at least 65 home runs?

[josh24]

In the year ___ the National League fined the team the ___ ___ the amount of ___ for doing this activity earlier than scheduled.

In the year 1955 the National League fined the Braves the amount of $500 for opening their spring training camp before the official March 1 date.


___________ and ___________ are the only players to hit a leadoff HR on the 1st game of the WS.

[9RoyHobbsRF]

In the year 1955 the National League fined the Braves the amount of $500 for opening their spring training camp before the official March 1 date.


___________ and ___________ are the only players to hit a leadoff HR on the 1st game of the WS.

Buford 1969

[josh24]

Buford 1969

Correct! :highfive:
And the other one is....?

[RuthMayBond]

In the year 1955 the National League fined the Braves the amount of $500 for opening their spring training camp before the official March 1 date.


___________ and ___________ are the only players to hit a leadoff HR on the 1st game of the WS.Nice job!
And Dustin Pedroia for the other one

[josh24]

Nice job!
And Dustin Pedroia for the other one

What's yours??:hissyfit:

[RuthMayBond]

What's yours??:hissyfit:I didn't know if I was allowed a full question since I only got half an answer.

In the spring of one of the years in the 1880s, the ___ League changed the requirements for a walk from ___ to ___ , began keeping records of ___ , increased the size of the ___ ___ to ___ by ___ , set the size of the ___ ___ to ___ by ___ , and moved the "landmarks" of ___ and ___ to this area.

[milladrive]

Sorry to see this thread died out.

Also, please forgive me if I don't attempt to research RMB's question until I have a bit more time. :hide:


Here's a batting practice lob:

The __________ __________ is the only team to play at least one season in four Major League divisions.

[RuthMayBond]

Sorry to see this thread died out.

Also, please forgive me if I don't attempt to research RMB's question until I have a bit more time. :hide:


Here's a batting practice lob:

The __________ __________ is the only team to play at least one season in four Major League divisions.Milwaukee Brewers

[milladrive]

Milwaukee Brewers

Precisely.


In the spring of one of the years in the 1880s, the National League changed the requirements for a walk from 8 balls (1880) to 6 balls (1884) to 5 balls (1887) to 4 balls (1889), began keeping records of sacrifice bunts (1889), increased the size of the home plate to 12 by 12 inches square (1887), set the size of the pitcher's rubber to 12 by 4 inches (1893) and 24 by 6 inches (1895), and moved the "landmarks" of ___ and ___ to this area.

I could be mistaken on all counts regarding your intended question, but I'm thoroughly stumped by the final thing on the "landmarks." Let me know if I came close to any of them?

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Another batting practice fastball:

________ ________ is the only franchise in history to play in every season going back to 1871.

[bob]

Another batting practice fastball:

________ ________ is the only franchise in history to play in every season going back to 1871.
Boston Red Stockings in the NA which eventually changed names (8 times), divisions (3 times) and location (2 times) to become the 2009 Atlanta Braves. Personally with all those changes i wouldnt say they are the same franchise, but then i dont make the rules lol.

[RuthMayBond]

Precisely.


In the spring of one of the years in the 1880s, the National League changed the requirements for a walk from 8 balls (1880) to 6 balls (1884) to 5 balls (1887) to 4 balls (1889), began keeping records of sacrifice bunts (1889), increased the size of the home plate to 12 by 12 inches square (1887), set the size of the pitcher's rubber to 12 by 4 inches (1893) and 24 by 6 inches (1895), and moved the "landmarks" of ___ and ___ to this area.

I could be mistaken on all counts regarding your intended question, but I'm thoroughly stumped by the final thing on the "landmarks." Let me know if I came close to any of them?

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You have the right general idea, but not the league I was thinking of. Remember, those things ALL happened in the same spring meeting. I hate to give more clues than just that they are landmarks on the field.

[milladrive]

Boston Red Stockings in the NA which eventually changed names (8 times), divisions (3 times) and location (2 times) to become the 2009 Atlanta Braves. Personally with all those changes i wouldnt say they are the same franchise, but then i dont make the rules lol.

