RJ Hamster
Friday, November 21, 2025
| Peter, Who is the only outfielder to turn an unassisted double play in the World Series? Hint: #1 During his career in the majors, some of his teammates were Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx and Jack Chesbro. Hint: #2 He ranks in the Top Ten in career major league statistics in: WAR, batting average, hits singles, doubles, triples, time on base, sac hits and so forth. Thursday’s question answered: Q. Who hit the first double in All-Star Game history? Hint: #1 He made history again the following year in the All-Star Game when he stole home. Hint: #2 He was elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA with the fewest votes. A. PIE TRAYNOR [SABR Bio] – Ans. In history’s first MLB All-Star Game in 1933 in Chicago, STL’s Pepper Martin started at 3rd base. Traynor entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the 7th inning & promptly hit a double off Lefty Grove. Grove stranded him there & Traynor was replaced before he had the chance to demonstrate his well-known fielding prowess. The AL won 4-2. – #1 In the 1934 ASG in the Polo Grounds, Traynor reach on E3 & was moved around to 3rd. The AL’s Mel Harder & C Bill Dickey couldn’t keep him there as he stole home. Rod Carew is the only other player to steal home in All-Star competition. – #2 Traynor received 93 of 121 votes to reach 76.9% on his 9th vote on 1948. FCR – Matt Monitto, Bristol, ConnecticutIncorrect guesses: Frankie Frisch, Earl Averill, Charlie Gehringer, Al Simmons, Lon Warneke ~ D. Bruce Brown |
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