﻿"OOTP is an astonishing achievement." (John W. Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox)
"The only baseball sim I've ever gotten addicted to..." (Curt Schilling)
"We wanted to see the Babe. Sure, he was old and had a big waistline, but that didn't make any difference. We were on the same field as Babe Ruth." (Wild Bill Hallahan)
"If ever an error had 'F' written on it, that grounder did." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Whose bronzed bat is the Yankee Stadium weather vane made from? Lou Gehrig's.
"Starting [tonight]. I'll bring in whatever reliever I feel like starting the game with, and I'll bring my starter in in the third inning and we'll play nine innings of baseball that way. I'm serious." (Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella)
"I told [GM] Roland Hemond to go out and get me a big name pitcher. He said, 'Dave Wehrmeister's got 11 letters. Is that a big enough name for you?'" (Eddie Einhorn, White Sox owner)
Who was the first European-born manager to win the World Series? Bruce Bochy. (He was born in France.)
"People don't pay to see The Yankees play; they pay to see them win." (Buck Showalter)
In a room behind the manual scoreboard at Fenway Park the walls are covered with signatures of players who have played left field through the years.
Did you know? Thirteen managers were fired during the 1991 season.
"My arm has felt so bad since I retired that I can't even throw a tantrum." (Steve Stone)
Did you know? Cubs outfielder Jack McCarthy threw out three baserunners at the plate in the same inning in 1905.
In an episode of 'Seinfeld,' George Costanza declared that he wanted to name his future child 'Seven' in honor of Mickey Mantle.
Who managed for 27 years without reaching the World Series? Gene Mauch.
Who is the only player to start at least 500 games at five different positions? Pete Rose.
"It's not a game of inches, like you hear people say. It's a game of hundredths of inches." (Rube Bressler)
Did you know? Jimmie Foxx pitched in nine games in 1945.
"You can't win them all." (Connie Mack, A's manager, after his team lost 117 games in 1916)
Who was the first woman to call a nationally-televised MLB playoff game? Jessica Mendoza (in 2015).
"Hit your baseball into my yard and you'll never see it again." (Tom Waits)
"I think I have gotten more publicity for doing less than any player who ever lived." (Bob Uecker)
"[Van] Mungo and I get along fine. I just tell him I won't stand for no nonsense, and then I duck." (Casey Stengel)
"On the mound is Randy Jones, the left-hander with the Karl Marx hairdo." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Which stadium is the only one in the American League named to honor a person? Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
"Vladdy is a guy who doesn't say much. He's like a machine -- machines don't talk. They just go out and destroy." (Felipe Alou, on Vladimir Guererro)
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." (Harry Caray)
Did you know? Ozzie Smith's son Nikko appeared as a contestant on the TV show "American Idol."
"Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful." (Satchel Paige)
"You guys better hurry up and ask me quick, because one more Bloody Mary and you're not going to understand anything I say." (Lou Piniella)
In 1999, the Cincinnati Reds dropped their long-standing policy against facial hair for players.
"All I know is it used to take 43 Marv Throneberry cards to get one Carl Furillo." (Marv Throneberry)
Who was known as 'Little Everywhere' for his defensive prowess as a second baseman? Miller Huggins.
Which team was the first to wear an identifying logo? The 1901 Tigers (a small red tiger on their caps).
What duo combined to steal 160 bases for the 1980 Montreal Expos? Ron Leflore and Rodney Scott.
"When I played ball, I didn't play for fun. To me it wasn't parchesi played under parchesi rules. Baseball is red-blooded sport for red-blooded men." (Ty Cobb)
Who was the last player to hit .400 in the National League? Bill Terry.
Met pitcher Anthony Young lost 24 consecutive decisions in 1992-93.
Who is the only pitcher to record 200 wins and 150 saves? John Smoltz.
"We don't have big old Gothic cathedrals like they do in Europe. But we got baseball parks." (Jimmy Buffett)
"He looks like a pair of pliers." (Johnny Bench, on Von Hayes)
In 1884, Pete Browning broke his bat in a game and asked Bud Hillerich's father to fashion a new one on his wood lathe. Browning became known as the "Louisville Slugger" and so did the company that Hillerich founded.
"The test of an outfielder's skill comes when he has to go against the fence to make a catch." (Joe DiMaggio)
"Sometimes, big trees grow out of acorns. I think I heard that from a squirrel." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
How high is the Green Monster at Fenway Park? 37 feet.
"If an alien dropped down from Mars and asked what a baseball player is, I'd tell him, 'Watch Scott Rolen.'" (Bill Bavasi)
"Our pitching could be better than I think it will be." (Sparky Anderson)
Did you know? Ozzie Smith authored a children's book called "Hello Fredbird!"
"What is life, after all, but a challenge? And what better challenge can there be than the one between the pitcher and the hitter?" (Warren Spahn)
"Everybody should play for the Yankees one time just so they get an idea of what it's really like to be hated by everybody." (Toby Harrah)
Did you know? The Nolan Ryan Museum opened in Alvin, Texas, in 1999.
Who was known as "the black Babe Ruth?" Josh Gibson.
Did you know? Miller Huggins received a law degree from the University of Cincinnati (where William Howard Taft was one of his professors).
"He was a good umpire, if you didn't tell him so too often." (Johnny Evers, on Hank O'Day)
"Baseball owners are the toughest set of ignoramuses anyone could ever come up against." (Commissioner Happy Chandler)
"They cannot beat us. Am en route." (Blondy Ryan, telegram to 1933 New York Giants)
"More than anything, it's a game of innocence. Politicians may come and go, but they always get booed at the ballpark." (Pete Hamill)
"I managed a team that was so bad we considered a 2-0 count on the batter a rally." (Minor League manager Rich Donnelly)
Who holds the record for most RBIs in a single game? Jim Bottomley and Mark Whiten (12).
"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." (Robert Frost)
"Football is work. Baseball is fun." (Red Grange)
The American Association ended its 10-year run in 1891. Chicken Wolf of the Louisville Colonels played all 10 years and led the AA in hits, doubles, triples and total bases.
"He just went out and did his job every day." (Bill Dickey, on Lou Gehrig)
"Gonzo leaps like a giraffe and grabs it." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
What stadium featured the first Beatles outdoor concert in the U.S.? Shea Stadium.
Five flag poles, erected at Wrigley Field for the purpose of holding a World Series flag, had been worn out and replaced prior to the Cubs winning the Fall Classic in 2016.
"We stinks." (Carlos Zambrano, Cubs pitcher)
"From his nose to his toes, that's how Vladdy goes." (Broadcaster Rex Hudler, on Vladimir Guerrero's strike zone)
"Any team can have a bad century." (Jack Brickhouse, Cubs announcer)
On June 9, 1999, Mets manager Bobby Valentine returned to the dugout in disguise an inning after being ejected.
"The National League game is chess; the American League game is checkers." (Bob Costas)
Who was the first foreign-born manager to win a World Series? Ozzie Guillen.
Who was nicknamed 'Crazy Horse'? Mike Cuellar.
The Bull Durham Tobacco Company erected a sign over an area where pitchers would warm up in Cincinnati in the 1870s. Thus, the name "bullpen."
"No member of the team while dressed in his uniform shall be permitted to flirt with or 'mash' any female or lady." (Philadelphia Athletics Club Rules, 1883)
"Umpires should be natural Republicans -- dead to human feelings." (George Will)
"[He] eats gunpowder every morning and washes it down with warm blood." (An umpire, on John McGraw)
How many baseballs are used during a typical baseball game? 100.
"Who am I without baseball?" (Bob Uecker)
"He was a hard out." (Yogi Berra, on Jackie Robinson)
Lefty Gomez described Jimmie Foxx as so powerful that he had "muscles in his hair."
"All managers are losers. They are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth." (Ted Williams)
"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports." (Dave Baker, after Greg Maddux legged out a triple)
"I don't have the answers. I'm searching. I'm wringing the rag dry of coming in here and having you look at me like a stinking fool." (Terry Collins, Mets manager)
"He's a big man, but I think mentally he's weak.'" (Alfonso Soriano, on Carlos Zambrano)
"Mike Andrews' limits are limitless." (Danny Ozark)
"The Mets have gotten their leadoff batter on only once this inning." (Ralph Kiner)
"I had time to run to the bathroom and come back, and he was still on third." (Dallas Braden, A's pitcher, on teammate Jack Cust's towering home run)
Which stadium was the first to open with an inter-league game? Safeco Field.
"The plate is 18 inches wide, and the hitter's got to give me some of it. If he doesn't, then I'm going to take it." (Don Drysdale)
Who was the only major leaguer born in Vietnam? Danny Graves.
Who hit the longest home run in Minnesota Twins history? Harmon Killebrew (520 ft.).
Did you know? Outfield seats were first called "bleachers" because of their exposure to the sun.
The 1995 New York Yankees were the first team to have an average player salary of $2 million.
Did you know? In his final at-bat in the majors, on the last day of the 1962 season, Joe Pignatano, Mets catcher, hit into a triple play.
Who was known as "Senor Smoke?" Aurelio Lopez.
"This is the guy from Sports Thingy." (Marge Schott, describing a 'Sports Illustrated' reporter)
What rookie hit seven home runs in his first six MLB games? Trevor Story.
"The great trouble with baseball today is that most of the players are in the game for the money and that's it." (Ty Cobb)
"So I'm ugly. So what? I never saw anyone hit with his face." (Yogi Berra)
"Charlie Root should be remembered for the most wins (201) of any Chicago Cub pitcher, not one pitch to Babe Ruth in the 1932 World Series." (Roger Snell, author, "Root for the Cubs.")
"So I eat, drink, and sleep baseball twenty-four hours a day. What's wrong with that?" (Joe McCarthy)
"Winfield goes back to the wall. He hits his head on the wall -- and it rolls off! It's rolling all the way to second base!" (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"We try to stay liquidated." (Terry Francona, Red Sox manager, on how his team prepares for a 100-degree game in New York)
"I was only going three-quarters to 75 percent." (Mike Lieberthal, after his return from an injury)
"All us Youngs could throw. I used to kill squirrels with a stone when I was a kid, and my granddad once killed a turkey buzzard on the fly with a rock." (Cy Young)
"I stopped caring about strikeouts a long time ago. The way I see it, when I strike out, I don't run to first and show off how slow I am." (Paul Konerko)
The American Sportscasters Association named Vin Scully the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century.
Did you know? Tommy Henrich missed three seasons while serving in the Coast Guard during World War II.
Did you know? Joe DiMaggio was not a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Who was known as 'Long Bob?' Bob Meusel.
"I'm not paranoid, I'm overly alert. There's a fine line." (Buck Showalter, Orioles manager)
On July 12, 1996, the Rockies and Padres played a three-hour inning (which included four pitching changes, two rain delays, a fight, an ejection, and 11 runs).
"[Babe Ruth] and I are alike in only one way. We're both hard losers." (Ty Cobb)
"Hack Wilson usually played in the outfield, but I'd put him at first base because he wouldn't have as far to stagger to the dugout." (Mike Royko)
"I used to send myself up to the plate to pinch hit whenever the wind was blowing out." (Player-manager Joe Cronin)
Which member of the Cincinnati Reds was known for using a black bat? George Foster.
"Defense to me is the key to playing baseball." (Willie Mays)
"The DH is unnatural, like beer with fruit in it." (Roy Blount, Jr.)
"I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile." (Tom Clark)
"The greatest player I ever saw was a black man. He's in the Hall of Fame, although not a lot of people have heard of him. His name is Martin Dihigo." (Johnny Mize)
"It's off the leg and into the left field of Doug Rader." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"Most of us have such bad voices, we respect the National Anthem by not singing it." (Sparky Anderson)
"He was yelling at me to run faster. So I told him that I'm old, that's as fast as I can run." (Magglio Ordonez, after Jered Weaver objected to the way he watched a home run)
"They'll probably just prop him up, like 'Weekend at Bernie's.'" (Stan Kasten, on whether Bud Selig will ever retire)
"It's bad luck to be superstitious." (Dave Coggin, Phillies pitcher)
"His trouble is he takes life too seriously. [Ty] Cobb is going at it too hard." (Cy Young)
"Eighteen broken bones and seven broken cups." (Johnny Bench, on his most memorable career statistics)
Turk Wendell, who wore uniform No. 99, signed a three-year contract with the Mets in 2000 worth $9,999,999.99.
Did you know? Hank Bauer served in the Marines during World War II, earning 11 campaign ribbons, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts.
Did you know? Stan Musial insisted on a $20,000 pay cut after subpar performances in 1957 and 1958.
Did you know? Shane Victorino is of Portuguese, Hawaiian, Japanese, Okinawan, and Chinese descent.
Did you know? The Polo Grounds was never used for polo.
Did you know? Pitcher Dennis Martinez was diagnosed with 'Samsonitis' after hurting his arm carrying luggage onto the team bus.
Which Seattle Mariners outfielder was nicknamed 'Bone?' Jay Buhner.
"Playing in the big leagues wasn't nearly as hard as getting there." (Hank Aaron)
Roger Peckinpaugh, age 23, managed the Yankees for 20 games in 1914.
Who was the first female pitcher in the Negro Leagues? Mamie Johnson.
"Baseball is the favorite American sport because it's so slow. Any idiot can follow it. And just about any idiot can play it." (Gore Vidal)
"You take your worries to the park and you leave them there." (Humphrey Bogart)
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." (Humphrey Bogart)
"He could run, field, throw, and of course, hit. He has such great wrists, like Ernie Banks. And it was hard to fool him." (Vic Raschi, on Hank Aaron)
"McCovey swings and misses, and it's fouled back." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"The game was closer than the score indicated." (Dizzy Dean, after a 1-0 game)
"The first thing I told the umpire was that it was a shame he didn't have an ERA because those runs are his." (Jon Rauch, disputing a ball-four call by home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez that led to a Philadelphia run and Rauch's ejection)
"True. But I don't work on commission." (Brian Wilson, after being told he hadn't had a save situation in a week and a half)
"For five years in the minor leagues, I wore the same underwear and still hit .250, so no, I don't believe in that stuff." (Dusty Baker, on superstitions)
"I don't know if I'm a leader, but I have the biggest mouth." (Ozzie Guillen, on his leadership style)
Who holds the record for most strikeouts in a single relief appearance? Randy Johnson (with 16 in 2001).
"When he walked onto that field, business started." (Don Larsen, on Hank Bauer)
In 1900, Boston Beaneater catcher Marty Bergen killed his wife and two children with an axe and then committed suicide.
Did you know? Joe Girardi was the first freshman to be elected president of a fraternity at Northwestern University.
On June 21, 2014, Alex Torres became the first pitcher to wear a protective cap in an MLB game.
Who is the only member of the 500 Home Run Club never to hit 40 in a season? Eddie Murray.
"I knew the profanity used up and down my street would not go over the air. So I trained myself to say 'holy cow' instead." (Harry Caray)
"I came to the Braves on business, and I intended to see that business was good as long as I could." (Hank Aaron)
"There was never any question about his courage. He proved it by getting married four times." (Jack Brickhouse, on Enos Slaughter)
How many baseballs could Johnny Bench hold in one hand? Seven.
"My dreams do not end with playing major league baseball." (Derek Jeter)
"All right, you guys, look horny." (Jim Bouton, to teammates returning from a long road trip)
"You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too." (Roy  Campanella)
"I think one of the most difficult things for anyone who's played baseball is to accept the fact that maybe the players today are playing just as well as ever." (Ralph Kiner)
"I don't mean he missed him, but he just didn't get him when he put the tag on him." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"They shouldn't throw at me. I'm the father of five or six kids." (Tito Fuentes)
"You've got to open up the Cracker Jack box." (Davey Johnson, Nationals manager, calling for his first-ever squeeze play)
"Well, there are garden gnomes cutting down trees, and apparently there's an Irish gig lady dancing. I haven't met her yet, but [pointing] she's in this quadrant." (Brian Wilson, on what might be hiding in his beard)
"How can a guy win a game if you don't give him any runs?" (Bo Belinsky, Angels pitcher, after a 15-0 loss)
"Roger Maris lost his hair the season he hit sixty-one. I still have all my hair, but when it's over, I'm going home to Mobile and fish for a long time." (Hank Aaron)
"The Montreal Expos are going to close spring training practices to the public. They want to simulate real-game situations." (Alan Ray)
Did you know? Gene Conley, who played for 11 seasons in the major leagues, was Bill Russell's backup on two Boston Celtics' championship teams.
Who was the first $1 million shortstop? Ozzie Smith (in 1983).
"I could end up driving a tractor in Kansas. I might get the Dear John and then the John Deere." (Mets infielder Ron Gardenhire, sweating a final cut)
Did you know? Greg Maddux never struck out Tony Gwynn.
"Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of something bad." (Harry Caray)
In his first appearance for the Indianapolis Clowns, Henry Aaron went 10-for-11 in a doubleheader.
In 2011, the Dayton Dragons set a record for consecutive sellouts by a professional sports team with 815.
"The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is, Michigan's really cold." (Derek Jeter)
"It bounced and bounced and then didn't bounce; it just skipped." (Bill Buckner)
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." (Dave Barry)
"One year I hit .291 and had to take a salary cut. If you hit .291 today, you own the franchise." (Enos Slaughter)
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." (Harry Caray)
"If it had been me out there, I'd had bitten him his ear off. I'd have Van Gogh'ed him." (Bill Lee)
"I wish I could trash talk in Japanese because he would hear all of it." (Ron Gardenhire, Twins manager, on infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka before the U.S.-Japan Women's World Cup final)
"He's not going to punch the clock at work and tag out and say, 'See you all tomorrow.' He's on call 24/7 as a teammate." (Brian Cashman, Yankees GM, on C.C. Sabathia)
"I've always been little, even back when I was little." (5' 6-1/2" David Eckstein)
"To cure a batting slump, I took my bat to bed with me. I wanted to know my bat a little better." (Richie Ashburn)
"I don't try to strike out people, but sometimes they swing and miss." (Felix Hernandez)
During a rehab start with Pawtucket, Manny Ramirez lost his $15,000 diamond earring while sliding into third base.
Who was the first Mets player to hit for the cycle? Jim Hickman.
Did you know? Fred Lynn was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1970 but refused to sign with the club.
"He was the face of the franchise for such a long time. He wore this uniform with dignity, with class, with a lot of professionalism." (David Wright, on Mike Piazza)
"There are younger Aztec ruins." (Bill Conlin, sportswriter, on Vicente Romo)
Who swung the shortest bat in major league history? Wee Willie Keeler (30-1/2 inches).
What pitcher was known as 'Dr. Death?' Danny Darwin.
Did you know? Hank Aaron hit 20 or more home runs in a season 20 times.
Who is the only member of the New York Yankees to win both the Rookie of the Year and MVP Awards? Thurman Munson.
"When you're mad at someone, it's probably best not to break his arm with a baseball bat." (Evel Knievel)
"He was possessed by the Furies." (Bozeman Bulger, on Ty Cobb)
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." (Rogers Hornsby)
"The greatest thrill in the world is to end the game with a home run and watch everybody else walk off the field while you're running the bases on air." (Al Rosen)
"In high school I took a little English, some science, some hubcaps and some wheel covers." (Gates Brown)
"I will perish this trophy forever." (Johnny Logan)
"The one area that people don't know a lot about is hitting, so we're the first to go." (Jeff Pentland, fired Dodgers batting coach)
"The biggest thing that people forget is that when Toronto won the World Series, they had the highest payroll in baseball. There's a direct equivalent to that." (Former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi)
"I don't believe in ice. It's too cold, for one thing." (Paul Quantrill, pitcher, on icing his arm after an outing)
"[Houston] is the only town where women wear insect repellent instead of perfume." (Richie Ashburn)
"It's Wrigley. It has its history and it has its hops. You have to be ready for anything, especially with all these day games." (Darwin Barney)
Did you know? The Minnesota Twins released David Ortiz at the end of the 2002 season.
Did you know? During their 13 years in Milwaukee, the Braves never had a losing season.
Who was known as "the Swamp Fox?" Alvin Dark.
Did you know? As an infant, John McGraw had raven hair and eyes so dark that many people thought they were black.
"The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field." (Earl Weaver)
Who swung the heaviest bat in major league history? Babe Ruth (54 ounces).
"I always wanted to be kind of a benchmark player, the guy that you could think about or associate with the organization." (Evan Longoria)
Did you know? Hank Aaron was an All-Star in each of his 23 seasons.
"Who is this, Tony, your mom?" (Joe Buck, to Tony Womack whose wife was standing next to him)
Who was the first player to hit four home runs in a single game? Bobby Lowe (in 1894).
"Honestly, I'm not a big fan of baseball." (Novak Djokovic)
"My last miracle was the '69 Mets." (George Burns, as God in 'Oh, God!')
"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." (Ted Williams)
"I hated to bat against Drysdale. After he hit you he'd come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say, 'Do you want me to sign it?'" (Mickey Mantle, on Don Drysdale)
"I prefer fast food." (Rocky Bridges, on why he won't eat snails)
"It was strange. The only English words I saw were Sony and Mitsubishi." (Bill Gullickson, on playing in Japan)
"The first five innings looked like a zip code. 33354. I think that's Florida, Fort Lauderdale." (Ron Washington, Rangers manager)
"Why do you keep asking the same question? I'm not a child. You repeat things to children and then eventually they tell you; I don't." (Barry Bonds)
"When they tear this old place down, they're going to take a piece of my heart with it." (Hank Aaron, on County Stadium in Milwaukee)
"You measure the value of a ballplayer by how many fannies he puts in the seats." (George Steinbrenner)
"If I was a cartoon character, I think I'd be Bugs Bunny. I'd be the baseball Bugs Bunny, because I'm kind of sneaky a little bit." (Austin Jackson)
What is the title of David Wells' book? "Perfect I'm Not: Boomer on Beer, Brawls, Backaches, and Baseball."
"Managing is a low-security profession, as I was saying on my way over here to my cab driver, Maury Wills." (Lindsey Nelson)
Who are the only players to wear a Montreal Expos hat on their Hall of Fame plaques? Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, and Tim Raines.
Connie Mack created a Code of Conduct for his players which included: "I will do my utmost to keep myself clean -- physically, mentally, and morally."
"A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide." (Mickey Mantle)
Who was the only pitcher to face Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle during the regular season? Al Benton.
Did you know? Bud Weiser played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1915-16.
Did you know? Henry Aaron was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George W. Bush.
"They've got a broadcasters' wing and a players' wing. Maybe one day they'll have a chicken wing." (The San Diego Chicken, on the Hall of Fame)
Who holds the record for most at-bats in a season? Jimmy Rollins (716).
"If it weren't for baseball, many kids wouldn't know what a millionaire looked like." (Phyllis Diller)
"He's the only one who hits the ball so hard, he knocks the spin off it." (Jim Busby, on Mickey Mantle)
"No game in the world is as tidy and dramatically neat as baseball, with cause and effect, crime and punishment, motive and result, so cleanly defined." (Paul Gallico)
"A pitcher will never be a big winner until he hates hitters." (Early Wynn)
"This is a tough park for a hitter when the air conditioning is blowing in." (Bob Boone on the Astrodome)
"My goals are to hit .300, score 100 runs, and stay injury prone." (Mickey Rivers)
"End of the season, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I'll take it all day." (Robert Andino, after hitting the game-winning single that ended the 2011 Red Sox season)
"Today I was walking out the door and my oldest one, Koby, said, 'Dad, don't say something, anything, about retiring, because I might be in the big leagues in a couple of years and I want a piece of you.'" (Roger Clemens)
"Rome wasn't born in a day." (Johnny Logan)
"I never say 7:15 anymore. I now say, 'It's a quarter after seven.'" (Al Downing)
"It's our goal to be an All-Star, an MVP, the best hitter or the best pitcher, but a lot of times you're the Player To Be Named Later, instead. Not everybody's a star." (Chris David)
"Something about a large man with a powerful mustache getting into a tiny two door car makes me smile." (Brandon Beachy: tweet)
"Has anybody ever satisfactorily explained why the bad hop is always the last one?" (Hank Greenwald)
"Open up a ballplayer's head and do you know what you'll find? A lot of little broads and a jazz band." (Mayo Smith)
"He was sort of the exact opposite of Don Zimmer, who is ugly as boiled sin, but solid, authentic, tough, and lovable." (Bill James, on Jim Palmer)
Who was the shortest man to win the MVP award? Bobby Shantz (5' 4").
Who holds the record for most games pitched in a season with less than 10 innings pitched? Erik Plantenberg (20).
Seibert's Suits advertised on the Ebbets Field outfield wall in the 1950s: "Hit Sign, Win Suit."
"If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the chicken." (Ted Giannoulas, the San Diego Chicken)
Did you know? The entire National League batted .303 in 1930.
"It was all I lived for, to play baseball." (Mickey Mantle)
"You may go a long time without winning, but you never forget that scent." (Steve Busby)
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem -- once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." (Al Gallagher)
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." (Ernie Banks)
"I'm tired of it. I don't want to hear about it anymore." (Bill Buckner)
"Hell, no. They got me fired." (Ozzie Guillen, White Sox manager, asked if he would take his coaches to his new job as manager of the Marlins)
"He worries after just one game of 0-for-4. I went 0-for-4 every day and didn't worry." (Ozzie Guillen, on Scott Podsednik)
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal." (Ducky Medwick, to the Pope at the Vatican)
"When I was a kid, I used to ride my bike around in the winter with a glove hooked onto the handlebars. There was always snow around, but I wanted to be ready, just in case one of my friends had a ball." (Bob Buhl)
"Sometimes he can get a swing off in a phone booth. It's short and quick to the ball, and there's intent." (Clint Hurdle, on Jose Tabata)
"Why did you cross the road?" (Skip Caray, to the San Diego Chicken)
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left behind by those who hustle." (Abraham Lincoln)
If Norm Cash was on base when a rain delay occurred, he was known to try to take an extra base when play was resumed.
Who is the only pitcher to win the Cy Young award in his final season? Sandy Koufax.
Did you know? Steve Garvey appeared in 48,000 infomercials between 1998 and 2000.
Did you know? In the 1990s, the San Diego Chicken made at least $7000 per public appearance.
Who was the first 300-game winner? Pud Galvin.
"Growing up, I actually wanted to be a professional baseball player instead of a radio DJ. Believe it or not." (Casey Kasem)
"I got the dish at home now, and when I work I like to keep a game on." (President George W. Bush)
"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." (Earl Wilson)
"Clemente could field the ball in New York and throw out a guy in Pennsylvania." (Vin Scully, on Roberto Clemente)
"Last night I neglected to mention something that bears repeating." (Ron Fairly, Giants announcer)
"Nobody handed me the Dodgers and nobody is going to take it away from me." (Frank McCourt, Dodgers owner)
"That's manly. Journey is manly. Why is Journey not manly? I heard Joe Theismann say on the radio that Journey was his favorite group, and Theismann was pretty manly, wasn't he?" (A.J. Pierzynski)
"When I knocked down a guy, there was no second part to the story." (Bob Gibson)
"Never the same pitch twice, never the same place twice, never the same speed twice." (Ed Lopat)
"It's like when you go to school for the first time. In first grade, you're not going to know what you know in the sixth or seventh grade. Pitching is just the same." (Mariano Rivera)
In 2004, Jason Johnson (Tigers) became the first player to be permitted to wear an insulin pump on the field.
"Baseball owners have moral scruples against taking any man's dollar when there is a chance to take a dollar and a quarter." (Red Smith)
"A hit up the middle right now would be like a nice ham sandwich and a cold, frosty one." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Did you know? Braves manager Casey Stengel sent Warren Spahn to the minors in 1942 when he refused to throw at Pee Wee Reese during an exhibition game.
"So the empirical chance deviation theory of throwing it down the middle and hoping for good things doesn't bode well for Zach Stewart." (Jim Palmer, after a Matt Wieters grand slam)
If the bricks used to build Coors Field were laid end-to-end, they would stretch more than 200 miles.
Which team, formed in 1885, was the first black professional baseball team? New York Cuban Giants.
In 1992, commissioner Fay Vincent vetoed the idea of calling the Arizona Fall Baseball League the Safeway Arizona Fall League.
In 1916, the Cubs had a mascot named Joa the Cubbie Bear, who lived in a cage outside the stadium.
The first known American reference to baseball appears in a 1791 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, town by-law.
"Of all the plays in baseball, stealing home is by far the most exciting." (Cheech Marin)
"The line on Lemon is that the next person to say something bad about him will be the first." (Steve Cady, on Bob Lemon)
"Baseball was made for kids, and grown-ups only screw it up." (Bob Lemon)
"A couple years ago they told me I was too young to be president and you [Stan Musial] were too old to be playing baseball. But we fooled them." (President John F. Kennedy)
"I exploit the greed of all hitters." (Lew Burdette)
"Our phenoms aren't phenomenating." (Lefty Phillips, Angels manager)
"He was tasting himself too long to apologize." (Dallas Braden, criticizing Alex Rodriguez for running back across the mound to first base after a foul ball)
"I would appreciate it if the guy with the Angels jacket would get out of here. The only Angels are ex-Dodgers and they're all in heaven." (Tommy Lasorda, at an awards banquet)
"I know a lot about flowers. Those are red, those are yellow, and the ones over there are purple and green." (Lou Brock, during a visit to a flower shop)
"When you get hit by a 95 mile-an-hour fastball in the head, a headache isn't out of the question." (Scott Rolen)
"I set my goals high, man. If you'd have told me I'd have 10 saves and hadn't given up a run, I'd have believed you. That's the way I go about it. It's not cocky. It's just confidence." (Jonathan Papelbon)
Did you know? Jose Bautista played for 4 different teams during the 2004 season.
"The batter is standing confidentially at the plate." (Dizzy Dean, baseball announcer)
"He's the biggest thing to hit Japan since they dropped that bomb on Nagashima." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster, on Hideo Nomo)
Did you know? Detroit's Harry Coveleski holds the record for most hits by a pitcher on Opening Day (two singles, a double, and a triple on April 12, 1916).
"If there is a God, that little SOB will fall off the back of that convertible and get run over." (Unnamed umpire, watching Earl Weaver ride on the back of a car on Earl Weaver Day)
Did you know? More than 70 freight trains rumble past Safeco Field every day.
Which team won the first Negro Leagues World Series? Kansas City Monarchs (in 1924).
"The more we lose, the more Steinbrenner will fly in. And the more he flies, the better chance there will be a plane crash." (Graig Nettles)
The 1950s movie "Rhubarb" featured a cat that inherits a baseball team and leads it to the pennant.
Who won the AL Triple Crown in 1933? Jimmie Foxx.
"I love baseball, and the way I play is like it's my last day ever playing it." (Bryce Harper)
"The hairs on my arms rose." (Al Campanis, on scouting Sandy Koufax)
In 1963, pitcher Gaylord Perry remarked, "They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." On July 20, 1969, just minutes after Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, Gaylord Perry hit his first home run.
"It doesn't matter what he throws; when he's got it, he beats you." (Roberto Clemente, on Juan Marichal)
"They were starting to hit the dry side of the ball." (Lew Burdette, on when he knew it was time to retire)
"I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager and never, ever your uniform." (Ryne Sandberg)
"I've won over 1,800 games so I'm not a damn dummy. There are only 13 others who have won more than me, so I think I know what the hell I'm doing." (Lou Piniella, Cubs manager)
"I'm a baseball player. I don't know how to read very good; I don't know how to write very good. We just go play, man. That's it." (Dustin Pedroia)
"Radio Announcing I Have Did" (Title of a lecture by Dizzy Dean at Southern Methodist University)
"When the bastard dies, they'll have to hire pallbearers." (Umpire Bill Haller, on Earl Weaver)
"What makes him so unusual is that he thinks he's normal and everyone else is nuts." (Danny Ozark, on Jay Johnstone)
Who was the first member of the Washington Nationals to hit for the cycle? Brad Wilkerson.
"His very walk across the field in a hostile town was a challenge to the multitude." (Grantland Rice, on manager John McGraw)
"If you ain't got the hose, the water just won't come out." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Did you know? Jackie Robinson is the only person to letter in four sports at UCLA.
What nickname did Jim Palmer invent for Orioles closer Kevin Gregg? Captain Chaos.
Reds owner Marge Schott once ordered GM Bob Quinn to clean up after Schottzie, her St. Bernard, who had "an accident" in the team's executive office.
On June 7, 1934, the Reds became the first big league team to take an airplane.
In 2004, someone stole the head of the Phillie Phanatic at the team's charity auction.
Who was the first Venezuelan-born player inducted in the Hall of Fame? Luis Aparicio.
Who was known as The Tall Tactician? Connie Mack.
"I was standing in right field. At first I thought it was another of my migraines, but it was just an earthquake." (Jose Canseco, on the 1989 World Series earthquake)
"Baseball is a fun game. It beats working for a living." (Phil Linz)
"And if I have my choice between a pennant and a triple crown, I'll take the pennant every time." (Carl Yastrzemski)
"I refuse to call a 52-year-old man Sparky." (Al Clark, umpire, on Sparky Anderson)
"I'm not the manager because I'm always right, but I'm always right because I'm the manager." (Gene Mauch)
"What the heck is a message board?" (Mike Scioscia)
"The score is nothing to nothing and nobody's winning." (Dizzy Dean, broadcaster)
"Michelangelo aimed high....So we're not going to aim low, we're going to aim high and see what happens." (Joe Maddon)
"Never give up. Never give in." (Jimmy Rollins)
On May 14, 2005, Little League pitcher Katie Brownell pitched a perfect game and struck out every batter she faced in the six-inning game.
"They had room at the Los Angeles Coliseum for 93,000 people and two outfielders." (Lindsey Nelson)
"Our next homestand follows this road trip." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Did you know? Doc Cramer, who played parts of 20 seasons in the big leagues, has a street named after him in Manahawkin, New Jersey.
"I saved Howard Cosell from [a foul ball] in Tiger Stadium. One of my greater mistakes." (Jim Palmer, Orioles broadcaster)
Henry Chadwick was named "the father of baseball" by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
Did you know? Satchel Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama.
In 1999, Nolan Ryan became the first passenger on the "Nolan Ryan Express" (a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737).
"I've only known three or four perfect swings in my time. This lad has one of them." (Ty Cobb, on Eddie Mathews)
Who was the youngest player to win the MVP Award? Vida Blue.
Who was known as The Barber? Sal Maglie.
"They're going to win a pennant or something. That's nice." (Truman Capote, on the 1969 Mets)
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." (Rogers Hornsby)
"I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers?" (Frank Robinson)
"I owe my success to expansion pitching, a short right field fence, and my hollow bats." (Norm Cash)
"Because we beat them. That's why. What the hell? Keep crying." (Charlie Manuel, responding to Colorado's allegations that the Phillies were stealing signs)
"I don't know who was more upset, the grounds crew or the guy on first who got the steal sign." (Brad Dickson, after a dog got loose during a minor league game and defecated near second base)
"What's a Chicago Cub?" (Lee Smith, upon being drafted by the Cubs)
Did you know? Greg Maddux was the only Padre to steal a base in the month of July 2008.
"During one single at-bat, I used six different stances on six pitches. Oh yeah, I also struck out, so what do I know?" (John Kruk)
On July 25, 2005, for the first time ever, both teams (Oakland and Cleveland) had the DH bat ninth in the order.
"Look for the seams and then hit in between them." (Harmon Killebrew, on how to hit a knuckleball)
"I wouldn't have seen it if I hadn't believed it." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Did you know? Fans of Detroit's Mark Fidrych called themselves 'The Bird Watchers.'
"So he's well-rested." (Jim Palmer, after Gary Thorne mentioned that first baseman Chris Davis had last pitched in high school)
In the early days of the National League, teams changed into their uniforms at their hotels and rode horse-drawn wagons to the ballpark.
Did you know? Satchel Paige learned how to pitch in reform school.
Jim Duckworth went on the disabled list to overcome his fear of flying.
Did you know? The Phillie Phanatic appeared in the closing credits of the film "Rocky Balboa."
What team won the first World Series? Boston Americans.
What is Martin Maldanado's nickname? Cascajo.
"To me, the picture doesn't mean anything. It's all about the sound. And his broadcast is almost musical." (Ray Charles, on Vin Scully)
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove." (Vance Law)
"We are not surgeons, or even plumbers. Society cannot do without those skills. It can certainly do without ballplayers." (Steve Garvey)
"Raise the urinals." (Darrel Chaney on how management could keep the Braves on their toes)
"So by guessing right you might have guessed wrong." (Tim McCarver)
"Obviously he's not coming out to talk." (Chris Volstad, Marlins pitcher, after Washington's Nyjer Morgan charged the mound)
"You need a shopping cart to take his cojones out to the mound." (Billy Beane, on A's pitcher Dallas Braden)
"Every fifth day, he'd destroy a TV or a phone. That's why we called him 'Jason'." (Mark Grace, on Danny Jackson)
On June 14, 2008, Willy Taveras stole five bases in one game but didn't score a run.
"The first thing I told the umpire was that it was a shame he didn't have an ERA because those runs are his." (Jon Rauch, after being ejected)
In 2005, the Boston Red Sox did not play an extra-inning game for a record 98 consecutive games at the start of the season.
"Rick Dempsey is the kind of guy who would slide headfirst into an iron fence." (Lee May)
"Sinker ball pitchers who leave the ball high in the strike zone usually end up working at General Motors." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Rube Waddell was known to carry bags of peanuts in his pockets, which he would throw to kids in the stands.
"Just keep running. Just keep running back to the hotel." (Jim Palmer, after Jeff Francoeur was thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple)
Bid McPhee played second base for 18 years for the Cincinnati Red Stockings without a glove.
What were the "Bat Dodger," "Thoughtful Stuff," "Long Tom," and "Midnight Creeper?" The names Satchel Paige gave to some of his pitches.
"The two greatest obstacles to success of the majority of professional ball players are wine and women." (1889 Spalding Guide)
Did you know? The Phillie Phanatic is a charter member of the Mascot Hall of Fame.
Who was the first Canadian inducted into the Hall of Fame? Ferguson Jenkins.
What was Rick Manning's nickname? Archie.
"You've got to remember -- I'm 83." (Ty Cobb, on why he'd hit only .300 against modern pitching)
"Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball." (Jim Murray)
"The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid and if the hitter is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid." (Don Drysdale)
"I think being able to play the infield, especially shortstop, is something you are born with. You can't learn it." (Dave Concepcion)
"I'm a 4-wheel-drive pickup type of guy. So is my wife." (Mike Greenwell)
"If reports are true that Ken Griffey Jr. snoozed right through a pinch-hitting opportunity, then Seattle can lay claim to both Kenny G and Kenny Z." (Dwight Perry)
"There's no trying in baseball. You either go out and do it, or you don't." (Manny Trillo)
On August 22, 2008, the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first team ever to have a 6-foot-10 pitcher (Randy Johnson) get relieved by a taller pitcher (6-foot-11 Jon Rauch).
