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Which MLB Hall of Fame manager played for the Yankees?
Leo Durocher. Leo Durocher led the 1954 New York Giants to the World Series title as manager.
In 2005, which award did Huston Street earn?
American League Rookie Of The Year. Huston Street preceded Bobby Crosby and was succeeded by Justin Verlander for the American League Rookie of the Year award.
Ryan Braun led the NL in putouts from which position in 2012?
Left Field. Ryan Braun of Milwaukee won the NL MVP for the 2011 MLB season.
Who won the AL batting title in 1984 with a .343 average?
Don Mattingly. Don Mattingly won the AL batting title with a .343 batting average in 1984.
What do Babe Ruth's 714th home run and Hank Aaron's 714th home run have in common?
Both Were Hit For The Braves. Ruth hit his 714th home run for the Boston Braves and Aaron hit his 714th home run for the Atlanta Braves.
Who is the manager of the 2017 St. Louis Cardinals?
Mike Matheny. Mike Matheny played 13 seasons as a catcher.
When did the San Francisco Giants face the Oakland A's in the first all-Bay Area World Series?
1989. The San Francisco Giants never had a lead in a game in the 1989 World Series sweep to the Oakland A's.
In how many World Series did the Braves play in the 1990's?
5. Despite winning the National League Pennant five times in the 1990's, the Atlanta Braves only won one World Series in 1995.
When was the first year that the Red Sox wore numbers?
1931. The home stadium of the Boston Red Sox is Fenway Park.
What was baseball's outfielder Pete Grays' handicap?
He Had One Arm. Pete Gray played one season with the St. Louis Browns hitting .218, and had 13 RBI's.
Who did Mickey Mantle claim to be the toughest pitcher he faced?
Dick Radatz. Mickey Mantle said he faced Dick Radatz, with the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, 66 times and struck out 44 times.
What high school did Derek Jeter graduate from in 1992?
Kalamazoo Central High School. Baseball's Derek Jeter was chosen by the New York Yankees with the sixth overall pick of the 1992 Amateur Draft.
What San Francisco Giants player called the 1997 team a "Team of Dustiny"?
Rod Beck. The phrase "Team of Dustiny" for the 1997 San Francisco Giants was in honor of manager Dusty Baker.
Who was the MVP of the 1996 Atlanta Braves-New York Yankees World Series?
John Wetteland. John Wetteland's four 1996 World Series saves tied the record for the most in a postseason series.
How many regular season games did the NY Yankees win in 2016?
84. Yankees ended up in 4th place in the AL East in 2016.
Who caught the ball that was the final out in the 1996 World Series?
Charlie Hayes. Charlie Hayes caught the final foul pop-out by Mark Lemke to make the Yankees champions of baseball in '96.
Who pitched his way to an all-star appearance in 2006 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
Scott Kazmir. Pitcher Scott Kazmir had 10 wins for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays prior to the all-star break in 2006.
How many home runs did Johnny Bench hit in his career?
389. Johnny Bench hit his 389th home run during the last game of his baseball career on September 17, 1983.
What is the name of the foundation that Derek Jeter started in 1996?
Turn 2 Foundation. Derek Jeter set up the Turn 2 Foundation to help teens turn away from drugs and alcohol, and to foster academic success.
What injury put Robinson Cano on the disabled list in 2006?
Strained Hamstring. After Robinson Cano returned from his injury in 2006, he led the league in batting average, doubles, and runs batted in.
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