tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320999636592289224.post3792501006231418246..comments2023-08-10T07:52:00.707-05:00Comments on trout fishing in minnesota: Adventures in the Big CityJim H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08221390745888733656noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320999636592289224.post-10089901044848258452008-08-04T11:50:00.000-05:002008-08-04T11:50:00.000-05:00I've got a few others:- Highest percentage of RBIs...I've got a few others:<BR/><BR/>- Highest percentage of RBIs that were game-winning RBIs in a season by a player? In a career? (minimum of 50 RBIs in a season or 250 in a career)<BR/><BR/>- The correlation between team batting average and win percentage?<BR/><BR/>- The correlation between team ERA and win percentage?<BR/><BR/>- Most innings played in a regular (162 game)season by a player? By a team? <BR/><BR/>- Highest season batting average by a player that didn't win the batting title in that same season?<BR/><BR/>- The highest career batting average for a player who never won a batting title? (minimum 10 seasons)<BR/><BR/>- Most strikeouts in a season by a a player who won the batting title that same season?<BR/><BR/>- Highest pitch count in one at bat?<BR/><BR/>- Largest drop in one player's seasonal batting average from the All Star break to the end of the regular season? (a player who played the full season with at least 200 at bats by the All Star Game and at least 200 after the All Star Game.)Brendon Etterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858648352613207580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320999636592289224.post-18907020860000303182008-08-04T11:16:00.000-05:002008-08-04T11:16:00.000-05:00Brendon:Thanks for some very good questions. I'll ...Brendon:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for some very good questions. I'll be working on them diligently for the next several decades. <BR/><BR/>Seriously, there are a half-dozen or so very good baseball stats sites and I'm thinking of compiling a list of links for your surfing pleasure.<BR/><BR/>A small, quirky book came out a few years ago called "The Answer is Baseball" in which the author used some odd trivia questions to help illuminate the game. I liked it and you might, too. I'll bet the fine folks at Monkey Read could get you a used copy. Or perhaps you have some book publishing and selling resources of your own upon which you might draw.Jim H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08221390745888733656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320999636592289224.post-49043824564306640892008-08-03T17:05:00.000-05:002008-08-03T17:05:00.000-05:00Jim,Well, the damn Twins are playing well enough t...Jim,<BR/><BR/>Well, the damn Twins are playing well enough that I am forced to listen, which is something I normally avoid because of the stress of being a fan.<BR/><BR/>I am, however, thinking more and more about baseball again, which means I'm thinking about statistics and records.<BR/><BR/>I like to think about odd stats - though I come out adamantly against the insignificant minutiae stats bandied about by some gurus (batting average against left handers in night games on the road when ahead by two or more runs and a man on first). Pfff... whatever.<BR/><BR/>I'm wondering if you know the answers or where you get answers to questions like these:<BR/><BR/>("modern era" Major Leagues only)<BR/><BR/>- What is the highest number of runs given up by a pitcher in a game where he also pitched a no-hitter? (obviously not earned runs)<BR/><BR/>- What's the record for most foul ball outs in a 9-inning game (by one team and by both combined)?<BR/><BR/>- What's the record for most fly ball outs in a 9-inning game (one team and both)?<BR/><BR/>- What's the least number of strikeouts from a pitcher in a season in which he won the Cy Young Award? Most number of walks? Greatest number of home runs allowed? Highest opponent batting average against?<BR/><BR/>- Most bunt hits in a 9-inning game (by one player, one team or both teams)?<BR/><BR/>- How many pitchers have picked off a runner at first, second and third in the same game?<BR/><BR/>- Most inside-the-park home runs in a 9-inning game (single or both teams)?<BR/><BR/>- How many pitchers have hit grand slams (during their pitching years)?<BR/><BR/>- Greatest number of outs recorded by a single player in one 9-inning game (not including pitchers)?<BR/><BR/>- Most outfield assists in one game by one player, one team or both teams?<BR/><BR/>- Most errors committed by a team in a 9-inning game that they won?<BR/><BR/>- Least number of strike outs thrown by a pitcher during a perfect game?<BR/><BR/>- Highest pitch count by a pitcher in a game he won?<BR/><BR/>- Highest average pitch count by any pitcher in one season? In a pitcher's career (more than 5 seasons)?<BR/><BR/>- Most RBIs in a season by a player who did not hit a home run in that season?<BR/><BR/>- Highest home run count by a team with the lowest season long win percentage? Lowest home run count by the team with the highest win percentage in a season?<BR/><BR/>I've got more, but I'm hoping you might have some clues or, maybe, answers.Brendon Etterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858648352613207580noreply@blogger.com