"Yeah, it was intentional, but I mean Miggy throws like Miss Iowa." (Ian Desmond, after being hit by a Miguel Batista pitch)
In 2005, Jerry Coleman received the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
"Zack Wheat was 165 pounds of scrap iron, raw hide, and guts." (Unidentified sportswriter)
"That was Steve Tyler from Aerospace singing the National Anthem." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"The worst of this is that I no longer can see my penis when I stand up." (Babe Ruth, on getting old and fat)
"I'd like to see how smart Theo Epstein is with the Tampa Bay payroll." (Buck Showalter)
None of the 67 diaries Abner Doubleday wrote after retiring from the U.S. Army in 1873 mentioned baseball.
What pitcher appeared in a 1959 western called "The Wonderful Country?" Satchel Paige.
"Where else can you consume $50-60 worth of beer and still be under the legal limit?" (Bob Lacey, on the high price of beer at SBC Park)
Did you know? The Phillie Phanatic is the most-sued mascot in sports.
Who was the first Canadian to win the Cy Young Award? Ferguson Jenkins.
What is Jake Marisnick's nickname? Big Fudge.
"There's a hard shot to LeMaster -- and he throws Madlock into the dugout." (Jerry Coleman, broadcaster)
"Baseball is the only sport I know that when you're on offense, the other team controls the ball." (Ken Harrelson)
"The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than your players do." (Gene Mauch)
"How do you say 'Adios' in Spanish?" (Clay Carroll)
"Just tip my cap and call the Yankees my daddy." (Pedro Martinez)
"He once asked me if Beirut was named after that famous baseball player who hit home runs." (Ray Page, high school teacher, on alumnus and Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Hurley)
"Pigeons and catchers report Aug. 23." (Dwight Perry, noting that the Brewers planned to unveil a statue of Bug Selig on Aug. 24)
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." (Frank Chance)
"I like walks as much as I like high gas prices." (Brian Bannister, Royals pitcher)
What Milwaukee Brewers pitcher was nicknamed "Bigfoot?" Pete Ladd.
On June 21, 2006, the Alaska Goldpanners beat Omaha in Fairbanks in the 100th annual Midnight Sun Game.
"Fans always like to ask me how long a dozen bats would last me and I'd tell 'em, 'Eight to ten cookouts.'" (Bob Uecker)
"They are working double duty at the Tums factory tonight." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"In the 70s, I threw in the 90s; in the 90s, I throw in the 70s." (Frank Tanana)
"He's always jumping back from balls just off the plate. I know how many calls that team gets -- and yes, he [ticks] me off." (Buck Showalter, on Derek Jeter)
The 1899 Cleveland Spiders finished 20-134.
The "can of corn," an easy fly ball, is derived from the practice of old-time grocers using their aprons to catch cans knocked from a high shelf.
In 1993, Cold Spring Brewing Company began marketing "Killebrew," Harmon's home brew root beer.
In 1988, Tommy Lasorda assaulted the Phillie Phanatic in a nationally-televised game.
How many years did Nolan Ryan play at the major league level? 27.
Who was known as "The Wild Horse of the Osage?" Pepper Martin.
"Whenever you get an inflamed tendon, you've got a problem. Okay, here's the next pitch to Gene Tendon." (Jerry Coleman, broadcaster)
"Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?" (Jim Bouton)
"I'm not sure I know what the hell charisma is, but I get the feeling it's Willie Mays." (Ted Kluszewski)
"I've had pretty good success facing Stan (Musial) by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third base." (Carl Erskine)
"Just hold them for a few innings, fellas. I'll think of something." (Charlie Dressen, Brooklyn manager)
"It's not easy to play for me, because I will tell the truth whether you like it or not." (Ozzie Guillen)
"When it comes to the Dodgers, Cain just isn't Abel." (Jerry Li, on Matt Cain's winless record against the Dodgers)
"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches." (Ron Santo)
"When I met him, he was kind of a human being that you would never meet in Japan. So whenever I was around him, I almost felt like I was witnessing a creature, not a human being." (Ichiro, on Bret Boone)
Did you know? Gary Sheffield had his initials inlaid in gold on his front teeth.
In 2006, Jim Eriotes (age 83) batted for the Sioux Falls Canaries. He struck out.
"It was an insurance run, so I hit it to the Prudential building." (Reggie Jackson)
"I spent most of my winter just following Joe Theismann's advice -- easy flow." (Bob Uecker, after prostate surgery)
"I didn't have a problem getting down on my knee, but I had a problem getting back up." (61-year-old Jim Palmer, on his marriage proposal in 2007)
"Life is not a spectator sport." (Jackie Robinson)
In 2008, Dr. David Peters determined that sliding headfirst into a base is faster than feet-first.
"I still don't know why they asked me to do this commercial." (Marv Throneberry)
In 1979, the San Diego Chicken recorded a cover of Rod Stewart's "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?"
During World War II, the U.S. military designed a grenade to be the size and weight of a baseball.
Who was known as the Brookfield Bomber? Eddie Mathews.
"Denny used to be barrel-chested, but the staves have slipped." (Tom Collins, on Denny McLain)
"Nolan Ryan is pitching much better now that he has his curve ball straightened out." (Joe Garagiola)
"Cal Ripken embodies all that the Orioles stand for, all that Baltimore stands for and, really, all that this country stands for in terms of his dedication and work ethic." (Peter Angelos)
"My favorite umpire is a dead one." (Johnny Evers)
"Welcome to New York Yankee Baseball. I'm Bill White... wait, no." (Phil Rizzuto)
"There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best. Joe was the best, the very best I ever saw." (Stan Musial)
"The reason the Mets have played so well at Shea this year is they have the best home record in baseball." (Ralph Kiner)
"You ever see a batting practice pitcher drop dead? Men drop dead shoveling snow but not pitching batting practice. That's why I pitch batting practice." (Tommy Lasorda)
"People are saying it was a great mass. As a matter of fact, afterward the Yankees retired Roman numeral XVI." (David Letterman, on the Pope's visit to Yankee Stadium)
Did you know? In the early 1990s, Milwaukee's Graeme Lloyd and Dave Nilsson formed the first Australian battery.
In 2006, the Yankees and Red Sox set a record for longest nine-inning game (4 hours and 45 minutes).
"It's like I said at Satchel's funeral in 1982: people say it's a shame he never pitched against the best. But who's to say he didn't?" (Buck O'Neil, on Satchel Paige)
"They said I was such a great prospect that they were sending me to a winter league to sharpen up. When I stepped off the plane, I was in Greenland." (Bob Uecker)
"How old is Dad? The last time I checked, he was 61. I'm 53 now. The way I've got it figured, in five years I'll be older than he is." (Skip Caray)
Did you know? On June 29, 2014, the Chicago Cubs had no game scheduled on a Sunday for the first time since 1932.
Did you know? The 1905 Boston Braves had four 20-game losers.
"Soaking" was an early baseball rule which allowed a runner who was off base to be put out by throwing a ball at him.
Did you know? The Toronto Blue Jays did not serve beer at their ballpark their first four seasons.
"It sends curative sensations vibrating about the muscles." (Satchel Paige, on deer oil he obtained from a Sioux Indian chief)
Who led the major leagues in home runs for a record six consecutive years? Ralph Kiner.
What is Don Mattingly's nickname? Donnie Baseball.
"Rex Barney would be the league's best pitcher if the plate were high and outside." (Bob Cooke)
"It's hard to win a pennant, but it's harder losing one." (Chuck Tanner)
"All I ever wanted to be was a Yankee." (Derek Jeter)
"Me and George and Billy, we're two of a kind." (Mickey Rivers)
"He could have hit .300 with a fountain pen." (Joe Garagiola, on Stan Musial)
"I'm a little guy who gets hurt a lot. That's why they call me Seabiscuit." (Chris Snelling, Mariners outfielder)
"Parity is not the American way. The American way is to dominate somebody else." (Davey Johnson)
"I'm not as dumb as people think I am." (Ron Washington, Texas manager)
In how many World Series did Babe Ruth play during his 22-year career? Ten.
Did you know? The Atlanta Braves won 13 consecutive division titles (1993-2005).
"My three pitches: my change, my change off my change, and my change off my change off my change." (Preacher Roe)
Did you know? Red Sox outfielder Jackie Jensen retired in 1960, citing his fear of flying. He later changed his mind.
"When he gets down in a crouch, it sounds like a bowl of Rice Krispies." (Greg Hibbard, on 43-year-old Carlton Fisk)
"Wearing your cup outside your pants." (David Letterman, from 'Things That Will Get You Suspended by Major League Baseball')
Did you know? Umpire Brick Owens was bitten by Honus Wagner's dog after Owens ejected Wagner for arguing.
Who was Toni Stone? The first woman to play in the Negro Leagues.
On April 11, 1998, no beer was served at Fenway Park out of respect for Good Friday and Passover.
Jack Geiser, the child who retrieved Babe Ruth's 500th career home run ball, received $20, an autographed ball, and a seat next to Ruth in the dugout.
Which left-handed pitcher led the AL in strikeouts seven years in a row? Lefty Grove.
Who was known as Minooka Mike? Mike McNally.
"I thought it was from a funeral home." (Roger Craig, on receiving a good-luck telegram from the Grateful Dead before the 1989 NLCS)
"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." (Robert Frost)
"The Greatness of Ty Cobb was something that had to be seen, and to see him was to remember him forever." (George Sisler)
"That just shows you how this league has gone to hell." (Chuck Finley, on his selection as AL Player of the Week)
"My problems are all behind me." (George Brett, returning from hemorrhoid surgery)
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." (Preacher Roe, on Stan Musial)
"It's not good when you light up two Marlboros at the same time at 3 a.m., washing it down with a glass of chocolate milk. You know you have a lot on your mind when you do that." (Jim Leyland)
"He didn't just hit pitchers, he took away their dignity." (Don Sutton, on Willie Stargell)
"It's not the best 25 players, but the right 25 players." (Eric Wedge, Indians manager)
Who is credited with inventing the curveball? Candy Cummings.
Who was the first catcher to win the AL batting title? Joe Mauer.
"[Ty] Cobb is about as welcome in American League parks as a rattlesnake." (Lou Gehrig)
Who signed the first six-figure contract in National League history? Stan Musial (in 1958).
"The goat ate the Bible with my birth certificate. That goat lived to be 27." (Satchel Paige)
Who was Jason Wetherbee? Honus Wagner's pet dog.
Who is the oldest player to hit a major league home run? Julio Franco (47 yrs., 240 days).
"I can't hit the ball until I hit the bottle." (Pete Browning)
Did you know? The 1899 Cleveland Spiders went 20-134.
What is the most popular ballpark food item? Hot dogs.
Who was known as "The Count of Luxemburg?" Heinie Meine.
"Pitching is essentially a sequential process that requires thinking like a hitter." (Roger Craig)
"The charm of baseball is that, dull as it may be on the field, it is endlessly fascinating as a rehash." (Jim Murray)
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run." (Branch Rickey)
"I'm supposed to be writing a book, and I can hardly read." (Mark "The Bird" Fidrych)
"The bases are loaded again. And I wish I was, too." (Skip Caray)
"My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work." (Sparky Anderson)
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run -- all he can do is beat you." (Leo Durocher, on Eddie Stanky)
"I'm not a quitter. When I want to quit, I'll do a lot of stupid things and make sure they fire me and get paid." (Ozzie Guillen)
Why was Charles Dillon Stengel nicknamed Casey? His hometown was Kansas City, Missouri.
Who is the youngest player to hit 50 home runs in a season? Prince Fielder (age 23).
"The big trouble is not really who isn't in the Hall of Fame, but who is. It was established for a select few." (Rogers Hornsby)
Who was known as "Neon Deion?" Deion Sanders.
"That youth thing gets old after a while." (Dick Pole)
The first tarpaulin was used on baseball fields in 1884.
Did you know? Chattanooga shortstop Johnny Jones was traded to the Charlotte Hornets for a 25-pound turkey.
"Can you imagine what it would be like if you were a Yankee player and you didn't like the taste of champagne?" (Steve Lyons)
On Ladies Days at League Park, each purchaser of a grandstand ticket could bring a lady in for free.
What is Beep Baseball? Baseball for the visually impaired.
What was Denis Menke's nickname? Tomato Face.
"It was like seeing Oz." (John Curtis, on seeing a big league game at the Polo Grounds for the first time)
"If a horse can't eat it, I don't want to play on it." (Dick Allen, on artificial turf)
Hank Aaron played baseball for twenty-three years and he was the all-time home run king, but did you know that he led the league in home runs only four times during his career?
"I heard Billy Buckner tried to commit suicide over the winter. He stepped in front of a car, but it went through his legs." (Bill Gardner)
"The reason we call that pitch up and in is because the arms are attached to the shoulder." (Tim McCarver)
"Where's the purse?" (Keith Hernandez, Mets announcer, after Alex Rodriguez ducked out of the way on a double-play ball)
"The DH is unnatural -- like beer with fruit in it." (Roy Blount, Jr.)
"There are Opening Day pitchers and pitchers who start on Opening Day." (Roger Craig)
"In the '80s and '90s, people made a lot of money and built houses. The first thing they put in their houses was a gym. In my house, the first thing I built was a bar. The second thing I built was another bar." (Ozzie Guillen)
Did you know? In 1921, Reuben Berman won a lawsuit against the New York Giants, establishing a fan's right to keep a baseball hit into the stands.
Who was the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball? Don Wakamatsu.
"Bad barbecue makes me want to fight somebody. When I have a really bad rib or a really bad pulled pork, it just makes me angry." (Adam Wainwright)
Groundskeeper Bill Stockstick used a goat to help trim the outfield grass at Sportsman's Park.
In the late 1880s, baseball fans were called "cranks".
"How about that!" (Mel Allen)
In the old days, ballplayers at Wrigley Field could tell from the smell of the stockyards that the wind was blowing out.
How many major league players have been born in Alaska? 12.
Who was known as Bluto? Andy Messersmith.
"Huckleberry Finn in a baseball uniform." (Arthur Daley, on Ralph Kiner)
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." (Bill Veeck)
"In the beginning I used to make one terrible play a game. Then I got so I'd make one a week and finally I'd pull a bad one about once a month. Now, I'm trying to keep it down to one a season." (Lou Gehrig)
"There is no room in baseball for discrimination. It is our national pastime and a game for all." (Lou Gehrig)
"I want all the kids to do what I do, to look up to me. I want all the kids to copulate me." (Andre Dawson)
"People say you can't go out and eat with your players. I say why not." (Tommy Lasorda)
"Being named manager of the Seattle Mariners is like becoming the head chef at McDonald's." (Charles Bricker, sportswriter)
"He couldn't cut me if he hit me in the lip with a fastball." (Roger Craig, on Bobby Ojeda)
"Who's the manager they remember the most? Billy Martin. They don't remember Sparky Anderson. They remember Billy Martin because he was the crazy one." (Ozzie Guillen)
Which MLB team once held spring training in Bermuda? New York Yankees (in 1913).
"That's getting the No. 1 and putting the whistle on it." (Ron Gardenhire, on a Justin Morneau home run)
"I want him to play 100 miles an hour with his hair on fire." (Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, on Bryce Harper)
"Three hundred wins is nothing to spit at." (Gaylord Perry)
"Kent Hrbek's Missing 'E'" (David Letterman, from 'Unusual Exhibits at the Baseball Hall of Fame')
The Cleveland Indians had 455 consecutive sellouts at Jacobs Field from 1996-2000.
The term "fan" is said to be a shortened form of "fanatic."
Did you know? Luis Aparicio played all 2,581 games in his career at shortstop.
"They're submerged in the history of baseball like idiot children in a family album." (Furman Bisher, on umpires)
What state has produced the second-most (to California) major league players? Pennsylvania.
Who is known as "Big Sweat?" Jimmy Nelson.
"As men get older, their toys get more expensive." (Marvin Davis, after bidding $12 million for the Oakland A's)
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated." (Author Unknown)
"Guys ask me, don't I get burned out? How can you get burned out doing something you love? I ask you, have you ever got tired of kissing a pretty girl?" (Tommy Lasorda)
"I'm not out here to win a beauty contest." (Kirk Gibson)
"Roy Oswalt is a drop and drive pitcher. What is a drop and drive pitcher? He is a guy who drops and drives. Very simple." (Tim McCarver)
Did you know? Bob Feller's sister Marguerite was the Iowa state ping-pong champion.
"Yogi's been an inspiration to me -- not only because of his baseball skills, but of course for the enduring mark he left on the English language. Some of the press corps even think he might be my speechwriter." (George W. Bush, on Yogi Berra)
"Walter's right arm was different than yours or mine. It was special, like Caruso's lungs or Einstein's brain." (Chief Meyers, on Walter Johnson)
"Everybody is entitled to have a bad day, no matter who you are....But I don't think a bad day comes from not hustling. That can't be stood for. When you're having a bad day, you can still hustle." (Wes Helms, on teammate Hanley Ramirez)
Which MLB team holds the record for most home runs (10) in a game? 1987 Toronto Blue Jays.
"You can tweet that. Just tweet it. You don't even have to write it. Just fire it through the Internet." (Ron Gardenhire)
"You need haters in your life. If you don't have haters in your life, you're not doing anything." (Brandon Phillips)
"Do you think they'll stop the game for it?" (Oakland's Brent Gates, before Dennis Eckersley recorded his 300th save)
"Ted Williams' Cryogenically Frozen Hat" (David Letterman, from 'Unusual Exhibits at the Baseball Hall of Fame')
Did you know? The Baker Bowl had a hump in center field where the ballpark ran over a subway tunnel.
Did you know? Ernie Banks played briefly for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Did you know? Ted Williams broke his elbow in the 1950 All-Star Game.
Umpire Clarence "Brick" Owens earned his nickname by having one thrown at him during a game.
Who is the only player ever to be named an All-Star at both catcher and second base? Craig Biggio.
What was Al Oliver's nickname?  Scoop.
"Maybe it's just a coincidence, but it was after getting hit in the head in Detroit that I began to hear rumors about being offered a manager's job." (Dizzy Dean)
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." (Bob Lemon)
"I want to thank all the pitchers who couldn't go nine innings, and manager Dick Howser who wouldn't let them go." (Dan Quisenberry, five time recipient of the Rolaids Relief Award)
"Jose Canseco leads off the third inning with a grand slam." (John Gordon, Twins announcer)
"Matt Stairs is a very funny guy. He was born in New Brunswick and loves the fastball." (Tim McCarver)
"He's the most mentally tough person I've ever played with." (Derek Jeter, on Mariano Rivera)
"They throw Winfield out at second, and he's safe." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"If six runs aren't enough for me, I need to be taken out back and shot." (Chuck Finley, pitcher, after an 8-6 loss)
"I don't even watch a game on TV without my cup." (Astros catcher Harry Spilman)
Who is the only player to wear the number "0" for the Philadelphia Phillies? Al Oliver.
"I like walks as much as I like high gas prices." (Brian Bannister, Royals pitcher)
"The Grand Canyon with seats." (Ed Roebuck, on the L.A. Coliseum)
"That's basically saying the group we have here is dog crap." (Marlins outfielder Justin Ruggiano, on a headline referring to the "sadsack Marlins")
"Well, there goes the A's 113-game hitting streak." (Jim Palmer, after no-hitting the Oakland A's)
"It's illegal in baseball to use performance-enhancing drugs. But I watched the All-Star Game -- every commercial was for Viagra." (David Letterman)
Fenway Park was the first stadium with a screen behind home plate to protect fans from foul balls.
Did you know? In 1981, Jackie Robinson had an asteroid named after him: "4319 Jackierobinson."
Did you know? The 1969 All-Star Game was postponed due to rain.
In 1917, John McGraw received a 16-day suspension and $500 fine for punching umpire Bill Byron in the face.
What pitcher was famous for the "dead fish?" Dave Stieb.
Who was known as Master Melvin? Mel Ott.
"My fastball looks like a change of pace alongside that little pistol bullet Satch shoots up the plate." (Dizzy Dean, on Satchel Paige)
"You don't save a pitcher for tomorrow. Tomorrow it may rain." (Leo Durocher)
In 1964, Tony Oliva of the Minnesota Twins hit .323, making him the first Rookie of the Year with a batting title, a feat not duplicated until 2001 when Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners led the American League with a .350 batting average.
"I have a good feeling about this club. But that could be gas." (Mike Hargrove, Cleveland manager)
"My best pitch is anything the batter grounds, lines, or pops in the direction of [Phil] Rizzuto." (Vic Raschi)
"His curveball -- it jelly-legs you." (Jim Thome, on Barry Zito)
"If somebody had told me that you have a choice of being a rock star or playing left field for the Tigers, there would not have been a choice at all. I would have said, 'Where's my locker?'" (Alice Cooper)
"I did my job. The ball didn't do its job." (Coco Crisp, after missing a ball in the outfield)
"Whether you're handsome or ugly, it's nice to have a face." (Colt .45s pitcher Bobby Tiefenauer)
"The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back." (Steve Garvey)
"Every fifth day I'm all business. I have four days in between to act like a moron." (Dallas Braden)
"The Yankees know only one way: 'Throw a wallet at a problem. If the problem persists, find another wallet.'" (Joel Sherman)
"I don't write speeches or have someone write them for me. I speak from the heart." (Don Mattingly)
"After the game, Wells was pretty excited....He celebrated by retiring 27 Heinekens in a row." (David Letterman, after David Wells' no-hitter)
"This week the team psychologist for the Mets quit his job. When asked about it, he said, 'Some people SHOULD have low self-esteem." (Conan O'Brien)
Excavators found a rib fragment of a Triceratops during construction of Coors Field.
Did you know? Salvador Perez wears Victoria's Secret perfume during games for good luck and to impress umpires.
Who was the last pitcher to get a hit in the All-Star Game? Steve Carlton (in 1969).
Umpire Bill Summers was knocked out with a whiskey bottle thrown from the stands in Detroit.
Who threw the first official pitch at Nationals Park? Livan Hernandez.
Who is known as Muddy Chicken? Dustin Pedroia.
"A baseball weighted your hand just so, and fit it. Its red stitches, its good leather and hardness like skin over bone, seemed to call forth a skill both easy and precise." (Annie Dillard)
"Pro-rated at 500 at-bats a year, that means that for two years out of the fourteen I played, I never even touched the ball." (Norm Cash, on his 1,081 strikeouts)
Ty Cobb, during his 1909 Triple Crown season, simultaneously led the American League in stolen bases with seventy-six, making him the only recipient to also lead in stolen bases.
"You know Earl. He's not happy unless he's not happy." (Elrod Hendricks, on Earl Weaver)
"What makes a good pinch hitter? I wish the hell I knew." (Bobby Murcer)
"If we lose today, it will be over my dead body. They'll have to leave me face down on the mound." (Luis Tiant)
"It rained that day. Even the heavens wept at the passing of Babe Ruth." (Arthur Dailey, sportswriter)
"I can still throw it in the 70s. And I can throw it in the 80s if I don't want to comb my hair for a week." (Bob Feller, at age 66)
Who are the only two Reds pitchers to hit a grand slam home run? Al Hollingsworth and Bob Purkey.
"I got to get Dr. Freeze off my twig right now." (Nyjer Morgan, on a month-long batting slump)
"We like to say that St. Patrick's is the 'Yankee Stadium of cathedrals.'" (Archbishop Timothy Dolan)
"It's all this sabermetrics stuff ... People who haven't played since they were nine years old think they have it figured out." (Eric Wedge)
"Bill Buckner had a 19-game hitting streak going and always wore the same underwear. Of course, he had no friends." (Lenny Randle)
Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis once fined umpire Bill Klem for using foul language.
Did you know? The Kansas City Royals are named for Missouri's livestock industry and Kansas City's American Royal parade and pageant.
Pete Rose and Paul Molitor are the only players elected to the All-Star Game at five different positions.
In 1982, Earl Weaver was suspended and fined for trying to punch umpire Terry Cooney.
Who was known as Mr. Tiger? Al Kaline.
What was Eddie Plank's nickname? Gettysburg Eddie.
"I'd like to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee." (Joe DiMaggio)
"Sandy's fastball was so fast, some batters would start to swing as he was on his way to the mound." (Jim Murray, on Sandy Koufax)
Grover Alexander is the only pitcher to accomplish the Pitching Triple Crown three consecutive years AND the only pitcher to earn it four different times.
"Sometimes the hitter gets a hit, sometimes I strike them out, but in neither case does anyone die." (Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez)
"Some people have a chip on their shoulder. Billy [Martin] has a whole lumberyard." (Jim Murray)
"You scare people. You could be anything in the jungle but the hunter." (Luis Tiant, to Gorman Thomas)
"Slow thinkers are part of the game, too. Some of these slow thinkers can hit a ball a long way." (Alvin Dark)
"To compare baseball with other games is to say the Hope Diamond is a nice chunk of carbon." (Bill Veeck)
"Nobody interviews me unless I get my brains beat in. That means I get interviewed, what, about 45 times a year?" (Mike DeJean, Rockies pitcher)
In 2007, Milwaukee's Bill Hall, Jeff Suppan, J.J. Hardy, and Chris Capuano made a cameo appearance on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless."
"They didn't find anything in my head. Just a hamster chasing a peanut." (Bobby Wilson, Angels catcher, after medical tests)
"He shouldn't have gone to high school -- it took three years off his pension." (Walt Weiss, on Ken Griffey, Jr.)
"Four years from now, if I'm able to sit up and take nourishment, I would." (Joe Torre, 72, on whether he'd be interested in managing Team USA in the WBC again)
Did you know? Umpires did not use whisk brooms to dust off home plate until 1904.
Did you know? Bill Dinneen is the only major league umpire who also pitched a no-hitter.
In 1970, Rico Carty was the first write-in candidate to start an All-Star Game.
What was outfielder Bob Ferguson's nickname? Death to Flying Things.
What team became the Washington Nationals in 2005? Montreal Expos.
Who was known as The Red Rooster? Doug Rader.
"Pain is nature's way of telling you the arm doesn't want to throw anymore." (Pat Dobson)
"I was such a dangerous hitter, I even got intentional walks in batting practice." (Casey Stengel)
The Triple Crown of pitching is "awarded" to the pitcher who leads, or ties, his league in three major pitching areas. These are wins, strikeouts, and earned run average.
"I went through Cleveland once and it was closed." (Jay Johnstone)
"We're fine. The only time we lose our concentration is when the umpire says, 'Play Ball.'" (Lou Piniella)
"When I'm in Boston, I always feel like I'm home. I almost cry, I feel so good." (Luis Tiant)
"Bruce Sutter has been around for a while, and he's pretty old. He's thirty-five years old. That will give you some idea of how old he is." (Ron Fairly, broadcaster)
"Go home and check your wife, we've got a ballplayer missing." (Lou Piniella, Yankee outfielder, to hecklers in the stands)
Whose number (4) was the first retired number in major league baseball? Lou Gehrig.
Did you know? Johnny Bench once appeared as a waiter in an episode of "The Partridge Family."
On April 17, 2009, Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman wore Nationals' uniforms with the name misspelled ('Natinals').
"Career 2.28 ERA and threw 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in World Series. Could also hit." (Joe Posnanski, on Babe Ruth)
"The Dodgers will not be intimidated by anyone!" (Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson, the morning after two bench-clearing Dodger-Padre brawls)
"I won over 200 big league games, but no one remembers that. When they think of me, I'm the guy who killed Chapman with a fastball." (Carl Mays)
The first umpire training school opened in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1935.
"I just told him how good he was and how good he looked." (Bryce Harper, on a heated argument with umpire Marvin Hudson)
"Amphibious? What's that mean, that he can pitch underwater?" (Andy Van Slyke)
"Cakes has won 240 games, but it took a picture of him standing in his underwear to get nationally known." (Mike Flanagan, on Jim Palmer)
Who was known as Big Daddy? Rick Reuschel.
"I managed a team that was so bad we considered a 2-and-0 count on the batter a rally." (Jerry Doggett)
"The strongest thing that baseball has going for it today are its yesterdays." (Lawrence Ritter)
"All good balls to hit are strikes, though not all strikes are good balls to hit." (Dave Winfield)
"I'm a light eater. When it gets light, I start eating." (Tommy John)
"Our pitchers aren't pitching very well and our hitters aren't hitting very well. Outside of that, we're OK." (Lou Piniella)
"[Luis Tiant] is the Fred Astaire of baseball." (Reggie Jackson)
"It was filled with cork, also Styrofoam and ground up bits of rubber balls. It's the same way they make their hot dogs in Chicago." (David Letterman, on Sammy Sosa's corked bat)
"The same way as to anybody else, except don't let the ball go." (Tug McGraw, on how to pitch to Hank Aaron)
What is the name of the Toronto Blue Jays mascot? Ace.
Did you know? Leo Durocher appeared in these TV shows: "Mister Ed," "The Munsters," and "The Beverly Hillbillies."
On May 7, 2009, the Red Sox scored 12 runs in the sixth inning against the Indians before making an out.
"Intense, nasty, and they can ride you like cheap underwear." (Goose Gossage, on Red Sox fans)
"He hits it harder than me." (Derek Jeter, watching Prince Fielder hit during spring training -- at age 12)
"At 1 a.m., I was drinking a beer in my underwear, watching the Yankees and Red Sox. And then they threw me out of Hooters." (David Letterman)
The first umpires to wear glasses were Ed Rommel and Frank Umont in 1956.
Did you know? Germany Schaefer was once thrown out of a game for snacking on popcorn in the coach's box during a game.
"Mickey Mantle can hit just as good right-handed as he can left-handed. He's just naturally amphibious." (Yogi Berra)
Metal, glass and other foreign materials were not banned from major league uniforms until 1931.
Who led MLB in ERA for four consecutive seasons? Clayton Kershaw.
Who is known as "Skeletor?" Mark Reynolds.
"Billy Martin makes the game lean a little more toward professional wrestling." (Mike Downey)
"The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid. And if the hitter is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid." (Don Drysdale)
Frank Robinson was the first, and still the only, player to win a Most Valuable Player Award in both the American and National Leagues.
"I told him I wasn't tired. He told me, 'No, but the outfielders sure are.'" (Jim Kern, on the manager who removed him from a game)
"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." (Tommy Lasorda)
"The way to make coaches think you're in shape in the spring is to get a tan." (Whitey Ford)
"The whole history of baseball has the quality of mythology." (Bernard Malamud)
"Like Godzilla." (Masato Yoshii, Mets pitcher, describing Mark McGwire)
What is the name of the Colorado Rockies mascot? Dinger.
Did you know? Jim Lefebvre appeared in a "Batman" episode as a henchman of the Riddler.
In 2009, the New York Yankees set a major league record for consecutive error-less games with 18.
Did you know? Don "Bootin'" Buddin led the American League in errors in 1958 and 1959.
"Unless I'm just completely off base, I think there would be a hug involved." (Joe Torre, on what would happen if he saw Alex Rodriguez)
"I didn't like the way he was looking at me." (Ted Simmons, St. Louis catcher, on why he punched Cubs' third baseman Bill Madlock)
"The New York Times says that the Mets are starting their own television network. Not surprisingly, the Mets are calling [it] 'Comedy Central.'" (Conan O'Brien)
Did you know? Germany Schaefer once trotted around the bases after a home run pretending his bat was a gun and shooting pitcher Rube Waddell with it.
"Someday he's going to be our No. 1 starter and our No. 3 starter as well." (Joe Walsh, on an ambidextrous pitching prospect)
The 1901 Orioles wore pink caps and black and yellow shirts with pearl buttons.
Who won the AL MVP Award in 1969? Harmon Killebrew.
Who was known as "Mick the Quick?" Mickey Rivers.
"He was the most uninhibited human being I have ever known. He just did things." (John Drebinger, on Babe Ruth)
"It ain't like football. You can't make up no trick plays." (Yogi Berra)
Did you know that Don Newcombe was the first player to win a Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award AND he did it during the same season (1956)?
"He had about him a touch of royalty." (Bowie Kuhn, on Roberto Clemente)
"Losing feels worse than winning feels good." (Vin Scully)
"You kind of took it for granted around the Yankees that there was always going to be baseball in October." (Whitey Ford)
"I like playin' softball...but watchin' baseball? I don't want to knock the national pastime, but, mister, a lot of nothin' happens." (Elvis Presley)
"What did the search committee decide? Not to search?" (Bobby Valentine, after Bud Selig was hired as baseball commissioner)
What is the name of the Tampa Bay Rays mascot? Raymond.
Former Dodgers Jim Lefebvre and Al Ferrara appeared in an episode of "Gilligan's Island" as members of a cannibal tribe.
"It was a slow roller with a lot of spin on it. I thought I watched it good." (Bill Buckner)
"Nobody liked to lose, but Rick got angry if the score was even tied." (Bill Lee, on Rick Burleson)
"The biggest thing that people forget is that when Toronto won the World Series, they had the highest payroll in baseball." (Former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi)
"I'll give you a blank check now, and at the end of the season, you just fill in my total fines." (A's manager Billy Martin, to AL President Lee MacPhail)
"He was immediately taken into custody and then booked on the Jerry Springer Show." (Jay Leno, after Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco threw a chair into the stands)
In 1998, Harry and Hunter Wendelstedt became the first father-and-son tandem to umpire the same game.
Did you know? Germany Schaefer sometimes would use bats as if they were oars and row around in the coach's box.
"I don't know which fingers [he lost], but I'll tell you this. He always gave 60%." (Jack Buck, on Three-Finger Brown)
The 1908 Cubs were the first club to put their nickname on their uniforms.
Who broke up Doug Drabek's no-hitter with two outs in the ninth? Sil Campusano.
"Luck is the great stabilizer in baseball." (Tris Speaker)
"Give me some scratching, diving, hungry ballplayers who come to kill you." (Leo Durocher)
"A baseball fan has the digestive apparatus of a billy goat. He can, and does, devour any set of diamond statistics with insatiable appetite and then nuzzles hungrily for more." (Arthur Daley)
"Show me a guy who can't pitch inside and I'll show you a loser." (Sandy Koufax)
"There are only two things that will prevent him from greatness: a knife and a fork." (Frank Lane, on Boog Powell)
What pitcher holds the record for most consecutive scoreless innings? Orel Hershiser (58-2/3).
"Two weeks, maybe three. You never know with psychosomatic injuries. You have to take your time with them." (Jim Palmer)
"A mouse studying to become a rat." (John Schulian, on Billy Martin)
"Either he throws the fastest ball I've ever seen, or I'm going blind." (Richie Ashburn, on Sandy Koufax)
What is the name of the Oakland Athletics mascot? Stomper.
Did you know? Bob Gibson once appeared in an episode of "Gentle Ben."
"I think Tim Wakefield would even say tonight that Tim Wakefield got to Tim Wakefield tonight." (Tim McCarver)
"Lots of enthusiasm, not much of an arm. Suggest he go into another business." (Scouting report on Cuban pitcher Fidel Castro)
"What kind of stupid question is that?" (Randy Johnson, at Fan Fest after someone asked him, "Do you think you're misunderstood?")
"There's 40,000 people here who know that last one was a ball, tomato head." (Babe Ruth, after being called out on strikes)
"Replace 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' with 50 Cent's 'What up Gangsta'" (David Letterman, from 'Ways to Make the All-Star Game More Exciting')
Snowball-throwing fans caused the 1907 New York Giants to forfeit their opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Did you know? Astroturf was originally called "chemgrass."
"Darryl Strawberry is not a dog. A dog is loyal and runs hard after balls." (Tommy Lasorda)
In 1993, Benito Santiago wore the number "09" for the Marlins.
What AL MVP hit only 35 home runs during his career? Nellie Fox.
"I'm just a poor boy from the cornfields of Richmond, Virginia. I'm proud because I loved baseball and played with the best." (Ray Dandridge)
"Nobody ever won a pennant without a star shortstop." (Leo Durocher)
"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball." (Bill Veeck)
Bobby Richardson is the only recipient of the World Series MVP Award while playing on the losing team.
"I say this from the bottom of my heart, that if you don't root for the Dodgers, you might not get into heaven." (Tommy Lasorda)
Who holds the record for hitting into the most triple plays? Brooks Robinson (4).
"In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest." (Bob Gibson)
"I don't like them fellas who drive in two runs and let in three." (Casey Stengel)
"It's like watching Mario Andretti park a car." (Ralph Kiner, describing Phil Niekro's knuckleball)
"If anyone wants me, tell them I'm being embalmed." (Casey Stengel)
What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980s? Los Angeles Dodgers.
"The hairs on my arms rose." (Al Campanis, on scouting Sandy Koufax)
"I've had Albert Belle. I've had Carl Everett, Frank Thomas, whatever.... Those men deal strictly in truth." (Mets manager Jerry Manuel)
"A Southern League grounds crew consists of one old man and a rake." (Jim Bouton)
"Two words: monkey umpires." (David Letterman, from 'Ways to Make the All-Star Game More Exciting')
In 1924, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth brawled at home plate, causing the Tigers to forfeit the game to the Yankees.
Henry Chadwick used "K" to denote a strikeout because it was the last word in "struck" (as in "struck out").
"[Cap] Anson's name was better known, it was said, than that of any statesman or soldier of his time." (Fred Lieb)
Bill Voiselle wore the number "96" for his hometown of Ninety Six, North Carolina.
Who won at least 11 games in 17 consecutive seasons to set an AL record? Mike Mussina.
"I don't like baseball movies. I like movies about moral courage and people who are indomitable and courageous and right." (Harrison Ford)
"Oriole baseball, as it flourished in 1894, was a combination of hostility, imagination, speed, and piracy." (Joseph Durso)
"A baseball park is the one place where a man's wife doesn't mind his getting excited over somebody else's curves." (Brendan Francis)
Branch Rickey, who won the first-ever Sporting News Executive of the Year Award in 1936, not only signed Jackie Robinson, but also "invented" the modern farm system.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish third." (Tommy Lasorda, on catcher Mike Sciocia)
Who holds the career record for most unintentional walks? Rickey Henderson (2123).
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." (Bob Gibson)
"When we lose I can't sleep at night. When we win I can't sleep at night. But when you win you wake up feeling better." (Joe Torre)
"He's a very lucky man. He escapes the dictatorial reign of a ruthless tyrant and ends up working for George Steinbrenner." (David Letterman, on Orlando Hernandez)
"I worked in Canada. It's a great city." (Tony Kubek)
Who has been the broadcast voice of the Kansas City Royals since their inception? Denny Matthews.
