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Baseball quick quiz.
Collect ten points for each question answered correctly.
(If you score 80 or better, you are a baseball expert; 70 or better, superior; between 60 and 70, good and between 40 and 60, average.
1. Bob Welch was the last pitcher in the majors to win 25 or more games in a season when he registered 27 victories for the Oakland A's in 1990. Who was the last pitcher to win 25 or more games in back-to-back seasons: Denny McLain, Juan Marichal, Ron Guidry or Sandy Koufax?
2. Who is the only player in major league history to have consecutive seasons with 100 or more extra-base hits: Todd Helton, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig or Barry Bonds?
3. This year Ichiro Suzuki collected more than 230 hits in a season for the second time in his career. Only three other players in major league .history have had two seasons with 230 or more hits. For ten points, identify one of these three players.
4. Since 1900, there have been only nine players who have stolen 50 bases and collected 100 or more RBI in the same season. If you can identify two of these nine players, collect ten points.
5. Going into the final week of the 2004 season, left-handed pitchers Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks in the National League and Johan Santana of the Twins in the American League were leading their respective leagues in strikeouts. The last time left-handed throwers led the A.L. and N.L. in strikeouts in the same season was 1982. Collect ten points if you can name one of the lefty strikeout leaders from 1982.
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- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire September 24, 2004 700+ words
...s decision is now binding. Well, first it was Barry Bonds, now Ichiro Suzuki could soon be baseball's record-book legend...quest pales in comparison to the circus that follows Barry Bonds while he chases the all-time home run record...
- Hitting sensation: Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki has joined elite company in his...
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest van Dyck, Dave December 1, 2004 700+ words
...an old tape when Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki stepped into the batter's box...since 1930. And that one is Ichiro Suzuki in 2001 and this year. Not Pete Rose nor George Brett, not Barry Bonds nor Ted Williams, not Wade Boggs...
- Native-son outfielders lift Japanese from their slump; Fans cheer Ichiro Suzuki...
- Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor August 11, 2003 700+ words
...Mariners, whose right fielder is Ichiro Suzuki, now batting .336 and leading...the same year. Hideki, the Barry Bonds of Japan's fearsome Yomuri...course. Kids go to bed wearing Ichiro Suzuki pajamas. Stony-faced corporate...
- Ichiro Suzuki: king of the hit: with outstanding speed, bat control and a knack...
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest Ballantini, Brett March 1, 2005 700+ words
TO SAY THAT MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHERS THROW IN fear of Ichiro Suzuki isn't entirely accurate. He's not the most dangerous...Nor does he get the most out of his hits, like a Barry Bonds, with a modest career slugging percentage of .443...
- LIMITED EDITION ICHIRO SUZUKI 1000TH HIT BAT FOR CHARITY.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire August 15, 2005 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2005--Ichiro Suzuki fans continue to celebrate each milestone...is offering a special commemorative Ichiro Suzuki 1000th Hit bat. Ten percent of each...can cheer about." The 1000th hit Ichiro Suzuki bat can be ordered by going to www...
- Limited Edition Ichiro Suzuki Record-Breaking 258th Hit Bat to Score for...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 3, 2004 700+ words
CHICAGO -- Ichiro Suzuki fans have been waiting for the celebration...to offer a special commemorative Ichiro Suzuki 258th Hit bat. Ten percent of each...can cheer about." The 258th hit Ichiro Suzuki bat can be ordered by going to www...
- Ichiro Suzuki's Generosity to Benefit Tropical Storm Allison Victims; Suzuki to...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 16, 2001 700+ words
...s premier sports memorabilia source, has announced that Ichiro Suzuki, a rising Seattle Mariners star has donated one of his rare...sports memorabilia and collectibles. All proceeds from the Ichiro Suzuki jersey's sale, including MastroNet's share will benefit...
- Ichiro Suzuki.(Ichiro Suzuki )(Brief article)(Book review)
- Magazine article from: Faces: People, Places, and Cultures January 1, 2006 700+ words
Ichiro Suzuki by David S. Leigh Can a Japanese baseball star make it in the United States? This well-told story tells all about Japan's...
- ASICS Corporation Japan Signs Ichiro Suzuki and Tsuyoshi Shinjo as Worldwide...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 15, 2002 700+ words
...American League MVP, stolen base leader and Rookie of the year Ichiro Suzuki and Tsuyoshi Shinjo. Both will serve ASICS as ambassadors...advertisements and promotions. ASICS Corporation Japan welcomes, Ichiro Suzuki, who is known (in Japan) for winning seven consecutive...
- Starbucks Honors Seattle Mariners All-Star Ichiro Suzuki with One-of-a-Kind...
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 4, 2005 700+ words
...in the United States and Japan There will be a new kind of Ichiro Suzuki card available to baseball fans this season as Starbucks...desire to support children who carry our future," said Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners right fielder. "I want to do my best...
Source: HighBeam Research, Baseball quick quiz.