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LOL someone should see how many answers there have been that don't follow the rules. Including this one!!!
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The Chicago Cubs of 1998 played 82 home games instead of the usual 81. Were they the first to do so? Look it up and find out. If some team played 83 you have a tailor made post to follow this one.:D
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In 1905, Harry Davis led the AL with 83 RBIs. Excepting the strike-shortened 1981 and COVID-shortened 2020 seasons, no player has the led the American League with fewer since then.
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Ted Williams reached base in 84 consecutive games.
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In 1968 Wilbur Wood became the first 26 year old to pitch in 86 games in one season.
Hint: The same could be said for 87 and 88 games in a season at the age of 26, but we haven't gotten there yet.;) Based on the following two posts, I declare Wilbur Wood as the record breaker for 87 and 88 as well. 89 is next. |
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Mr. Cobb apparently set 90 records in his MLB career.
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We have gone thru this before; however, I will repeat. The Philadelphia team's NAME.....PHILLIES....is the longest continuous team name in Major League Baseball. As you very well know, it replaced the name "Quakers" early in the 1880's. TED Z T206 Reference . |
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Thank you Peter....that was exactly my point. And, this fact was noted a few years ago in one of my Net54 TRIVIA quizzes. However, for whatever reason, Jay forgot my answer to that quiz..... 1883 Philadelphia PHILLIES. TED Z T206 Reference . |
This is post #93 of this thread. Pretty cool concept.
Most hits in a season by an AL rookie pitcher (minimum 10 games pitched): 93 by Shohei Ohtani, 2018. Ohtani surpassed the longstanding record of George Sisler, who had 78 hits in 1915 for the Browns and also had a 4-4 record in 15 games pitched. |
In 1969 Henry Aaron set the all-time record for Sacrifice Flies with 94.
Of course he started breaking his own record before retiring. |
Hoby Milner’s 95 appearances without a decision to start a career are the most all time.
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Mariano Rivera's 96 postseason appearances lead all pitchers all time.
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After Don Larsen's perfect World Series game (Oct 8, 1956), the NY Sports media surrounded Don with their numerous questions.
Don answered one who asked him how difficult was it pitching this game. Don modestly replied......"The Dodgers made it easy for me, I only threw 97 pitches". https://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan...photoAutog.jpg TED Z T206 Reference . |
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Most errors in a season, modern era: 98 by John Gochnaur in 1903. John was the shortstop for the Cleveland Naps and also hit .185 that year. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk |
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Here's a record set by a fellow that you may not know.;)
In 1920 he set a new record for extra base hits in a season, 99 His record lasted one year. His name was Babe Ruth.:D |
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Highest percentage of pitching decisions lost, career: Of the many who have accomplished this, Terry Felton was perhaps most impressive. He bolstered his stats with a standout 0-13 campaign in 1982, capping off a spectacular four-year career in which he went 0-16 in 55 games. |
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In 1889 the Cleveland Spiders lost a whopping 101 road games.
101 Road games lost. Wow! |
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Most times on base, World Series (career): 102. In his 65 World Series games, Mickey Mantle compiled 59 hits and 43 walks. |
As in the NFL draft, I’m trading up a spot to get this one in a bit early.
Do you know who holds the single season record for sacrifice hits? The record is over 100 years old (104+ to be exact, but greater than 103). The man who set this record never knew it for he suffered the ultimate sacrifice when he was hit by a pitch in August 1917 and died. RIP - Ray Chapman |
Post #104.
Most wins in a season by a team not making the post-season: 104. Most wins in a season by a 2nd place team (154-game schedule): 104. 1909 Chicago Cubs 104-49 1942 LA Dodgers 104-50 Most times HBP in a season by a team (modern era): 103 2008 Cleveland Indians- Ryan Garko led the team with 15 HBP. |
Most errors committed at 2B in a season - 105 by Bill McClellan, 1887
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1934 GOUDEY uncut sheet of High #s with Lajoie #106
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Post #107.
Wade Boggs claims that he once drank 107 beers on a cross-country US flight, which would totally obliterate the accepted record of 52 by some Australian footballer. Boggs is known for his beer consumption so the story has some basis of truth perhaps. Along with that he may have also set a record for most trips to the john. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk |
In 1885, Cap Anson set the NL record with 108 RBIs. It would only stand for one year...
