A podcast discussing the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hosted by attorney and baseball fan extraordinaire Russell Christian. SABR member.
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Answer - "B" Lou Brock stole 50+ bases for 12 consecutive seasons between 1965 and 1976.
Rickey came VERY close to breaking this record. Between 1980 - 1986 (7 seasons) he stole 50+, but an injury riddled 1987 season limited him to "only" 41 steals in 95 games. Rickey stole 50+ again from 1988-1991, then in 1992 stole "only" 48 bags in 117 games before stealing 53 in 1993.
But for some injuries Rickey could have had 14 consecutive seasons of 50+ steals. He was only 9 steals short in '87 and 2 steals short in '92.
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The Case For: A Baseball Hall of Fame Podcast retweeted
My dad- He was my mentor, my coach, my rock. He taught me how to be a pro and more importantly, how to be a man. He was one of the highest integrity people I’ve ever known and I’m going to miss him dearly. Baseball lost a great one yesterday. R.I.P dad, I love you❤️
RIP Bob Boone 😢
We join the baseball community in mourning the passing of Bob Boone.
Our franchise leader in games caught, Boone's leadership, exceptional defense and knowledge of the game made him an invaluable presence behind the plate and helped the Angels win two division titles.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Boone family.
ALT In Memory of Bob Boone (1947 - 2026).
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1963 NL MVP "re-vote".
I always say this is a slippery slope, nevertheless a fun exercise.
Sandy Koufax took the '63 NL MVP and there's no denying how great a season he had (arguably his best) - but pitchers have their own award!
Dick Groat took #2. Fine fielding shortstop who hit .319 and led MLB with 43 doubles, but....with all due respect.
THE HAMMER led all of MLB in runs (121), RBI (130), SLG (.586), OPS (.977), Total Bases (370) and led the NL in Home Runs (44) to go with 201 hits, 31 stolen bases, a .319 BA and a 9.1 bWAR.
Hank Aaron received MVP votes in 19 consecutive seasons, 1955 through 1973. The streak included:
-1 MVP Award - 1957
-7 top 3 finishes (including '57 MVP)
-13 top 10 finishes (including '57 MVP)
GOAT
Answer - A and D. Hank Aaron and Derek Jeter both had 17 consecutive seasons with 150+ hits.
Hank did it between 1955 through 1971 and Jeter from 1996 through 2012.
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I'm taking a deep dive into 19th Century baseball for my Jimmy Ryan episode, and I love the names/nicknames. I learn a new one every day. This is today's favorite.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the great Bob Gibson.
His numbers don't even sound real by today's standards. 28 Complete Games in 1968 including 13 shutouts.
He pitched so well they had to lower the mound, but the season after they did so he didn't miss a beat, leading MLB with a 10.4 bWAR, winning 20 games, hurling 28 games including 4 shutouts, striking out 269 and posting a 2.18 ERA.
Gibson had 7 seasons of 20+ complete games and his highest ERA during those seasons was 3.12 in 1970.
Over 17 seasons with the @Cardinals, Bob Gibson won 20 games five times and established himself as the very definition of intimidation, competitiveness and dignity.
The Hall of Famer was born #OTD in 1935.
ALT Bob Gibson in his right-handed throwing motion. (Fred Roe/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Indeed he should! Murph is still eligible for the 2028 Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot and our job as fans is to make as much noise as possible to ensure he 1) gets on that ballot and 2) gets elected.
So keep up the tweets!
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Answer- as correctly noted by @Ltdsoltd, is "A" Orlando Cabrera who reached base safely in 63 consecutive games in 2006.
Williams reached base safely in 84 straight games in 1949.
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1966 was the apex of the Alou brother's dominance.
Felipe finished 5th in MVP voting and Matty 9th.
Between the two brothers they led all of MLB in At-Bats, Runs, Hits and Batting Average.
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"Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can"
That line is from "Catfish" by Bob Dylan, a song about answer "C" - Catfish Hunter - who tossed a perfect game on May 8, 1968.
youtu.be/eql7x6AYTM4?si=fDey…
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