RJ Hamster
Saturday, November 29, 2025
| Peter, Who is credited with the first home run in professional baseball history? Hint: #1 He had the first hit in National League history. Hint: #2 He got his first black ink at age thirty-five. Friday’s question answered: Q. Who was the last payer to win the National League hits title for three straight seasons? Hint: #1 He was the first National League first baseman to win the BBWAA Most Valuable Player award. Hint: #2 He won in a year he was instrumental in helping his team win their first undisputed World Series title in the Modern Era. A. FRANK McCORMICK [SABR Bio] – Ans. McCormick led the Senior Circuit in H in 1938 209, 1939 209 & 1940, tied with the Cubs’ Stan Hack with 191. Luis Arraez has a chance to tie him in 2026. – #1 Won the NL MVP in 1940 after finishing 5th & 4th in the MVP voting in the previous 2 seasons. Thirteen NL 1st basemen have won the NL MVP 16 times since then.NL first Basement MVPs since McCormick:1941 – Dolph Camilli1945 – Phil Cavarretta1967 – Orlando Cepeda1969 – Willie McCovey1974 – Steve Garvey1979 – Willie Stargell1979 – Keith Hernandez1994 – Jeff Bagwell1993 – Frank Thomas X22995 – Albert Pujols X32006 – Ryan Howard2020 – Freddie Freeman2022 – Paul Goldschmidt – #2 CIN beat DET 4 games to 3 in the 1940 Fall Classic. The Reds were also WS champs in 1919, but it was discovered some of their wins in that series were handed to them. FCR – Stephen Krevisky, Middletown, Connecticut ~ D. Bruce Brown |
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