Well, you're close enough for rock'n'roll on the numbers, but that's the correct franchise. :nod: I've long wondered why Chicago didn't play in '72 and '73.

You have the right general idea, but not the league I was thinking of. Remember, those things ALL happened in the same spring meeting. I hate to give more clues than just that they are landmarks on the field.

Would it be a minor league?

I would have to guess that the "landmarks" of first and third base were moved into fair territory?

Tough question.

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______ ______ and ______ ______ are the only two players to have acquired 30,000+ plate appearances with a single franchise.

[LivnLegend]

______ ______ and ______ ______ are the only two players to have acquired 30,000+ plate appearances with a single franchise.

I was under the impression Yaz was the career leader with PA for one franchise with somewhere around 14,000.

[milladrive]

I was under the impression Yaz was the career leader with PA for one franchise with somewhere around 14,000.

That's one. :) ...Got the other?

[RuthMayBond]

Would it be a minor league?Nah, I don't do minor league unless I state it in the question

<I would have to guess that the "landmarks" of first and third base were moved into fair territory?>

Bingo!

[RuthMayBond]

______ ______ and ______ ______ are the only two players to have acquired 30,000+ plate appearances with a single franchise.
What are we talking, some player who became an ump?

[josh24]

______ ______ and ______ ______ are the only two players to have acquired 30,000+ plate appearances with a single franchise.

30,000 PA? :shrug:
The leaders for PA for one team are Carl Yaztrsemski and Cal Ripken Jr.

[milladrive]

What are we talking, some player who became an ump?

lol


Man, am I an idiot or what. *sigh*

My apologies. The number is 13,000+. :sorry:


Let's restart.

______ ______ and ______ ______ are the only two players in history to have acquired 13,000+ plate appearances with one franchise. The two players didn't necessarily play for the same franchise as the other.

Anyway, Yaz is indeed one of them. Ripkin, although a good guess, is not the other. Cal had 12,883 with Baltimore.


P.S. Matter of fact, there have been only five players to have 13,000+ PA's, period. Two of them did it while playing for one franchise. Extra credit for naming the three others who did it with more than one franchise.

[RuthMayBond]

I'm gonna clarify so as not to create any confusion.It didn't work

[milladrive]

It didn't work

I've corrected myself. My sincere bad.

[milladrive]

Okay, so Carl Yastrzemski and ______ ______ are the only two players in history to have acquired 13,000+ plate appearances with one franchise.

[josh24]

Okay, so Carl Yastrzemski and ______ ______ are the only two players in history to have acquired 13,000+ plate appearances with one franchise.

Hank Aaron had 13,089 PA with the Braves.

Extra credit for naming the three others who did it with more than one franchise.

Ty Cobb
Rickey Henderson
Pete Rose

[josh24]

Here I go:

Christy Mathewson and Lefty Grove are the only players to ______________________________.

[milladrive]

Here I go:

Christy Mathewson and Lefty Grove are the only players to ______________________________.

Accumulate at least 300 wins and 2,000 strikeouts with a lifetime winning percentage over .650.



_______ _______ is the second winningest pitcher born in Europe's Netherlands. Extra credit for the the winningest.

[josh24]

Accumulate at least 300 wins and 2,000 strikeouts with a lifetime winning percentage over .650.

Wrong. They're not the only: Roger Clemens had 354 W, 4672 SO and .654 W%.


_______ _______ is the second winningest pitcher born in Europe's Netherlands. Extra credit for the the winningest.

Rick VandenHurk with 7 W. Bert Byleven is 1st with 287 W.

[milladrive]

Wrong. They're not the only: Roger Clemens had 354 W, 4672 SO and .654 W%.

Hmm. I'm stumped for now. Maybe it'll come to me tomorrow.

And very good on the answer to my last one. You are definitely good. :applaud:


In the meantime, here's a batting practice lob...

In the year ____, ________ ________ became the most recent player to pitch 300+ innings in a single season.

