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What was Jackie Robinson's favorite color?

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His favorite color was blue,.

What school did Barry Bonds go to?

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Barry Bonds went to Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California. In college, he attended Arizona State University.

Is the man who invented baseball dead?

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yes.baseball was created in 1861. that is a long time ago.

What are the most consecutive 200 plus hit seasons in Major League Baseball?

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Derek Jeter has had seven 200 hit seasons during his career. Three seasons in a row was his longest consecutive streak, he's done that twice.

  • 1998, 1999, 2000
  • 2005, 2006, 2007
  • 2009

When and where was baseball player Enerio Del Rosario born?

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Enerio Del Rosario, the baseball player, was born on September 23, 1985, in Samana, Dominican Republic.

How many games did baseball player Gary Sheffield play as designated hitter for the New York Mets in 2009?

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Gary Sheffield played in 6 games at designated hitter for the New York Mets in 2009, starting in none of them.

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When and where did baseball player Tony Graffanino play?

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Tony Graffanino was a Major League Baseball player who played primarily as an infielder. Over his 13-year career, he played for multiple teams including the Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians. He played from 1996 to 2009.

What were the fielding stats for baseball player Gates Brown playing at designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers in 1974?

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Gates Brown played in 13 games at designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers in 1974, starting in none of them.

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When and where did baseball player Pat Luby die?

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Pat Luby, a former professional baseball player, died on November 30, 1937. However, the specific location of his death is not available.

What were baseball player Baby Doll Jacobson's batting stats playing for St. Louis Browns in 1926?

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In 1926, Baby Doll Jacobson played in 50 games for the St. Louis Browns, batting in all of them. He had 182 at bats, getting 52 hits, for a .286 batting average, with 6 sacrifice hits, sacrifice flies, and 21 runs batted in. He was walked 9 times. He struck out 14 times. He hit 15 doubles, 1 triples, and 2 home runs.

When and where did baseball player Dick Baney play?

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Dick Baney played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1955. He played as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What were the fielding stats for baseball player Eddie Zambrano playing at right field for the Chicago Cubs in 1994?

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Unfortunately, I could not find specific fielding stats for Eddie Zambrano playing right field for the Chicago Cubs in 1994. Detailed fielding statistics for players from that era might not be readily available online. It is recommended to check with official baseball databases or historical archives for accurate and specific information on his fielding stats.

Which active MLB players have hit a home run against every team As of Jan 18 2011?

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As of January 18, 2011, there were four active MLB players who had hit a home run against every team. These players were Alex Rodriguez, Jason Giambi, Vladimir Guerrero, and Jim Thome.

When and where was baseball player Jack Robinson born?

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Jack Robinson, commonly known as Jackie Robinson, was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia, United States.

What were some of the modern batting stats for baseball player Ed Herrmann in 1972?

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In 1972, Ed Herrmann played for the Chicago White Sox.

On Base Percentage (OBP) is considered by many to be a better measure of a great hitter than the Batting Average. It is calculated with the formula (Hits + Walks + Hit by Pitch) / (At Bats + Walks + Hit by Pitch + Sacrifice Flies). In 1972, Ed Herrmann had 354 at bats, 88 hits, 43 walks, and was hit by the pitch 4 times. He had 4 sacrifice flies. That gives him an On Base Percentage of .333.

Slugging Percentage (SLG) is a popular measure of a batter's power. It is calculated as (Total Bases) / (At Bats). Another way to look at it is (Singles + 2 x Doubles + 3 x Triples + 4 x Home Runs) / (At Bats). In 1972, Ed Herrmann had 354 at bats, and hit 69 singles, 9 doubles, 0 triples, and 10 home runs, for a .359 slugging percentage.

Being able to get on base and to hit for power are two of the most important offensive skills in baseball, so the On Base Percentage and Slugging Percentage are often added together. On-base plus slugging (OPS) is a sabermetric baseball statistic. The best hitters in Major League Baseball can achieve an OPS of .900 or higher. In 1972, Ed Herrmann had a .333 On Base Percentage and a .359 Slugging Percentage for an OPS of .692.

Runs Created (RC) is a baseball statistic invented by Bill James to estimate the number of runs a hitter contributes to his team. There are a number of formulas used to calculate it. One of the simplest is (On Base Percentage) × (Total Bases). In 1972, Ed Herrmann had a .333 On Base Percentage and 127 Total Bases for 42.33 Runs Created.

Who is only MLB pitcher to hit 3 home runs in a single game?

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The only MLB pitcher to hit 3 home runs in a single game is Jim Tobin. He accomplished this feat on May 13, 1942, while playing for the Boston Braves.

What were the pitching stats for baseball player Cole Hamels playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008?

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In 2008, Cole Hamels had an impressive season pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies. He had a record of 14 wins and 10 losses with an ERA (earned run average) of 3.09. Hamels also recorded 196 strikeouts in 227.1 innings pitched.

When and where did baseball player Carlton Lord die?

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Unfortunately, I couldn't find any information about a baseball player named Carlton Lord and his death. It's possible that there may be limited or no publicly available information on this individual.

Who was Alexander the Ingrate?

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There is no historical figure named Alexander the Ingrate. It is possible that you are referring to a fictional character or a mistaken name for a historical figure. Please provide more information for clarification.

When did baseball player Danny Doyle play?

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There is no known baseball player named Danny Doyle who has played in a major league.

When and where did baseball player Darrell Evans play?

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Darrell Evans debuted on April 20, 1969, playing for the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium; he played his final game on October 1, 1989, playing for the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

What were some of the modern batting stats for baseball player Carmen Fanzone in 1972?

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In 1972, Carmen Fanzone played for the Chicago Cubs.

On Base Percentage (OBP) is considered by many to be a better measure of a great hitter than the Batting Average. It is calculated with the formula (Hits + Walks + Hit by Pitch) / (At Bats + Walks + Hit by Pitch + Sacrifice Flies). In 1972, Carmen Fanzone had 222 at bats, 50 hits, 35 walks, and was hit by the pitch 3 times. He had 4 sacrifice flies. That gives him an On Base Percentage of .333.

Slugging Percentage (SLG) is a popular measure of a batter's power. It is calculated as (Total Bases) / (At Bats). Another way to look at it is (Singles + 2 x Doubles + 3 x Triples + 4 x Home Runs) / (At Bats). In 1972, Carmen Fanzone had 222 at bats, and hit 31 singles, 11 doubles, 0 triples, and 8 home runs, for a .383 slugging percentage.

Being able to get on base and to hit for power are two of the most important offensive skills in baseball, so the On Base Percentage and Slugging Percentage are often added together. On-base plus slugging (OPS) is a sabermetric baseball statistic. The best hitters in Major League Baseball can achieve an OPS of .900 or higher. In 1972, Carmen Fanzone had a .333 On Base Percentage and a .383 Slugging Percentage for an OPS of .716.

Runs Created (RC) is a baseball statistic invented by Bill James to estimate the number of runs a hitter contributes to his team. There are a number of formulas used to calculate it. One of the simplest is (On Base Percentage) × (Total Bases). In 1972, Carmen Fanzone had a .333 On Base Percentage and 85 Total Bases for 28.33 Runs Created.

When and where was baseball player Harry Riconda born?

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Harry Riconda was born on May 2, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey, USA.

What were the pitching stats for baseball player Chris Davis playing for the Baltimore Orioles in 2012?

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Chris Davis, primarily known as a first baseman, did not pitch in the 2012 season while playing for the Baltimore Orioles. Davis was solely used as a position player and did not record any pitching statistics that year.