Who holds the highest single season batting average of the modern era in the National League?

Hint: #1 He replaced a Hall of Famer as manager and went on to win the World Series the next year.

Hint: #2 He began and ended his playing career in the same city.

Monday’s question answered:

Q. Who is the only player ever to have a 50/50 season?

Hint: #1 Last year, he tied a record set by Frank Robinson.

Hint: #2 This year, he’s set to double that record.

A. Shohei Ohtani  [B-R Bio]

– Ans. Ohtani achieved 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases in 2024.

– #1 When he won the NL MVP in 2024, only he and Frank Robinson had an MVP in both leagues.

– #2 If, as everyone predicts, he wins the MVP this year, he will have two MVPs in both leagues.

FCR – David Girdany, Lebanon, Pennsylvania