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109-0 is the highest scoring baseball game in high school history.
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This is my favorite stat of all time.
Walter Johnson, 110 shutouts Next highest? Pete Alexander with 90, followed by Matty with 79 |
That's a great one!
Derek Jeter's 111 career runs scored in the postseason is the record. |
Everyone’s favorite player (in the 1880s), Dave Orr, led the league and set the record with [B]112[B] RBIs in a single season in 1884.
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To revive interest in this fascinating and informative thread I would like to present Ed Williamson.
The year after he led the league with 27 home-runs, he set the record for games played at third base at 113. While playing third base in 113 games in 1885, he also was credited with exactly 113 putouts at third. |
Rudy Kemmler holds the all time major league record for passed balls in a season - 114 in 1883.
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This is post #115.
Frank, well done on #113, that was a tough one. Most HRs in a season, teammates: 115. Amazing this record still stands after 61 years! In 1961, Maris (61) and Mantle (54) combined for 115 homeruns. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk |
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Most wins, regular season. Two teams have accomplished this feat. The first was the 1906 Chicago Cubs. |
In 1922 John McGraw became the first manager to be ejected from 117 games.
https://www.collectorfocus.com/image.../mcgraw-no-cap Interestingly five years passed before his next ejection in 1927. |
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118 not a record but the number of home runs Wade Boggs the greatest contact hitter of our generation hit in his career.
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119 mph is the highest recorded hit velocity by a left handed batter (Ohtani)
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In 2004 the current record for intentional base on balls was set by Barry Bonds at 120. This one may never be broken.
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William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy was a major league outfielder from 1888 to 1902. The first deaf ballplayer, Hoy is credited with starting the practice of umpires signaling safe and out calls. Hoy set many records during his career and finished with a .288 batting average, 2,048 hits and 121 triples. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk |
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Rather than dwell on a tie shared by Ed Konectchy and Derrek, I am going to go with Giancarlo Stanton who tied his record for the fastest ground ball hit at 122.2 MPH recently. The play resulted in a double play unfortunately. |
In 1887, Tip O'Neill set the American Association record with 123 RBIs.
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Hoyt Wilhelm won 124 games as a relief pitcher, the most all time.
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1998 Yankees won 125 games combined over the regular and postseason .
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Sam Thompson hit 126 HR's (1885 - 1898) I think that is the record for 19th Century ballplayers.
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In 1883 Cap Anson had 127 hits.
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You probably don't know who holds the all-time record for sacrifice flies with a total of 128.
Eddie Murray |
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Most stolen bases, season, by a player who didn't lead the league. Yes, that's right. Arlie Latham was credited with 129 steals in 1887. It wasn't good enough to lead the league, though; making him the most prolific bridesmaid in history. He fell nine short of the total put up by Hugh Nicol, a mark that has stood the test of time. Latham's St. Louis Browns captured the AA Pennant that year, though. They outpaced Nicol's Cincinnati Red Stockings by 14 games. |
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Most stolen bases, season (modern era): 130 Rickey Henderson set the modern record for steals in a season, swiping 130 in 1982. Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk |
In the WWI-shortened 1918 season, Charlie Hollocher of the Cubs led MLB as the only player to appear in 131 games–the maximum possible due to the shortened schedule. This would stand as the lowest number of games played to lead MLB until the 1981 strike season.
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On August 14, 2007, Bobby Cox was ejected from a game for the 132nd time, breaking John McGraw's 70 year old record.
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How about I go back all the way to July 2nd, 2022, an entire 12 days ago. :D Shane McClanahan set a major-league record while pitching seven innings of one-run ball in the Rays' 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays during the first game of a Saturday doubleheader. He became the only pitcher in MLB history with 19 earned runs or fewer and at least 133 strikeouts thru 16 starts of a season. (Whoever takes the next one should have a pretty easy go if they check the 1899 season, lol) |
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The Cleveland Spiders lost 134 games in 1899. Could be hard to beat, but the Angels will try.:eek:
I appreciate the increased understanding of the rules of this thread. It was a little rocky for awhile, but compliance has improved significantly.;) |
In 1920, Babe Ruth set the 20th century record for RBIs in a season with 135. It didn't last long–he broke it himself the following year.