Which Alou brothers never made it to the major leagues? Bob, Bebop, Boog, Skip, and Toot.
"I have no idea what Google or Goggle is -- and couldn't care less." (Jim Leyland)
"This is bad news. Earlier today, North Korea announced that they have the technology to create their own rally monkey." (David Letterman)
Did you know? To speed up games in 1911, AL president Ban Johnson banned warm-up pitches between innings.
On Prostate Cancer Awareness Night, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans gave the first 1000 men a free foam finger.
"I want the Aparicio type. Someone who when he gets on base, they don't know what he's gonna do." (Al Lopez)
Sid Fernandez wore the number "50" in honor of his home state of Hawaii.
Who won the AL Cy Young Award in 1977? Sparky Lyle.
"Baseball has better opening days and All-Star Games than the NFL does. Ours stink." (John Madden)
"The last time I hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the game was in Strat-o-Matic." (Lenny Dykstra)
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." (Bill Veeck)
"You have to improve your club [even] if it means letting your own brother go." (Joe McCarthy)
"We're on a first-number basis with each other." (Bill "Spaceman" Lee, number 37, on Mark Fidrych, number 20)
What baseball player once had four kickoff return TDs in a single high school game? Roger Maris.
"If you ever get a chance to buy a baseball team, do so. It's very fun." (Ted Turner)
"Baseball isn't statistics, it's Joe DiMaggio rounding second base." (Jimmy Breslin, sportswriter)
"I wasn't big on school. When someone asked me how I liked school, I said 'closed.'" (Yogi Berra)
"Next time you're in the supermarket, grab some Guy's Nuts!" (Denny Matthews, reading an advertisement for a Kansas City-based snack company)
"I don't know what got into that silly honey. Why pick on a nice guy like me?" (Eddie Waitkus, after being shot by an obsessed fan)
"If there wasn't nine guys out in the field, I'd have a hit every time except when I strike out." (Delmon Young)
"Players like rules. If they didn't have any rules, they wouldn't have anything to break." (Lee Walls)
"A baby was born from 21-year-old frozen sperm. I didn't even know Ted Williams was dating again." (Jay Leno)
Did you know? Baseball teams routinely order about 12 dozen bats per player per year.
Did you know? Bartolo Colon has no middle name.
"I knew I was in trouble when the [salary] arbitrator asked what we meant by such symbols as IP, BB and ERA." (Greg Minton)
The Cubs were the first team to wear pinstripes (during the 1907 World Series).
"Baseball skills schizophrenically encompass a pitcher's, a batter's, and a fielder's." (John Updike)
"I'm not old. I was just born before a lot of other people." (Darrell Evans, at 40)
"A critic once characterized baseball as six minutes of action crammed into two-and-one-half hours." (Ray Fitzgerald)
Joe McCarthy, who won the first Sporting News Manager of the Year Award in 1936, won nine pennants, seven world titles, and never finished out of the first division during his twenty-four year managerial career.
"Do they leave it there during the game?" (Bill "Spaceman" Lee, on first seeing Fenway's Green Monster)
Who is the only 4-time batting champ not in the Hall of Fame? Bill Madlock.
"I'm not impulsive at all -- except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness." (Alex Rodriguez)
"Baseball is the very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive and push and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century." (Mark Twain)
"Well, unless he was sitting in the third deck, there was no reason to move." (Jim Palmer, explaining why outfielder Albert Belle stood motionless during a Bernie Williams home run)
"When you have two out, you're three-fourths of the way there." (Manny Acta, Indians manager)
Did you know? The Brooklyn Dodgers traded Cliff Dapper, a catcher, to the Atlanta Crackers (Southern Association) for Ernie Harwell, a broadcaster.
On May 6, 2010, the Round Rock Express debuted a new pitcher named Billy Ray "Rojo" Johnson, who was really actor Will Ferrell in disguise.
"When Kent Tekulve was born, the doctor slapped his mother." (Unidentified sports writer)
"Sori was the epitome of bravado and machismo." (Jeff Samardzija, on ex-teammate Alfonso Soriano)
"Just stick your foot in the toilet and flush it." (Tommy Lasorda, to a rookie who asked where the whirlpool was located)
"Yankee catcher Jorge Posada said he toughens up his hands by soaking them in urine. Yeah, in other words, Posada takes the subway to work." (Conan O'Brien)
On June 26, 1998, Bartolo Colon needed 20 pitches to strike out Ricky Gutierrez, who began the at-bat with two swinging strikes.
"He is what Norman Rockwell would draw for a 'Saturday Evening Post' cover if he was doing a ballplayer." (Jim Murray, on Pete Rose)
"If I look bitchin,' it adds 20 points to my average." (Dick Stuart, who always wore his uniform one size too small)
Who was hit by pitches in four consecutive plate appearances in 2017? Josh Harrison.
"You have to be more mentally focused in baseball." (Bo Jackson)
"What did he lead the league in? He led the league in manhood, that's what." (Ed Farmer, on Mickey Mantle)
"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." (Bryant Gumbel)
"It's not over until the fat man swings." (Darren Daulton, on teammate John Kruk)
"I heard doctors revived a man who had been dead for 4-1/2 minutes. When they asked him what it was like being dead, he said it was like listening to Yankees announcer Phil Rizzuto during a rain delay." (David Letterman)
Who holds the record for lowest WHIP in a season? Pedro Martinez (0.737 in 2000).
"When he's at bat you can hear him gritting his teeth." (Rebel Oaks, on Ty Cobb)
"The more I see of Babe, the more he seems a figure out of mythology." (Burt Whitman, sportswriter, on Babe Ruth)
"Do the dull things right so the extraordinary things will not be required too often." (Earl Weaver)
"I think he should stay up in his office, push his buttons, count his money and stay the hell out of the locker room." (Dock Ellis, on George Steinbrenner)
Who provided the broadcast voice for the 1999 Nintendo 64 release "Ken Griffey Jr. Slugfest?" Dave Niehaus.
Did you know? Jamie Moyer is the only pitcher to toss a shutout in four different decades.
"Hey, hey!" (Jack Brickhouse)
"Speed is a great asset, but it's greater when it's combined with quickness -- and there's a big difference." (Ty Cobb)
"Here. I could hear it here." (Curtis Pride, who is deaf, pointing to his heart, when asked if he could hear the ovation after his first major league hit with the Expos)
The Danville 97s were named in tribute to the victims of the Wreck of the Old 97 train accident.
"You seem to be a better ballplayer after you're dead than when you were alive." (Richie Ashburn)
"The Sporting Life" complained that the 1888 White Stockings pants were so tight they were "positively indecent."
Did you know? At the time of his retirement, Jamie Moyer had faced 8.9% of all MLB hitters ever.
"A tall, thin old man waving a scorecard from the corner of his dugout. That's baseball." (Ernie Harwell)
"He couldn't hit a curve ball with an ironing board." (Bob Feller, on Michael Jordan)
"There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare. (Tallulah Bankhead)
Did you know that Fenway Park, which opened April 20, 1912, is the oldest American League ballpark still in operation?
"Baseball's still a game. I don't want it to be work. I want it to be a game." (Don Mattingly)
Did you know? Duke Farrell once threw out 8 men trying to steal in a single game.
"When you mail Ichiro something from the States, you only have to use that name on the address and he gets it [in Japan]. He's that big." (Tony Attanasio, Ichiro's agent)
"Correct thinkers think that 'baseball trivia' is an oxymoron. Nothing about baseball is trivial." (George Will)
"Does Cal know?" (Ryan Minor, when told he'd be starting at third base for Cal Ripken, Jr., ending Ripken's record streak)
"Mediocrity is the most boring thing in the world." (Rick Monday)
Did you know? Jack Brickhouse called boxing matches, Chicago Bears football, and Cubs and White Sox baseball.
Who is the oldest person to manage in the major leagues? Connie Mack (age 87).
"I don't wear a cup. Never wore a cup. I do too many moves to wear a cup." (Carl Crawford)
Did you know? A special box was installed at Wrigley Field for U.S. President William Howard Taft, especially designed for his wide girth.
"When you steal a base, 99 percent of the time you steal on a pitcher. You actually never steal on a catcher." (Lou Brock)
Did you know? In 1963, Warren Spahn appeared in an episode of the TV show "Combat!"
Did you know? Twenty-year-old Miguel Cabrera hit a walk-off home run in his major league debut.
Esix Snead, who stole 507 bases in the minor leagues, had just four in the major leagues.
Did you know? The Orioles had 67 consecutive sellouts when Camden Yards first opened.
In the 1920s, players wore woolen sweaters instead of warm-up jackets.
Who was the winner of the first MLB Comeback Player of the Year Award? Jason Giambi.
"Baseball life is a tough life on the family." (Nolan Ryan)
"So you won twenty games? Why don't you win thirty?" (Charlie Finley, to Vida Blue)
Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine." (Pat Conroy)
There is no location requirement in regards to home team dugouts. Some are on the first base side and others are on the third base side.
"When Charlie Finley had his heart operation, it took eight hours. Seven just to find his heart." (Oakland pitcher Steve McCatty)
"It was his solemn responsibility to catch a ball that wasn't in the stands." (Monte Irvin, on Willie Mays)
Did you know? Bernie Williams was the first player to homer from both sides of the plate during a postseason game.
"I can truthfully say that I never did like umpiring. I stayed with it because I had to eat." (Lee Ballanfant, umpire)
"I hope that's Robinson and not Garth." (Padres infielder David Newhan, on being compared to "Brooksie")
"I'm a walking keg of dynamite....I so much want to have a confrontation with him that I can't wait for it to happen. I want to tear this building down." (Reggie Jackson, on George Steinbrenner)
"The beauty of Dave Niehaus is that when there was a lot of bad baseball in the early years there were a lot of great broadcasts from Dave Niehaus." (Rick Rizzs, on the late Mariners broadcaster)
On August 25, 2011, the New York Yankees became the first team in history to hit three grand slams in one game.
"He's irreplaceable." (Yankees GM Brian Cashman, on Mariano Rivera)
Who was the first U.S. president to attend a World Series game? Woodrow Wilson (in 1915).
"I couldn't resist. I never had a better jump on the pitcher." (Lou Novikoff, on why he tried to steal third with the bases loaded)
Did you know? In 2002, Rod Carew appeared in an episode of the "George Lopez" TV show.
"I just started laughing. I was like, 'Where's my ring?'" (Bryce Harper, after the Nationals signed Max Scherzer)
Did you know? Nolan Ryan raises Beefmaster (a Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn cross-breed) cattle in Texas.
On September 8, 1975, the Red Sox drew 409 fans to a game against the Angels.
In 1948, the Dodgers installed the first dirt warning track in the major leagues.
Who was known as "The Mayor?" Sean Casey.
"I need enough room to eventually throw a baseball with a child; that's all the yard I need. That's all I want." (Jason Isbell)
"Baseball is a game played by idiots for morons." (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
"More than any other American sport, baseball creates the magnetic, addictive illusion that it can almost be understood." (Thomas Boswell)
Did you know that Connie Mack has the most wins of any manager in the history of baseball? He also has the most losses, having managed for 50 YEARS!
"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you was?" (Satchel Paige)
"Having Willie Stargell in your ball club is like having a diamond ring on your finger." (Chuck Tanner)
"I made a game effort to argue but two things were against me: the umpires and the rules." (Leo Durocher)
"They can holler at the uniform all they want, but when they start hollering at the man wearing the uniform, they're going to be in trouble." (Joe Brinkman, umpire)
"I'm crazy, and I've got the papers to prove it." (Jimmy Piersall)
"The home run is the toughest play in baseball to defend." (Hank Bauer)
"It's a weird scene. You win a few baseball games and all of a sudden you're surrounded by reporters and TV men with cameras asking you about Vietnam and race relations." (Vida Blue)
Who threw the ceremonial first pitch at Marlins Park in 2012? Muhammad Ali.
On June 17, 1915, George Zabel pitched 18-1/3 innings of relief in a Cubs victory over Brooklyn.
Did you know? U.S. President Harry Truman attended 16 baseball games while in office (a presidential record).
"I run as hard as anyone, but not as fast." (Boog Powell)
Did you know? In 1970, Stan Musial appeared in an episode of the TV sitcom "That Girl."
"Baseball is all I've ever wanted to do." (Minnie Minoso)
Nolan Ryan published a cookbook called "The Nolan Ryan Beef & Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes from a Texas Kitchen."
Did you know? Donn Clendenon became an attorney after he retired.
On April 30, 1991, the Mets-Padres game at Shea Stadium was fogged out after six innings.
Who is known as Beef? Wellington Castillo.
"I'm always flattered when someone thinks of me as a potential commissioner of baseball." (Cal Ripken, Jr.)
Frank Stanley called Lou Boudreau "the slowest ballplayer since Ernie Lombardi was thrown out at first base trying to stretch a double into a single."
"Baseball? It's just a game -- as simple as a ball and a bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, business -- and sometimes even religion." (Ernie Harwell)
"There has been only one manager and his name is John McGraw." (Connie Mack)
"The batter still hits a grounder. In this case the first bounce is 360 feet away." (Dan Quisenberry, on what happens when his sinker isn't working)
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." (Ty Cobb)
"There was never any question about his courage. He proved it by getting married four times." (Jack Brickhouse, on Enos Slaughter)
"I occasionally get birthday cards from fans. But it's often the same message: they hope it's my last." (Al Forman, umpire)
"When they knock you down, you not only have to get up, but you have to make it clear that you won't be knocked down a second time." (Carl Yastrzemski)
"If he's a major league umpire, then I'm a submarine pilot." (Bobby Valentine, on umpire Tim McClelland)
"It looks like Willie Hays is trying to hit Rick Vaughn, and why not? Everybody else in the league does." (Harry Doyle, in "Major League 2")
Who was the first Brazilian-born player in major league baseball? Yan Gomes.
In 1943, Joe Cronin became the first player to hit a pinch-hit home run in both games of a doubleheader.
"We played the game with a real passion. Today the guys are prima donnas. They are so spoiled." (Goose Gossage)
"I don't look like John Kruk. He looks like me." (Meat Loaf)
Did you know? In 1975, Nolan Ryan appeared in an episode of the TV soap opera "Ryan's Hope."
"Easing up? That's not in my vocabulary." (Nationals manager Matt Williams)
The St. Louis Cardinals are the only team to have won more World Series than they lost against the New York Yankees.
Did you know? "Shoeless" Joe Jackson was illiterate.
On July 17, 1914, Giants outfielder Red Murray was struck by lightning as he caught the game-ending fly ball. 
What was Ron Cey's nickname? The Penguin.
"Baseball needs more superstars." (Bryce Harper)
"Style was Joe DiMaggio drifting back after a fly ball, but duende was DiMaggio banning Peter Lawford from Marilyn Monroe's funeral." (George Frazier)
"Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there?" (Larry Anderson)
In 1977, the Texas Rangers became the only American League team in history to have four managers during the same season.
"Willie Mays and his glove: where triples go to die." (Dodgers executive Fresco Thompson)
"The problem with Wockenfuss getting on base is that it takes three doubles to score him." (Sparky Anderson)
"Forbes Field at this moment is an outdoor insane asylum." (Jack Brickhouse during Game 7 of the 1960 World Series)
"The bigger the guy, the less he argues. You never heard a word out of Stan Musial or Willie Mays or Roberto Clemente. They never tried to make you look bad." (Tom Gorman, umpire)
"I hate the Yankees." (Bobby Valentine, Red Sox manager)
What pitcher is descended from a Hessian mercenary who fought for the British in the American Revolution? Orel Hershiser
"The umpire should combine the integrity of a Supreme Court judge, the physical agility of an acrobat, the endurance of Job, and the heart of a serial killer." (Time, 1961)
Did you know? Joe Adcock hit the only home run to land on the roof at Ebbets Field.
"Over the course of a normal Red Sox-Yankees game, three species go extinct." (Seth Meyers)
"He has the heart of a poet trapped inside an insanely gorgeous body." (Madonna, on Alex Rodriguez)
"Good ball players learn to spread out their lower half." (Rex Hudler, Royals broadcaster)
The New York Yankees won 14 consecutive World Series games between 1996 and 2000.
"Look at our parking lot, and you see a lot of Hyundais and Geo Storms. You don't see a lot of Lexuses and Mercedes." (Keith Osik, on the Pirates)
"Intense. That's what I was. I just wanted to be the best. I never wanted to lose." (Negro League shortshop Willie Wells)
What was Norm Charlton's nickname? The Sheriff.
"I turned up to all my son's performances and baseball games because my father never did that for me." (David Cassidy)
"When the man with the stick hits the ball into the audience, is that good?" (Eva Gabor)
"Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player." (Author Unknown)
Casey Stengel took the helm of the New York Yankees in 1949 and won a ring every season through 1953 making him the only manager to win five consecutive rings.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax, and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." (Bob Uecker)
"Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common." (Satchel Paige)
"They used to say, 'If we find a good black player, we'll sign him.' They was lying." (Cool Papa Bell)
"An umpire doesn't eject a manager or player, they eject themselves. They know exactly what they can say and who they can say it to. So when somebody is thrown out, he has either completely lost control, or he intended to be run." (Eric Gregg, umpire)
"I hate the minor leagues. I'd rather go out to lunch with my ex-wife's attorney than play in the minors." (Dave Collins)
"I wish 37-year-old John Rocker could go back and punch 23-year-old John Rocker in his face." (John Rocker)
How did Leroy "Satchel" Paige get his nickname? From his size-14 shoes, which were "as big as satchels."
"Out of what? A thousand?" (Mickey Rivers, after hearing Reggie Jackson brag about his 140 IQ)
The Nashua Pride of the Atlantic League celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Watergate break-in by giving away Richard Nixon bobbleheads.
"I'm going to go out there and give 100% of 85%." (Ryan Howard, on playing hurt)
"When I hit the ball especially hard, I could smell the leather start to burn as it struck the wooden bat." (Ted Williams)
"Be a fountain, not a drain." (Rex Hudler, Royals broadcaster)
"It was all I lived for, to play baseball." (Mickey Mantle)
Who is the only New York Yankee to win two postseason MVP awards? Mariano Rivera.
Did you know? Pitcher Don Stanhouse used to drive a black hearse to the ballpark.
"George Weiss was tighter than a Speedo two sizes too small." (Steve Rushin, on the baseball executive)
What is Steve Cishek's nickname? Speedpass.
"I love baseball history, and Wrigley Field is as good as it gets when it comes to that." (Ben Zobrist)
"You can plant two thousand rows of corn with the fertilizer Lasorda spreads around." (Joe Garagiola, on Tommy Lasorda)
"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." (Sharon Olds)
Did you know that the youngest manager to start a season with a club was Lou Boudreau? He was barely past the age of twenty-four when he became the manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1941.
"Sure, women sportswriters look when they're in the clubhouse. Read their stories. How else do you explain a capital letter in the middle of a word?" (Bob Uecker)
"Much of what we think of as pitching is actually fielding." (Bill James)
"Lou Piniella only argues on days ending with the letter 'y.'" (Ron Luciano, umpire)
"I know what the word 'media' means.  It's plural for 'mediocre.'" (Tommy Bridges, pitcher)
"I like our owner, Jeffrey Loria. I've told him he can ask me anything about baseball. If he doesn't like the answer, I couldn't care less." (Ozzie Guillen)
What two brothers hit home runs in the same World Series game? Ken and Clete Boyer (in 1964).
"I can't wait until I get to Baltimore. I want to see myself on an official baseball card wearing an Orioles uniform." (Brent Allar)
Did you know? Nolan Ryan's uniform number was retired by three teams (Angels, Astros, and Rangers).
"Marylou Cunningham Belles died after giving cancer the finger for 27 years. She was a lifelong NY Mets fan, though surprisingly that wasn't what killed her." (Obituary)
"You don't always make an out. Sometimes the pitcher gets you out." (Carl Yastrzemski)
"He's got a look on his face sometimes -- it's a little Norman Bates here and there." (Buck Showalter, on pitcher Chris Tillman)
The playing surface at Minute Maid Park is made of Seashore Pas Palum grass.
In 2004, the Braves had a Lexus-only parking lot at Turner Field.
"Some teams have Bat Day and Cap Day. 'Round the Ides of September, the Orioles had Divine Intervention Week." (Thomas Boswell)
What was Vince Coleman's nickname? Vincent Van Go.
"When I was growing up ... I wanted to be a baseball player. Preferably shortstop for the New York Yankees." (Jerry Spinelli)
"If you can't stand the heat, stay out of The Chicken." (Ted Giannoulas, the San Diego Chicken).
"The great thing about baseball is that there's a crisis every day." (Gabe Paul)
"Why would you [Gene Michael] want to stay manager and be second-guessed by me when you can come up into the front-office and be one of the second-guessers?" (George Steinbrenner)
"He plays like he's on a mini-trampoline or wearing helium kangaroo shorts." (Andy Van Slyke, on Ozzie Smith)
"If he ever looks mad at you, go ahead and hit him before he sucker punches you." (Thurman Munson, on Billy Martin)
"How long have you known me, Jack? And you still don't know how to spell my name." (Yogi Berra, after receiving a check from Jack Buck made out to Bearer)
"[Alvin] Dark charged out on the field and I was shocked at the language he used. He suggested there had not been a marriage in my family for three generations." (Bill Valentine, umpire)
"They should have come out of the dugout on tippy-toes, holding hands and singing." (Mickey Mantle, on seeing Oakland's new green and gold uniforms in 1963)
"The first thing they do in Cleveland, if you have talent, is trade you for three guys who don't." (Jim Kern)
How many baseball gloves can be made from one cow? Five.
"All empires fall sooner or later." (Red Sox president Larry Lucchino after Boston eliminated the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS)
In 2005, 40 players, a coach, and a manager were fined and/or suspended after a brawl during a Richmond-Syracuse minor league game.
"He caught the ball. He caught the blinking ball...That is blinking fertilizer. You gotta be blinking me." (Vin Scully, interpreting Jim Tracy's on-field rant)
"It's easy to hit .300 with your swing. Try doing it with mine." (Dave Valle, to Ken Griffey, Jr.)
"Never draft an 18-year-old with a full beard. It means he's fully developed and won't grow anymore." (Buck Showalter)
What ballpark hosted the first-ever World Series game played in Texas? Minute Maid Park.
Who won the first Danny Thompson Award? Don Kessinger (in 1977).
"Because of baseball, I smelled the rose of life." (Cool Papa Bell)
What was Jack Coombs' nickname? Colby Jack.
"Baseball's postseason shifts from game to game because of starting pitchers and the geography of the ballparks." (George Vecsey)
"A homer a day will boost my pay." (Josh Gibson)
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats." (Bill Veeck)
"There is no sports event like Opening Day of baseball, the sense of beating back the forces of darkness and the National Football League." (George Vecsey)
"I got a lot of energy ready to be wasted on somebody." (Mookie Wilson)
"When I came to Detroit, I was just a mild-mannered Sunday school boy." (Ty Cobb)
"Jack was one of the finest men that I have met in this game and certainly a class act. In every phase of professionalism, he was absolutely first class." (Lloyd McClendon, on Jack Buck)
"Everyone asks me 'why' about everything. I have no idea. I see it. I swing. I hit it." (Wade Boggs)
"Everything you hate about New York as a visitor, you love as a home player." (Scott Brosius)
"I believe if 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson were playing today, he'd have a shoe contract." (Don Mattingly)
Who was the only MLB player to have a brand of cigarettes named after him? Ty Cobb.
Who hit the first home run at Miller Park? Sean Casey.
"People love sports disasters. That's why they watch NASCAR. Or the Mets." (Stephen Colbert)
"He looks like Zorro out there. Swish, swish." (Lou Piniella, on utility player Andy Sheets)
"We haven't figured out anything yet. A hundred years from now, we won't have begun to have the game figured out." (Bill James)
For most of the 1965 season, the Houston Astros played on green-painted dirt and dead grass in the Astrodome.
"Has anyone ever satisfactorily explained why the bad hop is always the last one?" (Hank Greenwald)
"I can throw out any man alive." (Johnny Bench)
What is Zach Davies' nickname? Bat Boy.
"It needs to be said, over and over again, that Stan the Man was voted by 'The Sporting News' as the best player of the postwar decade." (George Vecsey)
"A properly hurled knuckleball seems to make up its own rules on its way to the plate." (James Gleick)
"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it." (Sandy Koufax)
"He really kept the ball down. He's 6-foot-10 and when he does that, it creates a very tough angle for hitters." (Damian Miller, on Randy Johnson)
When Shibe Park in Philadelphia closed in 1970, home plate was removed and placed in Veterans Stadium for the 1971 season.
"Out of my way, ice wagon. I'm coming home." (Ty Cobb)
"I may have got Waner out, but I never fooled him." (Burleigh Grimes, on Paul Waner)
"You may go a long time without winning, but you never forget that scent." (Steve Busby)
"When I get too much rest, I'm usually erotic." (Roger Clemens)
"You shake his hand, still at 70-some years old, and he'd crush your hand. You can see where he got that power." (Justin Morneau, on Harmon Killebrew)
How many World Series titles did the Cincinnati Reds win in the 1970s? Two.
"By God, this is America, and I'm a human being. I'm not a piece of property. I'm not a consignment of goods." (Curt Flood)
Who was the first person born in Afghanistan to play in the major leagues? Jeff Bronkey.
"I've had marriages that didn't last that long." (Skip Caray, Braves broadcaster, on a 4-hour, 11-inning game)
Matt Young is the only pitcher to have ever struck out 4 batters in an inning and lose a no-hitter.
"I want to be like Derek Jeter." (Carlos Correa)
"Do not alibi on bad hops; anybody can field the good ones." (Joe McCarthy)
"Bench jockeying in baseball is, like sculpture and lyric poetry, one of the fine arts." (Charles Einstein)
Who holds the Milwaukee Brewers' team record for career wins? Jim Slaton.
"Baseball cannot avoid conflicts....On Oct. 2, 1978, they played on Rosh Hashana, and Bucky Dent hit one into the screen at Fenway Park. Supply your own moral." (George Vecsey)
"Tom Griffin will be facing the heart of the order. Well, maybe not the heart, the kidneys." (Hank Greenwald, broadcaster)
"Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing." (Warren Spahn)
Did you know that the Braves organization is the only franchise from either league to play in the Fall Classic while representing three different cities (Boston, Milwaukee, Atlanta)?
Did you know that all three DiMaggio brothers (Dom, Joe, and Vince) once played in Seals Stadium in San Francisco as minor leaguers?
"I've got a right to knock down anybody holding a bat." (Early Wynn)
Did you know? Bob Uecker starred in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere."
"They don't put spring training statistics on bubble gum cards." (Joe Carter)
"The only thing worse than a Mets game is a Mets double-header." (Casey Stengel, on his 1962 Mets)
"I'm not sure if I'd rather be managing or testing bulletproof vests." (Joe Torre, Mets manager)
At which ballpark can you find Ashburn Alley? Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
"I just said Pandoval. I combined Sandoval and Panda. I think I should coin that." (Tim McCarver)
Did you know? Zack Greinke started 3 consecutive games for Milwaukee in 2012.
"You know, I'd like to be an astronaut. And for some reason, they just won't let me." (Royals manager Ned Yost, on Billy Butler still wanting to play first base)
"Phillies leading the Rangers, 13-10, but Texas is in field goal range." (Mike Bordick, Orioles broadcaster)
"It's been fun standing on deck and watching him launch balls left and right. Or, I guess, just left." (Vernon Wells, on Jose Bautista)
During his career, Robin Yount hit .285 against righties, .286 against lefties.
Did you know? Frank "Home Run" Baker missed the 1920 season due to his wife's illness and death.
"He knew how to ride a guy." (Clyde King, on Leo Durocher)
Who played the most games in the history of the Montreal Expos? Tim Wallach.
"Every winter, they warned us not to lift heavy weights because they didn't want us to lose flexibility. They wanted us to be baseball players, not only home run hitters." (Ryne Sandberg)
"That's what it means to be an umpire. You have to be honest even when it hurts." (Doug Harvey)
"Don't forget to swing hard, in case you hit the ball." (Woodie Held)
"Chicago Cubs fans are the greatest fans in baseball. They've got to be." (Herman Franks, manager)
Did you know the Beatles played their last concert ever in Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966?
How many Milwaukee Brewers have won the League MVP Award? 4 (Robin Yount, twice; Rollie Fingers, Ryan Braun, and Christian Yelich, once).
"Nellie Fox was the toughest guy in the league to face - foul ball, foul ball, foul ball, foul ball, base hit or walk." (Ryne Duren)
"If the Expos come up with an offer I can't refuse, I wouldn't turn it down." (Gary Carter)
Who were the only two brothers to end a season with the same batting average (.261)? Mike and Bob Garbark in 1944.
"It's closer to 100 percent than it is 50 percent." (Dallas Green, on the percentage of people in baseball who did not like Mets manager Bobby Valentine)
At which ballpark can you find the Jury Box? Turner Field in Atlanta.
"There are very few pitchers that are team-oriented." (Tim McCarver)
In 2000, the Brewers held Bob Wickman Poster Night a day after Wickman was traded to Cleveland.
"Due to the extreme heat, Bud Selig is nude." (David Letterman, from Top Ten Signs You're Watching a Bad All-Star Game)
"No one is a pull hitter in the first year of marriage." (Walker Cooper)
"Believe it or not, I'm not that old. I didn't face DiMaggio. Now Gehrig, that guy was a tough out." (Jim Palmer)
"He's cocky. So am I. You have to be cocky to be good." (Curt Schilling, on Josh Beckett)
Did you know? Robin Yount's son Dustin played minor league baseball from 2001-10.
What mascot used to roam the stands at Angel Stadium? The Angel Ape.
"The trouble with bed checks is you usually disturb your best players." (Dick Siebert)
What is the highest number ever retired? 72 (Carlton Fisk).
"Baseball's future? Bigger and bigger, better and better! No question about it, it's the greatest game there is." (Ted Williams)
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son." (Ernest Hemingway, in 'The Old Man and the Sea')
"Putting lights in Wrigley Field is like putting aluminum siding on the Sistine Chapel." (Roger Simon)
The Cincinnati Reds have played their home games in more ballparks (9) than any other National League team.
What pitcher set a record in the 1982 World Series by throwing 3 wild pitches in the same inning? Doc Medich.
"I just loved him. As a person, as an individual, you couldn't possibly not love him." (Ted Williams, on Nellie Fox)
"You guys got to see this kid we have in camp. Out of Class C ball, hits both ways, 500 feet both ways. You got to see him." (Bill Dickey, on Mickey Mantle)
"I always tried to hit the ball back through the box because that is the largest unprotected area." (Rogers Hornsby)
"What's not to smile about? I'm 27 years old, the father of three, and I get paid to play baseball." (Matt Garza)
At which ballpark can you find Tal's Hill? Minute Maid Park in Houston.
"Three strikes is harder to get than two strikes." (Tim McCarver)
Who was the original Bernie Brewer? Milt Mason.
"Let's check the scoreboard, brought to you by Subway sandwiches....It's still there." (Hank Greenwald, Giants announcer)
"We will show it, but it might have to be over a couple of innings, that's how fast it developed." (Jim Palmer, before showing a replay of a Dioner Navarro stolen base)
Did you know? A.J. Burnett allowed every player in the Padres starting lineup to reach base during his no-hitter.
Tommy Harper, with 73 stolen bases, was the only member of the Seattle Pilots to lead the league in a major statistic.
Did you know? The playing field at Globe Life Park in Arlington is 22 feet below street level.
"Chuck Tanner used to have a bed check just for me every night. No problem. My bed was always there." (Jim Rooker)
Who is the only pitcher to win a World Series game for the San Diego Padres? Andy Hawkins.
"Baseball is a slow, boring, complex, cerebral game that doesn't lend itself to histrionics." (Charles Krauthammer)
"He showed them it was a game, so they locked him up." (Abbie Hoffman, on Jimmy Piersall)
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." (Red Smith)
Did you know that the 1997 Florida Marlins were the youngest expansion team in baseball history to win a World Championship?
Did you know the last forfeit in MLB occurred on August 10, 1995, with St. Louis getting the victory over Los Angeles?
Who was the first White Sox manager to win the Manager of the Year Award? Tony LaRussa.
"It's like the Kennedy assassination. Everyone I see comes up and tells me where they were and what they were doing when Gibson hit that home run." (Dennis Eckersley)
"Most one-run games are lost, not won." (Gene Mauch)
"He was the same as a manager that he was as a hitter. I mean, he went berserk as a hitter -- and I say that with love and respect." (Joe Torre, on Lou Piniella)
At which ballpark can you find McCovey Cove? Oracle Park in San Francisco.
"It's not really the left fielder's job to worry about a ball hit down the right field line." (Tim McCarver)
In 1997, Mariners pitcher Josias Manzanillo needed surgery after taking a ball to the groin off the bat of Manny Ramirez.
"Come meet Indians legends Chad Ogea and Paul Sorrento." (Cleveland Indians: tweet)
Did you know? In 1987, the Salt Lake City Trappers won 29 games in a row.
"I think this was just a case of Kyle Seager having too much Starbucks this morning." (Jim Palmer, after Seager was thrown out trying to turn a single into a double)
"Miguel is baseball's version of Lebron James." (Bill Robinson, on Miguel Cabrera)
Who is the only member of the Milwaukee Brewers to be named Rookie of the Year besides Ryan Braun? Pat Listach (in 1992).
In 1954, Bob Montag hit a home run at Ponce de Leon Park in Atlanta that landed in a coal car and traveled 518 miles to Nashville.
"The majority of American males put themselves to sleep by striking out the batting order of the New York Yankees." (James Thurber)
How many different teams did Billy Martin manage? Five.
"Baseball games are like soap operas. If you watch five in a row, you know enough to get hooked." (Jennifer Garner)
"That's a lot of money to pay for comedy material." (Bob Hope, after his failed attempt to buy the Washington Senators for $10 million)
"It ain't nothin' till I call it." (Bill Klem, umpire)
"Everybody tries to make hitting a science, which it is. But you can't treat it like a science, you have to treat it like an art." (George Brett)
Who is the only player to steal 100 bases or more in his first three major league seasons? Vince Coleman.
"When you're playing, awards don't seem like much. Then you get older and all of it becomes more precious. It is nice to be remembered." (Hank Greenberg)
Who was the last pitcher to no-hit the Chicago Cubs? Cole Hamels.
"I'm cured." (Carlos Zambrano, on the outcome of his anger management therapy)
Four teams have won more than 110 games in a season, but only one of them went on to win the World Series. Which one? 1998 New York Yankees.
"Ichiro, like Knoblauch who watched Boone's home run, both short." (Tim McCarver)
Did you know? Babe Ruth hit his first home run off Jack Warhop.
"The team has come along slow but fast." (Casey Stengel)
Did you know? Mascots for the Lake County Captains include Skipper, Skippy, Captain Clipper, and Captain Tony.
Did you know? Randy Wolf purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills from the guitarist Slash.
Did you know? Jason Giambi used to wear a gold thong whenever he found himself in a batting slump.
What song was played at Miller Park during the seventh-inning stretch? "The Beer Barrel Polka."
A two-foot-high hedge formed part of the outfield fence at Ponce de Leon Park in Atlanta.
Brooks Robinson was the first major leaguer to wear a batting helmet with an ear flap for protection.
In the movie 'Big,' which pitcher does Josh Baskin pretend to be? Rick Rhoden.
"My father always told me I was much more interested in how i looked playing baseball or football than in actually playing. There's great truth in that." (John Malkovich)
"Watching a spring training game is as exciting as watching a tree form its annual ring." (Jerry Izenberg)
"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." (George F. Will)
Did you know that the Los Angeles Dodgers have had more Rookie of the Year recipients than any other franchise and hold the record for most consecutive honorees with five (1992-1996)?
Who played the most games for just one team? Carl Yastrzemski (3,308).
What White Sox pitcher started both games of a doubleheader in 1973? Wilbur Wood.
"When you come in here and see Mariano Rivera for three days, that's not good." (Jim Leyland, Tigers manager, after getting swept at Yankee Stadium)
"The balls aren't the same balls, the bats aren't the same length, and it's further between bases." (Reggie Jackson, on post-season baseball)
Did you know? The 1969 Cubs sent all four infielders (Ernie Banks, Glenn Beckert, Don Kessinger, and Ron Santo) to the All-Star Game.
"I'm not the evil devil a lot of people have made me out to be." (Terry Collins, Mets manager)
Did you know? On May 18, 2000, the Florida Marlins stole 10 bases against the San Diego Padres but still lost the game.
"We hit the ball right where they could show off their defensive ability." (Earl Weaver, after losing to the 1969 Mets)
On Father's Day in 1973, the A's held a Mustache Day promotion, allowing free admission to fans with hair above the upper lip.
"There's a base hit to the centerfield side of second base." (Jon Miller)
Who is the team mascot and Ambassador of Fun for the Great Lakes Loons? Lou E. Loon.
"I throw my curveball like Clayton Kershaw's and my fastball like Mo'ne Davis." (Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis)
Pitcher Turk Wendell would go to the mound each inning with four pieces of black licorice in his mouth.
Did you know? The line underneath the Minnesota Twins logo highlights the letters WIN.
Did you know? A 400-foot fly ball at Yankee Stadium will travel 427 feet at Coors Field.
"Cadillacs are down at the end of the bat." (Ralph Kiner, on never choking up on the bat)
Who is the only player to hit 10 home runs off Bob Gibson? Billy Williams.
"I am not merely a baseball player. I am a black man who has done what he wants, gotten what he wanted, and will continue to get it." (Reggie Jackson)
"Baseball was fun when I was in college. It's my job now. But I like my 3-11 shift." (Bo Jackson)
"Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead." (Jackie Robinson)
When the Milwaukee Brewers moved from the American League to the National League in 1997 they became the first team in Major League history to make such a crossover.
Who pitched three shutouts in the 1905 World Series? Christy Mathewson.
What White Sox player was nicknamed "Old Aches and Pains?" Luke Appling.
"Hit or get hit." (Hughie Jennings)
Did you know? Ken Brett hit home runs in four consecutive starts in 1973.
"This is Rickey calling on behalf of Rickey. Rickey wants to play baseball." (Rickey Henderson: phone message left for Padres GM Kevin Towers)
Did you know? As a rookie manager with the Indians, Charlie Manuel was ejected twice in his first three games.
"Pitchers! I want them dead." (Al Simmons, Philadelphia Athletics)
Did you know? Don Sutton was born in Clio, Alabama.
