TRIVIA: Name This Baseball Player

Relayer · July 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM

I think there are a few fans of baseball around, maybe...

This Hall of Fame lefthander played for 3 teams in his career.

One year he led the league with a 1.75 ERA and a league leading 9 shutouts, winning 23 games. The next year he recorded a 2.01 ERA, 6 shutouts, winning 24 games.

He pitched in 2 different World Series, going 3-0, with 2 complete games. He set a World Series record of 29 1/3 scoreless innings that stood for 43 years.

Not bad with the bat, he hit 9 HRs in his first 4 seasons in the majors.

He compiled a career 94-46 Won-Loss record, with a career 2.28 ERA.

He finished his career with the Braves, retiring as they suffered through their worst season in franchise history.

Can you name this player?

Boclive · July 27th, 2009, 07:57 AM

Babe Ruth.

I wish there were more photographs of him when he was younger. People don't realize that most of the film and photos that exist of Ruth is from the twilight of his career.

Relayer · July 27th, 2009, 09:54 AM

Correct.

I mainly posed the question just to shed more light on some abilities that many are unaware of. Though most know that he began his career as a pitcher, I think that few realize just how accomplished he actually was at that position.

He really was the greatest baseball player of all time.

stlimprov · July 30th, 2009, 12:18 PM

Here's another:

This player played for 2 teams in his 14 year career. His greatest distinction may be that he struck out only 114 times in his entire career (over 8000 plate appearances). He compiled over 2200 hits in his career, along with over 1000 runs and 1000 rbis, hitting well over .300 in the major leagues.

RedStar · July 30th, 2009, 02:53 PM

	Quote:	stlimprov
	Here's another: This player played for 2 teams in his 14 year career. His greatest distinction may be that he struck out only 114 times in his entire career (over 8000 plate appearances). He compiled over 2200 hits in his career, along with over 1000 runs and 1000 rbis, hitting well over .300 in the major leagues.

Our very own Joe Sewell.

bamanut_aj · July 30th, 2009, 04:45 PM

name the source of this quote:

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game"

Answer: Jim Leyland, when he managed the Pirates

If you care to cheat, just highlight the space next the "Answer:"

Relayer · July 30th, 2009, 05:44 PM

I take swag; Casey Stengel (?)

bamanut_aj · July 31st, 2009, 11:49 AM

	Quote:	Relayer
	I take swag; Casey Stengel (?)

no sir. The source of the quote is currently manager for a team in the AL, but when he uttered this quote, he was a team in the NL.

derek4tide · July 31st, 2009, 04:37 PM

	Quote:	bamanut_aj
	name the source of this quote: "I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game"

I know, but I won't spoil it.

Here's another hint for everyone: He's won a World Series Championship. He's also only the 7th manager in major league history to win pennants in both leagues.

bamanut_aj · July 31st, 2009, 04:43 PM

	Quote:	derek4tide
	I know, but I won't spoil it. Here's another hint for everyone: He's won a World Series Championship. He's also only the 7th manager in major league history to win pennants in both leagues.

LOL. I wondered if you'd see that.