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During the 19th century, HOFer Roger Connor hit 136 * Home Runs during his career (1880 - 1897).
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In 1899, Ed Delahanty drove in 137 runs to lead the National League (NL). Also, he led the NL with a .410 BA and 238 hits. This was his 12th year in the Major Leagues, and his performance would improve every year as he aged. This is remarkable as only a few Baseball players have achieved this feat. An example is Babe Ruth, whose performance improved as he aged. https://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan...yBat%20_2_.jpg TED Z T206 Reference . |
138 - a FAUX record
138 is the record set by Ty Cobb for the most times caught stealing at the conclusion of the 1922 season.
However caught stealing was not an official stat early in his career and his record of 138 includes 11 seasons when he stole bases but was never caught. He was fleet afoot but not that fast.:D |
On July 18th, 1921, Babe Ruth hit the 139rd home run of his career. This moved Babe Ruth in front of Roger Connor as the all-time MLB home run leader. As mentioned above, Connor's home run total was thought to be 131, then 136, until 138 was figured to be the correct number in the 70s, so no one knew at the time that he had broken the record on this day.
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The last time any major leaguer reached the 140 RBI mark was in 2009, when both Prince Fielder and Ryan Howard had 141.
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Roy Campanella has the most RBIs in a single season for the Brooklyn Dodgers at 142 in 1953. (The LAD record is Tommy Davis in 1962)
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Derek Jeter holds the all time career record for singles hit in the postseason with 143.
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Longest time between professional baseball debut and HOF induction - 144 years, shared by Deacon White (1869-2013) and Bud Fowler (1878-2022). |
In his sophomore year (1937 - St Louis Cardinals), Johnny Mize got 204 Hits, resulting in a tremendous .364 BA in 145 games.
Tremendous way to start off a Baseball career....of which he certainly had one. Johnny is one of my all-time favorite ballplayers. I had the pleasure of visiting Big John at his home in Demorest, GA in 1986. https://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan...bphotomize.jpg TED Z T206 Reference . |
Ted Williams has the most ribbies by a rookie, with 145 RBIs in 1939.
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146: Whitey Ford holds the record in numerous World Series pitching categories - most wins (10), innings pitched (146), games started (22) and strikeouts (94). |
Charlie Morton leads all active MLB players with 148 batters hit by pitches in his career.
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Pete Rose safely stole 198 bases in his 24-year career. And, was caught stealing 149 times.
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Ted Williams was the last American League player to score 150 (or higher) runs in a season (1949).
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1906 was a good year for Frank Chance....he played in 136 games (his highest number), scored 103 Runs, stole 57 bases, batted .319 with 151 Hits.
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In 1966, 22 year old rookie George Scott set the all-time record for Ks in a season with 152.
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This is post #153.
Tommy Davis holds the Dodgers' franchise record for RBIs in a season with 153. In 1962 Davis, who also led the league in batting that year with a .346 average, had 153 RBIs while on his way to finishing 3rd in NL MVP voting. Interestingly enough, over his career Davis hit a total of 153 home runs. |
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By the end of 1891 Curt Welch became the first player to be hit by 154 pitches! Ouch. I would add that Dave Nicholson easily reached and surpassed 152 strikeouts several years before George Scott mentioned in post 152. |
Billy Hamilton (base stealing phenom of the 21st century, not the base stealing phenom of the 19th century) set the all-time MINOR LEAGUE record for stolen bases in a season when he swiped 155 bases in 132 games during the 2012 season.
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Most consecutive plate appearances without drawing a walk: 156. Ed Walsh, 1907 Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk |
This is post #157.
Mark Grudzielanek holds the Washington Nationals' franchise record for singles in a season with 157. He set the record as a member of the Montreal Expos in 1996; the Expos later moved to Washington and became the Nationals in 2004. |
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This was a tough one...may Frank present me with a dunce cap and send me to the corner if I got this one wrong :D Carlton Fisk holds the 20th/21st century record for most extra base hits at age 40 or older with 159. |
#160 Most games played at catcher in a season, all time - Randy Hundley, 1968
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