"Would you ever consider throwing a game just to avoid being on 'Kiner's Korner?'" (David Letterman, to David Cone)
The record attendance for a major league baseball game is 92,706 (Game 5 of the 1959 World Series at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles).
"Even though I noticed three clouds today, I still managed to enjoy my day out in San Diego." (Brandon McCarthy: tweet)
Did you know? Throughout his career, Mark McGwire wore the same protective cup that he wore in high school.
Did you know? Twins pitcher Glen Perkins still lives near his childhood home in Stillwater, Minnesota.
What stadium was used in the 1996 Olympics? Turner Field.
Batting guru Charlie Lau was a lifetime .255 hitter.
Who won the 1971 NL Rookie of the Year Award? Earl Williams.
"There are really smart baseball players. It's a thinking person's game." (Richard Linklater)
"He should be glad he'll be able to tell his grandchildren he once pitched to Reggie Jackson." (Reggie Jackson, on Bruce Hurst)
"Washington...first in war, first in peace and last in the American League." (Charles Dryden)
On his Hall of Fame plaque, he is called "the greatest shortstop in baseball history." Who is he? Honus Wagner.
What Royals player was named MVP of the 1989 All-Star Game? Bo Jackson.
"It's easier to pick off a fast runner than to pick off a lazy runner." (Vin Scully)
"Some of my teammates have kids, so I know it can be done." (Derek Jeter)
Who hit the first-ever home run for the Montreal Expos? Dan McGinn.
Who is the only player to win a Gold Glove for four different teams? Bobby Shantz.
"For the first 60 feet it was a hell of a pitch." (Warren Spahn, after serving up Willie Mays' first home run)
On April 17, 1912, the Giants and Yankees played an exhibition game to raise money for survivors of the Titanic.
"Down the left field and right field lines, it's 99 liters. Whatever that means." (Ralph Kiner, Mets broadcaster)
Did you know? Fred Chapman of the Philadelphia Athletics made his debut on July 22, 1887, at the age of 14.
"Manning breaks free, he's at the 30, the 31, and he's finally dragged down at the 32." (Brandon McCarthy: tweet)
Did you know? Charlie Kerfeld's contract with the Houston Astros included 37 boxes of orange Jell-O.
Did you know? Babe Ruth was one of eight children, the others of which died in infancy except for a sister.
Clark Field in Austin, Texas, featured a 12- to 30-foot-high limestone cliff across the outfield.
In 1955, Al Kaline hit .340 to win the batting title at age 20.
Who is the only Cardinals' pitcher to throw two no-hitters? Bob Forsch.
"You can play football and be the next Jim Brown or play baseball and be the next Reggie Jackson." (Reggie Jackson)
"I represent both the overdog and the underdog in society." (Reggie Jackson)
"Baseball is an island of activity amidst a sea of statistics." (Author Unknown)
Leon Culberson, Bob Fothergill, Charlie Gehringer, Tony Lazzeri, Jose Valentin, and Bob Watson each hit for the cycle in natural order -- meaning they had their single first, their double second, their triple third and their home run last.
What was the Negro League's Josh Gibson's primary position? Catcher.
Did you know? Willie Wilson hit 13 inside-the-park HRs during his career.
"The balls Ruth hit got smaller quicker than anyone's." (Walter Johnson)
Who was the only Montreal Expo to win a Cy Young Award? Pedro Martinez.
"I feel good, other than the fact that my face is blown up." (Josh Fogg, Reds pitcher, after being hit by a ball and receiving 30 stitches)
Which team had five consecutive 100-loss seasons? Philadelphia Phillies (1938-42).
"Jonathan Papelbon, not wasting any time, going to his bread and butter there, and that's the cheese." (Buck Martinez, Blue Jays announcer)
Prior to the Cubs' home opener in 1951, golfer Sam Snead teed off from home plate and hit the center field scoreboard.
"He'll need a rocket up his *** to catch that one. That baby's outta here!" (Harry Doyle)
Who was the first former Little Leaguer to be inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame? Catfish Hunter.
"Every time I watch basketball, a thought hits me: I should change the channel." (Brandon McCarthy)
"It was a death struggle every day being a Yankee. You either won or you lost. There was no second place. Half of us were nuts by the end of a season." (Jerry Coleman)
By the time Babe Ruth turned eight, he had already chewed tobacco and drank whiskey for the first time.
In 1958, Harvey Kuenn cut his face on the wire fence when he tried to catch a fly ball at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
"It's not easy to hit .215. You have to be going terrible and have bad luck, too." (Steve Kemp)
"There seems to be an issue with male pronouns that has a detrimental effect on the super-model database. That plus an inordinate number of groin injuries." (Spritze)
"Billy Martin is not an intellectual, but there is a cunningness to him that is something to behold." (Reggie Jackson)
"The greatest feeling in the world is to win a major league game. The second-greatest feeling is to lose a major league game." (Chuck Tanner)
Jay Buhner, Jimmie Foxx, Nap Lajoie, Tony Lazzeri, and Miguel Tejeda are the only American League cycle hitters who capped off their cycle with a grand slam instead of a "mere" home run.
Who is the only pitcher to hit two home runs in the same game that he pitched a no-hitter? Rick Wise.
"If you make one good play, get one big swing, you'll be a hero for the rest of your life." (Doug Mientkiewicz)
"I reached back for the number one and it wasn't there." (A.J. Burnett)
"It's easy to stay in the majors for seven and a half years when you hit .300. But when you hit .216, like me, it's really an accomplishment." (Joe Lahoud)
"If Joe's dead, that explains a lot." (Marty Brennaman, on an erroneous report that broadcast partner Joe Nuxhall had died)
"I came into situations that God couldn't get out of. I came into situations where you couldn't even allow the ball to be put in play, and I got out of them because I could strike guys out." (Goose Gossage)
Who played shortstop for Charlie Brown's team? Snoopy.
"I love 100 mph, like everybody but the state trooper." (Jim Leyland)
"That guy's got a hose." (Brandon League, on Yasiel Puig)
"Baseball is a tongue-tied kid from Georgia growing up to be an announcer and praising the Lord for showing him the way to Cooperstown." (Ernie Harwell)
Which U.S. president played minor league baseball? Dwight D. Eisenhower.
"Just say it -- 'Johnny Damon.' It sounds like a guy in a leather jacket riding a Harley. A hero's name." (Royals PR executive Mike Levy)
Two weeks after his rookie season ended, Babe Ruth married a 16-year-old coffee shop waitress.
Who used to twist his body to spell Orioles atop the home dugout at Memorial Stadium? Wild Bill Hagy.
"They can make 250 bats out of one good tree. How's that for a statistic, baseball fans?" (Andy Rooney)
Who made the last out in the 1956 World Series? Jackie Robinson.
"Baseball is just my job." (Barry Bonds)
"Sabermetrics is to baseball as psychology is to human nature." (Bill James)
"Baseball is a ballet without music. Drama without words." (Ernie Harwell)
Did you know that the diameter of a pitching mound is 18 feet?
"When you use the words 'mystique' and 'aura,' those are dancers in a nightclub. Those are not things we concern ourselves with on a ball field." (Curt Schilling)
"We play scared. We manage scared. We coach scared." (A.J. Burnett)
"[Stan] Musial's batting stance looks like a small boy looking around a corner to see if the cops are coming." (Ted Lyons)
"I'm a Dominican." (Jose Rijo, when asked if he was a Democrat or Republican)
Who is Charlie Brown's favorite baseball player? Joe Shlabotnik.
"Study and work at the game as if it were a science." (Ty Cobb)
"If you can't pitch inside without hitting somebody in the head, then you shouldn't pitch inside." (Don Mattingly, on Ian Kennedy)
"This is a game for America. Still a game for America. This is baseball." (Ernie Harwell)
Did you know? Larry Bowa was cut from the baseball team during his first three years in high school.
"If I would have hit two, would there be a bobblehead? No? Well, then this is fantastic!" (Duane Kuiper, on his bobblehead night)
Did you know? Don Rudolph was married to burlesque dancer Patricia Hardwick (known on stage as Patti Wagon).
Did you know? Babe Ruth was a side-armed pitcher.
The renovated Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Warehouse near Camden Yards is the longest building on the East Coast.
Hack Miller, who hit .301 in 1923, regularly used a 47-ounce bat.
Who made the last out in the 1962 World Series? Willie McCovey.
"I love my baseball, and I love my Phillies." (Chad Hurley)
"The Babe was a legend then, much like God is today. He didn't give interviews, in other words." (Garrison Keillor, on Babe Ruth's visit to Lake Wobegon)
"Well, boys, it's a round ball and a round bat and you got to hit the ball square." (Joe Schultz)
"When I'm throwing good, I don't think there's a man in the world who can hit me." (Vida Blue)
Which MLB pitcher made the most Opening Day starts? Tom Seaver (16).
VISITORS' CLUBHOUSE--NO VISITORS ALLOWED (sign at Tiger Stadium)
"I really love baseball, the guys and the game, and I love the challenge of describing things. The only thing I hate...is the loneliness on the road." (Vin Scully)
"The second one lets the hitter know you meant the first one." (Sal Maglie, on knockdown pitches)
"If you stop playing, people are going to forget about you, no matter who you are." (Julio Lugo)
"The NYU graduation speaker is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She told the grads, 'Work hard. Save your money. And one day you might be able to afford to attend a Yankees game.'" (David Letterman)
Who played catcher for Charlie Brown's team? Schroeder.
"Never swing at a ball you're fooled on or have trouble hitting." (Ted Williams)
"It's Saturday night. I'm at the laundromat. Does Jeter do this?" (Marlins shortstop Ed Lucas: tweet)
"In radio, they say, nothing happens until the announcer says it happens." (Ernie Harwell)
Who was the first player to make his big league debut during the postseason? Mark Kiger (in 2006).
"I hate to tip my cap to a hitter, but I threw a 3-2 curve and he hit the dog-snot out of it." (Ryan Vogelsong)
Which major league teams do not have a mascot? Dodgers, Yankees, and Angels.
Who holds the record for most innings pitched in a single postseason game? Babe Ruth (14).
Did you know? The Babe Ruth statue at Camden Yards has him incorrectly wearing a right-handed fielder's glove.
Edd Roush, who hit .323 in 1926, regularly used a 48-ounce bat.
Who made the last out in the 1975 World Series? Carl Yastrzemski.
"Baseball has always been filled with negative statistics." (Joe Torre)
"People in New York have black teeth, and their breath smells of beer. And the men are even worse." (Charlie Kerfeld)
"Pitchers, like poets, are born not made." (Cy Young)
Eighteen years passed between Nolan Ryan's first and last no hitters, making this the greatest span of time to occur between a pitcher's first and last no hitters.
Who was the first female to appear as a player for a MLB team in a spring training game? Babe Didrickson-Zaharias (in 1934).
"A woman will be elected President before Wade Boggs is called out on strikes. I guarantee that." (George Brett)
"Beisbol been bery, bery good to me!" (Chico Escuela)
"My job isn't to strike guys out. It's to get them out, sometimes by striking them out." (Tom Seaver)
"We had a very scientific system of bringing in relief pitchers. We used the first one who answered the phone." (Chuck Estrada, former Texas Rangers pitching coach)
"In baseball, there's no such thing as a small enemy." (Fernando Valenzuela)
"[Manny] Machado leads the league in doubles. I'm second in doubles -- double vodkas, double scotches." (Jim Leyland)
"He is the epitome of gamer." (Don Orsillo, on Dustin Pedroia)
Who is the only pitcher to win a World Series game in three different decades? Jim Palmer.
"You've got to make sure you put a bowl of kale out there for lunch and he's good to go." (Bruce Bochy, on Hunter Pence)
Did you know? Batting helmets did not come into common use until 1941.
In 1922, Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel were suspended for six weeks for participating in a postseason barnstorming tour.
Nobody ever won $500 by hitting a ball through the basketball net on the Mellow Yellow sign in the outfield at Rickwood Field.
Fungo bats are extra long and slim bats used by coaches to hit batting practice fly balls.
Who made the last out in the 1984 World Series? Tony Gwynn.
"I'm, uh, not proud to say it. I play fantasy baseball. It's, like, the dorkiest thing ever." (Paul Rudd)
"An empty ballpark at night must be like the inside of a pyramid." (W.P. Kinsella)
Jackie Robinson was the first and only player whose uniform number (42) was retired by Major League Baseball (April 15, 1997), making it unwearable on every team present and in the future.
What was the first team to train in Arizona? The 1929 Detroit Tigers.
"RBIs win games; and they can make you a ton of money." (Albert Belle)
"For all its gentility, its almost leisurely pace, baseball is violence under wraps." (Willie Mays)
"Pitching is really just an internal struggle between the pitcher and his stuff. If my curve ball is breaking and I'm throwing it where I want, then the batter is irrelevant." (Steve Stone)
"I love speed. You can do a lot of things with speed." (Dusty Baker, Reds manager)
"He worries about what people say about him and he Googles himself." (David Wells, on Bud Selig)
"The hard part is going to be seeing these guys make the playoffs and the World Series this year, and I won't be in there." (Joakim Soria, Royals closer, after season-ending surgery)
"The secret of success as a pitcher lies in getting a job with the Yankees." (Waite Hoyt)
"We were willing to do something stupid. We just weren't willing to do something insane." (Pirates GM Neal Huntington, on standing pat before the trade deadline)
"Do you even know who Justin Bieber is?" (Don Orsillo, to broadcast partner Jerry Remy)
"There is no position on a baseball team which places such a high premium on timing." (Bobby Richardson, on playing second base)
"I'm not going to lie to you. I was just in the shower thinking about Dee Gordon." (Jake Peavy)
Eric Gagne's last name is derived from the French word "gagner," which means "to win."
In 1922, Babe Ruth was suspended for three days after charging in from leftfield to dispute a call at second base.
On April 6, 1971, two fans watched the game at Metropolitan Stadium sitting in a huge snowpile behind the outfield fence.
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Who made the last out in the 2000 World Series? Mike Piazza.
"Even when I'm with my family, my mind tends to drift toward baseball." (Bill James)
"It is a game of ability and mobility, not a game of strength." (Tony Kubek)
"You know you're pitching well when the batters look as bad as you do at the plate." (Duke Snider)
Two managers have had their uniform number retired by more than one team: Sparky Anderson and Casey Stengel.
Who was the first President of the United States to attend a MLB game? Benjamin Harrison (in 1892).
"All last year we tried to teach him English, and the only word he learned was million." (Tommy Lasorda, on Fernando Valenzuela)
"If you put a baseball and other toys in front of a baby, he'll pick up a baseball in preference to the others." (Tris Speaker)
"Somebody will have to come and tear the uniform off me, and the guy who comes better have help." (Early Wynn)
"I went out there to get my coach off the field. The only thing I mentioned to the umpire was, 'Why are you so antagonistic?' And that's what he kicked me out for." (Lou Piniella)
"If I was the opposite gender, I'd be chasing him. I'd be dating him. But I'm not, so I don't." (Tony LaRussa, on So Taguchi)
"The competitor in me wants to win every day, but I also want to create something that'll get better year after year." (Billy Beane, Oakland GM)
"I'm the kind of guy who doesn't let up. If I've got you bleeding in six or seven different places, I'll make sure you're bleeding in eight or nine." (Dave Stewart)
"You need haters in your life. If you don't have haters in your life, you're not doing anything." (Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips)
"Dustin Pedroia. The backbone of the Boston Red Sox." (Jerry Remy)
Nomar Garciaparra's dad would reward him with a quarter for every base hit in grade school, but dock him 50 cents whenever he struck out.
How many MVP Awards did Babe Ruth win? One.
What was the name of the mascot at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis? Twinkie the Loon.
Did you know? Vin Scully played varsity basketball at Fordham University.
Which No. 1 overall draft pick played the most games in the major leagues? Harold Baines.
"To join Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys was like throwing a baseball around in your front yard and someone coming over and signing you to play for the New York Yankees." (Johnny Gimble)
"His bare back looked like a barrelful of snakes." (Dale Lancaster, on Mickey Mantle)
"There are two theories on hitting the knuckleball. Unfortunately, neither of them work." (Charlie Lau)
Did you know that the New York Yankees have retired 21 numbers -- which is more than any other Major League Baseball team from either league?
Who is the only manager to be ejected from more than one World Series game? Bobby Cox (2).
"If I ever saw myself saying 'I'm excited to go to Cleveland,' I'd punch myself in the face because I'd be lying." (Ichiro)
"What you have to remember is that baseball isn't a week or a month but a season -- and a season is a long time." (Chuck Tanner)
"There's magic in the Dodger uniform." (Jimmy Wynn)
"I don't really want to care about the fans anymore. If they want to boo, let them boo. I'm not going to take them out to dinner." (Scott Schoeneweis, Mets reliever)
"I always say Manny [Ramirez] is a strange guy. Outwardly, he's happy-go-lucky. On the inside, he's got a lot of conspiracy theories going on." (Bronson Arroyo)
"I had some bad days in the field. But I didn't take them home with me. I left them in a bar along the way." (Bob Lemon)
"You can't fear failure and you can't fear success." (Paul Shuey)
"It's a saga for Alex. Always has been." (C.J. Wilson, on Alex Rodriguez)
"The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase." (Yogi Berra)
Did you know? Bert Campaneris played in 11 no-hitters during his career.
"Baseball ... traffics unashamedly and gloriously in nostalgia, for only baseball understands time and treats it with respect." (Stanley Cohen)
Did you know? Babe Ruth's stepdaughter Julia threw out the first pitch before the final game at Yankee Stadium in 2008.
Did you know? The toolshed in deep center field at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds was in play.
Scott Burrell was drafted in the first round in both basketball and baseball.
Who was the subject of the very first color photo above the fold on the 'New York Times' front page? Tony Fernandez (in 1997).
"I'm a baseball freak." (Dee Dee Myers)
"I really like your beer." (Dave LaPoint, to presidential candidate George H.W. Bush)
"It actually giggles at you as it goes by." (Rick Monday, on Phil Niekro's knuckleball)
"Spring is the time of year a baseball writer comes down with an occupational disease known as superlativitis." (Jack Orr, sportswriter)
Who holds the record for most consecutive complete games? Jack Taylor (185).
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." (George Carlin)
"Baseball's future? Bigger and bigger, better and better! No question about it, it's the greatest game there is!" (Ted Williams)
"The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on our side of the field and not theirs." (Tommy Lasorda)
"I guess he caught Jason at the wrong moment, which is not hard to do." (Eric Chavez, after a John Lackey-Jason Kendall brawl)
"It was another 'Nip/Tuck' game, which you can see on Fox, and now we're heading back to 'The OC,' which you can also see on Fox." (Chris Myers, closing out his White Sox-Angels postgame report)
"As a ballplayer, [Dizzy] Dean was a natural phenomenon, like the Grand Canyon or the Great Barrier Reef. Nobody ever taught him baseball and he never had to learn." (Red Smith)
"You don't just throw the ball, you propel it." (Warren Spahn)
"I look at the No. 4 [plaque] in the dugout every day. I kind of look at it and sometimes I rub it when we need an extra out or a big hit." (Orioles manager Buck Showalter)
"El Cap-i-tan." (John Sterling, on Derek Jeter)
"Canseco points out to center field like Babe Ruth. Eck just kind of stood there like, 'Oh, really?' Eckersley [then] rears back and drills Canseco right in the back." (Mike Gallego)
"Almost everything I know about spring is in [baseball] -- the first leaf, the maple tree, the grass upon your hands and knees, the coming into flower of April." (Thomas Wolfe)
A bust of Babe Ruth stands outside of Koshien Stadium in Osaka, Japan.
During the 1912 World Series, a fan at Fenway Park threw a bottle at Fred Snodgrass, causing him to drop a fly ball.
The Brooklyn Dodgers had an off-season basketball team for one year in the 1950s.
Did you know? Greg Maddux and Dave Justice were born on the exact same day.
"In baseball, I was always in control of everything until I let the ball go." (Curt Schilling)
"We'll win if the Big Dodger in the sky wills it." (Tommy Lasorda)
"The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up." (Bob Uecker)
"I hate it [interleague play]. I always thought that was the best thing about the World Series. That was the intrigue. Now that's gone." (Mo Vaughn)
Who was the last pitcher to record 30 complete games in a season?  Catfish Hunter (in 1975).
"Everyone says baseball is fun, well, you know what? It is." (Greg Maddux)
"Watching baseball under the lights is like observing dogs indoors, at a pedigree show. In both instances, the environment is too controlled to suit the species." (Melvin Maddocks)
"The thing I've seen about people on the computer and the Internet is that it's addicting. We told him not to get on it, and you turn around and he's on the computer." (Dusty Baker, on Carlos Zambrano)
"Looks like Jesus. Acts like Judas. Throws like Mary." (Sign at Fenway Park when Johnny Damon returned with the Yankees)
"Bud Light." (Chris Carpenter, when asked to name his favorite pitcher)
"A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold." (Willie Stargell)
"You can't have dissension if you want to be in contention." (George Foster)
"He called from home and said he was going to sit down tonight. I said 'You're what?'" (Vi Ripken, mother of Cal Ripken, Jr.) 
"The Giambino" (John Sterling, on Jason Giambi)
In 1985, Johnny Lemaster hit .128 for three different teams, all of which lost 100 or more games that season.
Did you know? Babe Ruth died at age 53.
The Jury Box was a small bleacher section in right field at Braves Field in Boston.
Catcher Bruce Benedict later became an NCAA basketball referee.
Did you know? David Cone and Edgar Martinez were born on the exact same day.
"It's bad for baseball to have owners who can benefit another business by losing money in baseball." (Jerry Reinsdorf)
"I've seen the elephant, heard the owl, and flown the screaming eagle." (Bob Lemon, on being inducted into the Hall of Fame)
"[A knuckleball is] a curve ball that doesn't give a damn." (Jimmy Cannon)
The National League officially started in 1876 and Tommy Bond was the last survivor from the senior circuit's first season, passing away in 1941 at age 85.
What is the official name of the All-Star MVP Award? The Arch Ward Trophy.
"Running a ballclub is like raising kids who fall out of trees." (Tom Trebelhorn)
"People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball." (Sandy Koufax)
"Everything he hit was really blessed. He could break bones with his shots. Blindfold me and I could still tell you when Joe hit the ball. It had a special crack." (Ernie Shore, on Shoeless Joe Jackson)
"Tomorrow is not promised to any of us." (Kirby Puckett)
"He said on the mound he didn't try to hit me. I just looked at him and said, 'Come on, man.' It really hurt. He nearly took my nipple off." (Eric Hinske, on Keith Foulke)
"If he doesn't hit that ball out, he's got a problem. It's right down the middle, 3-2, and he basically did what he's supposed to do with it." (A.J. Burnett, after a David Ortiz home run)
"I don't always swing at strikes. I swing at the ball when it looks big." (Moose Skowron)
"He's not really a jerk. He does what it takes to get the job done." (Joe Nathan, on A.J. Pierzynski)
"He opened his Golden Gates and hit it into the seats! Hey! It's a Ben Francisco Treat!" (John Sterling)
For seven consecutive seasons (1953-59), the MVP in the National League was a former Negro League player.
"I have to admit I cried when I was signed up for tee ball. But after that it was just what we did....My dad and I would [just] play catch." (Evan Gattis)
"Posey is erect." (Vin Scully)
Substitutions were first allowed during the 1891 baseball season.
Union Grounds in Brooklyn, which opened in 1862, was the first enclosed baseball field ever built.
"The National game of base-ball now stands pre-eminent as the American field-sport of the age." (DeWitt's Base Ball Guide, 1876)
Did you know? Jeff Bagwell and Frank Thomas were born on the exact same day.
"I never ride just to ride. I ride to catch a fox. I play baseball to make the team." (Sargent Shriver)
"He was sometimes unbearable, but he was never dull." (Ed Linn, on Ted Williams)
"Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything." (Toby Harrah)
"The thing that surprised me most in baseball is the amount of integrity that most umpires have. It actually took me a while to believe what a good game they'd give you the next night after a blow-up." (Earl Weaver)
Who is the oldest player to participate in the All-Star Game? Satchel Paige (47 years, 7 days).
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." (Ty Cobb)
"God is living in New York, and he is a METS fan!" (Tom Seaver)
"Jackson's fall from grace is one of the real tragedies of baseball. I always thought he was more sinned against than sinning." (Connie Mack, on Shoeless Joe Jackson)
"When you get guys out, you're big. When you don't get guys out, you're fat." (Ozzie Guillen, on closer Bobby Jenks)
"If you throw at someone's head, it's very dangerous, because in the head is the brain." (Pudge Rodriguez)
"I had a muffler on." (Jim Palmer, recalling his Jockey billboard picture one winter)
"You have to strap it on and go get them." (Roger Clemens)
"All I ask is that you bust your heiny on that field." (Casey Stengel)
Did you know? Ernie Banks is the only shortstop in the history of the National League to win the home run crown.
"I've never had a conversation with a player about advanced stats. I've never gone into WAR or even OPS." (Fredi Gonzalez)
"When you get consistency down around the knees, you can make yourself a lot of friends." (Mike Krukow)
Helen Britton was the first woman to own a major league baseball team (St. Louis Cardinals in 1911).
The first game ever to be postponed due to fog happened at Ebbets Field in 1957.
Gum first appeared in a baseball card packet in 1933.
Who is the only player with 500 hits for four different teams? Rusty Staub.
"It's a beautiful thing, baseball." (Miguel Cabrera)
Who hit the first major league home run in the 21st century? Shane Andrews.
"I know a man who is a diamond cutter. He mows the lawn at Yankee Stadium." (Author Unknown)
There were many early incidents where players literally attacked umpires. In 1927, Commissioner Landis required a 90-day suspension for any such attack and in 1940 it was changed to a one-year suspension.
Who was the first NL player to earn back-to-back MVP awards? Ernie Banks.
"My own little rule was two for one.  If one of my teammates got knocked down, then I knocked down two on the other team." (Don Drysdale)
"I'm thankful I had baseball knuckles and couldn't become a dentist." (Casey Stengel)
"He had a screw loose. I never knew anyone like him. It was like his brain was miswired so that the least damned thing would set him off." (Ernest Hemingway, on Ty Cobb)
"I'm not ashamed of what I did. When I talk to people I tell them I'm crazy, I tell them, hey, I'm nuts." (Zack Greinke, after leaving camp for personal reasons)
"Show me a good sportsman and I'll show you a player I'm looking to trade." (Leo Durocher)
"Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." (Satchel Paige)
"You gotta lose 'em some of the time. When you do, lose 'em right." (Casey Stengel)
Who led the American League in hits in 1941 (the season Ted Williams hit .406 and Joe DiMaggio had a 56-game hitting streak)? Cecil Travis.
"When I was in Boston, we could see he had the pulse of an assassin." (Jason McLeod, Cubs' Senior VP, on Jed Lowrie)
"You can leave the batter's box, but don't pitch a tent." (Duane Kuiper)
On July 14, 1972, Tom Haller caught for the Detroit Tigers, while his brother Bill umpired home plate.
Did you know? The same wrecking ball was used to demolish both Ebbets Field and the Polo Grounds.
"My dad was a really big baseball guy who helped coach me and thought the game should be played the right way." (Drew Pomeranz)
"I'll tackle that bridge when I get to it." (Charlie Manuel, Cleveland manager)
"To a pitcher, a base hit is the perfect example of negative feedback." (Steve Hovley)
"I never thought eyesight was the most important thing in umpiring. The most important things are guts, honesty, common sense, a desire for fair play and an understanding of human nature." (Bill Klem, umpire)
Who was the first woman elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame? Effa Manley (owner of the Newark Eagles).
"I'm not really considered a media darling." (Albert Belle)
"If I hear Bowie Kuhn say just once more he's doing something for the betterment of baseball, I'm going to throw-up." (Sparky Anderson)
"He is a huge man and a small child combined in one runaway personality." (Eleanor, on husband Babe Ruth)
"I don't see why you need to say hello to someone 365 days a year. Shouldn't once a week be enough?" (Jeff Kent, on being friendly in the clubhouse)
"If a fan comes on the field, we're gonna beat him down." (Carl Everett, White Sox outfielder)
"[Expletive]." (Ron Gardenhire, when asked what he thought when the Tigers signed Prince Fielder)
"Winning depends on where you put your priorities. It's usually best to put them over the fence." (Jason Giambi)
"Dadgumit!" (Ken Harrelson)
Did you know? Willie Horton was the youngest of 21 children.
"I feel I have to be the criminal mastermind on the mound if I want to win." (C.J. Wilson, on accepting his limitations)
"I prefer Dan Uggla with his pants down. Over his socks, that is." (Rich Waltz, Marlins broadcaster)
Who was the first left-handed pitcher to record 3000 strikeouts? Steve Carlton.
Did you know? The White Stocking Grounds burned down in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.
Did you know? Lee Mazzilli won eight national speedskating championships.
In what year did the Brooklyn Dodgers win their only World Series? 1955.
"I used to watch Babe Ruth for 50 cents. Now, baseball tickets are $400!" (Norman Lloyd)
"When I get through managing, I'm going to open up a kindergarten." (Billy Martin)
"Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." (Cal Hubbard)
Who is the only player to have hit a home run in 25 Major League seasons? Rickey Henderson.
"I have no trouble with the twelve inches between my elbow and my palm. It's the seven inches between my ears that's bent." (Tug McGraw)
"I'm for the dreamers. The only really important things in history have been started by the dreamers. They never know what can't be done." (Bill Veeck)
"Sometimes I get lazy and let the dishes stack up. But they don't stack too high, I've got only four dishes." (Mark Fidrych)
"It's always good to get the bully back one day, the bully that takes your lunch money every day. I think it shows how good we are." (Tampa Bay's Jonny Gomes, on beating the Yankees)
"I'm pretty sure that me not liking Alex Rodriguez is not a groundbreaking story." (Curt Schilling)
"Oh, he's my least favorite." (Jennifer Garner, Red Sox fan, on Derek Jeter)
"Playing baseball is much easier if everyone thinks you're an off-the-wall babbling idiot." (Jim Kern)
"Rack 'em up!" (Ken Harrelson)
Did you know? During the 1968 World Series, Cardinals shortstop Dal Maxvill went 0 for 22.
"When my voice gets tired and old, and they don't want to hear it anymore, I'm gone. Get another slapdick in here." (Buck Showalter, on job security)
"If you're happy and you know it, grab some pine." (Mike Krukow)
Who was the first catcher to bat 500 times in a single season? Connie Mack.
Did you know? Eddie Gaedel and three other midgets parachuted into Comiskey Park before a game in 1959.
In 1994, Gaylord Perry began marketing a jar of petroleum jelly for $39.
Who did Mike Scioscia replace as manager of the Angels in 2000? Joe Maddon.
"I like that the pitcher hits....Everybody should play a position." (Jacob deGrom)
"His reputation preceded him before he got here." (Don Mattingly, on Dwight Gooden)
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." (Mike Royko)
"The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the game." (Earl Weaver)
Who was the first player to tally five hits in a World Series game? Paul Molitor.
"I think there should be bad blood between all clubs." (Earl Weaver)
"I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability." (Carl Yastrzemski)
"A lot of people my age are dead at the present time." (Casey Stengel)
"Astrologically, it just wasn't supposed to be today." (Ryan Dempster, after allowing nine earned runs to the Phillies)
"I think Tim Wakefield would even say tonight that Tim Wakefield got to Tim Wakefield tonight." (Tim McCarver)
"The New York Mets are now offering peanut-free seating for fans with severe allergies. Mets officials said they want to make sure that gagging and choking only occur on the field." (Jimmy Fallon)
"Progress always involves risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." (Frederick B. Wilcox)
"Sit back, relax, and strap it down." (Ken Harrelson)
On June 17, 2000, Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch fielded a routine ground ball and threw the ball into the stands, hitting Keith Olberman's mother in the face.
"I tell my hitters there is no law against hitting the ball the other way out of the ballpark. You won't get arrested for it." (Lloyd McClendon)
Who was the youngest broadcaster to call a World Series game? Vin Scully (age 25).
Did you know? The first Little League games were played in 1939.
Regular admission was 50 cents at Avenue Grounds in Cincinnati, but just 10 cents after the fifth inning.
"Colon has solid outing." (AP headline about Bartolo Colon)
Which position is responsible for the fewest Hall of Fame inductees? Third base.
"I'm forever a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Apparently, I've picked the worst baseball team in the world." (Alex Pettyfer)
"OOTP is an astonishing achievement." (John W. Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox)
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for the house in blackjack." (Adam Morrow)
"Any time I got those 'bang-bang' plays at first base, I called 'em out. It made the game shorter." (Tom Gorman, umpire)
Who were the only brothers to homer in the same game but for different teams? Rick Ferrell (Boston) and Wes Ferrell (Cleveland) in 1933.
"I never realized that batting a little ball around could cause so much commotion." (Stan Musial)
"Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile." (Christy Mathewson)
Who holds the AL record for most pinch hits in a single season with 18? Elmer Valo (in 1960).
"He doesn't have a clue." (A.J. Burnett, on Bobby Valentine)
"An investment group headed by Magic Johnson has reached a deal to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. Magic said he won't make any major changes other than the Dodgers will now play basketball." (Conan O'Brien)
"We're here to prove there is no Santa Claus." (Brooks Robinson, before the 1969 World Series against the Miracle Mets)
"Life will always throw you curves. Just keep fouling them off. The right pitch will come, but when it does, be prepared to run the bases." (Rick Maksian)
During his career, Randy Johnson compiled a 13-0 record against the Chicago Cubs.
"I was ready to soak myself in deer urine, if necessary." (Theo Epstein, Cubs GM, on signing Jon Lester)
Who was the first rookie catcher to hit cleanup in a postseason game? Buster Posey.
Who was the first Cy Young Award winner for the Los Angeles Angels? Dean Chance.
Rooters Row was a beer-drinking area down both foul lines at the Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati.
Paul Molitor racked up 3319 hits despite missing time with various hamstring, ribcage, finger, ankle, and elbow injuries.
Who was known as "3-Dog?" Willie Davis.
"I love the MLB app, because I'm a pretty obsessed baseball fan." (Bill de Blasio)
"Out of the Park Baseball is more real than unreal." (Rocco Baldelli, Twins manager)
"Baseball is too much of a sport to be called a business, and too much of a business to be called a sport." (William Wrigley)
At an old ball park in Kansas City during the 1886 season, there was a sign that read, "Please do not shoot the umpire; he's doing the best he can!"
Who holds the MLB record for most strikeouts in a single game (21 in 16 innings)? Tom Cheney.
"There's an expiration date on all of us." (Kenny Williams, G.M. Chicago White Sox)
"I'll play out the string and leave baseball without a tear. A man can't play games his whole life." (Brooks Robinson)
On August 22, 1992, the game between the Idaho Falls Braves and Butte Copper Kings was cancelled due to snow.
"He's strong and tough, and he's got a little larceny in his soul." (Joe Torre, on Alfonso Soriano)
"You're not going to play for me if you don't put out." (Willie Randolph, Mets manager)
"I wish I could have lived my life like him." (Darryl Strawberry, on the passing of former Mets teammate Gary Carter)
"I'll tell you what, we're having an earth..." (Al Michaels, cut off in mid-sentence during the 1989 World Series)
Did you know? Pete Browning was called 'The Gladiator' because he battled every fly ball.
On June 25, 1989, the Mets beat the Phillies without recording a single assist on defense (13 strikeouts, 12 flyouts, and 2 unassisted groundouts to first base).
"We shared a beer and a cigarette and sent him on his way." (Cubs reliever James Russell, after Jeff Samardzija was traded to the A's)
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Yankee Stadium." (Bob Sheppard)
Girls were first allowed to participate in Little League baseball in 1974.
On Beer Night at Cleveland Stadium in 1974, fans stormed the field and attacked Rangers' right fielder Jeff Burroughs.
"I tried to throw cheese, but it wasn't a sharp cheddar. It was more like a soft Brie." (Larry Anderson)
What is Jacob deGrom's nickname? The deGrominator.
"Baseball, in my opinion, would be a lot better if you could just make the same salary as everybody else in the world." (Zack Greinke)
"He's a better interview from the left side than the right side." (Al Michaels, after interviewing switch-hitter Bobby Bonilla)
"Baseball isn't a business; it's more like a disease." (Walter F. O'Malley)
"I demand respect on the field from managers and players. To me, that's 75% of umpiring." (John "Jocko" Conlan, umpire)
At what park did the first MLB All-Star Game take place on July 6, 1933? Comiskey Park, Chicago.
"I'm not buddy-buddy with the players. If they need a buddy, let them buy a dog." (Whitey Herzog)
"Say 'Dodgers' and people know you're talking about baseball. Say 'Braves' and they ask, 'What reservation?' Say 'Reds' and they think of communism. Say 'Padres' and they look around for a priest." (Tommy Lasorda)
In a typical season, major league baseball requires 4,800 ash trees worth of Louisville sluggers.
"Thank God August is over. Me and August don't get along at all." (Shane Reynolds, Astros pitcher)
Did you know? The 2011 Houston Astros finished with the worst record in club history.
"I just went through all my health tests. My triglycerides were high. I don't know why -- they said it was something to do with beer." (Ron Gardenhire)
"He's not at his locker yet, but four guys are over there interviewing his glove." (Rex Barney, on Brooks Robinson after the 1970 World Series)
On September 6, 1992, during pregame warmups, Mike Harkey attempted a cartwheel in the Wrigley Field outfield, severely damaging his knee. 
The 1966 Topps baseball card for Dick Ellsworth features a picture of Ken Hubbs, killed in an airplane crash two years earlier.
During the 2009 World Series, Ryan Howard struck out a record 13 times.
Did you know? The Yankees' first home game after Bob Sheppard's death was played with no public address announcements.
Who was the first Japanese catcher in major league baseball? Kenji Johjima.
What was the nickname of Colt Stadium? Mosquito Heaven.
"Well, my bad shoulder feels good, but my good shoulder feels bad." (Roberto Clemente)
Who was known as "Thumper?" John DeMerit.
"I don't know anyone who likes the American League games better....If you're not an actual DH, you probably prefer the National League." (Zack Greinke)
"He was a symbol of indestructibility -- a Gibraltar in cleats." (Jim Murray, on Lou Gehrig)
"Baseball is the only game left for people. To play basketball, you have to be 7 feet 6 inches. To play football, you have to be the same width." (Bill Veeck)
Did you know that umpire Tom Connolly once called out Ty Cobb for stepping out of the batter's box? Following the call, Connolly was hit in the mouth with a bottle.
