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    Saturday MLB trivia thread

    anyone can ask one if they got a good one

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    Who is the MLB pitcher with the highesty career WAR, that is still active

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    CC should be up there

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    Hmmm... Someone who has been in the league for a while. Hasn't been hurt much...

    mark Buehrle?

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    yes Buerhle

    he is actually 60th for career WAR for pitchers

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    Rank Player (yrs, age) WAR for Pitchers Throws
    1. Mark Buehrle (16, 36) 60.0 L
    2. Tim Hudson (17, 39) 56.6 R
    3. CC Sabathia (15, 34) 53.8 L
    4. Felix Hernandez (11, 29) 48.7 R
    5. Bartolo Colon (18, 42) 44.9 R
    6. Zack Greinke (12, 31) 44.7 R
    7. Cliff Lee (13, 36) 43.3 L
    8. Cole Hamels (10, 31) 43.0 L
    9. Clayton Kershaw (8, 27) 42.0 L
    10. Justin Verlander (11, 32) 41.6 R
    11. Jake Peavy (14, 34) 37.0 R
    12. Jered Weaver (10, 32) 36.2 R
    13. Freddy Garcia (15, 38) 35.7 R
    14. Barry Zito (14, 37) 33.9 L
    15. Jon Lester (10, 31) 33.5 L
    16. Adam Wainwright (10, 33) 33.2 R
    17. Matt Cain (11, 30) 32.4 R
    18. Dan Haren (13, 34) 32.3 R
    19. A.J. Burnett (17, 38) 30.5 R

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    Archie good post, baseball trivia helps a ton.
    Last edited by Ra77er; 07-11-15 at 12:14 PM.

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    Who was the last American League Switch Hitter to win the MVP????

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    Mickey Mantle?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Mickey Mantle?
    nope

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    It's definitely not Jeter.
    &Miguel isn't a swithch hitter.
    Good question. I have no clue.



    Joe Mauer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayvegas420 View Post
    It's definitely not Jeter.
    &Miguel isn't a swithch hitter.
    Good question. I have no clue.



    Joe Mauer?

    Nope

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    Vida

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    Ha, a pitcher?
    Get a clue.

    If that's true I'll eat my shorts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trobin31 View Post
    Vida
    yes that is correct

    Vida Blue in 1971 won the AL MVP before the DH rule started..

    as a switch hitter Vida also collected 12 hits in 102 ABS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayvegas420 View Post
    Ha, a pitcher?
    Get a clue.

    If that's true I'll eat my shorts.
    Video or it didn't happen

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayvegas420 View Post
    Ha, a pitcher?
    Get a clue.

    If that's true I'll eat my shorts.

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    Who was the only player to play for both the Seattle Pilots and the Seattle Mariners? Not sure you can even google it.
    Last edited by Mr. Teaser; 08-30-15 at 11:14 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Teaser View Post
    Who was the only player to play for both the Seattle Pilots and the Seattle Mariners? Not sure you can even google it.
    Mike Marshall

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    Mike Marshall
    nope

    looked up the roster now of the Pilots

    found the answer, I won't say it in case someone happens to know this obscure trivia.

    I'd never heard of this dude but most have heard of his SON

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    I dont remember his name but i think his son played for the O's

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    No to Mike Marshall.

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    This is true....The post about his son.

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    Who is the only player to ever lead league in hitting his rookie season and avoid the sophomore jinx and lead league in his 2nd season as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    Who is the only player to ever lead league in hitting his rookie season and avoid the sophomore jinx and lead league in his 2nd season as well.
    Ichiro?

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Ichiro?
    nope

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    Post WWII ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Post WWII ?
    yes.. a bit before they lowered the mound

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    Tony Oliva

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    What team had two pairs of brothers on roster at the same time? name all 4 players and the year.

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    1998 Cincinnati Reds infield, last day of regular season

    Stephen and Barry Larkin (1B/SS)
    Aaron and Bret Boone (3B/2B)


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    Quote Originally Posted by swordsandtequila View Post
    1998 Cincinnati Reds infield, last day of regular season

    Stephen and Barry Larkin (1B/SS)
    Aaron and Bret Boone (3B/2B)

    I guess this qualifies , but I'd like to not count it because that one game was S Larkins only appearance in mlb. Have no idea how long he was on the roster.

    The 4 players I know about all played a lot of games ( >50) that year and had multi year careers - one had a pretty short career., but more than just that year.
    Last edited by hhsilver; 08-31-15 at 11:17 AM.

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    Originally was thinking 2 of the Molina brothers and the Weavers with the Angels, but they missed playing together by a year (I believe that's the case). Stephen Larkin playing in all of one game is what makes it trivia!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hhsilver View Post
    Tony Oliva
    yes!

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    staying on Brothers

    what three brothers played in the outfield all together for one MLB Team?

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