Trivia time

[Scott Garner]

Which ML pitcher has the distinction of having the most strikeouts in a single game? How many strikeouts did he record?

Bonus question:
Which professional baseball pitcher has the record for most strikeouts in a single game at any level (minor leagues included)? How many strikeouts?

[39special]

Tom Cheney 21

[btcarfagno]

Didn't Ron Necciai strike out a crap ton of guys in a low minor league game?

Tom C

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Didn't Ron Necciai strike out a crap ton of guys in a low minor league game?

Tom C

Yes, he struck out 27 in a 9 inning Class D game in 1952.

[RichardSimon]

New question:
Name the three players who hit a HR as both a teenager and a 40 year old in MLB.

[39special]

Is one Griffey JR ?

[Michael Frost]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

New question:
Name the three players who hit a HR as both a teenager and a 40 year old in MLB.

I know of one for sure Gary Sheffield. I worked with him as a marketing agent for many years and that was something he was proud of.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Yes, he struck out 27 in a 9 inning Class D game in 1952.

Tom,
You and Mike are absolutely correct. Neccai struck out 27 batters and no-hit Bristol in the game. What an awesome game!

BTW, here are my Cheney and Neccai signed and inscribed baseballs that I have in my personal collection that make note of both of these games.

[Rich Klein]

Tyrus Raymond Cobb and one Rusty Staub

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 39special

Tom Cheney 21

Steve,
You are correct!
Here is a photo of the only known ticket to Cheney's 21K record setting game in 1962.

I also just picked up a Cheney signed check to add to my collection over the weekend.
Here's a toast to ML baseball's only 21K man!