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Which three National League shortstops hit 40 or more home runs in a single season?

There are now 4 in MLB ...

1) Babe Ruth (born February 6, 1895) on May 25, 1935 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. These were the last 3 home runs of his MLB career.

2) Stan Musial (born November 21, 1920) on July 8, 1962 against the New York Mets.

3) Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946) on September 18, 1986 against the Kansas City Royals.

4) Jason Giambi (born January 8, 1971) on May 19, 2011 agaainst the Philadelphia Phillies.

How many perfect games have been pitched by Nolan Ryan?

no he had 7 no hitters but never could get that perfect game due to the fact that he never had very good control. no he had 7 no hitters but never could get that perfect game due to the fact that he never had very good control.

Who was on the Yankees roster from 1956 to 1961?

The 1950 Yankees starting lineup:

1b- Johnny Mize

2b- Jerry Coleman

SS - Phil Rizzuto

3b- Billy Johnson

LF - Gene Woodling

CF - Joe DiMaggio

RF - Hank Bauer

C - Yogi Berra

Except for Bauer and Berra, there were lots of changes in the Yanks' lineup between '51 and '59.

The 1959 Yankee starting lineup:

1b - Bill Skowron

2b- Bobby Richardson

SS - Tony Kubek

3b - Hector Lopez (acquired during the season)

LF - Norm Siebern

CF- Mickey Mantle

RF - Hank Bauer

C - Yogi Berra

How many head coaches have the St. Louis Cardinals had?

The present Saint Louis Cardinals are a direct descendant of the team formed in 1882, that played in the American Association. In 1891, that league went bankrupt, but the Saint Louis team went to the National League, where they remain to this day.

Records show that 63 people have managed this team over the decades.

If the starting pitcher is relieved in the 3rd inning and his team is ahead at that time who gets the win the starting pitcher or the reliever?

it all depends. if the starting pitcher goes 5ins or more and leaves the game with the lead he is in-titled to the win. the way the closer gets the win is if he goes in tied or losing and he is the last one to throw a pitch before his team takes the lead and wins the game.

When was the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates made the playoffs?

The once proud Pirates franchise has won the World Series 5 times, the last time in 1979. The last time the Pirates were in the postseason was a 3 year stretch from 1990-1992 where they lost the NLCS in all three years. They have not had a winning season for 17 years.

How many times has the World Series ended in 4 games?

26 The World Series ended in 5 games in 1905, 1907*, 1908, 1910, 1913, 1915, 1916, 1922*, 1929, 1933, 1937, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1949, 1961, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1983, 1984, 1988, 2000, 2006, 2008, 2010

The World Series ended in 4 games in 1914, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1938, 1939, 1950, 1954, 1963, 1966, 1976, 1989, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

*there was a tied game

Should softball players get paid as much as baseball players?

Professional softball players are paid less than professional baseball players because softball is not as popular as baseball.

Baseball has a much bigger market in the economy, as proven by the baseball stadiums, playing cards, t-shirts, and hats. Because of all the profits that these things generate, they are able to pay their players more.

Softball does not have this kind of publicity, and there for the money that flows into the organizations involved in the sport do not draw as much money either. Because they do not draw as much revenue as the baseball organizations, they are not able to pay their players as much as baseball players get paid.

Which MLB teams did Ted Williams play for?

Ted Williams played for the Boston Red Sox between 1939-1942 and 1946-1960.

How much do MLB managers get fined for being ejected from a game?

There isn't a set fine. The Commissioner's Office sets the penalty for an ejected manager, including a fine. Usually managers who are ejected do have to pay a fine in some amount, but occasionally that isn't the case.

Who are the only pitchers to hit home runs in both leagues?

Five pitchers have accomplished the feat:

Cy Young

AL: May 5, 1904: with Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia, 3-0, perfect game.

June 30, 1908: with Boston Red Sox at New York, 8-0.

NL: 1897: with Cleveland Spiders vs. Cincinnati, 6-0.

Jim Bunning

AL: July 20, 1958: with Detroit Tigers at Boston, 3-0.

NL: June 21, 1964: with Philadelphia Phillies at New York, 6-0, perfect game.

Nolan Ryan

AL: May 15, 1973: with California Angels, at Kansas City, 3-0.

July 15, 1973: with California Angels, at Detroit, 6-0.

Sept. 28, 1974: with California Angels, vs. Minnesota, 4-0.

June 1, 1975: with California Angels, vs. Baltimore, 1-0.

June 11, 1990: with Texas Rangers, at Oakland, 5-0.

May 1, 1991: with Texas Rangers, vs. Toronto, 3-0.

NL: Sept. 26, 1981: with Houston Astros, vs. Los Angeles, 5-0.

Hideo Nomo

AL: April 4, 2001: with Boston Red Sox, at Baltimore, 3-0.

NL: Sept. 17, 1996: with Los Angeles Dodgers, at Colorado, 9-0.

Randy Johnson

AL: June 2, 1990: with the Mariners, vs. Detroit, 2-0.

NL: May 18, 2004: with Arizona Diamondbacks, vs. Atlanta, 2-0, perfect game.

First president to throw pitch at Major League Baseball game?

William Howard Taft was the first President to do the honors when he threw a ball from his seat in the stands to the Washington Senator's opening day pitcher, Walter Johnson, on April 14, 1910.

When did the New York Yankees start putting numbers on their uniforms?

The Yankees introduced uniform numbers on their jerseys in 1929. Originally, the numbers indicated the player's spot in the batting order, i. e. Ruth #3, Gehrig #4, etc., but that changed when other teams started to give player's numbers so that the fans could identify them by referring to the scorecards sold at the stadiums.

Which three teams did Babe Ruth play for?

Babe Ruth played for the Boston Braves after the Yankees.

Which pitcher had the most strikeouts in a no hitter or perfect game?

In the minor leagues that was Ron Necciai of the 1952 Bristol Twins who struck out 27 batters in a no-hitter against the Welsh Miners in an Appalachian League game.

In MLB that was Nolan Ryan of the 1973 California Angels who struck out 17 batters in a no hitter against the Detroit Tigers.

Why did the New York Yankees only play 161 games in 2002?

The Yankees were meant to play the Devil Rays on September 26th, the final game of the series. The game was postponed, and the game was never able to be rescheduled. In addition, it would have been redundant to have them play the game, because not only were the Devil Rays 48 games back, but the Red Sox, who finished second in the East, were 10.5 games back going into the postseason.

Similarly, the Twins and Tigers did not make up a postponed game due to the Twins' massive lead in the AL Central. In addition, the Braves, Phillies, and Mets also did not play full seasons (the Braves played only 160, as a matter of fact.).

What is the Philadelphia Phillies franchise win loss record?

The Philadelphia Phillies have a current all-time won-loss record of 9067 wins and 10114 losses. However, 2014 isn't over yet so this will change. Also, they played several years in the 1800s as the Quakers. So, the franchise record is actually 9457-10538.

In the whole baseball league who was walked the most?

Through the 2007 MLB season:

The single season MLB record for walks is held by Barry Bonds who was walked 232 times in the 2004 season.

The career MLB record for walks is held by Barry Bonds who has been walked 2558 times during his career.