Baseball Trivia II

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:44 PM

1. Roberto Clemente died having exactly how many career hits?

3,000 - The Afoci

2. Nap LaJoie of the Philadelphia Athletics is credited with the highest batting average for a season. He hit .426 in 1901. Who came close to that mark in 1924 when he hit .424?

Rogers Hornsby - Radii

3. Boston set a modern day record with runs in an inning against Detroit in 1953. How many runs were scored?

17 - JeeberD

4. How many 50 HR seasons did Hank Aaron, the all-time HR leader, have?

0 - digamma

5. In 1984, what Padres player became the first ever to finish the season with a fielding percentage of 1.000 at first base?

Steve Garvey - Radii

6. Steve Carlton holds the record for the most strikeouts in a game by a left hander. How many did he record?

19 - digamma

7. Felipe Alou hit .327 in 1966, finishing behind who for the National League batting title?

Matty Alou finished right in front of his brother - JeeberD

8. Where was the first Major League night game played?

Cincinnati, Crosley Field - JeeberD

9. The Blue Jays in 1993 had three teammates finish 1-2-3 in the batting race. Name these three players.

John Olerud, Paul Moliter, Roberto Alomar - JeeberD

10. George Torporcer had a special nickname, what was it?

"Specs". He was the first non-pitcher in the Majors to wear glasses. - JeeberD

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digamma · 04-18-2003, 02:47 PM

4. 0

The Afoci · 04-18-2003, 02:47 PM

1. 3000

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by digamma
4. 0

Correct!

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Afoci
1. 3000

Correct!

JeeberD · 04-18-2003, 02:49 PM

2. Ty Cobb?
9. John Olerud, Paul Molitor, and Roberto alomar

Radii · 04-18-2003, 02:50 PM

#2 is rogers hornsby, thank you tony larussa baseball 3 all time greats expansion pack on the Atari 800.

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
2. Ty Cobb?
9. John Olerud, Paul Molitor, and...?Joe Carter?

2. Incorrect!

9. 2/3 Correct. Olerud, Moliter, and who?

Radii · 04-18-2003, 02:51 PM

#5 Steve Garvey?

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Radii
#2 is rogers hornsby, thank you tony larussa baseball 3 all time greats expansion pack on the Atari 800.

Correct!!

JeeberD · 04-18-2003, 02:51 PM

It's been edited...

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Radii
#5 Steve Garvey?

Correct!

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:53 PM

Jeeber, Roberto Alomar is correct!

digamma · 04-18-2003, 02:54 PM

6. 19

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by digamma
6. 19

Correct!

JeeberD · 04-18-2003, 02:57 PM

7. Matty Alou

JeeberD · 04-18-2003, 02:59 PM

8. Cincinnati

korme · 04-18-2003, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
8. Cincinnati

Ok, I wanted a stadium, but my question does say 'where was it played', so technically, JeeberD is correct.

I was originally looking for 'Crosley Field'.

JeeberD · 04-18-2003, 03:00 PM

3. 17

korme · 04-18-2003, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
7. Matty Alou

Correct!

korme · 04-18-2003, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
3. 17

Correct!! On a tear, Jeeber!

JeeberD · 04-18-2003, 03:03 PM

10. Specs Toporcer

User #2735 · 04-18-2003, 03:03 PM

10. ??

'The Torpedo'?

korme · 04-18-2003, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
10. Specs Toporcer

Correct...

close, User, real close

User #2735 · 04-18-2003, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shorty3281
close, User, real close

I'm special that way.

04-18-2003, 02:47 PM	#3
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	1. 3000 __________________ I had something.

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	2. Ty Cobb? 9. John Olerud, Paul Molitor, and Roberto alomar __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO Last edited by JeeberD : 04-18-2003 at 02:49 PM.

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	It's been edited... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	7. Matty Alou __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	8. Cincinnati __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	4. 0

04-18-2003, 02:50 PM	#7
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	#2 is rogers hornsby, thank you tony larussa baseball 3 all time greats expansion pack on the Atari 800.

04-18-2003, 02:53 PM	#13
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Jeeber, Roberto Alomar is correct!

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digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	6. 19

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	3. 17 __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	10. Specs Toporcer __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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User #2735 n00b Join Date: Mar 2003	10. ?? 'The Torpedo'?

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