"Managing is getting paid for home runs someone else hits." (Casey Stengel)
"Baseball is what we were, and football is what we have become." (Mary McGrory)
The first cover of "Sports Illustrated" (in 1954) showed National League umpire Augie Donatelli behind the plate with two major league stars: catcher Wes Westrum and batter Eddie Matthews.
"By nature, I count things. Not absolute to the exact. But I keep a rough track. You only have so many throws, so many games. So you don't want to use them up." (Trevor Hoffman)
Who is the only pitcher to post 25 wins and record 300 strikeouts (in the same year) and not win the Cy Young Award? Mickey Lolich (in 1971).
"That's where I fit in -- with the regular Joes." (Ron Gardenhire)
"Children have been conceived and born during a Mike Hargrove at bat." (Norm Hitzges)
"Had a chance to clinch a post season spot tonight with about 10,000 fans in the stands....embarrassing." (Rays pitcher David Price: tweet)
Did you know? Billy Martin posed for his 1982 Topps baseball card with his left middle finger extended in an obscene gesture.
Only one major league player attended the funeral of 3'7" Eddie Gaedel: Bob Cain, the pitcher who walked him.
"Everybody here has been nice to me. It'll take a little getting used to." (Twins pitcher Phil Hughes, after seven years with the Yankees)
Did you know? Longtime Yankees' PA announcer Bob Sheppard used to serve as lector at a Roman Catholic church.
Who won the first College Baseball World Series? University of California (in 1947).
Did you know? In the 1970s, Colt Stadium was moved to Gomez Palacio, Mexico.
Ron Santo was once knocked out when Frank Howard hit a line drive off Santo's stomach.
Who was known as "The Incredible Hulk?" Brian Downing.
"I don't mind people looking at me. That's never bothered me. I don't want them looking at me in my house; now that would bother me." (Zack Greinke)
"I sometimes have to file my nails between innings." (Suspended pitcher Joe Niekro)
"Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." (Joe Garagiola)
Former umpire Ron Luciano once said, "Umpiring is best described as the profession of standing between two seven-year-olds with one ice-cream cone."
Did you know that Honus Wagner was the first player to have his signature engraved on the barrel of a Louisville Slugger bat?
"Why does everyone talk about the past? All that matters is tomorrow's game." (Roberto Clemente)
"Baseball hasn't been the national pastime for many years now -- no sport is. The national pastime, like it or not, is watching television." (Bob Greene)
The largest baseball card collection (200,000 cards) is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
"I sometimes think my own teammates are intimidated by me." (Randy Johnson)
Who was the first batter to reach 1500 career strikeouts? Mickey Mantle.
"All my life, I thought I'd like to drive a 'Vette. I realized after about five months that I could get into it, but I couldn't get out of it." (Ron Gardenhire)
"We have a lot of pitchers capable of stopping our win streak." (Red Sox pitcher Bruce Hurst)
"I wish Tim McCarver was my grandpa, because then I could hold the phone away from my ear whenever he started talking." (Fan tweet during the 2012 All-Star Game)
Did you know? A Tigers' fan named Patsy O'Toole yelled so loud that she was known as the 'All-American Ear Ache'.
Did you know? For four consecutive days in May 1945, every single American League game was rained out.
"Tommy John is probably glad he wasn't the first person to undergo a vasectomy." (Matt Sussman: tweet)
"It was like managing a funny farm." (Frank Robinson, on managing a team that included Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper)
Who was the first African-American pitcher in major league baseball? Satchel Paige.
Did you know? It was legal to enter the dugouts to catch foul popups at the Astrodome.
In 1915, Casey Stengel lost 20 pounds due to venereal disease.
What is Lucas Duda's nickname? The Big Lebowski.
"There definitely will be flying cars." (Zack Greinke)
What nickname did Babe Ruth give to Leo Durocher? The All-American Out.
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." (Greg, age 8)
Andy Pafko once argued so long with umpire Al Barlick about a mis-caught ball that batter Rocky Nelson was credited with an inside the park home run.
Who was the last player born in the 1800s to play Major League Baseball? Charlie Root.
"Have you had a Junior Mint yet? They're very refreshing." (Broadcaster Michael Kay to Al Leiter)
"It's a mere moment in a man's life between the All-Star Game and an old timer's game." (Vin Scully)
The first "rain check" was issued in Detroit in 1888. Ticket holders were admitted free of charge for the next scheduled game.
"The first thing that went through my mind was, 'It's about time.'" (Paul Konerko, on his first major league home run)
Who was the manager of the 1901 Milwaukee Brewers? Hugh Duffy.
"The toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was." (Tony LaRussa, 38-year-old White Sox manager)
"You can't get rich sitting on the bench, but I'm giving it a try." (Phil Linz)
"Tim McCarver just said Fernando Rodney wearing his hat askew has to confuse hitters. I wish I were joking." (Fan tweet during the 2012 All-Star Game)
"Next to religion, baseball has furnished a greater impact on American life than any other institution." (U.S. President Herbert Hoover)
Joe DiMaggio played every inning of every All-Star game from 1936 to 1942.
"Ball was higher than my boobs, and not my old boobs." (Natalie Punto, after her husband Nick was called out on strikes)
Did you know? There is no varsity baseball in the entire state of Wyoming.
Did you know? The infield fly rule was adopted in 1901.
Did you know? Astroturf from the Astrodome is used in the visitors bullpen at Minute Maid Park.
"It tastes like a roach." (Pitcher Ron Reed, describing the bug he swallowed while on the mound)
Who was known as Nails? Lenny Dykstra.
"Baseball is the life." (Steve Garvey)
Who was known as "Baseball's Quiet Man?" Bill Dickey.
"When Steve and I die, we are going to be buried in the same cemetery, 60-feet 6-inches apart." (Tim McCarver, who caught all of Steve Carlton's games)
Don Larsen, thanks to his perfect game on October 8, 1956, holds the career World Series record for consecutive hitless innings with eleven!
The 1952 film "The Pride of St. Louis" was based on the life of what pitcher? Dizzy Dean.
"Winners win and losers have meetings." (Ozzie Guillen)
"Sporting goods companies pay me not to endorse their products." (Bob Uecker)
Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run in Toronto. The homer was his first and only "round tripper" in his minor league baseball career.
"There's nothing better than a pennant race." (Dusty Baker)
Who was Helen Woodford? Wife of Babe Ruth.
"He threw as far from the bat and as close to the plate as anyone I ever saw." (Casey Stengel, on Satchel Paige)
"Chuck Tanner used to have a bed check just for me every night. No problem -- my bed was always there." (Jim Rooker)
"Tim McCarver is making me consider a lobotomy." (Fan tweet during the 2012 All-Star Game)
Did you know? Chick Gandil worked as a plumber in California after being banned from baseball in the Black Sox scandal.
In 1949, the Cleveland Indians won 17 consecutive extra-inning games.
"'Absolute power corrupts absolutely,' thought Carl, the engineer in charge of outlet placement for Westin hotels." (Brandon McCarthy: tweet)
Did you know? His first three years in the major leagues, Bryce Harper never faced a pitcher younger than himself.
Did you know? The first baseball game in Berlin, Germany, was played on June 12, 1912.
What ballpark was used in the movie 'Eight Men Out?' Victory Field in Indianapolis.
"To accept honors, public applause for signing a superlative ballplayer to a contract? I would be ashamed." (Branch Rickey)
"We're going to hang our heads high." (Harvey Kuenn, after losing the 1982 World Series)
'To the people out there, baseball is a simple sport. But it is complex. It is never easy." (Dave Winfield)
Who was known as "The Big Bear?" Fred Hutchinson.
"What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third." (Leo Durocher)
"Listen up because I've got nothing to say and I'm only going to say it once." (Yogi Berra)
Did you know that the five-sided home plate was first used in 1900?
"I'm getting smarter. I finally punched something that couldn't sue me." (Billy Martin)
"That suicide squeeze reminds me of the time that Mickey Mantle, Muhammad Ali, Secretariat and I had to buy an anniversary gift for President Nixon..." (Joe Morgan)
Baseball fans weren't always called "fans" but used to be called kranks. The first book about baseball, published in the 1880s, was called "The Kranks: his language and what it means."
"We wanted to let Cleveland know that once the postseason gets here, it's time to rock and sock." (Jim Thome)
Did you know? Babe Ruth is buried in the Cemetery of the Gate of Heaven in Hawthorne, New York.
"My off day is my off day." (Josh Beckett)
"I can see the sun okay and that's 93 million miles away." (Umpire Bruce Froemming, on his eyesight)
In 1964, Masanori Murakami became the first Japanese-born player to appear in major league baseball.
Did you know? Lance Parrish worked as a bodyguard for rock star Tina Turner after his retirement from baseball.
Did you know? In 1945, the Washington Senators played in 44 doubleheaders.
"Pressing my luck." (Jayson Werth, to a state trooper asking what he was doing going 105 mph)
"This is a one in a 107-year opportunity." (Joe Maddon, Cubs manager)
Who was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues? Gaylord Perry.
In 1958, 182 homers with hit to left, three to center, and eight to right at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
In 1957, Warren Spahn became the only pitcher to walk a batter intentionally to pitch to Stan Musial.
"Even Napoleon had his Watergate." (Danny Ozark)
"I miss baseball." (Dale Murphy)
Who was known as "Crazy Horse?" Tim Foli.
"Baseball was, is, and always will be to me the best game in the world." (Babe Ruth)
On October 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson became only the second player in history to hit three home runs during a single World Series game. He hit each one of them on the first pitch he saw.
The first night game in Major League history took place at what stadium? Crosley Field in 1935.
"Good is not good when better is expected." (Vin Scully)
"Great card player. You could tell he knew what people had in their hands. And he had a really good idea of how you played." (Joe Girardi, on Greg Maddux)
What was Tris Speaker's nickname? Spoke.
"This is the weakest roster we've ever had in September in the history of baseball." (Bobby Valentine, Red Sox manager)
"He couldn't hit a curve ball with an ironing board." (Bob Feller, on Michael Jordan)
In 1966, Tim McCarver became the first catcher to lead the league in triples.
Did you know? During his youth, Richie Hebner worked as a gravedigger.
Did you know? In 78 plate appearances, Willie Mays never hit a home run in the World Series.
"If you're from California, you're not really a Yankee. You're not really anything." (from the movie 'Days of Thunder')
"That boy Mantle is a good one." (Ty Cobb)
Batting helmets became mandatory in the National League in 1957, the American League in 1971.
Did you know? One episode of 'The Munsters' was filmed at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.
"Fans will not be permitted to jump on an outfielder's back while he's making a catch." (Early baseball rule)
Who had 297 three-hit games and only one three-strikeout game? Tony Gwynn.
"My goal is not to create a better baseball player but to create a superhuman that just happens to play baseball." (Ryan Howard)
Who was known as "The Dead End Kid?" Pepper Martin.
"There are three things the average man thinks he can do better than anybody else: build a fire, run a hotel, and manage a baseball team." (Rocky Bridges)
On October 13, 1971, Bruce Kison of Pittsburgh hit three batters, resulting in the World Series record for most hit batsmen during a single Series game.
What is the official title of the Most Valuable Player Award? The Kenesaw Mountain Landis Award.
"A catcher and his body are like an outlaw and his horse. He's got to ride that nag til he drops." (Johnny Bench)
Which two managers had six 100-win seasons? Joe McCarthy and Bobby Cox.
Did you know? Babe Ruth hit a total of 20 home runs during his first four seasons in the major leagues.
On September 1, 1917, Tris Speaker was struck in the face with a batted ball as he tried to steal home.
"I said to myself, this guy must have some mental issues or needs medicine or something." (David Ortiz, on Bobby Valentine)
"When Manny [Sanguillen] takes a pitch, it's either a wild pitch or paralysis has set in." (Joe Brown, Pirates GM)
On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates became the first team to start an all-black team.
How much did Bob Feller receive as a bonus to sign with the Cleveland Indians? One dollar.
Who was the first ever designated hitter for a National League team? Glenallen Hill.
"Yeah, baby." (Doug Fister, to manager Matt Williams when asked if he wanted to stay in the game and pitch to Andrelton Simmons)
"When you start thinking of pressure, it's because you've started to think of failure." (Tommy Lasorda)
The ancient Egyptians, over 5000 years ago, had batting contests with crude clubs and balls.
Did you know? Dodger Stadium is painted every offseason.
"The road out." (Rob Beck, on the best thing about Iowa)
Who struck out only 23 times in 474 at-bats against Hall of Fame pitchers? Tony Gwynn.
"The good rising fastball is the best pitch in baseball." (Tom Seaver)
Who was known as "The Good Humor Man?" Roy Campanella.
"You can't hit what you can't see." (Walter Johnson)
Ed Walsh (October 11, 1906) and Bob Gibson (October 2, 1968) are the only two pitchers to strike out at least one batter during every inning of a World Series game.
Did you know that Walter Johnson pitched 369 innings in 1916 without allowing a home run?
"I only had a high school education, and believe me, I had to cheat to get that." (Sparky Anderson)
The Brooklyn Dodgers won their only championship in 1955. What was their average regular-season attendance that season? 13,423.
"If music be the food of love, by all means let the band play on." (Bo Belinsky, after tossing a no-hitter)
Did you know? Ted Williams is buried at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona.
"The reason the Yankees never lay an egg is because they don't operate on chicken feed." (Dan Parker)
On August 31, 1957, Steve Dalkowski had 24 strikeouts, 18 walks, 4 hit batters, and 6 wild pitches in a 9-8 Kingsport loss to Bluefield in a minor league game.
Did you know? Jimmie Foxx took a pay cut after winning the Triple Crown in 1933.
Did you know? The 1935 Boston Braves finished 61-1/2 games out of first place.
"There is no wrong pipe!" (Kevin Frandsen, to sideline reporter Dan Kolko, after the Nationals clinched the NL East)
"Bushes, a double, / off the fence, triple, / and over, home run." (Stuart Dybek, "Clothespins")
The Polo Grounds was demolished in 1964 to make room for a housing project.
Did you know? The Milwaukee Cream Citys played at the Milwaukee Base-Ball Grounds in 1878.
"God, do I love to hit that little round sum-bitch out of the park and make 'em say 'Wow!'" (Reggie Jackson)
Who hit .415 in 94 at-bats against Greg Maddux? Tony Gwynn.
"Growing up, I played 'Ken Griffey, Jr. Baseball' and just whatever I could get my hands on." (Justin Verlander)
Who was known as "The Hatchet?" Umpire Ken Kaiser.
"Losing streaks are funny. If you lose at the beginning, you got off to a bad start. If you lose in the middle of the season, you're in a slump. If you lose at the end, you're choking." (Gene Mauch)
Did you know that during the 1928 World Series the "Iron Horse" Lou Gehrig set the World Series any-length record for consecutive bases on balls with five (5)?
Did you know that nobody has ever played in both Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League?
"Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?" (Paul Simon)
Who hurled the most shutouts (44) in the 1970s? Jim Palmer.
Did you know? Willie Smith hit .301 in 359 at-bats for the Angels in 1964. He also had a 2.84 ERA in 31.2 innings.
Did you know? Lou Gehrig weighed almost 14 pounds at birth.
"Tug McGraw had about 48 cards in his deck." (Tom Seaver)
Who was known as the Georgia Peach? Ty Cobb.
Who was known as 'Gooneybird?' Don Larsen.
Did you know? Joey Jay retired with 99 wins and 999 strikeouts.
"I have a stomachache now, which is probably pretty normal." (Matt Williams, after managing his first game for the Nationals)
"Baseball's very rhythms are those of poetry, acknowledging that if everything can change in a moment, then attention to those moments is an essential duty." (Levi Stahl)
Who was the first member of the New York Mets to be named a starter in the All-Star Game? Ron Hunt (in 1964).
Pitcher Ralph Cutting's goat grazed on the grass between games at Borchert Field in Milwaukee.
Who was known as "Mr. Zero?" Pitcher Shingo Takutsu.
Who has the highest steal percentage in at least 500 tries? Tim Raines.
Tracy Barrett, who retired with a career 35-58 record, was known as Kewpie Dick.
Who was known as "King Larry?" Napoleon Lajoie.
"The best thing about being a Yankee is getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day. The worst thing about being a Yankee? Getting to watch Reggie Jackson play every day." (Graig Nettles)
"Reggie Jackson hit one off me that's still burrowing its way to Los Angeles." (Dan Quisenberry)
What were the first American League expansion clubs in MLB in 1961? Washington Senators and Los Angeles Angels.
"Some people crave baseball -- I find this unfathomable, but I can easily understand why a person could get excited about playing a bassoon." (Frank Zappa)
Who won a batting title in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s? George Brett.
Who was known as "Stan the Man Unusual?" Don Stanhouse.
Who was the first athlete to appear on a box of Wheaties? Lou Gehrig.
"The only thing worse than a Mets game is a Mets doubleheader." (Casey Stengel, Mets manager)
In 1939, Wheaties sponsored the first telecast of a baseball game (a Reds-Dodgers contest at Ebbets Field).
Who was known as 'The Vulture?' Phil Regan.
Did you know? Dave Winfield was born on the same day as Bobby Thomson's 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'.
"God, I hope I wear this jersey forever." (Derek Jeter)
Who was the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game? Joe Black (in 1952).
Who was the first player to hit a World Series home run during a season in which he went homerless? Scott Podsednik.
The clock atop the scoreboard at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina, was previously used at Ebbets Field.
In 1995, B&J Collectibles of New Jersey sold yarmulkes signed by Sandy Koufax for $75 each.
Who won three MVP Awards and finished second four other times? Stan Musial.
Of the more than 18,000 who have played at the major league level, half have come from abroad or one of six states: California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
Who was known as "Memphis Bill?" Bill Terry.
"One reason I never called balks is that I never understood the rule." (Ron Luciano, umpire)
Did you know that Darold Knowles of the Oakland Athletics is the only pitcher to appear in all seven games of a seven-game World Series?
What two players hold the record for playing on the most MLB clubs with 13? Octavio Dotel.
"It is decidedly not true that 'nice guys finish last,' as that highly original American baseball philosopher, Leo Durocher, was alleged to have said." (Alan Greenspan)
Who is the only pitcher to post a 20-win season with both the Yankees and Mets? David Cone.
"I'm a southpaw in a northpaw world." (Bill Lee)
Who was the first manager of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays? Larry Rothschild.
"We might need more fabric softener in the towels." (Joe Madden, after David Price injured himself toweling off)
"When I'm on the road, my greatest ambition is to get a standing boo." (Al Hrabosky)
Who was the only pitcher to beat the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves? Robin Roberts.
Did you know? Tony Suck had a lifetime batting average of .151 during his brief major league career.
Did you know? Michael Jordan hit .202 during his one season as a minor league baseball player.
"Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person." (Derek Jeter)
Where is the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum located? Kansas City, Missouri.
In 1972, a minor league game in Midland, Texas, was cancelled due to an infestation of grasshoppers.
The picnic area down the left field line at Milwaukee County Stadium was called Braves Reservation.
As a memento from Don Larsen's perfect game, Yogi Berra gave backup catcher Charlie Silvera his used jockstrap.
Who was the youngest 20-game winner? Dwight Gooden (age 20).
What player born on Halloween has the most home runs? Fred McGriff.
What was Bob Coluccio's nickname? The Macaroni Pony.
"If you're not having fun in baseball, you miss the point of everything." (Chris Chambliss)
"If you have to lose, I don't mind losing to Joe Torre. He's a class act." (Bobby Cox)
Who was the first Milwaukee Brewers pitcher to post 20 wins? Jim Colborn in 1973.
"Not even the Emerald Isle itself was as green as the grass that grew in Ebbets Field." (Duke Snider)
"MONDAY, n. In Christian countries, the day after the baseball game." (Ambrose Bierce)
Who twice got 10 or more hits in a World Series for different teams? Paul Molitor.
Who were known as the "South Side Hit Men?" The 1977 Chicago White Sox.
Who represented the Devil Rays in the 1998 All-Star Game? Rolando Arrojo.
"It has to be a tremendous wiener." (Nolan Ryan, on the 2-foot-long, $26 hot dog sold at Rangers Ballpark)
"In Cleveland, pennant fever usually ends up being just a 48-hour virus." (Frank Robinson)
How many home runs did Duane Kuiper hit in his 12-year career? One.
"I really like your beer." (Dave Lapoint, to U.S. President George H.W. Bush)
Who were the first radio broadcasters for the Minnesota Twins? Ray Scott and Halsey Hall.
"Ever notice that nobody talks about the length of the games when they talk about injuries being up around baseball?" (Sam Fuld)
Who was known as 'The Father of Black Baseball?' Rube Foster.
In 1980, a Pacific Coast League game was postponed due to falling ash from Mount St. Helens.
Did you know? There is no air conditioning at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
"You have to take life in stride. Sometimes your heart may ache, but you can't let it get you down." (Negro Leaguer Judy Johnson)
Who holds the record for most extra-base hits by a third baseman in a season? Nolan Arenado (89).
More than 1500 players in major league history played just one game in the big leagues.
What was Candlestick Park called after the 1989 World Series earthquake? Wiggly Field.
"You don't face Ryan without your rest. He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight." (Reggie Jackson, on Nolan Ryan)
Did you know that during the World War II years, players participating in the World Series received a percentage of their shares in War bonds?
What pitcher lost more games in the 1990s than anyone else? Andy Benes (116).
"I won't be on the DL next year, unless they have the DL at the Muirfield Village Country Club." (Kent Mercker, on retiring from baseball)
"I think I was the best baseball player I ever saw." (Willie Mays)
What Hall of Famer got his 3,000th hit off a Hall of Famer? Dave Winfield (off Dennis Eckersley).
Who was the last pitcher to post a 40-win season? Ed Walsh in 1908.
What future NBA star was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977? Danny Ainge.
"That's a clown question, bro." (Bryce Harper, to a reporter)
"If you can't stand the heat, stay out of The Chicken." (Ted Giannoulas, the San Diego Chicken, on a scorching hot day)
In 1932, due to the anticipation of an eclipse, the Boston Red Sox played a game several days earlier than scheduled with the Cleveland Indians.
"In the early days Leo was an SOB, but a sharp SOB. By the time he finished in Chicago, he was just an old SOB." (Jack Brickhouse, on Leo Durocher)
In 1970, Johnny Bench hit 45 home runs -- 15 at Crosley Field, 15 at Riverfront Stadium, and 15 on the road.
"Cobb's is more straight down than mine. I have the tilt and the run a little bit." (Jake Odorizzi, talking about Alex Cobb's splitter)
"We haven't played a game yet, and you guys want to know who the Opening Day starter is? Keep your pants on." (Ned Yost, during Spring Training)
Did you know? The pitching rubber is 24 inches long and 6 inches wide.
The smell and smoke of a nearby garbage dump used to delay games at Ruppert Stadium in Newark, NJ.
"If Judy Johnson was white, he could name his own price." (Connie Mack)
Who is the only player in the top 10 all-time in runs, hits, home runs, RBI, total bases, and extra-base hits? Hank Aaron.
Despite not finishing in the top 12 on his own team's WAR leaderboard, Biff Pocoroba was named to the 1978 All-Star team.
"George Steinbrenner is the salt of the earth, and the Yankee players are the open wounds." (Scott Osler)
"My high salary for one season was forty-six thousand dollars and a Cadillac. If I were to get paid a million, I'd feel that I should sweep out the stadium every night after I finished playing the game." (Duke Snider)
The National League player with the most World Series home runs is Duke Snider with 11.
Who was the first second baseman inducted in the MLB Hall of Fame? Nap Lajoie.
"Rick Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"Now that women are jockeys, baseball umpires, atomic scientists, and business executives, maybe someday they can master parallel parking." (Bill Vaughn)
What team has won its last nine World Series games? Cincinnati Reds.
Did you know? Dale Sveum committed 30 errors in 91 games for the Brewers in 1986.
"What's all the fuss about? All I did was trade hamburger for steak." (Frank Lane, Indians GM, after trading fan-favorite Harvey Kuenn for Rocky Colavito)
"I didn't make this decision by myself. Thirty teams helped me make it." (Garret Anderson, announcing his retirement)
"He had more stuff than any pitcher I ever saw. He had everything but a sense of responsibility." (Connie Mack, on Rube Waddell)
Who was the only player to ever pinch-hit for Johnny Bench? Chico Ruiz.
"The greatest man to play on a wretched team since Robert E. Lee." (Scott Simon, on Ernie Banks)
Who was the first manager of the Houston Colt .45s? Harry Craft.
"Pitching up can be just as effective as pitching down. Hitting is cyclical. Hitters are very good low ball hitters now." (Chris Young)
"I'm not going to use the word ignorant -- but ignorant." (Joey Votton, on his critics)
How far is it between bases in major league baseball? 90 feet.
Only four home runs were hit into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds -- two on successive days in 1962.
"When I was a kid, I thought Al Kaline was responsible for the alkaline battery." (Howard Cole)
Who struck out the most batters in his first 100 major league games? Yu Darvish.
On May 1, 1920, Charlie Pick went 0 for 11 in a 26-inning game between the Dodgers and Braves.
"The story of the curveball is the story of the game itself. Some would say of life itself." (Martin Quigley)
"Throwing people out of a game is like learning to ride a bicycle -- once you get the hang of it, it can be a lot of fun." (Ron Luciano, umpire)
Who is the only Hall of Famer born in South Dakota? Sparky Anderson.
"Graig Nettles leaps up to make one of those diving stops only he can make." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
"I am the best in baseball." (Reggie Jackson)
Why was Roger Maris never intentionally walked in 1961 (his 61-home run season)? Mickey Mantle batted behind him.
Who was known sarcastically as "Mr. Warmth?" Mike Caldwell.
In 2009, the Detroit Tigers became the first team to lose a three-game lead with four games left to play.
"If I was there I'd punch you right in the mouth. How's that sound? Sound like I checked out?" (Bobby Valentine)
"Well, throwing things on the field is not my idea of a well-rounded human being." (Steve Garvey, on the fans at Yankee Stadium)
Who was the first pitcher to win 200 games for the Chicago Cubs? Charlie Root.
"Is it a coincidence that the O'Hare Airport parking garage, the Cubs level, is located on the bottom floor?" (Gene Wojchiechowski)
Did you know? After George Brett collected his 3000th hit, he was picked off first base by Tom Fortungo.
"I don't really like to socialize at a baseball game. I just want to sit there quietly and watch every pitch." (Jerry Seinfeld, Mets fan)
"It was this deep all the way the length of the rubber." (Buck Showalter)
The St. Louis Cardinals are the oldest major league team west of the Mississippi River.
In 1962, Homer the Beagle, the Mets mascot dog, did back flips at the Polo Grounds.
Who hit the last home run for the Kansas City A's? Dave Duncan.
Who is the only first baseman with 40 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season? Jeff Bagwell.
Elvis Andrus learned English as a teenager by listening to Rascal Flatts songs.
"Every pitch, perfect or not, is a potential home run." (Preacher Roe)
"The whole history of baseball has the quality of mythology." (Bernard Malamud)
"I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere except Philadelphia." (Dick Allen)
Who stole home more times (54) than anyone else in MLB history? Ty Cobb.
"Next up is Fernando Gonzales, who is not playing tonight." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Did you know? The Negro leagues were responsible for introducing night baseball and the use of shin guards, batting helmets and the screwball.
Did you know? Rob Dibble was suspended six times during his career.
Who hit the first home run in Seattle Mariners history? Juan Bernhardt.
"Sometimes you wonder if the umpires just want to get out of there. They don't want you to make a comeback, they want to go home." (Mark Teixiera)
Who tossed the first no-hitter in Minnesota Twins history? Jack Kralick.
"People always ask me if the Cubs are going to win in their lifetime, and I always give them the same answer: 'How long are you planning on living?'" (Steve Stone)
Since the tradition began in 1910, Jimmy Carter is the only U.S. president not to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in major league baseball at least once.
"If you want to kite surf down the Amazon, go ahead. I'm going to crack open a beer and watch a ballgame." (Jerry Seinfeld, on turning 60 and making bucket lists)
"Coaching third base is an art. It's not something you can program on a computer and SABR it up." (Buck Showalter)
Stan Musial's childhood nickname was Stashu, the Polish version of Stanislaus.
What was the name of the home stadium of the New York Black Yankees in 1936? The Hebrew Orphan Asylum Oval.
Did you know? Don Mattingly played four games at second base and third base despite being left-handed.
Who had a higher batting average than Joe DiMaggio's .408 during DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak? Ted Williams.
Grass clippings from Globe Life Park in Arlington are used in mulch for the outside landscaping.
"How smart could you be if you're 70 pounds overweight and smoke five packs of cigarettes a day?" (Pete Rose, on Bart Giamatti)
"It's a strange business, all jeers and no cheers." (Tom Gorman, umpire)
Did you know that Felipe Alou, Matty Alou and Jesus Alou (three brothers) all played for the same team at the same time, the 1963 San Francisco Giants?
Who was the first U.S. President to throw out an Opening Day pitch? William Taft in 1910.
"He got hit so hard, I had to get all the married men off the field." (Whitey Herzog, on pitcher Ken Dayley)
Who was the first catcher to win the Rookie of the Year award? Johnny Bench.
Gregg Zaun is believed to be the first major league player to post movie reviews on the Internet.
Four names were considered for the New York expansion team in 1962: Bees, Burros, Meadowlarks, and Mets.
"You see him and you go, 'Good God.'" (Buck Showalter, on Mike Trout)
"Most of the White Sox fans cheer for the Cubs when the Cubs are in first place, but Cub fans never, never cheer for the White Sox." (Tim Shanahan)
In 1979, in a Hollywood Stars vs. the Media game at Dodger Stadium, Robin Williams ran the bases backwards.
"Cub fans stand up to sing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame.' White Sox fans stand up when they're about to storm the field to tackle an umpire." (Richard Roeper)
Which player born in Texas has hit the most career home runs? Frank Robinson.
"If I could be any athlete, that's the guy." (Jerry Seinfeld, on Ichiro)
"When you see coaches doing a lot of coaching during a game, you know they haven't done their homework." (Buck Showalter)
Don Zimmer married his wife Soot at home plate at the ballpark in Elmira, New York, in 1951.
Shea Stadium was christened with Dodger holy water from the Gowanus Canal and Giant holy water from the Harlem River.
"That felt good. I hadn't hit off a lefty in two months." (Mickey Rivers, after hitting a double off right-hander Bob Stanley)
Who was the MVP in two consecutive All-Star Games? Mike Trout.
Leftover edible foods at Globe Life Park are sent to Mission Arlington.
"A man who has put away his baseball togs after an eventful life in the game must live on his memories, some good, some bad." (Babe Ruth)
"There'll be two buses leaving the hotel for the park tomorrow. The two o'clock bus will be for those of you who need a little extra work. The empty bus will leave at five o'clock." (Dave Bristol, manager)
Richie Ashburn's nickname, Putt-Putt, was given to him by Ted Williams who joked that Ashburn ran the bases like he had twin motors in his pants.
Who was the first player to have played for both the Montreal Expos and the Toronto Blue Jays? Hector Torres.
"The Chicago Cubs are like Rush Street -- a lot of singles and no action." (Joe Garagiola)
"My baseball career was a long, long initiation into a single secret: At the heart of all things is love." (Sadaharu Oh)
Who is the only player to win a batting title without hitting a home run? Rod Carew (in 1972).
Did you know? Curt Schilling was born in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 1883, John Coleman appeared in 65 games for the Philadelphia Quakers. He compiled a 12-48 record in 538-1/3 innings pitched.
"I just wanted to know if he could throw me out for what I was thinking." (Jonathan Papelbon, on umpire D.J. Reyburn)
"On turf the ball comes to me and says, 'Catch me.' On grass it says, 'Look out, sucker.'" (Greg Pryor)
What was Eddie Guardado's nickname? Everyday Eddie.
"If you don't like Wrigley [Field], you might as well renounce your citizenship right now." (Jim Caple)
Which player born in Alaska has hit the most career home runs? Josh Phelps.
"Call it a perfect day." (Bob Uecker, on a brat, a beer, and mustard)
"I get emotional when the players leave at the end of the season. I tell them I'll miss them, but I don't know if they believe it." (Buck Showalter)
What was the original name of Tropicana Field? The Florida Suncoast Dome.
The Beatles used the umpires' dressing room at Shea Stadium before their concert in 1964.
Ron Guidry once played drums with the Beach Boys in a postgame concert at Yankee Stadium.
Who lost no-hitters with two outs in the ninth inning in consecutive games? Dave Stieb.
The sod used at Globe Life Park in Arlington is known as Bermuda Tifway 419.
"I get back to the dugout and they ask me what it was I hit and I tell them I don't know except it looked good." (Babe Ruth)
"The hitter asks the owner to give him a big raise so he can go somewhere he's never been, and the owner says, 'You mean third base?'" (Henny Youngman)
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." (George Steinbrenner)
What were the first National League expansion clubs in MLB in 1962? New York Mets and Houston Colt .45s.
"We're fine. The only time we lose our concentration is when the umpire says, 'Play Ball'" (Lou Piniella)
"Baseball fans west of New York City might hate the Yankees, but Yankee-hating is a good thing for the sport. Stadiums sell out, ratings go up, and a team's own shortcomings can be blamed on someone else." (Pat Sajak)
What pitcher has the most career wins as a Dodger? Don Sutton.
"A good friend of mine used to say, 'This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.' Think about that for a while." (Bull Durham)
Did you know? Pete Alexander spent most of the 1918 season in France as an artillery sergeant, where he suffered from shell shock, partial hearing loss, and seizures.
"I don't put a level on it. I just feel my face getting hot." (Charlie Manuel, Phillies manager, after a 4-game sweep by the Dodgers)
"The damn thing is so close I scrape my knuckles on it every time I throw a sidearm curve." (Bob Feller, on the Green Monster)
On May 23, 2013, the Florence Freedom of the Frontier League held Manti Te'o Girlfriend Night, giving the first 1000 fans an empty bobblehead box.
"I ain't afraid to tell the world that it don't take school stuff to help a fella play ball." (Shoeless Joe Jackson)
For five consecutive seasons (1998-2003), the five teams in the AL East finished in the exact same order.
"I learn something every time I watch it. Sometimes it's about baseball, sometimes it's about life. But it's always something." (Jerry Seinfeld, on baseball)
Years ago, American League baseballs were stitched with red and blue thread, National League baseballs with red and black thread.
What animal is the team mascot for the Oakland Athletics? White elephant.
The Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia was the site of the first National League game ever played.
"There are only so many pitches in this old arm, and I don't believe in wasting them throwing to first base." (Eddie Plank)
Who is the only player to finish first or second in MVP voting in his first five full seasons? Mike Trout.
During his playing career, Bert Campaneris played in 11 no-hitters.
"As Duke Ellington once said, the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Elkton." (Babe Ruth)
"Pitching is the art of instilling fear." (Sandy Koufax)
Did you know that George Steinbrenner changed the manager of the New York Yankees 20 times during his first 23 seasons? He also changed the General Manager 11 times in 30 years.
Who is the first Hall of Famer to have played more than half his games as a Designated Hitter? Paul Molitor.
"When Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, he found six baseballs that Jimmie Foxx hit off me in 1937." (Lefty Gomez)
"That's just the way I play baseball. You've got to go in there hard." (Jeremy Reed)
Who are the only brothers to win the Cy Young Award? Gaylord and Jim Perry.
"When you say stuff to Kenny, he's going to say stuff back." (Kenny Lofton, after a shouting match with Josh Beckett)
"I don't know him that well but I always thought he was a weird wuss anyway." (Davey Johnson, on Joe Madden)
"If you're silly enough to give a backup catcher $700,000 for two or three years, that's your problem." (Eddie Mathews)
In 1958, Nellie Fox went 98 consecutive games without striking out.
Who is the only player to win the home run title with three different teams? Reggie Jackson.
Did you know? Joe DiMaggio was married to Marilyn Monroe for just 274 days.
What San Diego Padres pitcher appeared in the most All-Star Games? Trevor Hoffman (6).
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad tracks ran through a tunnel beneath center field at the Baker Bowl.
On May 28, 1990, Roger Clemens and Charlie Hough combined to throw to first base 51 times in one game.
Who has the most World Series hits? Yogi Berra (71).
Bob Feller struck out 17 batters in a game when he was 17 years old.
"Gee, it's lonesome in the outfield. It's hard to keep awake with nothing to do." (Babe Ruth)
"It's worth remembering, that under Steinbrenner we tend to operate on the theory that no one is unsignable." (anonymous Yankee Scout)
On May 20, 1999, Robin Ventura, who hit two during the same game on September 4, 1995, became the first and only player to hit one grand slam during each end of a doubleheader.
What two legendary New York Yankees were elected to the Hall of Fame in 1974? Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford.
"It's right up there with lobster." (Gary Gaetti, on being chosen for the All-Star team)
"Baseball plays out like an opera." (Paul Dickson)
Boog Powell was the first player to appear in both the Little League World Series and the Major League World Series.
"Derek Lowe is the dominant groundball pitcher in baseball. How dominating? The most." (Tim McCarver)
Did you know? The Union Base-Ball Grounds was destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.
"You don't want to pitch bad and go outside and see your bobblehead smashed all over the place." (Jeff Samardzija)
"You know me. I don't get no kick out of a humpty dumpty club." (Rogers Hornsby)
On August 22, 1886, Louisville's Chicken Wolf hit a home run after a stray dog tore at Abner Powell's pant leg causing the Reds' center fielder to miss the ball. 
On April 16, 2005, Kenny Lofton went 0 for 5, grounding out to first, second, shortstop, third, and the pitcher.
Did you know? Bartolo Colon has no middle name.
Who was the first 20-game winner for the San Diego Padres? Randy Jones (in 1975).
During Prohibition, outfield wall liquor ads were boarded over at the Baker Bowl.
Pitcher Sam Jones did not make a pickoff throw for five years.
According to data, Billy Hamilton was the fastest player in MLB in 2017.
Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters in a game when he was 20 years old.
"It's hell to get older." (Babe Ruth)
"Baseball is a public trust. Players turn over, owners turn over and certain commissioners turn over. But baseball goes on." (Peter Ueberroth, commissioner)
Did you know that Bill Mueller is the ONLY player in Major League history to hit two grand slams during the same game from opposite sides of the plate?
Who hit more home runs in the 1970s than anyone else? Willie Stargell (296).
"I don't throw the first punch. I throw the next four." (Billy Martin)
"If you focus on the statistics, that's the worst thing you can do in your life as a baseball player." (Placido Polanco)
The first baseball game to be televised was not in the United States. It was in Tokyo, Japan.
