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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."
I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
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Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Ph.D. in American history.
Bevy of writing awards.
Records and statistics.
There's always more to learn. Just about every facet of the game on the field and its history interest me, and I'd like to increase my knowledge there. One of these days I'd like to write a book about baseball, if I can ever decide on a topic that's not worn out.
I uncovered evidence when I was writing my biography of him that Alexander H. Stephens, the future vice-president of the Confederate States, played a version of rounders or town ball (predecessors to baseball) when he taught school in 1832.
Every innovation in the game since the DH has been bad for it. Inter-league play, 4- and 5-team divisions, WS opening venue decided by All Star winner, and especially WILD CARD teams in World Series playoffs are abominations. Bud Selig will go directly to hell for these things.
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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
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:
Steve: Here's your top ten combos. HR Players Team Year 66 Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young TEX 2002 63 Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young TEX
Christopher, Here is a list of the top half dozen guys who got the most sacrifice hits from 2000-2009. Note that three of them played only 9 of the 10 years. Cnt Player SH From To
Daniel, Interesting question. The largest gap I could find since 1954 between a loser with more hits than winners in a game is 10. There may have been another instance earlier, but my data is only good

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