MLB Trivia

[cestmoi2010]

Here's a ??? for y'all

Only person to Never get a base hit as a Player AND Never get a win as a Manager. This person went 0-fer at the plate and 0-fer in the dugout

You have to go back almost 50 years for his playing days
You have to go back about 25 years for his managerial stint

Good luck

 

[feller469]

Frank Robinson in 1966. Yaz won it in the AL the next year.

Looked it up cuz it was driving me a little crazy. Thought Frank was with the Reds when he won his. I was wrong. Great question.

 

[feller469]

One of my favorite MLB trivia questions is: Who caught Hank Aaron's 715th home run? And yes, it was caught.

 

[Jagger69]

When Miggy was going for his Triple Crown there was a lot of talk about the last NL person to do it

Joe Medwick of the Cards in the 30s. I forget the exact year but I know it was the "Gas House Gang" Cards

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner. 1937 was the year. Incredible it's been that long!

 

[panther]

What MLB starting pitcher had nickname "Mudcat"?

 

[barebeaverlover]

Panther[/URL][/B], post: 8543656, member: 26138"]What MLB starting pitcher had nickname "Mudcat"?

That was Jim Grant, wasn't it?

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One of my favorite MLB trivia questions is: Who caught Hank Aaron's 715th home run? And yes, it was caught.

Tom House. He was in the bullpen when he caught it.

 

[panther]

Yeah! Jim Grant.

 

[barebeaverlover]

Who was the last AL umpire to wear the balloon chest protector?

 

[John_8581]

Who was the last AL umpire to wear the balloon chest protector?

Nestor Chylak? Maybe.

I take exception to the first lefty Cy Young Award winner. Although, Warren Spahn in 1957 is technically the correct answer.

Sandy Koufax is the first undisputed lefty Cy Young Award winner in 1963, 1965 and 1966. Getting all 20 votes.

In 1957, Warren Spahn received 19 votes. Dick Donovan of the White Sox received one vote.

In addition, until 1966, there was only one Cy Young Award given out. It was given to the best ML pitcher. There was no league distinctions made, no AL and NL Cy Young Award winner. That's what made Sandy Koufax's accomplishments in 1963, 1965 and 1966 so unique.

 

[Jagger69]

I take exception to the first lefty Cy Young Award winner. Although, Warren Spahn in 1957 is technically the correct answer.

Sandy Koufax is the first undisputed lefty Cy Young Award winner in 1963, 1965 and 1966. Getting all 20 votes.

In 1957, Warren Spahn received 19 votes. Dick Donovan of the White Sox received one vote.

In addition, until 1966, there was only one Cy Young Award given out. It was given to the best ML pitcher. There was no league distinctions made, no AL and NL Cy Young Award winner. That's what made Sandy Koufax's accomplishments in 1963, 1965 and 1966 so unique.

Cy Young award winners almost never win the title unanimously so don't be dissing Warren Spahn because he didn't sweep the ballot, my friend. He won the award fair and square.

Sandy Koufax in the mid-60s was arguably the greatest pitcher who ever took the mound. He was quite nearly invincible. A more dominant pitcher in his prime can not be found. Still, his achievements don't diminish those of others....like Warren Spahn.

 

[MustBeGood]

Who was the last AL umpire to wear the balloon chest protector?

no clue.

 

[barebeaverlover]

no clue.

Jerry Neudecker. Oct 5, 1985 here in Toronto.

 

[Jagger69]

I consider the all-time single-season home run record to be held by Roger Maris when he hit 61 of them in 1961 (without steroids). Against whom did he hit #61 and for whom did he pitch?

 

[John_8581]

I consider the all-time single-season home run record to be held by Roger Maris when he hit 61 of them in 1961 (without steroids). Against whom did he hit #61 and for whom did he pitch?

Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox on October 1, 1961 in Yankee Stadium. Phil Rizzuto called the shot. Sal Durante caught it in the RF bleachers.

 

[barebeaverlover]

I consider the all-time single-season home run record to be held by Roger Maris when he hit 61 of them in 1961 (without steroids). Against whom did he hit #61 and for whom did he pitch?

I agree 100% Jagger69. IMHO Maris still holds the single season record. Also, I still consider the lifetime HR record to be held by Hank Aaron.

 

[Jagger69]

Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox on October 1, 1961 in Yankee Stadium. Phil Rizzuto called the shot. Sal Durante caught it in the RF bleachers.

Wow. Great job. What row and seat number was Durante sitting in? LOL....

 

[feller469]

Ding! Ding! on Tom House.

 

[John_8581]

We mentioned the great Warren Spahn, and Sandy Koufax... talking about another great LHP... when Steve Carlton won the Cy Young Award in 1972, he went 27-10, with a 1.97 ERA, and a 0.993 WHIP in 41 games started, 30 complete games and 8 shutouts. In 346.1 innings pitched he had 310 strikeouts and 87 walks. His win total is important. The Philadelphia Phillies finished in last place in the NL East. Their record was 59-97. Steve Carlton amassed an amazing 49.09 % of his team's wins.

 

[feller469]

We mentioned the great Warren Spahn, and Sandy Koufax... talking about another great LHP... when Steve Carlton won the Cy Young Award in 1972, he went 27-10, with a 1.97 ERA, and a 0.993 WHIP in 41 games started, 30 complete games and 8 shutouts. In 346.1 innings pitched he had 310 strikeouts and 87 walks. His win total is important. The Philadelphia Phillies finished in last place in the NL East. Their record was 59-97. Steve Carlton amassed an amazing 49.09 % of his team's wins.

I think Tim McCarver knew Steve Carlton and Bob Gibson. It was a shame he never talked much about them during his time on TV.

 

[feller469]

In what stadium was the first MLB no-hitter pitched outside the United States?