"On most teams the setup man has become more valuable, on others not so valuable." (Tim McCarver)
Who was the highest-ranked catcher in The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players in 1998? Johnny Bench.
"I'm his lucky charm. The time I didn't get on base, he doubled." (Elvis Andrus, who was on base for each of Josh Hamilton's four home runs against Baltimore)
"All I've tried to do as a manager of this team is to get the fear of losing the hell out of this clubhouse." (Felipe Alou)
Who was the first player in Cubs' history to have his uniform number retired? Ernie Banks (#14).
"You hit home runs by not trying to hit home runs." (Charley Lau, batting coach)
Did you know? The 1935 St. Louis Browns drew 80,922 fans for the entire season.
On June 26, 1998, Bartolo Colon needed 20 pitches to strike out Ricky Gutierrez.
What rookie catcher had a 34-game hitting streak in 1987? Benito Santiago.
Richie Allen was the only player to hit a ball over the Ballantine Beer sign above the scoreboard at Shibe Park.
"He motivates people with his mouth, with his actions, and with his smirk." (Manager Johnny Oates, on Will Clark)
What was the original name of Wrigley Field in Chicago? Weeghman Park.
Shea Stadium never hosted another All-Star Game after hosting one in its first year of existence.
"Just one. Whenever I hit a home run, I make certain I touch all four bases." (Babe Ruth, on whether he had any superstitions)
"WILL THE LAST PERSON TO LEAVE THE STADIUM PLEASE TURN OUT THE LIGHTS" (sign held by a fan at Wrigley Field in Chicago at the end of the first complete night game)
Bobby Lowe, Mike Cameron, Rocky Colavito, Carlos Delgado, Lou Gehrig, and Mike Schmidt have each hit four home runs in consecutive order in one game.
Who is the only pitcher inducted in the Hall of Fame to never start at least one game? Bruce Sutter.
"I was thinking of making a comeback until I pulled a muscle vaccuming." (Johnny Bench)
"Going back down to the minors is the toughest thing to handle in baseball." (Gaylord Perry)
"Bases are loaded and Casey's at bat, playing it play by play." (Joe Walsh)
"You know, with baseball, you can read eighteen pages in the course of a game, just in the inning breaks. And now that FOX is doing the games, you can do twenty-seven pages, because the commercial breaks are longer." (Stephen King)
"I'm ready to go. I'm Applebee'd out." (Jim Leyland, on the end of spring training)
"The only difference between the Mets and the Titanic is that the Mets have a better organist." (Jim Murray, on the 1980 Mets)
In 2005, the Marlins suspended their bat boy for six games after he accepted Brad Penny's $500 dare to drink a gallon of milk in less than an hour without throwing up. 
"I just aim for the middle of the plate and hope like hell it goes somewhere before it gets there." (Wilbur Wood, on throwing the knuckleball)
On August 24, 1983, Orioles pitcher Tippy Martinez picked off three batters in one inning.
The Arizona Diamondbacks introduced a new menu item in 2015, the Churro Dog, clocking in at 1,117 calories.
The Phillie Phanatic was created by the same people who designed and built Miss Piggy.
Babe Ruth hit his 714th home run at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
"I was a real bastard when I played." (Burleigh Grimes)
How many World Series titles have the Chicago Cubs won? Three.
In the 1968 World Series, Dal Maxvill went 0 for 22.
"The termites have got me." (Babe Ruth, to Connie Mack the day before he died)
"Well, baseball was my whole life. Nothing's ever been as fun as baseball." (Mickey Mantle)
During the first season (1988) of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," it was mentioned that Joe DiMaggio's streak was broken by a shortstop named Buck Bokai of the London Kings in the year 2026.
Who is the only Hall of Famer to hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat? Hoyt Wilhelm.
"To err is human, to forgive divine. I forget who said that, but I think it was Joey Amalfatano." (Tommy Lasorda)
"Making love is like hitting a baseball. You just gotta relax and concentrate." (Susan Sarandon)
Who is the only baseball star to make the cover of "Rolling Stone?" Mark Fidrych.
"[Alfonso] Soriano has a body as hard as high school Algebra." (Tim McCarver)
Did you know? KDKA (in Pittsburgh) broadcast the first baseball game on the radio on August 5, 1921.
"We had a talk. Actually Bud [Selig] talked and I listened. If it had been a prize fight, they would have stopped it in the first round." (Ken Harrelson)
"If Jesus were on the field, he'd be pitching inside and breaking up double plays." (Tim Burke)
On August 21, 2006, Toronto pitcher Ted Lilly refused to give the ball to manager John Gibbons when he was removed from a game.
Between 1889 and 1904, infielder Herman Long committed 1,066 errors (mostly for the Boston Beaneaters).
Which teams were the first to play a series outside the U.S. or Canada? Mets and Padres (in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1996).
The Philadelphia Quakers were renamed the Philadelphias in 1884, a name later shortened to Phillies.
Did you know? Fans can arrive at PNC Park in Pittsburgh by ferryboat.
"Just south of comatose." (John Olerud, describing his own personality)
Who was the MVP of the 2016 World Series? Ben Zobrist.
Who saved all four wins for the Yankees in the 1998 World Series? John Wetteland.
"The worst of this is that I no longer can see my penis when I stand up." (Babe Ruth, on weight gain)
"I'm working on a new pitch. It's called a strike." (Jim Kern)
When Joe DiMaggio played for the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League, he had a 61 game hitting streak with a total of 104 hits -- five games longer than his major league record!
When Roger Maris broke the existing home run record in 1961, he did not receive a single intentional walk.
"Statistics are like how a drunk uses a lamp post -- for support, not illumination." (Vin Scully)
"Like I always tell people, I'm a baseball player, it's what I do." (Jonny Gomes)
What Hall of Fame pitcher did Bob Dylan write a song about? Catfish Hunter.
"Son, what kind of pitch would you like to miss?" (Dizzy Dean)
Who is the only player to hit a walk-off inside-the-park grand slam? Roberto Clemente (in 1956).
"I have to go over my carefully prepared ad-libs." (Vin Scully, announcing his return to the broadcast booth)
"He always said if you feel like you're going to hit into a double play, strike out." (Don Baylor, on Earl Weaver)
What was the first ballpark built to hold more than 40,000 fans? Braves Field.
"I don't believe in chemistry per se. When you win, everybody likes each other, and that's what creates chemistry." (Ernie Harwell)
In 2008, the Baltimore Orioles lost 15 consecutive games on a Sunday.
Some scenes in the movie "Raging Bull" were filmed at Tiger Stadium.
In 1882, Sportsman's Park (II) featured a beer garden in the right field corner which was in play.
"You know, all ballplayers is dumb, but outfielders is the dumbest." (Charlie Dressen)
What is the name of the Chicago Cubs mascot? Clark.
Did you know? Old Yankee Stadium hosted exactly 100 World Series games.
"Babe would often sit by the phone, waiting for the call that never came." (Claire Ruth, on Babe Ruth in retirement)
"I never slept when I lost. I'd see the sun come up without ever having closed my eyes. I'd see those base hits over and over and they'd drive me crazy." (Robin Roberts)
Did you know that Ted Williams was the youngest player in Major League history to hit over .400? During the 1941 season, he turned 23.
During a family game of wiffle ball in the 1950s, Charlie Root's daughter-in-law mocked Babe Ruth's "called shot." Root hit her in the neck with the next pitch. ("Root for the Cubs.")
"I never realized how short a month was until I started paying alimony." (Harry Caray)
"We are the red-orange of the breathtaking Miami sunsets and the citrus industry; the blue of the sky and the sea; and the yellow of the beautiful Miami sunshine." (Jeff Loria, Marlins owner)
"When ole Diz was out there pitching it was more than just another ball game. It was a regular three-ring circus and everybody was wide awake and enjoying being alive." (Pepper Martin, on Dizzy Dean)
Did you know? Prior to his baseball career, Honus Wagner trained to be a barber.
"We finished in last place. Figure it out." (Jeffrey Loria, Marlins owner, after trading three starters to Toronto for prospects)
"The people from Jockey were with me to make sure I was wearing my underwear." (Jim Palmer, on his Hall of Fame induction)
In 1957, Richie Ashburn broke the nose of a female spectator with a foul ball. During the same at-bat, he hit her again as she was being taken out on a stretcher.
"To get along with me, don't increase my tension." (Ty Cobb)
Who was the losing pitcher in the first World Series game? Cy Young.
In 1882, Paul Hines was the first player to wear sunglasses in the field.
The demolition of Tiger Stadium is shown in Eminem's music video for "Beautiful."
Bill Veeck gave Satchel Paige a rocking chair to rock in while in the bullpen at Sportsman's Park.
Nolan Ryan led the league in strikeouts for four straight seasons starting at age 40 in 1987.
What pitcher won and lost 20 or more games in 1973? Wilbur Wood.
Rollie Fingers was elected to the Hall of Fame despite having a lifetime losing record.
"I can't think of anything more humiliating than losing a ballgame to a guy who steals home on you." (Nolan Ryan)
"Spring is the time of year when the ground thaws, trees bud, the income tax falls due -- and everybody wins the pennant." (Jim Murray)
Hoyt Wilhelm, a future Hall of Fame pitcher, hit a home run during his first at-bat, then had a 21-year career without hitting one more long ball.
The 1969 New York Mets pitching staff did not surrender a home run for 23 consecutive games.
Who was the first Tiger to win the Rookie of the Year award? Harvey Kuenn (1953)
"I've been in baseball for 40-some years and I haven't been able to figure this game out." (Charlie Manuel)
"They were chanting my name, but I don't know why. My name is on the back of my uniform. So it's nice to know they can read." (Lance Berkman, on Phillies fans)
"Sure. I'm proud to be an American." (Reds pitcher Steve Foster, asked by a Canadian customs agent if he had anything to declare)
What future baseball team owner played first base for the St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1882? Charles Comiskey.
"With my velocity, they would pick it up and say, 'Hey, you dropped something.'" (Jamie Moyer, 49-year-old pitcher, on throwing at hitters)
"Tommy John is so old, he uses Absorbine Senior." (Bob Costas)
Did you know? Almost ten percent of the nearly 18,000 Peanuts comic strips created by Charles Schulz focused on baseball. 
Did you know? All three DiMaggio brothers had the same middle name (Paul).
In 1884, Old Hoss Radbourn logged 678 2/3 innings, completing all 73 starts.
Did you know? 11,111 home runs were hit at Tiger Stadium.
Tropicana Field was modeled after Ebbets Field's outfield dimensions.
On September 30, 1934, Charlie O'Leary, 52, played first base for the St. Louis Browns.
How many World Series titles have the Chicago White Sox won? Three.
Who hit the first home run at Fulton County Stadium? Tommy Aaron.
"Never root for a team whose uniforms have elastic stretch waistbands. They are unsightly and without grace." (Susan Sarandon)
"I don't want them to forget Ruth. I just want them to remember me!" (Hank Aaron)
Bob Nieman, who accomplished the feat on September 14, 1951, and Keith McDonald, who accomplished the feat on July 4, 2000, are the only players in history to hit home runs in their first AND second consecutive at-bats in the Major Leagues.
Who was the last switch-hitter to win the AL MVP Award? Vida Blue.
What was the popular battle cry for Tiger fans in 1968? "Sock it to 'em, Tigers!"
"Nolan Ryan helped me with baseball, and my dad passing away gave me a bigger heart." (Randy Johnson)
"I'd say the average person wouldn't eat a Chipotle burrito and still do his running...full speed...like me. That's why they call me special." (Zack Greinke)
"Sometimes they write what I say and not what I mean." (Pedro Guerrero)
Who was the first television voice for the Arizona Diamondbacks? Thom Brennaman.
"It's better than my wedding ring. You can always get wedding rings." (Johnny Damon, on receiving his '04 World Series ring)
"Two grand slams in a week -- man, that's seven or eight ribbies right there." (Bill Madlock)
What player appeared on the first cover of Sports Illustrated magazine? Eddie Mathews.
"If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing." (Sparky Anderson)
Did you know? All three Alou brothers have the same middle name (Rojas).
Whose voice is used as the baseball announcer in Meatloaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard Light?" Phil Rizzuto.
Which stadium was the second-to-last to install lights? Tiger Stadium.
Jack Murphy Stadium was named for a local sports editor who campaigned to bring major league baseball to San Diego.
Minnie Minoso, 53, went 1-for-8 for the Chicago White Sox in 1976.
Both Paul Konerko and Jermaine Dye hit their 300th home runs back-to-back on April 13, 2009.
Who struck out a record 13 times in the 2009 World Series? Ryan Howard.
"Always root for a team whose uniforms have belt loops. Good belt loops are critical." (Susan Sarandon)
"You can shake a dozen glove men out of a tree, but the bat separates the men from the boys." (Dale Long)
"I've found that you don't need to wear a necktie if you can hit." (Ted Williams)
Mark Lemke played his entire MLB career (1069 games) without ever getting hit by a pitch.
Who was the first African American manager in MLB history? Frank Robinson.
"Just breathe that New York air, would you?! Doesn't this place just smell like baseball?" (T. Tommy Sterling)
"I was actually hoping the Royals would pick me. It was the main team I wanted to go to. Their colors are Royal blue and that's my favorite color." (Zack Greinke)
"Well, no one is more valuable to their team than Albert Pujols. But you can say the same about Ryan Howard." (Joe Morgan)
Who were known as the "Blake Street Bombers?" Andres Galarraga, Larry Walker, and Vinny Castilla of the Colorado Rockies.
"Batting first, seventh, eighth or ninth, Tony Womack just wants to play. I don't have an ego problem." (Tony Womack)
"He told the pitchers to pair off in threes." (Mickey Mantle, on Yogi Berra)
On August 15, 1975, Earl Weaver was ejected by Ron Luciano once during the first game of a doubleheader and again before the start of the second game.
"Give me some scratching, diving, hungry ball players who come to kill you." (Leo Durocher)
How many one-hitters did Nolan Ryan pitch? Twelve.
"This is the saddest day of my life. It is like losing a dad, someone that was a father-figure to me." (Jay Buhner, on the death of Dave Niehaus)
What's the difference between the San Diego Padres and a mosquito? A mosquito stops sucking.
Did you know? Seals Stadium in San Francisco had no warning track.
On July 21, 1972, the Dodgers released Hoyt Wilhelm, five days short of his 49th birthday.
Who was the MVP of the 2005 World Series? Jermaine Dye.
Cubs outfielder Augie Galan never hit into a double play, despite leading the NL in plate appearances (748) in 1935.
"Beethoven can't really be great because his picture isn't on a bubble gum card." (Lucy, to Charlie Brown)
"To say 'Babe Ruth' is to say 'Baseball.'" (Will Harridge)
On September 8, 1965, Bert Campaneris, who hit a home run in his first pitch ever seen, became the first American League player to field all nine positions during a single game.
Gene Rye hit three home runs in one inning in a 1929 Texas League game.
Who holds the Indians post-season record for wins with four? Orel Hershiser.
"Expos fans discovered 'boo' is pronounced the same in French as it is in English." (Harry Caray)
"I didn't realize there was a cure for what I had, where I just hated being around people. I was going to get a job where I didn't have to be around people all the time. Mainly, just mowing grass was my goal." (Zack Greinke)
"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." (Babe Ruth)
Denver is the highest city with a major league baseball team at 5,280 feet above sea level. What is the second highest city with a team? Phoenix.
"We're all idiots here. We all have fun. We all hug, kiss, grab, whatever." (David Ortiz, on the '04 Red Sox)
"Rowand fought the wall, and the wall won." (Vin Scully)
On August 13, 1951, the Dodgers celebrated Musical Depreciation Night at Ebbetts Field, offering free admission to everyone who showed up with a musical instrument. 
Did you know? On March 30, 1993, Charlie Brown hit his one and only game-winning home run.
"Do you like baseball?" (Broadcaster Dave Niehaus, to Marilyn, his future wife, when he first met her)
Why don't the Milwaukee Brewers have a website? They can't string three W's together.
One seat at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto was 820 feet from home plate.
Satchel Paige, 46, outdueled Virgil Trucks, 1-0, in 12 innings on August 6, 1952.
Who is known as "El Oso Blanco?" Evan Gattis.
Did you know? Rube Waddell was born on Friday the 13th and died on April Fool's Day.
"Hold on to the ball until he goes away." (Linus' advice to Charlie Brown about pitching to a batter who hits a home run every time)
"I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it too tightly, you kill it, but if you hold it too loosely, you lose it." (Tommy Lasorda)
One of the most interesting three-pitch inning instances took place on August 20, 1979, when veteran infielder Jerry Terrell took the mound in the ninth inning for his first career pitching appearance.
Joe Niekro hit one career home run. It came off his brother Phil.
Who is the only Expos pitcher to win 20 games? Ross Grimsley.
"Being traded is like celebrating your 100th birthday. It might not be the happiest occasion in the world, but consider the alternative." (Joe Garagiola)
"It's a mistake. They'll probably sell their least amount of magazines in a long time -- except when NASCAR was on the cover." (Zack Greinke, on making the "Sports Illustrated" cover)
"If they ever dig up Shea, they'll find my hamstrings in the rubble." (Ron Gardenhire)
What happened on April 15, 1947? Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play in a major league baseball game.
Did you know? Vin Scully was the broadcaster for Mickey Mantle's exhibition debut in 1951 and Bryce Harper's major league debut in 2012.
"Some guys are inwardly outgoing." (Ralph Kiner)
Who was the first pitcher to win an All-Star Game for both leagues? Vida Blue.
"Hitting is solid, pitching is liquid, defense is gaseous ... [Defense] is damned hard to capture, formless, hard to see." (Bill James)
In 1977, Dave Kingman hit at least one home run while playing for a team in each of the four divisions of major league baseball.
"I've said this a million times, but I've never had to go to work a day in my life." (Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus)
Willard "Home Run" Brown of the Kansas City Monarchs once hit a home run off a pitch that bounced in front of home plate.
Did you know? Joe Sewell struck out just 114 times in his 14-year career.
Dummy Hoy, 99, threw out the first pitch of Game 3 of the 1961 World Series.
What is Scooter Gennett's nickname? Ryan.
Ron Gant hit the only home run in regular-season MLB play in Hawaii. It was inside-the-park.
"Miracle, my eye." (Tom Seaver, on the '69 Mets)
"Umpire's heaven is a place where he works third base every game. Home is where the heartache is." (Ron Luciano, umpire)
During the 1908 World Series, Orval Overall became the first and only pitcher to accomplish this unusual feat in a Fall Classic: Striking out four batters in one inning.
Dock Ellis played under seven different managers in 1977.
Who was the last Expos pitcher to toss a no-hitter? Dennis Martinez.
"It depresses a manager to see his team cry." (Charlie Brown)
"Because none of the White Sox guys like me. So I was hoping that he'd recognize me and be like, 'You punk, I hate you.' But he didn't do that." (Zack Greinke, on seeing President Obama at the All-Star Game)
"I was what you call a futility infielder." (Ron Gardenhire, on his MLB career)
Did you know? Vin Scully was a Dodger broadcaster from 1950-2016.
"Ryan Braun's swing is very supple." (Joe Morgan)
The Montreal Expos drew a total of 757 dogs during the team's Dog Day promotion in 1998.
"Today was baseball's opening day and the Cleveland Indians have been officially eliminated." (David Letterman)
During his career, Walter Johnson won 38 games by the score of 1-0 and lost 26 games by the score of 1-0.
Did you know? Less than two weeks after his rookie season ended, Babe Ruth married a 16-year-old coffee shop waitress.
"When I throw a curve that hangs and it goes for a hit, I want to chew up my glove." (Don Drysdale)
Did you know? Willard "Home Run" Brown of the Kansas City Monarchs used a 40-ounce bat.
"Dames wrecked more teams than bad liquor, big bonuses or all the sore arms." (Marty Marion)
Red Hoff, who struck out the first batter he faced in the major leagues (Ty Cobb), died at age 107.
Who was known as The Mechanical Man? Charlie Gehringer.
On October 12, 1982, Paul Molitor became the first player in World Series history to record five hits in a game.
"Like anyone in this city waits to be given the right before they start bragging." (Jerry Seinfeld, on "bragging rights" and the 2000 Subway Series)
"Your bat is your life. It's your weapon. You don't want to go into battle with anything that feels less than perfect." (Lou Brock)
Ned Garver of the 1951 St. Louis Browns was the first and is the ONLY American League pitcher to have twenty or more wins on a hundred-loss team.
Debbi Fields was one of the first ballgirls hired in MLB (by Oakland in 1971). She is better known for her cookie company, Mrs. Fields.
What LA Dodger set a team record for highest batting average in a season? Mike Piazza (.362 in 1997).
"I'm very proud of my area around the plate. I don't want anyone messing with my dirt." (Jorge Posada)
"I try to avoid nonsense talk. It wears me out to do stuff like our meetings every day. If I actually listen to the person talking, it'll wear me out. So I kind of go into a little daze." (Zack Greinke)
"It's kind of hard talking about him because you're throwing so many accolades at a really young player, but we haven't figured out anything bad about him yet." (Ron Gardenhire, on Joe Mauer)
Did you know? Walter Alston was named Manager of the Year six times.
"When I had him sitting to my right and I had him seconding an opinion of mine, it gave me instant credibility." (Joe Buck, on Tim McCarver)
"My father looked at the check and then told the scout, 'Throw in another hundred and you can take the rest of the family.'" (Joe Dugan)
In 2001, umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Steve 'Mongo' McMichael from Wrigley Field as the former football player was about to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."
"You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them." (Satchel Paige)
Did you know? Don Mattingly hit all six of his career grand slams in 1987.
Did you know? The Boston Red Sox won the World Series three times (in six years) with Babe Ruth on the roster.
"Thank you, God, for giving me strength and making me a ballplayer." (Catfish Hunter)
Willard "Home Run" Brown (Kansas City Monarchs) was among those who crossed the English Channel during the Normandy invasion.
Did you know? "Champ" condoms were marketed in the 1950s bearing a likeness of Ted Williams.
"Charlie has the one little weakness: He doesn't treat people like human beings." (Bob Elson, on Charlie O. Finley)
What was Jim Gentile's nickname? Diamond Jim.
The 1949 Cleveland Indians won 17 consecutive extra-inning games.
"I opened my eyes to see if I was in heaven or if I was in Milwaukee." (Kevin Seitzer, after being beaned)
"You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." (Jim Bouton)
"The screwball's an un-natural pitch. Nature never intended a man to turn his hand like that. It's like throwing rocks at a bear." (Carl Hubbell)
The San Francisco Giants have lost no-hitters to three pitchers named Kevin (Gross, Brown, and Millwood).
Who was the first Oriole to lead the AL in strikeouts? Bob Turley (1954).
"Yes, I do have the biggest pants in the league." (CC Sabathia on "Live With Regis and Kelly")
"According to a recent report by CBS Sports, the average Major League Baseball player now makes just over $3 million a year. Or as the Yankees like to call them, 'the 99 percenters.'" (Jay Leno)
Did you know? Bobby Abreu once dated 1996 Miss Universe Alicia Machado.
Did you know? Jackie Robinson's brother Matthew was a silver medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games.
"Hideki [Matsui] is proof that baseball is an international attraction that brings people from all over the world together." (Brian Cashman)
"His face looks like a closed fist." (Jim Murray, on Hank Bauer)
On August 6, 1930, Gene Rye of the Waco Cubs hit three home runs in one inning.
Did you know? Don Mattingly never played in the World Series.
Did you know? Babe Ruth won the batting and pitching Triple Crowns during a span of three years.
"You see it in the drive-through at Wendy's. Some people actually care about what they're doing and some don't. I care." (Greg Maddux)
Willard "Home Run" Brown's only major league home run was the first ever hit by an African-American in the American League.
"The idea got snipped." (Mike Veeck, on a proposed minor league promotion to give away a vasectomy)
On June 29, 1990, Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela both pitched no-hitters.
Who is known as "El Jaliscience?" Miguel Gonzalez.
In 1945, the Washington Senators played in 44 doubleheaders.
"And have is have, however men do catch." (Shakespeare, in 'King John')
"I've never taken batting practice against him and I never will. I have a family to think of." (Bob Watson, on teammate J.R. Richard)
In the 1934 All-Star Game, Carl Hubbell struck out five men in a row, whose names just happened to be Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin.
Andy Pettite once picked off a runner in seven consecutive games.
Who was the first Oriole pitcher to toss a no-hitter? Hoyt Wilhelm (1958).
Who was the first pitcher to lead both the AL and NL in shutouts in the same season? C.C. Sabathia (in 2008)
"The kid can swing the bat a little bit." (Lee Mazzilli, on Jose Bautista)
"You can hate a man for many reasons. Color is not one of them." (Pee Wee Reese)
"When [baseball] ends its season we must prepare for the long nights of winter darkness, the death of the year, the maimed and maiming rite of football." (George Grella)
"When a fielder gets the pitcher in trouble, the pitcher has to pitch himself out of the slump he isn't in." (Casey Stengel)
On August 5, 1983, Yankees manager Billy Martin was suspended for two games for calling umpire Dale Ford "a stone liar." 
For 54 consecutive seasons (1900-53), the Pittsburgh Pirates opened the season on the road.
In 1924, Babe Ruth knocked himself unconscious for five minutes after running into a concrete wall at Griffith Stadium. He stayed in the game, going 3-for-3.
"Fifty years from now, I'll be just three inches of type in a record book." (Brooks Robinson)
Willard "Home Run" Brown often carried a copy of "The Reader's Digest" in his pocket to read in a center field during a game.
"Good stockbrokers are a dime a dozen, but good shortstops are hard to find." (Charlie Finley)
On June 3, 1995, Expos pitcher Pedro Martinez threw nine perfect innings before surrendering a tenth-inning double.
What was Kendall Graveman's nickname? Digger.
On April 24, 1987, Rickey Henderson hit home runs off two 300-game winners: Phil Niekro and Steve Carlton.
"And what a pitch...!" (Shakespeare, in 'Henry VI')
"Every season has its peaks and valleys. What you have to try to do is eliminate the Grand Canyon." (Andy Van Slyke)
From July 17, 1936, to May 27, 1937, Carl Hubbell won 24 consecutive decisions.
Manny Ramirez is the all-time leader in post-season home runs with 24.
Who was the first White Sox player to win the AL MVP Award? Nellie Fox (1959).
"I was the originator of the three-hour game, and it's damn boring. The extra time is the result of overmanaging, overumpiring and overadvising." (Bob Feller)
"You might be a redneck if you think the last words to the Star Spangled Banner are 'Play Ball'." (Jeff Foxworthy)
Did you know? Between 2004 and 2008, Jose Bautista wore seven different numbers in the major leagues.
Who represented the Padres in the 1969 All-Star Game? Chris Cannizzaro.
"What Women Want: To be loved, to be listened to . . . and sometimes, just to be held.  What Men Want: Tickets for the World Series." (Dave Barry)
"Rookie Wilson was candidate for Mookie of the Year." (Ralph Kiner)
In 1992, actor Charlie Sheen paid $93,500 for the 'Mookie Ball' which went through Bill Buckner's legs in the sixth game of the Fall Classic in 1986. 
"Tommy doesn't stop eating when he's full; he stops when his arms are tired." (Steve Sax, on Tommy Lasorda)
Who is the only pitcher to give up a home run to each of the three Alou brothers? Ferguson Jenkins.
Who is the only player to hit three home runs in a postseason game twice? Babe Ruth.
"A fellow doesn't last long on what he has done. He has to keep delivering." (Carl Hubbell)
Negro-leaguer Walter "Rev" Cannady played every position except catcher during his 25-year career.
"Eddie could stand at third coaching, and I don't care who was pitching, in two innings he'd have their signs." (Doc Cramer, on Eddie Collins)
Did you know? Bert Campaneris played in nine no-hitters.
Did you know? The 1904 Red Sox pitching staff recorded 148 complete games.
"And what'd him how he singled..." (Shakespeare, in 'Henry VI')
"When you're going good, it doesn't get any better than being in New York. But when you're going bad, it doesn't get any worse." (Davey Johnson, manager)
In 2003 Eric Gagne recorded 55 consecutive saves, two fewer than the record for saves in a single season. When added to the eight consecutive saves he made at the end of 2002, Gagne had 63 consecutive saves, a new Major League record.
In 2008, the San Diego Padres became the first team in MLB history to win four consecutive games by the same score (2-1).
Did you know? The Wrigley Field scoreboard has never been struck with a batted ball.
"I yelled from the dugout, 'Watch the squeeze,' and then I watched it." (Earl Weaver, after the KC Royals executed a ninth-inning suicide squeeze)
"Tickets now read: 'Game starts at 7:30 -- Game ends when the Yankees finish whoopin' ass.'" (David Letterman)
Did you know? Josh Beckett owns a collection of more than 10,000 baseball cards.
Who holds the career record for outfield putouts? Willie Mays (7,095).
"How good was Stan Musial? He was good enough to take your breath away." (Vin Scully)
"I never knew anyone who said they liked doubleheaders except Ernie Banks, and I think he was lying." (Mike Hargrove)
In 1967, A's owner Charlie Finley fired manager Alvin Dark and released outfielder Ken Harrelson due to reports of rowdy behavior on a team flight. 
"This is the ol' left-hander rounding third and heading for home. So long, everybody!" (Joe Nuxhall, Reds announcer)
Did you know? Warren Spahn, who wore number 21, debuted at age 21, pitched for 21 seasons, and won 21 games eight times.
Did you know? Babe Ruth never struck out 100 times in a season.
The 1958 Topps baseball card was removed from circulation after Ed Bouchee was convicted of indecent exposure.
Negro Leaguer Oscar Charleston was compared to Ty Cobb for his slashing style on the basepaths.
"Bichette Happens" (headline in 'Sport' magazine, referring to Dante Bichette)
Did you know? Nolan Ryan lost five no-hitters in the ninth inning.
Who was known as Louisiana Lightning? Ron Guidry.
Did you know? Ty Cobb was never on a World Series-winning team.
"Foul...?" (Shakespeare, in 'The Tempest')
"Catching a fly ball is a pleasure. But knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business." (Tommy Henrich)
On August 3, 1988, Dave Eiland allowed a home run to the first batter he faced. On April 10, 1992, Eiland hit a home run in his first major league at-bat giving him a pair of feats unmatched in Major League history.
On July 31, 2007, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were shut out (2-0) by their former batboy (Toronto starter Jesse Litsch).
Who was the first manager of the San Diego Padres? Preston Gomez.
"I don't like talking to people. I don't even like phoning my wife every day." (Orlando Hudson, on why he stopped tweeting)
Did you know? In 2001, Pat Burrell made headlines by revealing that he doesn't wear underwear.
What is the address of Oracle Park in San Francisco? 24 Willie Mays Plaza.
"Greaseball, greaseball, greaseball, that's all I throw him, and he still hits them." (Gaylord Perry, on Rod Carew)
"I was offered a spot in an ad for neutering pets. Not exactly what I had in mind." (Steve Bedrosian, after winning the Cy Young Award)
On August 1, 1945, Irwin Hall was credited with a single when his line drive ended up inside Dutch Leonard's pants after hitting the Senators pitcher in the stomach. 
"I don't know why we need them. All they do is watch baseball games." (Reds owner Marge Schott, on scouts)
What was Harry Caray's real name? Harry Christopher Carabina.
"2.000, baby. I got two hits." (Julio Lugo, after going 2-for-2 on Opening Day)
How much does the retractable roof weigh at Miller Park? 12,000 tons.
Dick Bosman was the starting pitcher in the Washington Senators' final game in 1971 and the Texas Rangers' first game in 1972.
What stadium was nicknamed 'The Boom Box?' Coors Field.
In 1949, Bobby Shantz made his first big league appearance, pitching nine no-hit innings in relief.
Who played the most games in his one year in the big leagues? Sparky Anderson (152).
No member of the A's has won a batting title since Ferris Fain in 1952.
"He comes the third time home." (Shakespeare, in 'Coriolanus')
"Carlton does not pitch to the hitter, he pitches through him. The batter hardly exists for Steve. He's playing an elevated game of catch." (Tim McCarver)
On August 10, 1944, Charley "Red" Barrett made history by throwing a complete game with the fewest pitches ever, 58. He shutout the Reds 2-0 on only two hits and no walks.
In 1968, the Chicago White Sox lost a record 44 one-run games.
"I'm 30 years old and I have these dreams" is the first line in what book? Jim Bouton's "Ball Four."
"Mr. Frick is the only man I know whom Dale Carnegie would have hit in the mouth." (Bill Veeck, on baseball commissioner Ford Frick)
"Joe Buck was once a little boy with a dream. A dream to make people find baseball boring." (Author Unknown)
"Miguel is baseball's version of Lebron James." (Bill Robinson, on Miguel Cabrera)
What National League team has won the most World Series championships? St. Louis Cardinals.
"We know we are better than this, but we can't prove it." (Tony Gwynn, on a Padres losing streak)
"He can embarrass the batter on one pitch and the catcher on the next." (Ron Tingley, on Charlie Hough)
"Well, none of my guys could [do it], 'cause we can't score." (Davey Johnson, when he learned that Boston's Mike Napoli was dating a porn star)
"If the Cincinnati Reds were really the first major league baseball team, who did they play?" (George Carlin)
In 1980, Seattle's Mike Parrott was the winning pitcher on opening day. He finished the season 1-16.
"When you get guys out, you're big. When you don't get guys out, you're fat." (Ozzie Guillen, on closer Bobby Jenks)
Did you know? Miller Park is the only ballpark at which more sausages are sold than hot dogs.
Elvis Andrus learned English as a teenager by listening to Rascal Flatts songs and reading the song lyrics.
"There is no fat lady at Coors Field." (Vin Scully)
In 1915, Rube Marquard needed 1 hour and 16 minutes to no-hit the Dodgers.
Did you know? Mike Lansing hit for the cycle by the fourth inning of a game.
As a rookie, Sandy Koufax struck out all 12 times he came to bat.
"He's safe." (Shakespeare, in 'Measure for Measure')
"I was the worst hitter ever. I never even broke a bat until last year. That was backing out of the garage." (Lefty Gomez)
Ty Cobb stole second base, third base, and home plate during the same inning four times during his spectacular Hall of Fame career.
In 1966-67, the San Francisco Giants played 62 consecutive games without stealing a base.
What cartoon character did pitcher Marty Pattin like to imitate? Donald Duck.
"The only thing that compares to it is shooting a big deer, or maybe getting married." (Daniel Bard, Boston reliever, on pitching in the late innings)
"If you are going to have a fight with a visiting club, be sure to insult them the day they come to town, and not the last day of the series. It pays off better." (Bill Veeck)
"You're going to make good pitches, and he's going to hit them." (Dan Haren, on Miguel Cabrera)
In 1957, Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince jumped from the third floor of the Chase Hotel in St. Louis into a swimming pool.
"It's not every day -- only one time in six years." (Juan Nicasio, after taking a line drive off his head)
"Every time a baseball player grabs his crotch, it makes him spit." (Marsha Warfield)
"If we're ahead a couple of games, I'd probably try putting him six feet under." (Bryce Harper, on being hit by a pitch by Julio Teheran)
"They can't get any rougher on us unless they show up with Uzis." (Indians outfielder David Justice, on Yankee fans)
From May 10, 1969, to August 12, 1970, the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 23 times in a row.
Larry Luebbers, a big Reds fan, built a replica of Crosley Field on his farm in Union, Kentucky.
Whose nickname is "Dutch Oven?" Derek Holland.
"Honestly, at one time I thought Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did." (Don Mattingly)
"Well, son, I think you've had enough." (Manager Bill McKechnie to 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall, who retired just 2 of 9 batters in his debut)
What baseball player appeared on the first-ever 'Tonight Show' in 1954? Willie Mays.
Did you know? The 1935 Boston Braves finished 61-1/2 games out of first place.
"I shall catch the fly." (Shakespeare, in 'Henry V')
"I am the best in baseball...I create an excitement in a ballpark when I walk on the field." (Reggie Jackson)
George Burns and Johnny Neun are the only first-baseman in Major League history to ever turn an unassisted triple play.
The first recorded argument between an umpire and a player was in 1846.
What was the title of Robert Whiting's book about Japanese baseball? "You Gotta Have Wa."
"He said he wanted to go home and watch 'The Andy Griffith Show.'" (Aaron Sele, on what manager Butch Hobson told him during a mound visit)
"It isn't the high price of stars that is expensive, it's the high price of mediocrity." (Bill Veeck)
"It's bad enough that he throws hard...but none of his pitches is straight!" (Scott Brosius, on Bartolo Colon)
"He doesn't go to Arthur Murray [Dance School] on the weekends. I can tell you that. He's not on 'Dancing with the Stars.' He may be a star, but he's not dancing." (Jim Leyland, on Sean Casey's baserunning)
"I like my team, because I like the pitching." (Fredi Gonzalez, Braves manager)
"If you hit Polonia 100 fly balls, you could make a movie out of it -- 'Catch 22.'" (Dennis Lamp, on Luis Polonia)
"We gotta show up tomorrow ready to eat somebody's face." (Nats outfielder Jayson Werth)
"He was serious about every pitch, every game." (Mel Harder, on Early Wynn)
Who has the longest surname in major league history? Jarod Saltalamacchia.
How many no-hitters did Bert Campaneris play in? Eleven.
Who was the first player to go on maternity leave? Colby Lewis.
Did you know? Mitch Williams has a tattoo of the cartoon character Speedy Gonzalez on his right calf.
Ryne Duren was so wild he once hit on-deck batter Ralph Kiner.
Did you know? Hack Wilson was awarded an RBI 51 years after his death.
Despite batting .218, Tony Armas had 107 RBI in 1983.
"I thank you for your good counsel. Come, my coach!" (Shakespeare, in 'Hamlet')
"I wanted to be a big league baseball player so I could see my picture on a bubble gum card." (Al Ferrara)
"You should always go to other people's funerals, otherwise, they won't come to yours." (Yogi Berra)
Hank Greenberg once had 100 RBIs at the All-Star break but did not make the All-Star team.
Who replaced Tom Selleck's character Jack Elliot in the film "Mr. Baseball?" Frank Thomas.