[bob]

In the meantime, here's a batting practice lob...

In the year ____, ________ ________ became the most recent player to pitch 300+ innings in a single season.

In the year 1979 (or maybe 80, could look it up but kind of defeats the point of guessing), Steve carlton became the most recent player to pitch 300+ innings in a single season.

[milladrive]

In the year 1979 (or maybe 80, could look it up but kind of defeats the point of guessing), Steve carlton became the most recent player to pitch 300+ innings in a single season.

You are correct, sir. (It was '80.)

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I'm still stumped by the Mathewson / Grove question.


Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams are the only players to __________________.

[RuthMayBond]

Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams are the only players to __________________.
win multiple Triple Crowns?

[milladrive]

win multiple Triple Crowns?

You are correct, sir. :)

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1932 was the only season in which both ____ played their home games in ____________, and 1959 was the only season in which both ____, as well as the ____, played their home games in ____________.

[RuthMayBond]

You are correct, sir. :)

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1932 was the only season in which both ____ played their home games in ____________, .Dang, it's not a St. Louis teams / Sportsman's Park thing :shrug::hp

[RuthMayBond]

1959 was the only season in which both ____, as well as the ____, played their home games in ____________.Dodgers and Giants, former minor league parks? :shrug::hp

[milladrive]

Dang, it's not a St. Louis teams / Sportsman's Park thing :shrug::hp

Not the answer, but you're somewhere between cool and lukewarm.

Dodgers and Giants, former minor league parks? :shrug::hp

Nope.

This may seem like a stumper, but I think it's a bit easier than it first appears.

[milladrive]

'32: only season in which both MVP's played their home games in Philadelphia.

'59: only seasin in which both MVP's, as well as the CYA winner, played their home games in Chicago.


Okay, here's an easier one:


___________ is the only player in history to hit a World Series home run for three different teams.


C'mon, RMB, if no one else, I'm pretty sure you can nail this one.

[milladrive]

...
Bump.
.

[RuthMayBond]

'32: only season in which both MVP's played their home games in Philadelphia.

'59: only seasin in which both MVP's, as well as the CYA winner, played their home games in Chicago.


Okay, here's an easier one:


___________ is the only player in history to hit a World Series home run for three different teams.


C'mon, RMB, if no one else, I'm pretty sure you can nail this one.Trusting, aren't we?
Matt Williams

[milladrive]

Trusting, aren't we?
Matt Williams

And as is evidenced, that trust is not without merit. :thumbsup:

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Another practice lob:


_________ and _________ are the only two players in history to hit ______ in their first two at-bats. One of the two occasions for this feat is particularly notable. Why?

[RuthMayBond]

And as is evidenced, that trust is not without merit. :thumbsup:

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Another practice lob:


_________ and _________ are the only two players in history to hit ______ in their first two at-bats. One of the two occasions for this feat is particularly notable. Why?Does this question involve Gene Tenace and Andruw Jones, or another pair of guys?

[milladrive]

Does this question involve Gene Tenace and Andruw Jones, or another pair of guys?

Another pair of players.

[RuthMayBond]

Another pair of players.Does it involve Bob Nieman and, uh, uh, someone else?

[milladrive]

Does it involve Bob Nieman and, uh, uh, someone else?

:o ...Yeeaahhh.

But what did Nieman do that the other didn't?

[RuthMayBond]

:o ...Yeeaahhh.

But what did Nieman do that the other didn't?
Keith McDonald didn't have any other ML hits other than HR?

[Mikie]

:o ...Yeeaahhh.

But what did Nieman do that the other didn't?

Nieman was the first player ever to hit 2 homers in his first game?

[milladrive]

Keith McDonald didn't have any other ML hits other than HR?

Actually, while you're indeed correct about McDonald having three MLB homers with his only three MLB hits -- a terrific trivia question (and answer); in fact, now that you mention it, probably more interesting than the feat I'm seeking -- the answer to this relates directly to the question regarding their first two at-bats, and what Nieman did that McDonald didn't.

Extraordinary catch, though. :nod: