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OT: Best baseball records

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shadroch

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I would have to agree. the .406 BA for one season is not going to be topped.

 

Hey! That was me (Povertyrow) (I think).

 

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I'm alot more impressed with Brett hitting .390 or Carew hitting .388 in the modern era.With the rise of relief specialists and the omni-present closer,batters don't get free at-bats in late inning games like they did in the 30s/40s. .400 is a nice round number but had Brett had five more hits that season,he would have done it also.Carew needed 8 or 9 more. Williams was one of the best of all-time but I don't think he will be the last .400 hitter.

Ryans K record or Cobbs 50 steals of home,Cy Youngs 516(?) wins or Van Deemers two straight no -hitters will last longer.I doubt anyone this side of a reincarnated Sidd Finch will ever throw three straight no-hit games.

Greatest single BB record-Mickey,Willie and the Duke by Terry Cashman!!!!!

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When I was in college, I once ate 141 shrimp during an "all-you-can-eat" marathon at Sizzler before an Angels game. I lined up their tails in little rows so that I could count them. I do not believe that this record will ever be broken.

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Williams was one of the best of all-time but I don't think he will be the last .400 hitter.

 

It is not just the .406. It is the overall. And remember, he remains the only player to hit 400+ without the sac fly rule in effect. Actually 406. He would have hit .412 had the sacrifice fly rule been in effect. Have to wonder what the modern day averages would be if the sac fly rule never came into being. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

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Williams was one of the best of all-time but I don't think he will be the last .400 hitter.

 

It is not just the .406. It is the overall. And remember, he remains the only player to hit 400+ without the sac fly rule in effect. Actually 406. He would have hit .412 had the sacrifice fly rule been in effect. Have to wonder what the modern day averages would be if the sac fly rule never came into being. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

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PovertyRow

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Williams was one of the best of all-time but I don't think he will be the last .400 hitter.

 

It is not just the .406. It is the overall. And remember, he remains the only player to hit 400+ without the sac fly rule in effect. Actually 406. He would have hit .412 had the sacrifice fly rule been in effect. Have to wonder what the modern day averages would be if the sac fly rule never came into being. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

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Well Khaos, the real underlying ting about this kind of argument is that the....huh? What's that you say? You're diapers need changing???

 

Oh lord! Let me hit ebay quick and do a BIN on a clothespin for my nose and some gloves! Can you wait that long? SURE you can! I bet you waited longer!

 

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Williams was one of the best of all-time but I don't think he will be the last .400 hitter.

 

It is not just the .406. It is the overall. And remember, he remains the only player to hit 400+ without the sac fly rule in effect. Actually 406. He would have hit .412 had the sacrifice fly rule been in effect. Have to wonder what the modern day averages would be if the sac fly rule never came into being. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

893blahblah.gif

 

Well Khaos, the real underlying ting about this kind of argument is that the....huh? What's that you say? You're diapers need changing???

 

Oh lord! Let me hit ebay quick and do a BIN on a clothespin for my nose and some gloves! Can you wait that long? SURE you can! I bet you waited longer!

 

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Williams was one of the best of all-time but I don't think he will be the last .400 hitter.

 

It is not just the .406. It is the overall. And remember, he remains the only player to hit 400+ without the sac fly rule in effect. Actually 406. He would have hit .412 had the sacrifice fly rule been in effect. Have to wonder what the modern day averages would be if the sac fly rule never came into being. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

893blahblah.gif

 

Well Khaos, the real underlying ting about this kind of argument is that the....huh? What's that you say? You're diapers need changing???

 

Oh lord! Let me hit ebay quick and do a BIN on a clothespin for my nose and some gloves! Can you wait that long? SURE you can! I bet you waited longer!

 

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One of the most overlooked feats in recent years (with todays pitcher specializations) is Tony Gwynn batting .394 after 110 games in 1994 when the strike hit. He was in the prime of his career and could've very well broke .400.

 

The stats from the deadball era by pitchers back then are so far removed from today it's not really comparable to game we're familiar with.

 

A record I don't think that'll be broken anytime soon and one that was established relatively recently is Rickey Hendersons 130 stolen bases in a year.

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Another recent overlooked record is Pedro Martinez's ERA title in 2000 - he has the highest spread between his ERA (1.74) and the league ERA (4.91) in history for any pitcher qualifying for the ERA title.

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true, that is a fine record but with so many teams and watered-down pitching (and hitting for that matter), it loses a litte (in my lowly opinion).

 

game 7 and my life's on the line... not pedro or rocket or anyone today. i'd have to take bob gibson. a great read is "october 1964" by david halberstam about the pennant chases of the yankees and cardinals that year. great contrast between the "old" yankees and "new" cardinals with a good look at gibson. fierce, fierce competitor.

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Mr. Zipper

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game 7 and my life's on the line... not pedro or rocket or anyone today. i'd have to take bob gibson. a great read is "october 1964" by david halberstam about the pennant chases of the yankees and cardinals that year. great contrast between the "old" yankees and "new" cardinals with a good look at gibson. fierce, fierce competitor.

 

Read Bob Gibson's autobiography, "Stranger to the Game." Superb. I had him sign a copy for me a few years ago. cloud9.gif

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Mr. Zipper

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I agree with Bill....

 

Johnny VanderMeers 2 consecutive no-hitters will NEVER be broken. sumo.gif

 

Basically any record that involves pitching endurance is pretty safe - complete games, etc. These days, if a manager kept the starter in for too many innings too many times, the agent would be on the phone complaining to the GM about high pitch count. Gotta protect those delicate shoulders and elbows... lotsa money riding on them staying healthy insane.gif893censored-thumb.gif893censored-thumb.gif893frustrated.gif893frustrated.gif

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Mr. Zipper

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Best baseball records as of 5/8/04:

 

1. Angels (AL) 20-10 cloud9.gif

2. Houston (NL) 19-10

3. Dodgers (NL) 18-10

4. Texas (AL) 18-11

4. Boston (AL) 18-11 ...

 

9. NY Yankees (AL) 16-13

 

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Boston is always the Champion of April... but October is the championship that counts!

 

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uclapeterg

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My team (Angels) has *4* starters out, 3 on the disabled list. I hope Guillen isn't hurt too badly -- that one would really hurt. Esp since we are facing the Evil Empire starting Tuesday.

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