"When I first became a manager, I asked Chuck [Tanner] for advice. He told me, 'Always rent.'" (Tony LaRussa)
"When you're walking to the bank with that World Series check every November, you don't want to leave. There were no Yankees saying, 'Play me or trade me.'" (Hank Bauer)
"As Negro kids, we didn't have days for water skiing and days for beach parties, and outings and piano lessons. We had baseball, morning until night." (Larry Doby)
"You go to the clothing store with $500 and I go with $100, you should come out with better stuff. You get a cashmere -- and I get one of those itchy tweed things." (Jim Leyland, on competing with the Yankees' payroll)
"We're kind of just bottom-fishing, trying to buy low and hopefully catch lightning in a bottle." (Kevin Towers, Diamondbacks GM)
"If you play against him, you hate him; if you play with him, you hate him a little less." (Ozzie Guillen, on A.J. Pierzynski)
"It was tough to get a grip. I felt like I was making love to my hand....The rosin bag, whatever, licking the fingers. But it felt good after that." (Gio Gonzalez)
"I'm not only a player of the game. I'm a student of the game. I watch and learn." (Roberto Alomar)
In Abbott & Costello's classic 'Who's on First' routine, who is at shortstop? I Don't Give a Darn.
Did you know? Archie Manning, Joe Theisman, and Steve Bartkowski were selected in the 1971 major league amateur draft.
Michael Young's cousin, Zack Padilla, was once the WBO Light Welterweight boxing champion.
Who was known as the "Old Roman?" Charles Comiskey.
"He was the most graceful left-handed hitter I ever saw." (Casey Stengel, on Zack Wheat)
Did you know? Randy Johnson threw a perfect game at age 40.
Who had the first RBI ever in an All-Star Game? Lefty Gomez.
"O my offense is rank, it smells to heaven." (Shakespeare, in 'Hamlet')
"Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbers go for base hits. It's an unfair game." (Rod Kanehl)
In his autobiography "Three and Two," umpire Tom Gorman requested to be buried in his umpire uniform with an indicator set in his hand at a 3-2 count.
In 1999, Rafael Palmeiro won the AL Gold Glove at first base, even though he played only 28 games at the position that season.
Whose biography is entitled, "The Catcher Was A Spy?" Moe Berg.
"As I remember, the bases were loaded." (Garry Maddox, when asked to describe his first grand slam)
"Baseball is really two sports -- the Summer Game and the Autumn Game. One is the leisurely pastime of our national mythology. The other is not so gentle." (Tom Boswell)
"He could play right guard for my beloved Cleveland Browns, and there would be no drop-off in talent." (Brian Anderson, on Adam Dunn)
"We were two of a kind. I competed my [tail] off, and he'd be on me that it wasn't enough. So we'd butt heads. But we were best friends. He was tough, but he was fair." (Jim Leyland, on his father)
"I don't want to be one of those great players who never made the Series." (Rickey Henderson)
"The first pitch to Tucker Ashford is grounded into left field. No, wait a minute. It's ball one -- low and outside." (Jerry Coleman)
"What a great competitor he is. I can't wait until I'm 23." (Bryce Harper, on Yeonis Cespedes)
"What she is doing now is she is going to go from stadium to stadium making a fool of herself. It's like the Orioles." (David Letterman, on Lady Gaga)
Who has hit the most career home runs for the Houston Astros? Jeff Bagwell.
Did you know? In his spare time, Jacoby Ellsbury enjoys attending rodeos.
Both Joe Pepitone and John Lennon were born on October 9, 1940.
Did you know? Josh Hamilton wears size 19 shoes.
What stadium was known as "The Baseball Palace of the World?" Comiskey Park.
Warren Spahn won 363 games despite missing most of 1942 through 1945 due to World War II.
In 1993, the Colorado Rockies set the record for season attendance, drawing over four million fans.
The Niekro brothers (Phil and Joe) and Perry brothers (Gaylord and Jim) won a total of 1,068 games.
"When time is ripe -- which will be suddenly, I'll steal." (Shakespeare, in 'Henry IV')
"There were times last year when people looked at the scoreboard and thought my batting average was the temperature." (Buck Martinez, on his .162 performance)
"Let's play two." (Ernie Banks)
Did you know that Jim Palmer never gave up a grand slam his entire MLB career?
"We knew there was something poignant about Mickey Mantle before we knew what poignant meant." (Bob Costas)
"Boy, I hope I never see my name up there." (Yogi Berra, seeing a list of deceased Yankee players on the scoreboard at an Old Timers' Day)
"Baseball is one of those things that if you have separation anxiety, it's not a good game for you." (Randy Wolf)
Did you know? In college, Jacoby Ellsbury once dressed up as Johnny Damon for Halloween.
"He's a trail boss. He'll take it through the snow, through the drought, through the flood. He likes potholes. He likes floods. He's gonna drive that herd." (Rich Donnelly, on Jim Leyland)
"Hating the Yankees isn't part of my 'act,' it is one of those exquisite times when life and art are in perfect conjunction." (Bill Veeck)
"Gossage puts guys like me on his cereal for breakfast." (Tom Paciorek, on Goose Gossage)
"I didn't know he had that good a body, and I didn't know he had that much hair." (Davey Johnson, after seeing an old picture of Steve McCatty in 'Playgirl')
"I'm like his Mini-Me." (Prince Fielder, on 290-pound pitcher C.C. Sabathia)
Four major league baseball players have hosted 'Saturday Night Live': Bob Uecker, Deion Sanders, Billy Martin, and Derek Jeter.
Bronson Arroyo's debut CD includes cover versions of songs by Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, and Incubus.
Kevin Melillo drew a base on balls in his only plate appearance in the major leagues (in 2007).
Did you know? Josh Hamilton's favorite cereal is Fruity Pebbles.
"A wild-eyed nut." (Ban Johnson, on Kenesaw Mountain Landis)
"The box score is the catechism of baseball, ready to surrender its truth to the knowing eye." (Stanley Cohen)
What is the nickname of the Pensacola minor league team? Blue Wahoos.
The only "keystone combo" to finish first and second in the MVP voting? Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio in 1959.
"Gas stations, parking lots, and grocery shops, stood on remembered fields, where you shagged flies and slid home with the winning run." (Irwin Shaw)
"Maybe I'm not a great man, but I damn well want to break the record." (Roger Maris)
"A pitcher is not a ballplayer." (Christy Mathewson)
In 1967, Ken Holtzman went 9-0 (in 12 starts) for the Cubs, while serving in the military and being available only on occasional weekends.
Which Dodger teamed with Dizzy Dean as a broadcaster on NBC's Game of the Week? Pee Wee Reese.
"You go to the moon, and you'll find someone who's a Yankee fan." (Ozzie Guillen on the popularity of the NY Yankees)
"Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again." (Ernie Banks)
"He's an ornery guy, but if a ballplayer doesn't have a little orneriness, you're wasting your time." (Lloyd Simmons, on Eric Gagne)
During a game in 2006, Baltimore's Jay Gibbons hit a foul ball into the stands that struck his own wife Laura in the ribcage.
"God's been awfully good to me, allowing me to do the things I love to do. I asked him one more year, at least, and he said OK." (Vin Scully)
"He had a face that looked like it'd hold two days of rain." (Tommy Lasorda, on Hank Bauer)
"I've got my [e-mail] thing set on the highest spam filter and it still gets through. I'm not even going to tell you, but you can guess at my age what I might be getting." (Davey Johnson)
Who is the all-time home run leader for the Montreal Expos? Vladimir Guererro.
Did you know? R.A. Dickey and Kevin Slowey once climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
From 2007-2009, Eric Hinske played in three consecutive World Series with three different teams.
Did you know? Adrian Beltre does not wear a cup.
"That middle name tells you all there is to know about how tough he was." (Fay Vincent, on Kenesaw Mountain Landis)
Umpires were dropped from box scores in 1965 but reinstated a few years later.
What is the nickname of the New Orleans minor league team? Baby Cakes.
The 2003 Montreal Expos played 22 of their home games in Puerto Rico.
"He that will not reason is a bigot, he that cannot reason is a fool, and he that dares not reason is a slave." (Sign over Branch Rickey's desk)
"If I had my career to play over, one thing I'd do differently is swing more. Those 1,200 walks I got -- nobody remembers them." (Pee Wee Reese)
"George Brett could get good wood on an aspirin." (Jim Frey)
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Who was nicknamed The Thumper? Ted Williams.
"It's never happened in the World Series competition, and it still hasn't." (Yogi Berra, reminiscing about Don Larsen's perfect game)
"I'm kind of a baseball geek. I love going on Baseball-Reference.com. I always looked at numbers, even as a young kid coming up. I admired Walter Johnson and Cy Young." (Bert Blyleven)
Did you know? Zack Greinke married a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.
"I just watched the ball fly around like a snowball fight." (Pitcher J.P. Howell, after watching his teammates turn a 2-6-2 triple play)
"I left some balls up and they hit them. And the odd time I made a pitch, they hit that, too." (Jeff Francis, Royals pitcher)
"Allen S. Sothoron pitched his initials off yesterday." (Arthur 'Bugs' Baer, sportswriter)
"I pitched well, minus one pitch." (Stephen Strasburg, after a ninth-inning grand slam)
"[El Duque] would give me signs from the mound. I'd put down the sign he wanted and he'd shake me off. That was always fun." (A.J. Pierzynski, on Orlando Hernandez)
Who played in the most games without playing in the World Series? Rafael Palmeiro (2,831).
Did you know? Michael Cuddyer specializes in card tricks.
Did you know? Steve Garvey was on the winning side in all 10 All-Star Games in which he played.
Nelson Cruz once hit a broken-bat inside-the-park home run.
What is located at 245 Park Avenue in New York? The Office of the Baseball Commissioner.
Pirates third baseman Don Hoak was a professional boxer as a teenager.
"I never took the game home with me. I always left it in some bar." (Bob Lemon)
Did you know/ The New York Black Yankees were owned by entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
"We want beer!" (Chant at Shibe Park when President Hoover showed up during Prohibition)
"There are only five things you can do in baseball -- run, throw, catch, hit and hit with power." (Leo Durocher)
In 1963 Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves won twenty-three games at the age of forty-two, making him the oldest pitcher to be a 20-game winner.
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Who was known as The Oklahoma Kid? Mickey Mantle.
"I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul. I plan to face him with the zeal of a challenger." (Ichiro, before facing Daisuke Matsuzaka)
"Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year." (Sparky Anderson)
Vladimir Guerrero once hit a double off a one-hop fastball by Carl Pavano.
"[That's] 11 losses out of 12 games. In fact, today the IRS said they would no longer let the Dodgers deduct their bats as a business expense." (Jay Leno, during a Dodgers' slump)
"Spring training is a time to think about being young again." (Ernie Banks)
"Orel Hershiser is the only major league pitcher to have two consecutive pronouns in his surname." (Roger Angell)
"This is our [expletive] city." (David Ortiz, on national TV)
Who was the first African-American player in Chicago Cubs history? Ernie Banks (in 1953).
Did you know? Nolan Ryan never won the Cy Young Award.
"If a guy is a good fastball hitter, does that mean I should throw him a bad fastball?" (Larry Anderson)
"I'm still hoping for a call. I feel like I turned some heads." (Will Ferrell, after his one-day Spring Training experience)
"We are triplets, like the Three Musketeers -- three and a half, if you count Feliz's head." (Alexi Ogando, on Pedro Strop and Neftali Feliz)
"If you cut that big slob in half, most of the concessions at Yankee Stadium would come pouring out." (Waite Hoyt, on Babe Ruth)
Pitcher Hugh Casey once partied with Ernest Hemingway during a Dodger spring training in Cuba.
"There ain't much to being a ballplayer, if you're a ballplayer." (Honus Wagner)
Who was the first-ever Vice President to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on opening day? James S. Sherman (in 1912).
"I met him on the space shuttle." (Lon Simmons, on Bill Lee)
"The only people I ever felt intimidated by in my whole life were Bob Gibson and my daddy." (Dusty Baker)
The heaviest bat, 48 ounces, was used by Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds.
Who owns a Louisville Slugger guitar? John Fogerty.
"Admiral Byrd threw out the first pitch." (Rocky Bridges, Triple-A manager, on the cold Opening Day temperature)
"Everyone's screaming. I've got a catcher running at me with a fist, guys coming at me from all angles. I just put my head down and wore all the punches." (Brian Wilson, on clinching the 2010 World Series)
"He's so much better than me, it's ridiculous." (Scott Rolen, on Vladimir Guerrero)
"The sequel to the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' opens next week. You watch these movies and the pirates always win. You ever notice that? You want to see the Pirates lose? Move to Pittsburgh." (Jay Leno)
"I get paid to play, I don't get paid to think about getting paid." (Josh Hamilton)
"I wish they'd shut the gates and let us play ball with no press and no fans." (Dick Allen)
"I had a hold of him, and I think I saw Satan in his eyes." (Larry Walker, after a WBC brawl involving Alfredo Aceves)
Did you know? Cubs manager Don Zimmer vowed to swim across Lake Michigan if Greg Maddux (winless since May 5) beat the Padres on July 18, 1990.
Did you know? Toni Stone (a female) of the Indianapolis Clowns once hit a line drive single off Satchel Paige to ruin his no-hitter.
"This is not even close to what I envisioned a no-hitter would be." (Andy Hawkins, after pitching a no-hitter but losing 4-0)
Who was the first knuckleball pitcher to win the Cy Young Award? R.A. Dickey.
Did you know? Scott Feldman's father was an FBI agent.
"I'm the only pitcher in the majors making less than $1 million a year." (Roger Owens, Dodger Stadium peanut vendor)
In 1988, Angels manager Cookie Rojas placed a punching bag in the dugout runway to allow players to blow off steam.
Who owns the longest hitting streak for the Minnesota Twins? Ken Landreaux (31 games).
In 1982, Wayne Nordhagen was traded five times, twice on the same day.
"Why not?" (slogan of the 1981 Orioles)
"On any given day...come out to the ballpark and you'll see something different." (Fred Borsch)
Carlton Fisk did not play in the big leagues on a regular basis until he was 24 years old, yet he set the Major League record for most games caught.
The longest bat, 38 inches, was used by Al Simmons.
"I ain't ever had a job. I just always played baseball." (Satchel Paige)
"There have been a plethora of guys to hit it up there, but that was the plethorest." (Chuck Pool, on Kevin Mitchell's upper-deck home run at Joe Robbie Stadium)
"When the leaves turn brown, I'll be wearing the batting crown." (Dave Parker)
Did you know? Cole Hamels' wife, Heidi Strobel, was a contestant on "Survivor: The Amazon" in 2003.
"Big power outage continues in New York. But enough about Alex Rodriguez." (David Letterman)
"[Stan Musial] and Red Schoendienst and Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Bruce Sutter, true Cardinals players that played the game the right way." (Albert Pujols)
"Philadelphia fans would boo funerals, an Easter egg hunt, a parade of armless war vets, and the Liberty Bell." (Bo Belinsky)
"I was just trying to pitch inside." (Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster, after hitting Alex Rodriguez on a 3-0 count)
Who is the only major league pitcher to give up hits to the first seven batters he faced in a game? Bill Bonham (in 1975).
Did you know? The Cubs went three complete seasons (1994-96) without starting a single left-handed pitcher.
"Pudge is so old, they didn't have a history class when he went to school." (Steve Lyons, on Carlton Fisk)
"I know exactly what Tiger Woods feels like when his glutes aren't firing." (Will Ferrell, after his one-day Spring Training experience)
Did you know? In 1988, at age 18, Ken Griffey, Jr., attempted suicide.
"Leon Wagner hits a fly ball deep to right. Will it be fair? Will it be foul? It is!' (Broadcaster Herb Score)
George Brett had a postseason batting average of .340.
Who is the only member of the Chicago White Sox to hit four home runs in a game? Pat Seerey.
In his first major league game, Leo Foster hit into a double play and triple play.
"There's no telling what that ball was worth before I signed it." (Gorman Thomas, after signing a ball already signed by Ruth, Aaron, Mantle, and DiMaggio)
"I was not successful as a ballplayer, as it was a game of skill." (Casey Stengel)
Mickey Cochrane's offensive skill is obvious, but did you know that he also managed the Detroit Tigers to two American League pennants and a World Championship?
The first professional baseball player to have his name burned on his bat was Honus Wagner.
Who was nicknamed The Lip? Leo Durocher.
"He looks like he's just been told there's no cannelloni in the world." (Phil Stone, Giants broadcaster, after Tommy Lasorda's ejection from a ballgame)
"I root for [Reyes] because he is a friend, and I root for him because he is a teammate. I also root for him because I like hitting with runners in scoring position." (David Wright)
Factoid: Josh Hamilton has size 19 feet.
"I got some good news earlier today before the show. Thanks to Alex Rodriguez, I am no longer the most overpaid disappointment in New York City." (David Letterman)
Who hit for the Triple Crown in 2012? Miguel Cabrera.
"You may go a long time without winning but you never forget that scent." (Steve Busby)
"Connie Mack wouldn't have won with that team." (Bobby Valentine, on the 2012 Red Sox)
In 1914, the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played the first game ever in the Egyptian desert as part of a world tour promoting baseball.
Which player born in Maine hit the most home runs? Del Bissonette.
"If I could be commissioner for a day, I'd play one game a year versus sportswriters to illustrate how easy the game is." (Joe Magrane)
Did you know? Curtis Granderson is deaf in his left ear.
Did you know? Dick Ellsworth was born in Lusk, Wyoming.
"The man's idea of a three-piece suit is a shirt, ironed jeans, and a pair of cowboy boots." (Bob Nightengale, on Bill Russell)
"And that ball is out of here. No, it's not. Yes, it is. No, it's not. What happened?" (Phil Rizzuto, Yankees broadcaster)
"Cakes has won 240 games, but it took a picture of him standing in his underwear to get nationally known." (Mike Flanagan, on Jim Palmer)
Who pitched no-hitters in two different centuries? Hideo Nomo.
"I still don't know why they asked me to do this commercial." (Marv Throneberry)
"I want to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all he had to give." (Roberto Clemente)
Did you know that Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner had 223 hits and a .355 batting average during his rookie season?
There are over 8,000 variations of wooden baseball bats. Most hitters choose an ash or maple bat.
"I wouldn't mind seeing someone erase my record of hitting into four triple plays." (Brooks Robinson)
"I can't play perfect every day." (Teddy Martinez, Mets shortstop, after committing 5 errors in 5 games)
"Mount Everest erupts again!" (Tim McCarver, after a David Ortiz game-winning single)
On Opening Day in 2010, Braves concessionaires sold one Jason Heyward shirt every eight seconds.
In 2007, Nationals pitcher Jesus Colome spent time on the disabled list for an "abscess" on his "right buttock."
"This is a great night to celebrate and, everybody, don't drink and drive. Including me." (Jim Leyland, after Detroit's ALCS-clinching win over New York)
"He does everything better than anyone else." (Tommy Henrich, on Joe DiMaggio)
"We'll be rooting hard to bring back the World Series Cup to Boston." (Boston mayor Thomas Menino)
Who was the first Negro League player elected to the Hall of Fame? Satchel Paige.
Did you know? Lou Brock never stole home during his career.
"They can't yank a novelist like they can a pitcher. A novelist has to go the full nine, even if it kills him." (Ernest Hemingway)
Which team was the first to win back-to-back World Series? Chicago Cubs.
"He was a guy who knew he was the greatest baseball player in America and he was proud of it." (Lefty Grove, on Joe DiMaggio)
Tony Kubek went into broadcasting at age 28 after his premature retirement from baseball.
"This being regarded as a Star Pitcher is a harder job than being a coal miner." (Ed Walsh)
On April 16, 2005, Kenny Lofton went 0 for 5, grounding out to first, second, third, shortstop, and pitcher.
"I don't need a chest protector. I need a bra." (Gus Triandos, at an old-timers game)
"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, age don't matter." (Satchel Paige)
Larry Doby was the first African American to play in the American League.
How many times did Hank Aaron hit 50 or more home runs in a season? None.
"I was being paid $30,000 a year, the very least I could do was hit .400." (Ted Williams)
"He can step on your shoes, but he doesn't mess up your shine." (Joe Morgan, on manager Frank Robinson's diplomacy in offering advice)
"Scott Bullett, as he takes left field, is getting congratulations from everybody. He and his daughter are parents now of a new baby." (Harry Caray)
"Poise? I don't think we're talking about poise here. I think we're talking about a 97-mph fastball and a curveball from hell!" (Ron Gardenhire, on Felix Hernandez)
"Three crunchy taco supremes, no tomato, cheesy crunch and no tomato every time." (Justin Verlander, on what he eats before a start)
"Some of my teammates have kids, so I know it can be done." (Derek Jeter)
"Outfield in a no-doubles defense. The strategy is to prevent the double." (Tim McCarver)
Did you know? In 1946, Hank Greenberg married New York department store heiress Coral Gimbel.
In 1909, Ty Cobb won the Quadruple Crown -- batting average, home runs, runs batted in, and stolen bases.
"I should be hungry, but I've already had breakfast and lunch tomorrow." (Whitey Herzog, on a flight back from Japan)
"No baseball pitcher would be worth a darn without a catcher who could handle the hot fastball." (Casey Stengel)
The right field gate at Wrigley Field is called the "elephant's gate" because elephants entered through it for the circus.
"Derek Jeter is off the disabled list and Chuck Knoblauch is not throwing the ball away. All is right with the world." (Sarah Jessica Parker)
What is located at 1616 E. 18th Street in Kansas City, MO? The Negro League Hall of Fame.
"Intense. That's what I was. I just wanted to be the best. I never wanted to lose." (Willie Wells)
Did you know? The 1935 St. Louis Browns drew 80.922 fans for the entire season.
"Take your bat with you." (Earl Weaver, to slumping Al Bumby as he was headed to chapel services)
"The new definition of a heathen is a man who has never played baseball." (Elbert Hubbard)
In the last game of the 1945 season, the first season after his four year term in the military, Hank Greenberg hit a pennant-winning ninth inning grand slam for the Detroit Tigers.
In Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First," who is playing third base? I Don't Know.
"Between me and my roommate, we've hit 400 major league home runs." (Rookie Bob Uecker, roommate of Eddie Mathews, after hitting his first home run)
"At Fenway, you can see the grass grow on some days. Fenway smells, you can see Ted Williams, Babe Ruth playing there. I darn near genuflect when I walk through the gates at Fenway Park." (Dave Niehaus)
"Just wow!" (Dave Valle, on Felix Hernandez)
"We tried to set up the double play. But the shortstop doesn't play in the bullpen." (Lou Piniella, after an intentional walk allowed Dmitri Young to hit a grand slam)
How did Miguel Cabrera lose weight before the 2012 season? He gave up eating arepas.
"The second one lets the hitter know you meant the first one." (Sal Maglie, on brushback pitches)
"This may sound strange, but when you have a torso injury it hurts." (Tim McCarver)
In 1924, Boston Braves' third baseman Tony Boeckel became the first major leaguer to die in an automobile accident.
Warren Spahn hit at least one home run in 17 consecutive seasons.
"Three Scotches, a couple of glasses of wine." (Gary Thorne, on enduring a 19-inning Red Sox-Yankees game)
Wrigley Field was the first park to allow fans to keep foul balls.
"Doerr, and not Ted Williams, is the number one player on the team." (Babe Ruth, on Bobby Doerr)
The Roger Maris Museum is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Did you know? A bar called Marty's near Eastern Illinois University is named for Marty Pattin.
Did you know? Duke Snider hit 19 home runs off Robin Roberts.
"When he punched Keith Hernandez in spring training last season, it was the only time that Strawberry would hit the cutoff man all year." (Steve Wulf)
During a 17-year career, Heinie Manush hit under .300 only three times yet he only won one batting title. That batting title was in 1926 and he earned it by going six-for-nine in a doubleheader on the last day of the season to overtake Babe Ruth.
What did Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, Ted Williams and Willie Mays all do in their first major league at-bats? Strike out.
What position is least represented in the Hall of Fame? Third base.
"This isn't a body. It's a cruel family joke." (Curt Schilling, on his 6'4", 234-lb. physique)
"I won't say that women belong in the kitchen, but they don't belong in the dugout." (Keith Hernandez)
Who is nicknamed "Spidey" and "T-Nutts?" Torii Hunter.
Did you know? Tony LaRussa made 75 pitching changes during the 2011 postseason.
"I still like to sing. I love soft rock. I'm not into the rap too much, obviously. I'm a little old for that." (Jim Leyland)
"Curve balls in the dirt." (John McGraw, on how to pitch Babe Ruth)
"There are bad looks, and there are good looks. That was an alright look." (Tim McCarver)
Who was known as the "Mayor of Rush Street?" Harry Caray.
Three Hall of Famers were born on Christmas Day: Pud Galvin, Nellie Fox, and Rickey Henderson.
"We run our club like a pawn shop -- we buy, we trade, we sell." (Charlie Finley)
"Unpreventable. As Nat King Cole would say." (Gary Thorne, on a freak injury to one of the Orioles)
A tee-ball field in Freeport, Illinois, is a scale replica of Wrigley Field. 
On July 21, 1975, Joe Torre of the Mets grounded into four double plays in one game.
"The smartest baseball man I ever met." (Pete Rose, on Joe Morgan)
Who surrendered Hank Aaron's final home run? Dick Drago.
Did you know? All three DiMaggio brothers had the same middle name, Paul.
"Baseball, my son, is the cornerstone of civilization." (Dagwood Bumstead)
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." (Casey Stengel)
Who was the most dominant pitcher of the nineteenth century? How about Amos Rusie who won more than thirty games three times and twenty games eight times.
Who was the first Major League Baseball player born in South Korea? Chan-Ho Park.
Did you know? The spitball was banned in 1920.
"I'm trying to get down to zero and start the season over." (Davey Lopes, after an 0-for-25 slump dropped his average below .100)
"You could take some high school kid, some kid in rookie ball, give them 10 or 11 starts, and they would not do what I've done. Nobody can possibly be this bad. And I'm this bad." (Brian Anderson, Royals pitcher, demoted to the bullpen with a 7.71 ERA)
"The guy is baseball in New York." (Ron Gardenhire, on Derek Jeter)
Did you know? In 2011, Adam Dunn had more plate appearances when he did not put the ball in play (256) than when he did (240).
What was Jim Leyland's nickname for Angels' rookie sensation Mike Trout? Wonderboy.
"I love to play this game of baseball. I love putting on the uniform." (Stan Musial)
"It's getting so that an American family of four no longer can afford to scream obscenities at the Red Sox." (David Letterman, on the high cost of Yankee tickets)
Did you know? In 1973, Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich traded families (including their wives, children, and dogs). His new wife would bear Peterson four children.
"I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter." (Crash Davis, in 'Bull Durham')
"To be honest with you, I don't miss it at all." (Derek Jeter, recently retired, on baseball)
The Chicago White Sox won the World Series in 1906, 1917, and 2005.
"At first I thought it was another of my migraines, but it was just an earthquake." (Jose Canseco, on the 1989 World Series earthquake)
Who starred as Satchel Paige in the movie 'Don't Look Back?' Louis Gossett, Jr.
Who has called Milwaukee Brewers games since 1971? Bob Uecker.
Did you know? All three Alou brothers have the same middle name, Rojas.
Who was the first member of the Topps Rookie All-Star team to be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Willie McCovey.
"Why pitch nine innings when you can get just as famous pitching two?" (Sparky Lyle, relief pitcher)
Connie Mack referred to Rube Waddell, who led the American League in strikeouts six consecutive seasons, as the greatest left-handed pitcher in history.
"Slumps are like a soft bed. They're easy to get into and hard to get out of." (Johnny Bench)
Which 300-game winner had only 31 career wins by the time he was 30 years old? Phil Niekro.
"So many ideas come to you and you want to try them all but you can't. You're like a mosquito in a nudist camp. You don't know where to start." (Reggie Jackson, on how to break out of a slump)
"In baseball news: the Mets are trying to hire Pedro Martinez away from the Red Sox. It's a $32 million deal. It's a good deal, though, because with the Mets you get October off." (David Letterman)
"He is good looking, single and plays shortstop for the Bronx Bombers -- a trifecta that begs for bright lights and gossip column space." (Dan O'Neill, on Derek Jeter)
On August 30, 2011, Andre Ethier got the Dodgers' first and second hits in the same inning. (In between were 6 walks, 1 sacrifice fly, and 1 strikeout.)
"I feel great at the plate. I don't have much to show for average, which I really don't care about. I've hit a lot of balls right at people." (Brandon Inge)
"Slapping a rattlesnake across the face with the back of your hand is safer than trying to fool Henry Aaron." (Claude Osteen)
"Once I get it paid off, I'll know." (Bob Uecker, on what it's like to have his own statue at Miller Park)
"My name is Ted F-ing Williams and I'm the greatest hitter in baseball." (Ted Williams)
"Who is the girl in the dugout with the long hair? What's going on here? You have to be kidding me. Only player personnel in the dugout." (Keith Hernandez)
"The only way you can pitch around Adam is if you put four [fingers] up." (Buck Showalter, on free-swinging Adam Jones)
What is located at 333 West 35th Street in Chicago? Guaranteed Rate Field.
"I put my Lasorda figurine in my refrigerator as a deterrent to late-night snacking." (Steve Quinlan, on best uses for a Tommy Lasorda bobblehead)
What was the subject of the movie 'Eight Men Out?' The Black Sox scandal.
Which three members of the 500 home-run club also pitched in the majors? Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Ted Williams.
In 1954, Johnny Sain finished 6-6, pitched 77 innings, allowed 66 hits, struck out 33 batters, and recorded 11 saves.
Who has the most career hits by a player born in California? Eddie Murray.
"Swing at the strikes." (Yogi Berra)
"Us ball players do things backwards. First we play, then we retire and go to work." (Charlie Gehringer)
"You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat." (Christy Mathewson)
What Hall of Famer was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) prior to his death? Catfish Hunter.
"The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it." (Reggie Jackson)
Factoid: Randy Johnson once played drums with the rock band Soundgarden.
On May 26, 2011, the New Britain Rock Cats turned a 3-2-6-1-5-3-4-6-8 double play.
"Here is something scary. Yesterday they found 42 dead bats. You know where? The Detroit Tigers' dugout." (Jay Leno)
"We don't stop playing because we get old. We get old because we stop playing." (Satchel Paige)
"I feel better right now than last year. I worked more than last year. Even though I'm still fat. But that don't mean nothing." (Bartolo Colon)
"Hell, I could have hit .600 myself. But I'm paid to hit homers." (Babe Ruth)
"If you've got a group that wants to win, you've got to let them." (Sparky Anderson)
Statisticians believe that the average player loses five to 10 points off their batting average at O.co Coliseum because of the spacious foul territory.
"This big standing-room only crowd is settling into their seats." (Mike Shannon)
Did you know? Ned Yost has hunted with Jeff Foxworthy.
Did you know? Pitcher Jeff Nelson's bone chips were auctioned for $23,600 in 2003.
Who starred as Babe Ruth in the movie 'The Babe?' John Goodman.
Who has more hits than anyone who has never managed in the major leagues? Hank Aaron.
Who has the most career hits by a player born in Arkansas? Lou Brock.
"Fans don't boo nobodies." (Reggie Jackson)
Rogers Hornsby is arguably the best right-handed hitter ever. "Rajah" hit over .400 three times and had a lifetime .358 batting average -- best ever in the National League.
"All the fat guys watch me and say to their wives, 'See, there's a fat guy doing okay. Bring me another beer.'" (Mickey Lolich)
Did you know? The Chicago White Sox players wore shorts during the first game of a doubleheader on August 8, 1976.
"After Jackie Robinson the most important black in baseball history is Reggie Jackson. I really mean that." (Reggie Jackson)
Vendors selling beer at baseball games make more money than the other vendors at baseball games.
Factoid: Andruw Jones is the youngest player to hit a World Series home run.
Did you know? Dodgers pitcher Jeff Weaver served up home runs to three different pitchers in 2005.
"I'm upset with myself for the lapses in judgment, but there's also some ill feelings towards some people." (Josh Beckett)
"Man, what a pitcher's graveyard." (Satchel Paige, on Fenway Park)
"You know we're clean. We haven't scored a run in 37 innings." (Marlins outfielder Logan Morrison)
"He is like the Empire State Building standing there with a bat in his hand." (Jim Thome, on Mark McGwire)
Did you know? The average cost of a baseball ticket in 1920 was $1.
"He's faster than a chicken being chased by Ronald McDonald." (Mike Shannon, on Bernard Gilkey)
Who was the first player to get 200 hits in a season in the Nippon Professional Baseball League? Ichiro Suzuki.
Did you know? Mickey Mantle's American Express card was sold at auction for $6,500.
Who starred as Ty Cobb in the movie 'Cobb?' Tommy Lee Jones.
Did you know? Nolan Ryan never won a Cy Young Award.
Did you know? The 125-foot flagpole in center field at Navin Field was the highest obstacle ever in the field of play.
Who has the most career hits by a player born in Iowa? Cap Anson.
"Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical." (Yogi Berra)
How good was Honus Wagner? He hit .338 in his rookie season, had fifteen consecutive .300 seasons, won eight batting titles, and stole more bases than any other Hall of Fame shortstop.
"Blind people come to the park just to hear him pitch." (Reggie Jackson, on Tom Seaver)
Who was the first player to appear in both a Super Bowl and a World Series? Deion Sanders.
"If someone met me on a game day, he wouldn't like me. The days in between, I'm the goodest guy you can find." (Roger Clemens)
On August 6, 2001, Scott Hatteberg of the Boston Red Sox became the first and only player to hit a grand slam and hit into a triple play in the same game.
"The man is crazy - but he's crazy in a good way." (Geoff Jenkins, on Carlos Lee)
On August 21, 2003, the Phillies got five consecutive hits in an inning without scoring a run against the Brewers.
"One day, you're the worst player ever and the next day you're the best. You've just got to ride the waves." (Kevin Youkilis, on playing in Boston)
"I'm going to get myself a corked bat and blast one out of here. What's the suspension for Old Timers games, 10 years?" (Vada Pinson)
"This is no lie: I checked my zipper at least 50 times in the bullpen tonight." (Twins pitcher Glen Perkins, one game after recording two outs with his fly open)
"The good thing is, I can still smile. I have that going for me." (Nomar Garciaparra, after rupturing a tendon in his groin)
More than one million screws were used to build the seats in the original Yankee Stadium.
"47,000 is the paid attention tonight." (Mike Shannon)
Did you know? The glove sculpture at Oracle Park has only three fingers and a thumb.
In 2003, Babe Ruth's straw hat was sold at auction for $6,065.36.
In 'The Blues Brothers,' Elwood Blues gave his address as 1060 Addison Street in Chicago (a.k.a., Wrigley Field).
Which three pitchers later served in the U.S. Congress? Jim Bunning, John Tener, and Vinegar Bend Mizell.
Ty Cobb had temporary bleachers erected in the outfield at Navin Field whenever slugging teams came to visit.
Who has the most career hits by a player born in Kansas? Johnny Damon.
"You must have an alibi to show why you lost. If you haven't one, you must fake one. Your self-confidence must be maintained." (Christy Mathewson)
"The people booing me are 21-, 23-, 25-, 26-year-olds. I'm 28 and I make $2 million a year and I don't have to get up at six in the morning to go to work." (George Bell)
Who was the first Heisman Trophy winner to play Major League Baseball? Vic Janowicz.
"They're persistent people. I heard about one who, to sign a prospect, got engaged to his spinster sister. They say she would have scared a hog." (Gaylord Perry, on scouts)
Did you know? Matt Stairs was born in St. John, New Brunswick.
"This guy is Gold Glove, he's 6-6 and he can reach from here to Tucson." (Dusty Baker, on Derrek Lee)
On June 11, 2003, Oakland's Ted Lilly gave up five home runs to the Braves -- and no other hits.
"He's given everything he has in every game he's ever put on the Red Sox uniform." (Dustin Pedroia, on Kevin Youkilis)
"I don't think there are any good uses for nuclear weapons, but then, this may be one." (Dan Quisenberry, on the Metrodome)
"I had to Google 'existential crisis.' It was an existential crisis." (Jayson Werth, after being frozen by Carlos Villanueva's 57 mph eephus pitch)
"The Braves were all over the Nationals like kissin' cousins." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster, after the Braves swept the Nationals)
During WWII, the US Army developed a baseball-sized grenade to make it easy to throw for soldiers who had grown up playing baseball.
"The umpire has now walked four." (Mike Shannon)
Did you know? Bruce Bochy wears a size 8-1/2 hat.
Did you know? A Tom Seaver toothpick once sold for $440.
Scenes in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' were filmed at what ballpark? Wrigley Field.
Who took the cut-off throw from Willie Mays after "The Catch" in the 1954 World Series? Davey Williams.
For the first time ever, on September 2, 2001, four games were completed on the same day with only one run scoring in each contest.
Who has the most career hits by a player born in Wisconsin? Al Simmons.
"Trying to throw a fastball by Hank Aaron is like trying to sneak the sun past a rooster." (Curt Simmons)
Who was the second Heisman Trophy winner to play Major League Baseball? Bo Jackson.
"If it's true that we learn from our mistakes, [Cub manager] Jim Frey will be the best manager ever." (Umpire Ron Luciano)
Did you know? Ozzie Guillen has three sons: Ozzie Jr., Oney, and Ozney.
"Brad has always been a full-gonzo guy." (Astros GM Tim Purpura, on Brad Lidge)
"I felt kind of awkward. I didn't know whether to clap or what." (Daniel Schlereth, after surrendering Jim Thome's 600th home run)
"Baseball is kind of a sorority. It's a sorority of guys, and you end up crossing each other's paths." (Brent Lillibridge)
"Anybody who can't hustle every minute of the two hours it takes to play a ball game ought to get out of the game and stay out." (Enos Slaughter)
"When it's time, it's time -- and it's time." (Jim Leyland, announcing his retirement)
Which member of the Kansas City Royals was named Rookie of the Year in 1999? Carlos Beltran.
"If a guy smashes one, it sounds like a pile full of money getting lit on fire." (C.J. Wilson, on giving up home runs)
Did you know? Ed Figueroa is the only Puerto Rican to win 20 games in a season.
"More umpires [did] than players, but I returned the favor back." (Jorge Posada, on the passing of gas behind the plate)
Whose face has been called "the most expressive face of any major league manager?" Clint Hurdle's.
Who was the first Mexican pitcher to win 20 games in the major leagues? Teddy Higuera.
Zack Hample has caught more than 5300 home run and foul balls from major league games in 48 different stadiums.
What catcher caught both Babe Ruth and Ted Williams? Joe Glenn.
Who holds the Brewers' hitting streak record of 39 consecutive games? Paul Molitor.
Who has the most hits by a player born in Maine? George Gore.
"I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher." (Rogers Hornsby)
"There are three types of baseball players: those who make things happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens." (Tommy Lasorda)
"I only had a high school education and believe me, I had to cheat to get that." (Sparky Anderson)
Who founded the American League? Ban Johnson.
