Baseball Trivia (General)/Experts
| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Tom SchottU.S.
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I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert." | |
George W. Case IIIU.S.
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WW II era major league baseball history - questions about specific WWII era players, stadiums, life in the major leagues, teams, impact of major league baseball upon American society during WWII (FDR's "Green Light" letter to the then Commissioner of Baseball) and the relationship of President Roosevelt with Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith in an effort to keep baseball "alive" during the darkest days of WWII. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-02 hidden ball:
The "hidden ball" trick has been "performed" previously in the major leagues - I do not have the details however I would suggest you contact SABR (Society for American Baseball Research) - www.sabr.org
2009-11-01 baseball pitch count:
Mike, Not sure what you're meaning by "complete game," because games can be called after five innings. I'm assuming you mean a complete regulation game. So, the minimum number of pitches possible
2009-11-01 WS HR Records:
Hi Caleb, Most HR in World Series game, both teams: 7, Oakland+San Francisco, October 27, 1989 Most HR in World Series, all games, both teams:
2009-11-01 baseball:
The winner of the All Star game - this year the American League won so they have the "Home Field" advantage - 4 games in Yankee Stadium, 3 games in Philadelphia - first 2 games in New York, middle 3 games
2009-10-26 trips to the mound:
I cannot tell you exactly when the rule was changed but prior to the change, probably sometime around 1970 the manager was allowed to make as many trips as possible - the rule change was a result of several
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