MLB "Did you know?" Thread

[soxfan1468927]

Did you know the Cubs have not been no-hit since Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game for his 4th no-hitter on September 9, 1965? A streak that now spans 7,881 games. The next longest streak is 3,794 games by the Athletics, who haven't been no-hit since July 13, 1991.

Update: They were no-hit by Cole Hamels the month after I wrote this. The Athletics now hold the record for longest streak.

 

[soxfan1468927]

Did you know that 1990 and 1963 are the only two years where the MVPs in the AL and NL wore the same number? Barry Bonds and Rickey Henderson both wore 24 and Sandy Koufax and Elston Howard both wore 32.

Update: Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Altuve joined this list in 2017 as both wore number 27.

 

[soxfan1468927]

Did you know that a Canadian team has won a World Series more recently (Blue Jays: October 1993) than has won a Stanley Cup (Canadiens: June 1993)?

A Canadian team has also won a NBA title more recently (Raptors: June 2019) than has won a Stanley Cup.

 

[Jiddy]

Did You Know.....
1. Owner of the Chicago Cubs, Bill Veeck

 

[nynasty]

One of my favorites that I've posted before

Take away all of Hank Aaron's HRs, and he still had 3000 hits.



In Joe DiMaggio's 13 year career, he averaged 34 HRs per season, and 34!!! strikeouts per season.

 

[Rock Strongo]

this old nugget!

 

[soxfan1468927]

From 2001-2004, Barry Bonds failed to reach base via walk, HBP, or hit in just 25 games he started

 

[Rock Strongo]

One of my favorites that I've posted before

Take away all of Hank Aaron's HRs, and he still had 3000 hits.



In Joe DiMaggio's 13 year career, he averaged 34 HRs per season, and 34!!! strikeouts per season.

tony gwynn averaged a remarkable 1.287 hits per game, even counting his latter years.

by comparison (randomly selected by me):

Joe D - 1.275
ichiro - 1.164
teddy ballgame - 1.158

 

[soxfan1468927]

From July 2, 1993 to May 14, 1995; Tony Gwynn hit .400 over 184 games with just 26 strikeouts in 802 plate appearances. He struck out twice in just one game. He also hit a 3-run HR that game.

 

[soxfan1468927]

tony gwynn averaged a remarkable 1.287 hits per game, even counting his latter years.

by comparison (randomly selected by me):

Joe D - 1.275
ichiro - 1.164
teddy ballgame - 1.158

Look at that. Back to back Tony Gwynn facts.

 

[soxfan1468927]

tony gwynn averaged a remarkable 1.287 hits per game, even counting his latter years.

by comparison (randomly selected by me):

Joe D - 1.275
ichiro - 1.164
teddy ballgame - 1.158

Ty Cobb: 1.381

 

[Rock Strongo]

From July 2, 1993 to May 14, 1995; Tony Gwynn hit .400 over 184 games with just 26 strikeouts in 802 plate appearances. He struck out twice in just one game. He also hit a 3-run HR that game.

he came so effing close in '94. .394 avg, i remember the AB tracker on ESPN

he fanned 19 times in 110 games lmfao

 

[Rock Strongo]

Ty Cobb: 1.381

In a vastly different era, yes. i was looking more "last 75 years" or so.

 

[soxfan1468927]

Bob Uecker hit 14 career home runs. 3 of those 14 were off Hall of Famers (Sandy Koufax, Gaylord Perry, and Fergie Jenkins)

 

[soxfan1468927]

In a vastly different era, yes. i was looking more "last 75 years" or so.

Kirby Puckett: 1.292

 

[Rock Strongo]

Ted Williams, pre-war:

.356/.481/.642 = 1.123 OPS
190 OPS+

3 years at war

.340/.482/.631 = 1.113 OPS

including his later down years

same with dimaggio. these guys didnt miss a beat, and it amazes me.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Kirby Puckett: 1.292

cool like i said, i picked tony gwynn, and the others, randomly. this isnt a contest.

 

[Pure Steel]

Kirby Puckett: 1.292

He gave that ball a real beating......

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

My sister in law was born with two thumbs and four fingers.



She grew up to have an awesome rack.


Did you know Ty Cobb helped negotiate Joe DiMaggios first contract?

How Ty Cobb was framed as a racist | New York Post

Did you know that I banged Bobby Higginson's sister?

Thrice even!

 

[soxfan1468927]

cool like i said, i picked tony gwynn, and the others, randomly. this isnt a contest.

That was the highest I found post-expansion era