"We need just two players to be a contender. Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax." (Whitey Herzog, Rangers manager)
In the early 1960s, the Kansas City Athletics kept a small zoo filled with goats and sheep behind the right field fence at Municipal Stadium.
"He's got light-tower power." (Gary Gaetti, on Evan Longoria)
"I took myself with the first pick. That killed my whole season." (David Aardsma, Mariners pitcher, on playing fantasy baseball)
"Who cares who's pitching?" (Boston manager Bobby Valentine, on his upcoming rotation)
"The ants get on base and the bulls knock 'em in." (Eddie Stanky)
"Some people could find a flaw in Bo Derek." (Jim Leyland, responding to criticism of Max Scherzer)
How long does it take to close the roof at Chase Field? Five minutes.
"Call 'em fast and walk away tough." (Umpire Tim Hurst)
Did you know? Frank Tanana taught Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn to slide properly.
On April 28, 2015, the Baltimore Orioles hosted the Chicago White Sox in the only major league game ever played before no fans.
What is the name of the Minnesota Twins mascot? T.C. Bear.
"He'd have been great in a short series." (Bill Veeck, on Eddie Gaedel)
What was Yogi Berra's first name? Lawrence.
Who is the only manager in Brewers' history to win 500 games? Phil Garner.
Who was the first player to hit for the cycle three times? Bob Meusel.
"Baseball is the only thing besides the paper clip that hasn't changed." (Bill Veeck)
"Every time I sign a ball, and there must have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn't born Coveleski, or Wambsganss or Peckinpaugh." (Mel Ott)
"I know a baseball star who wouldn't report the theft of his wife's credit cards because the thief spends less than she does." (Joe Garagiola)
Only three players have hit two career home runs against Mariano Rivera: Aubrey Huff, Edgar Martinez, and Rafael Palmeiro.
"Beneath the gracious veneer, [Evan] Longoria is sure he'll figure out a way to kick your [butt]." (Buster Olney)
"I smoked him. As I'm lying there, he looked down at me and said, 'You all right, mate?'" (Don Mattingly, on a home plate collision with catcher David Nilsson, an Australian)
"We're playing [expletive], [expletive] baseball." (Alfredo Aceves, Red Sox pitcher)
"Always keep playing hard because you never know what will happen." (Frank White)
Who produced the first base hit in Great American Ballpark history? Ken Griffey, Jr. (a double).
"The baseline belongs to me." (Ty Cobb)
Did you know? In 1996, Frank Tanana was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame.
"I hope he takes this job more seriously than he took the last one." (Earl Weaver, on umpire- turned-TV commentator Ron Luciano)
What team went from last place in 1990 to World Series champions in 1991? Minnesota Twins.
"I opened my eyes to see if I was in heaven or if I was in Milwaukee." (Kevin Seitzer, after being hit in the face by a pitch)
Mike Napoli is known for having kids autograph his bat before games.
What is the record for most hits in a season without batting over .300? Jimmy Rollins (212).
Who is Milt Mason? The original Bernie Brewer.
Who is the only player with 200 hits in ten consecutive seasons? Ichiro.
"If Satch and I were pitching on the same team, we'd clinch the pennant by July 4 and go fishing until World Series time." (Dizzy Dean, on Satchel Paige)
From 1962 until 1977, pitcher Jim Kaat won every pitching Gold Glove Award in his league.
"I got a charge out of seeing Ted Williams hit. Once in a while they let me try and field some of them, which sort of dimmed my enthusiasm." (Rocky Bridges)
Who hit the first ever World Series home run? Jimmy Sebring.
The turf at Target Field is heated to about 40 degrees in the winter to keep it in tip-top shape for the next season.
Pedro Martinez was the first pitcher ever to record 300-strikeout seasons in each league.
"It's almost like Charlie Brown and Lucy; they keep taking the football away." (Ron Darling, after the Yankees swept the Twins in the playoffs for the third time)
"Didn't I go 'Ha ha?' I think I did." (Bobby Valentine, after threatening to punch a radio host)
"A pitcher is only as good as his legs." (Early Wynn)
Which stadium is not completely enclosed when the roof is closed? Safeco Field.
"Cut me and I'll bleed Dodger blue." (Tommy Lasorda)
Did you know? Joe Rudi is a longtime amateur radio operator.
"Earl, if you ever see Shooty Babitt playing second base for me again, I want you to shooty me." (Billy Martin, to Earl Weaver)
"Books just drove him to playing hooky, as they did many boys that age. But baseball consumed his soul." (Robert Smith, on 10-year-old Satchel Paige)
Who led the American League in wins in the strike-shortened 1981 season? Pete Vuckovich (14).
"Never let the pressure exceed the pleasure." (Cubs manager Joe Maddon)
What foreign-born player has hit the most career home runs? Albert Pujols.
Did you know? Milt Mason, the original Bernie Brewer, was a retired aviation engineer.
Who is the youngest player to reach 1000 career hits? Ty Cobb (24 years, 4 months).
"Winning makes you happy all day." (Jimmy Wynn)
Did you know that Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson are the only left-handed pitchers in Major League history with over 3000 strikeouts?
"He radiated, from afar, the hard blue glow of high purpose." (John Updike, on Ted Williams)
Who was nicknamed The Big Unit? Randy Johnson.
"Just judge people for who they are right now. We're not the Yankees. We're not, thank goodness, the Cubs." (Mike Krzyzewski)
Who threw the first pitch in the history of both the Seattle Pilots and the Seattle Mariners? Diego Segui.
"If you lean over the plate, he'll stick one up your nose." (Jason Giambi, on Pedro Martinez)
"Pitchers have been pampered. Today a quality start is six innings. What's quality about that?" (Nolan Ryan)
"When they treat you bad, you just got to take care of your pride, no matter what." (Satchel Paige)
"Baseball, because of its continuity over the space of America and the time of America, is a place where memory gathers." (Donald Hall)
Which major league stadium is located the farthest from an interstate highway? Wrigley Field.
"In the middle of my first season [with the Memphis Red Sox], they traded the left fielder and me to the Birmingham Black Barons for a bus." (Charley Pride)
In 1983, Rollie Fingers and four family members appeared on the game show 'Family Feud.'
"Here, you pitch, Earl. You know so much." (Jim Palmer, when Earl Weaver came to the mound to make a pitching change)
Whenever Satchel Paige pitched, at age 50, for the minor league Miami Marlins, he required a rocking chair in the dugout.
"They have the best bratwurst and the best tailgate parties in all of baseball here." (Philip J. Lowry, on Milwaukee County Stadium)
"You have to have a little bit of crazy to be successful." (Cubs manager Joe Maddon)
Who is the shortest 20-game winner? Bobby Shantz (5'6").
Who was the first rookie in Brewers' history to retire the first nine batters he faced? Mike McClendon.
Who has the most career at-bats without reaching 3000 hits? Brooks Robinson (10,654).
"There never is any set way to pitch to a great hitter. If there were, he'd be hitting .220." (Don Drysdale)
Reggie Jackson, the all-time strikeout leader, also holds the Major League record for most seasons with at least one-hundred strikeouts (18).
"Just as nature fills a vacuum, Reggie fills a spotlight." (Bob Marshall, on Reggie Jackson)
How many teams won 100 games in 2003? 3 (Yankees, Braves, and Giants).
"I'm supposed to cut back on dangling participles, and I'm not allowed to split any infinitives for at least another week." (Vin Scully, after falling and being hospitalized)
Who represented the Seattle Pilots in the 1969 All-Star Game? Don Mincher.
Factoid: Justin Morneau wears No. 33 in honor of former NHL goalie Patrick Roy.
"It's like Yogi says, 'We get along well together, even when we're not together.'" (Carmen Berra, on being married to Yogi Berra)
"Well, that was a real cliff-dweller." (Mets manager Wes Westrum, after a close game)
"I never feel more at home than at a ballgame." (Robert Frost)
Did you know? Tropicana Field is the only professional sports facility that features live cownose rays.
"Is this his first no hitter? I'll bet it won't be his last." (Freddie Patek in 1973, on Nolan Ryan)
Did you know? Catfish Hunter lost one of his toes in a childhood hunting accident.
"Did you ever notice [how] Earl always goes to the highest spot on the mound when he comes out?" (Jim Palmer, on 5'6" Earl Weaver)
What was the score of the game in which Roger Maris hit his record-setting 61st home run? Yankees 1, Red Sox 0.
Did you know? Bob Uecker has been a Brewers broadcaster since 1970.
"Do simple better." (Cubs manager Joe Maddon)
Who is the only major leaguer born in the U.S.S.R.? Victor Cole.
Who holds the major league record of 12 consecutive hits? Pinky Higgins and Walt Dropo.
Who has the most career hits without winning a batting title? Paul Molitor (3319).
"Sometimes I would do just the opposite of what George wanted me to do, because I won't let anyone tell me how to manage. If I'm going down the tube, I'm going to do it my way." (Billy Martin)
Did you know that not one single Major League Baseball player has ever had more than two singles during the same inning?
"The ball went further than I ever went on vacation as a kid." (Gene Geiselmann, on a Juan Gonzalez home run)
Who hit the first ever back-to-back inside-the-park home runs? Toby Harrah and Bump Wills (in 1977).
"Babe Ruth's dead, son. Throw strikes." (Earl Weaver, during a mound visit)
The official name of the Kingdome was the King County Multipurpose Domed Stadium.
"On this club, he's Paul Bunyan." (Ron Gardenhire, on Justin Morneau)
"Had to do it; just glad he's not mad at me right now." (Hank Conger, Angels catcher, after giving teammate Mark Trumbo a shaving-cream pie in the face)
"It was a combination screwball and change-up. I call it a screw-up." (Bill Lee, after surrendering a mammoth home run)
"Y is for Young, the magnificent Cy. People batted against him, but I never knew why." (Ogden Nash)
"The Marlins called up veteran utility man Ed Lucas after he had spent ten years in the minors. I wonder if he could tell the difference." (Greg Cote)
Where is the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame located? Tropicana Field.
"Huge fan of the '80s. Was born in '82. Spent seven or eight years before the '90s ruined everything. So, big fan." (Brian Wilson)
Before his death, Catfish Hunter grew soybeans, corn, peanuts, and cotton on his farm in Hertford, North Carolina.
"You're not only an egomaniac, you're a stupid egomaniac." (Earl Weaver, during an argument with Steve Stone)
What did Roger Maris win for hitting 61 home runs in a season? A trip to Sacramento, a trip to the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, and $5000.
Who threw out the first pitch at Miller Park in Milwaukee? President George W. Bush.
"Luck is the great stabilizer in baseball." (Tris Speaker)
Did you know? Willie McCovey only appeared in six All-Star Games during his 22-year career.
In the early 1900s, the coaches' boxes had the word STOP painted in giant letters to keep coaches from getting too close to the bases.
Who has the most career hits as a catcher? Ivan Rodriguez (2844).
"Some people give their bodies to science; I give mine to baseball." (Ron Hunt, on being hit by a record 243 pitches during his career)
On September 2, 1996, Mike Greenwell of Boston had nine runs batted in during a ten inning game. This is the record for most runs batted in where one player accounted for ALL of a team's RBIs.
Did you know? Toby Harrah once played every inning of a doubleheader at shortstop without having a ball hit to him.
"The crowd here [in Montreal] is small, but they make up for it by being extremely quiet." (Steve Stone, Cubs broadcaster)
When the Kingdome was imploded, it set the record for the largest building ever demolished by implosion.
Corey Koskie once replaced teammate David Ortiz's clothes in his locker with an orange prison jumpsuit.
"Apparently he tweeted graphic photos of the team's performance with runners in scoring position." (Dan Patrick, on Florida manager Edwin Rodriguez's resignation)
"Half the lies they tell about me aren't true." (Yogi Berra)
"This game will throw a challenge in your face every day." (Jim DeShaies)
"Honestly, if I want to watch dinosaurs run around, I'll just go to a Yankees game." (David Letterman, discussing the 3-D remake of 'Jurassic Park')
Where could baseball fans buy a Dixie Dog? Turner Field.
What did 3'7" Eddie Gaedel have in his pocket as he took his one major league at-bat? His contract.
Did you know? Big Tom White released a single called "The Catfish Kid (Ballad of Jim Hunter)."
"I gave Mike [Cuellar] more chances than I gave my first wife." (Earl Weaver)
Who is the only player to hit a major league home run and score an NFL touchdown in the same week? Deion Sanders.
Did you know? Tony Oliva led the league in batting three times.
He's actually a pretty good dude -- said no one ever. He's a guy who's easy to dislike." (Chris Davis, on Jose Bautista)
What member of the Seattle Pilots led the league in stolen bases? Tommy Harper.
What is a foozle? The early 20th century term for a bungled play.
Who recorded the highest batting average during the 1960s? Roberto Clemente (.328).
"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." (Red Smith)
The most runners left on base during a nine-inning shutout is 16. It has occurred twice in Major League history: May 24, 1994, when St. Louis shutout Philadelphia and May 7, 1998, when Seattle shutout Toronto.
"I don't believe it. Lou Brock could never make that play again -- even on instant replay." (Bill Virdon)
Who framed a $1 million bonus check he received instead of cashing it? Rickey Henderson.
"We don't throw at .260 hitters." (Jason Varitek, after Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch)
At the time the Kingdome was demolished, the residents of King County were still responsible for millions of dollars in debt owed on it.
"He's confident when other guys are hiding." (Curt Schilling, on David Ortiz)
"No one recognizes me in [road] cities; people expect baseball players to be bigger than I am." (David Eckstein)
"What's unfortunate about buying a pitcher for $12 million is that he carries no warranty." (Bob Verdi)
"You just listen to the ball and bat come together. They make an awful noise." (Darrell Johnson, Mariners manager, on when to change pitchers)
"The world's full of those guys who come in after the war's over and shoot the wounded. I'm not one of those guys." (Buck Showalter, defending closer Jim Johnson after a blown save)
The one-pound hot dog served at Rangers Ballpark is called what? The Boomstick.
What Cubs outfielder was known to eat the ivy at Wrigley Field? Jose Cardenal.
Did you know? Billy Martin was eulogized by Cardinal John O'Connor at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." (Gandhi)
Who is the only player to win a World Series and NBA championship? Gene Conley.
"The House that Ruth Buzzi built." (Steve Rushin, on the Metrodome)
On June 21, 1998, the Cincinnati lineup included the following outfielders, left to right: Young, Frank, and Stynes. 
Did you know? Lou Brock had 12 straight seasons with at least 50 stolen bases.
The Ford C. Frick Award is named for a former sportswriter, radio broadcaster, National League President, and commissioner of baseball.
Who recorded the highest batting average during the 1970s? Rod Carew (.343).
"There should be a new way to record standings in this league: one column for wins, one for losses and one for gifts." (Gene Mauch)
"We'd play a whole game with one ball, if it stayed in the park. Lopsided and black and full of tobacco juice and licorice stains." (Sam Crawford)
"To try to capture [Babe] Ruth with cold statistics would be like trying to keep up with him on a night out." (Bob Broeg)
Who was caught stealing to end Game 7 of the 1926 World Series? Babe Ruth.
"When they operated, I told them to put in a Koufax fastball. They did -- but it was Mrs. Koufax's." (Tommy John, recalling his 1974 arm surgery)
"I ask [my wife] how many good managers there are in baseball. She always tells me, 'Probably one less than you think.'" (Lou Piniella)
Roy Oswalt owns a restaurant in Weir, Mississippi, called the Home Plate Fish House.
"You look in his eyes, you see he's a leader. He was a leader when he was 20 years old." (Joe Torre, on Derek Jeter)
"Whenever I decided to release a guy, I always had his room searched first for a gun. You couldn't take chances with some of them birds." (Casey Stengel)
Did you know? On April 19, 2013, Milwaukee's Jean Segura stole second base and then (in the same inning) tried to steal second base again. He was thrown out the second time.
Did you know? Babe Ruth once lived above one of his father's saloons on the site that now houses Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
In the infamous incident between Yogi Berra and Phil Linz aboard a team bus in 1964, what song was Linz playing on his harmonica? "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
Baseball umpire Frank O'Loughlin called six no-hitters during his 17-year career.
"Winning." (Charlie Sheen)
Who won 25 or more games three times but never won the Cy Young Award? Juan Marichal.
Did you know? Pitcher Tony Freitas won 342 games in the minor leagues.
In 2017, the Seattle Mariners added toasted grasshoppers to the ballpark menu.
Did you know? Johnny Bench had 11 straight seasons in which he threw out more than 40 percent of base stealers.
What is a foozler? A mid-20th century term for a lucky base hit.
How many pennant-winning teams since 1900 had a .400 hitter in the lineup? None.
"If he were playing in New York, there'd be a 5'8 statue of him in Times Square." (Andy MacPhail, on Kirby Puckett)
Did you know that Rabbit Maranville had the most consecutive at-bats with 672 in a season of play (1922) without hitting a single home run?
"He's the only guy I know who can go four for three." (Alan Bannister, on Rod Carew)
Who is the only pitcher to hit a grand slam in a World Series game? Dave McNally.
"Fred Patek was so small when he was born that his father passed out cigar butts." (Joey Adams, on 5'5" Freddie Patek)
"A nickname means you belong." (Buck O'Neill)
Who gave up Barry Bonds' 700th home run? Jake Peavy.
"Usually, someone has to go on the DL for me to get even a triple." (Robin Ventura, on his inside-the-park home run)
"You wouldn't have won if we'd beaten you." (Yogi Berra)
"Earl [Weaver] gave me his version of what happened and asked me not to suspend the umpires." (Lee MacPhail)
Did you know? On June 4, 2013, the Red Sox scored in every inning of their game against Texas -- except for the inning that outfielder David Murphy pitched.
Did you know? When Babe Ruth was sent to live at St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, he was listed as "incorrigible."
Who was pitching for the Cubs when the famous Bartman incident occurred? Mark Prior.
Bill Dinneen, who once called a no-hitter, is the only umpire who also pitched a no-hitter.
"There it is. Mark Reynolds' first strike out as an Oriole. There will be more." (Joe Angel, Spring Training 2011)
What was the score of the 1968 All-Star Game? NL 1, AL 0.
Did you know? Lefty Grove won 109 games in the minor leagues at the END of his career.
Did you know? Ender Inciarte had the first hit (a single), run, and home run at SunTrust Park. He also caught the first and last outs in the game.
In 1886, Goodwin & Co. created the first baseball cards, which came in cigarette boxes.
Red Barber coined the term "FOB" to refer to bases "full of Brooklyns" or "full of Bums."
Who was the first switch-hitter to win a batting title? Mickey Mantle (in 1956).
"The best thing about baseball is that you can do something about yesterday tomorrow." (Manny Trillo)
"I don't want to be Babe Ruth." (Roger Maris)
"He was frank to the point of cruelty and subtle as a belch." (Lee Allen, on Rogers Hornsby)
Who was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award with a unanimous vote? Sandy Koufax (in 1963).
"Is that called 'Dustin' Hoffman?" (Joe Torre, on a brushback pitch thrown at Glen Hoffman)
"The first big league game I ever saw was at the Polo Grounds. My father took me. I remember it so well -- the green grass and the green stands. It was like seeing Oz." (John Curtis)
"He can get a rise out of you with the best of them." (Coco Crisp, on Dustin Pedroia)
"Manny Ramirez is not here. His grandmother must have died again." (George W. Bush, greeting the champion Red Sox at the White House)
"Cubs going for their sixth win in five games on this trip." (Cubs broadcaster Pat Hughes)
"Baseball seems almost too tame a game for him. He needs a sport with more hitting. Jungle warfare maybe." (Steve Kelley, on Kirk Gibson)
On May 10, 2013, Rays pitcher Alex Cobb struck out all four batters he faced in the third inning against the Padres -- but still gave up a run (due to a WP, SB, SB, and balk).
How many times was Babe Ruth named to the All-Star team? Twice.
"Don't swing at the first pitch after back-to-back home runs." (Unwritten rule of baseball)
"[Matt] Angle took a great angle and made a great angling play." (Joe Angel)
Who hit ten home runs in a span of 20 at-bats in 1968? Frank Howard.
Who was known as Big Cat? Johnny Mize.
Who was the first Lithuanian-born major league ballplayer? Dovydas Neverauskas.
How many T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards are known to exist? 57.
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Who had the fewest RBIs while winning a batting title? Matty Alou (27).
"I couldn't see well enough to play when I was a boy, so they gave me a special job -- they made me the umpire." (Harry S. Truman)
In 1957, Ted Williams set a unique record of hitting the most consecutive home runs over the course of four games (September 17, 20, 21, 22) with four -- all the other plate appearances during those games were bases on balls.
"He didn't sound like a baseball player. He said things like 'Nevertheless' and 'if, in fact.'" (Dan Quisenberry, on Ted Simmons)
What was the first ballpark to host a Ladies Day? Wrigley Field.
"Anything that goes that far ought to have a stewardess on it." (Paul Splittorff, on a George Brett mammoth home run)
"It makes you realize how much time has passed -- a big chunk of your lifetime -- since this team was really a winner. Actually, 1983 is the last time this organization was really happy." (Mike Flanagan, on the Baltimore Orioles)
"He literally attacks the ball with his entire body." (Pat Murphy, on Dustin Pedroia)
"I thought I saw him in the back sharpening his machete." (Willie Randolph, Mets manager, after GM Omar Minaya visited him in Colorado)
Whose last major league at-bat came as a pinch hitter, although he was a pitcher? Walter Johnson (and he got a base hit).
On August 24, 2013, Casper Wells went 0-for-7 at the plate and gave up five runs on the mound in two-thirds of an inning in a Phillies extra-inning loss.
Which stadium is the third-oldest venue for major league baseball (after Fenway Park and Wrigley Field)? Dodger Stadium.
Which player once went up to bat, tipped his cap, and a bird flew out? Casey Stengel.
"Pitchers stay in the dugout at least until the end of the inning in which they get pulled." (Unwritten rule of baseball)
"I cried in bed, moaning 'Why, why did this have to happen?'" (Zack Greinke, on hearing about the Brad Pitt-Jennifer Aniston breakup)
Besides being in the Hall of Fame, what do Sparky Anderson, Tom Seaver, Babe Ruth, and Rube Waddell have in common? The first name "George."
Who is the only player to hit 50 home runs and strike out 50 or fewer times in the same season? Johnny Mize.
Who was the first African-born player in the major leagues? Mpho' Gift Ngoepe.
On September 1, 1890, Brooklyn and Pittsburgh played in the first[ever tripleheader.
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Did you know? One season after winning the batting title at .361, Norm Cash hit .243.
"They say you have to be good to be lucky, but I think you have to be lucky to be good." (Rico Carty)
Only two pinch hitters in Major League history have had three pinch-hit home runs in consecutive at-bats: Lee Lacy on May 2, 6, 17, 1978, and Del Unser on June 30, July 5, 10, 1979.
"He's turned his life around. He used to be depressed and miserable. Now he's miserable and depressed." (Harry Kalas, on Gary Maddox)
New York Knicks star Dave DeBusschere played for which MLB team? Chicago White Sox.
"Rooting for the Yankees to win is like rooting for Brad Pitt to get the girl or for Bill Gates to hit Scratch 'n Win." (Rick Reilly)
"Could be that he's a nice guy when you get to know him, but why bother?" (Dizzy Dean, on Bill Terry)
"Andy is a big-game pitcher. That's the bottom line." (Derek Jeter, on Andy Pettitte)
"You'll have to ask him, which I know is no fun. He'll have some stupid answer." (Mariner GM Bill Bavasi, on the problems of Erik Bedard)
"Baseball's a simple game. All you have to do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco, and nod at the stupid things your manager says." (Bill Lee)
"When Billy Martin reaches for a bar tab, his arm shrinks 6 inches." (Cookie Lavagetto)
Did you know? In 2013, Stephen Strasburg led the league with four starts in which he recorded six outs or fewer.
Did you know? The first pack of baseball cards was created in 1868.
"Josh Gibson was, at the minimum, two Yogi Berras." (Bill Veeck)
Just four players finished their careers with more than 1000 multi-hit games: Pete Rose, Stan Musial, Hank Aaron, and Derek Jeter.
"Nice effort by the defense. They didn't get tired of running after balls to the wall. I was pretty impressed by that." (Zack Greinke)
Which two players hit the most home runs as teammates? Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews (863).
Did you know? Paul Molitor hit over .300 twelve times.
"If you're gonna jerk it, jerk it down at home plate, not out to the left." (Jim Palmer)
On September 1, 1909, Bill O'Hara became the first player to steal two bases in the same inning.
Who holds the single-season record for most strikeouts by a left-handed relief pitcher? Josh Hader (143).
Who struck out the fewest times while winning a batting title? Debs Garms (6).
"I would have jumped off a tall building. But the way I'm batting, I wouldn't have hit the ground." (Phil Garner)
During a two-week span, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx and Pinky Higgins all hit for the cycle with the 1933 Philadelphia Athletics.
"I was playing it like Willie Wilson, but I forgot that I'm in Clint Hurdle's body." (Clint Hurdle, on misplaying a flyball)
Fenway Park and Tiger Stadium opened six days after what famous event? The sinking of the Titanic.
"Rooting for the Cubs in the late 1940s and early 1950s, I became gloomy, pessimistic, morose, dyspeptic and conservative." (George Will)
"Sparky [Anderson] came here two years ago promising to build a team in his own image, and now the club is looking for small, white-haired infielders with .212 batting averages." (Al Ackerman, Detroit broadcaster)
"He has a bellyful of guts." (Joe Torre, on Andy Pettitte)
"The hardest thing about patience is being patient." (Dusty Baker)
Who was the first player to be paid a million dollars for a single season? Nolan Ryan.
"It's not that I don't like baseball. There's not that much to dislike. It's great for athletes who get winded playing croquet." (Ralph Moyed, columnist)
Did you know? In 2013, the Kansas City Royals drew a bases-loaded walk in five consecutive games.
Did you know? In 1920, the average baseball ticket cost $1.
"I don't want to beat a dead horse in the mouth." (Larry Bowa)
Who is the only player with 200 hits in the postseason? Derek Jeter.
Who was the first National Leaguer to hit two grand slams in one game? Tony Cloninger.
Joe Cronin was born in San Francisco, five days after the 1906 earthquake.
"Look at [Sidney] Ponson coming off of the mound like he's going after a Corona to field it and throw the guy out." (Jim Palmer)
On September 1, 1958, Vinegar Bend Mizell pitched a 1-0 shutout, despite walking nine batters.
Who holds the record for most strikeouts in a relief appearance of less than three innings? Josh Hader (8).
Who led the National League in home runs in 1876? George Hall (5).
"He's even tempered. He comes to the ballpark mad and stays that way." (Joe Garagiola, on Rick Burleson)
Who was known as the Squire of Kennet Square? Herb Pennock.
"When I'm right, no one remembers. When I'm wrong, no one forgets." (Doug Harvey, umpire)
In OOTP, a close/late situation occurs in the seventh inning or later when teams are separated by no more than 3 runs.
"So Andy said I was his idol? Like I'm old enough to be his idol!" (Roger Clemens, on Andy Pettitte)
"They boo, but all of them cameras flash every time I swing, don't they?" (Barry Bonds)
Who was nicknamed "Old Sarge"?  Hoyt Wilhelm.
"He was a symbol of indestructibility -- a Gibraltar in cleats." (Jim Murray, on Lou Gehrig)
Did you know? In 2013, Roy Halladay struck out 17 times in 18 at-bats for the Phillies.
Did you know? The first Negro League World Series game was played at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.
"There are things about some professional athletes that I cannot stand -- the pretense, the egos, the pomposity, the greed." (Ted Simmons)
"Cody Ransom's always been a pretty good minor league hitter, primarily because that's where he's mostly played." (Jim Palmer)
Did you know? From 1979-82, Terry Felton went 0-16 for the Minnesota Twins.
"One of the few players who might be able to hit .400 some year." (Ernie Banks, on Jim Fregosi)
"He treated that one like an In-N-Out Burger. You don't let that get by." (Jim Palmer, after Mike Napoli blocked a pitch in the dirt)
In 1966, Tim McCarver became the first catcher to lead the league in triples.
Which team set the record for most players (12) with at least 10 home runs in a season? 2018 New York Yankees.
Who hit the most home runs in the 1950s? Duke Snider.
"The only way I'm going to win a Gold Glove is with a can of spray paint." (Reggie Jackson)
"The human hand is made complete by the addition of a baseball." (Paul Dickson)
What brothers were known as Big Poison and Little Poison? Paul and Lloyd Waner.
"I love that little [guy]. It looks like he escaped from Cirque du Soleil and they put a uniform on him." (Ozzie Guillen, on Dustin Pedroia)
In OOTP, CERA refers to the ERA of a team's pitchers when a particular catcher is behind the plate.
"I worked hard when I pitched. I never believed in that approach where you've got to pace yourself." (Billy Pierce)
"My brother calls me and asks me if I'm pitching in Italy because I'm serving up so many meatballs." (White Sox pitcher Rick White)
Who was nicknamed "Old Stubblebeard?" Burleigh Grimes.
"The box score is the most reliable x-ray in the world." (Jim Murray)
Did you know? In 2013, Elvis Andrus missed two games during spring training because of an inflamed tattoo.
Did you know? Miller Park is the only ballpark that sells more sausages than hot dogs.
In 2009, the Brooklyn Cyclones held a promotion called 'Bellies and Baseball: A Salute to Pregnancy.' Expectant mothers were allowed to run the bases barefoot before the game.
"The Cubs are due in '62." (Ernie Banks, in 1962)
"Look at [Sidney] Ponson coming off of the mound like he's going after a Corona to field it and throw the guy out." (Jim Palmer)
Did you know? Jim Bouton's hat fell off 37 times during Game 3 of the World Series in 1964.
Who was known as "Ee-Yah?" Hughie Jennings.
Did you know?  Tony Conigliaro recorded a single called "Playing the Field."
Where was Tim McCarver born? Memphis, TN.
"I feel like every time you take the field, you have a lifetime pass to be a little kid for as long as you want." (Nick Swisher)
Who has the most career home runs by a player born in Oregon? Dave Kingman.
"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." (Satchel Paige)
On May 30, 1904, Frank Chance became the only player to ever get hit by a pitch five times during a double header.
"All pitchers are liars and crybabies." (Yogi Berra)
Who was the last pitcher to throw 10 shutouts in a season? John Tudor.
"It smells like eggs in here. Did you fart? Did I fart?" (Brian Wilson, Giants closer)
In OOTP, CI stands for catcher's interference.
"Before he's done, we might be saying he's the best of them all." (Sparky Anderson, on Albert Pujols)
"The hitters tell me my fastball looks faster when they're still a little hung over." (KC pitcher Brian Bannister, on his better stats in day games)
How long was the shortest game in American League history? 1 hour, 13 minutes (the Tigers beat the Yankees, 1-0, on August 8, 1920).
"Well, God is getting an earful today." (Jim Murray, on the death of Casey Stengel)
Did you know? The Yankees scored eight runs (or more) in three straight games against the Red Sox in 2013 -- and lost all three of them.
Did you know? The Rogers Centre is the only balllpark without bleachers.
On July 8, 2009, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers gave away a free liposuction treatment to one female fan in attendance during Ladies Night Celebration.
"The Cubs are going to shine in '69." (Ernie Banks, in 1969)
"When the wind's blowing in, it's blowing out." (Jim Palmer, on Rangers Ballpark at Arlington)
Who interrupted the 1979 All-Star Game to kiss George Brett? Morganna the Kissing Bandit.
Did you know? Hughie Jennings was the red-haired child of a coal miner in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Did you know? Billy Bragg & Wilco recorded a song called "Joe DiMaggio's Done It Again."
On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates became the first team to start an all-black team.
"I tried to get fatter. I succeeded at that apparently. We did all the testing, and I am fatter." (Joey Votto)
Who has the most career home runs by a player born in Wyoming? John Buck.
"The last time Willie Mays dropped a pop fly, he had a rattle in one hand and a bonnet on his head." (Jim Murray)
Did you know that the only right-handed hitter to play in more than one-hundred fifty games without grounding into a double play during a season is Craig Biggio?
"He had the ability of taking a bad situation and making it immediately worse." (Branch Rickey, on Leo Durocher)
Who made a diving catch in center field to close a no-hitter for Juan Nieves in 1987? Robin Yount.
"If they can win [the pennant] with that club, I'm a Chinese aviator." (Billy Martin, on the 1973 Milwaukee Brewers)
In OOTP, ERA+ represents ERA measured against the league average and adjusted for park factors. The higher ERA+ is better.
"Lincoln at Gettysburg. Hendrix at Woodstock. Pujols at Arlington. It was, quite simply, the greatest night by one player in the history of the 620 World Series games ever played." (Tom Verducci, on Albert Pujols)
"Trust me, if hell freezes over, he'll still be skating." (Bill Lee, on the death of George Steinbrenner)
Who hit the first World Series home run? Jim Sebring (in 1903).
"Hitters call my fastball the Peggy Lee. They look at it and ask, 'Is that all there is?'" (Dan Quisenberry)
Did you know? The 2013 LA Dodgers' payroll exceeded the combined payrolls of Oakland, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay (all playoff teams).
Did you know? Wrigley Field and PNC Park are the only stadiums with bullpens on the playing field.
In 2006, the West Michigan Whitecaps dropped $1000 in cash from a helicopter to fans on the outfield grass. During the melee that ensued, two 7-year-old children were injured.
"There's no power shortage at Shea." (Official slogan of the 1982 Mets)
"I've never met Andy Roddick. I'd like to meet his wife, though." (Jim Palmer)
Who hit the first inside-the-park home run at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis? Harmon Killebrew.
Did you know? Johnny Pesky was born John Paveskovitch.
"The walk is under appreciated -- on-base percentage matters more than batting average." (Earl Weaver)
Did you know? Clay Buchholz pitched a no-hitter in his second career start.
"We were discussing the Canadian dollar and flawed systems in our two governments." (Erik Kratz, on his on-field altercation with Joey Votto)
Who has the most career home runs by a player born in Iowa? Hal Trosky.
"The highlight of your season is taking the team picture, knowing that the trading deadline has passed and you're part of the club." (Joe Garagiola)
Did you know that the only left-handed hitter to play in more than one-hundred fifty games without grounding into a double play is Dick McAuliffe?
"If you approach Billy Martin right, he's okay. I avoid him altogether." (Ron Guidry)
"I just let him know I don't like him the first day I see him." (Ozzie Guillen, on umpire Phil Cuzzi)
"Baseball is the generations, looping backward forever with a million apparitions of sticks and balls, cricket and rounders, and games the Iroquois played in Connecticut before the English came." (Donald Hall)
In OOTP, ERC stands for component ERA, a measure of a pitcher's performance based on the number of base runners allowed rather than earned runs scored against him.
"He throws that Bugs Bunny pitch that goes, stops in front of the plate, and goes again." (Troy Percival, on Francisco Rodriguez)
"He's a nutritionist. He told me to eat just two cheeseburgers a day instead of three." (Ron Gardenhire, on the Twins' new strength coach)
Did you know? In 2012, Ryan Dempster and Homer Bailey became the first starting pitchers to oppose each other on their birthdays.
"No man is worth more than another, and none is worth more than $12.95." (Dan Quisenberry, on player salaries)
Did you know? The 2013 Houston Astros' batters struck out an MLB-record 1535 times.
In 2011, the Richmond Flying Squirrels held 'Tribute to Bacon Night.' Prizes included a year's worth of bacon, coupons for purchasing bacon, and an appearance by Kevin Bacon, a local police detective.
"Whoever said that New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment was easily enchanted." (Rocky Bridges)
What is the name of the Miami Marlins mascot? Billy.
Who was the last pitcher to lead the league in wins and losses in the same season? Phil Niekro (21-20 in 1979).
Did you know? Bert Campaneris hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in the major leagues.
"If you play for one run, that's all you'll get." (Earl Weaver)
In 2009, in his first game back after tearing a testicle, Adrian Beltre hears 'The Nutcracker Suite' on the Safeco Field PA system.
"Who the [expletive] is Tom Brady?" (Ichiro Suzuki)
Who has the most career home runs by a pitcher? Wes Ferrell (36).
"Trying to hit him is like trying to eat Jell-O with chopsticks." (Bobby Murcer, on knuckleballer Phil Niekro)
"Play him, fine him, and play him again." (Gene Mauch, on how to handle Richie Allen)
"This isn't golf. It's supposed to be loud." (Ozzie Guillen)
"Baseball is fathers and sons playing catch, lazy and murderous, wild and controlled, the profound archaic song of birth, growth, age and death. The diamond encloses what we are." (Donald Hall)
In OOTP, EFF (defensive efficiency) is the rate at which balls put into play are converted into outs by a team's defense.
"When Mike Schmidt says you're the best third baseman he's ever seen, that's pretty good." (Jason Isringhausen, on Scott Rolen)
On May 21, 2012, Caleb Lloyd (a fan) caught consecutive home runs hit by Mike Leake and Zack Cozart at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
"Don't quit until every base is uphill." (Babe Ruth)
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio." (Ernest Hemingway, in 'The Old Man and the Sea')
Did you know? In 1963, Sandy Koufax (NL MVP), Elston Howard (AL MVP), and Jim Brown (NFL MVP) all wore the number 32.
In 2002, the Charleston RiverDogs held 'Nobody Night,' before and during which all entrances to the stadium were padlocked. The RiverDogs lost the game, 4-2.
"There are only two kinds of managers. Winning managers and ex-managers." (Gil Hodges)
The Arizona Diamondbacks use what kind of animal as their mascot? Bobcat.
Who is the only catcher to win three batting titles? Joe Mauer.
"Forty-five minutes of extra batting practice wasn't work to him. It was fun." (Alvin Dark, on Ted Williams)
"On my tombstone, just write 'The sorest loser who ever lived.'" (Earl Weaver)
On September 2, 1939, Babe Dahlgren struck out while being given an intentional walk.
"They know they've got a problem tomorrow." (Jesus Aguilar, after the Brewers forced a division tie-breaker with the Cubs)
Who holds the record for most consecutive at-bats without a home run? Tommy Thevenow (3347).
"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward." (Vernon Law)
On September 18, 1977, Ted Cox debuted and had six consecutive hits, setting the Major League record for most consecutive hits from the start of a career.
"Nice guys finish last." (Leo Durocher, on Mel Ott)
"I have 10 fingers. I hope to fill them with rings." (Ozzie Guillen)
"Baseball is the most important thing in life that doesn't matter." (Robert Parker)
In OOTP, FIP stands for Fielding Independent Pitching. It is used to evaluate how well a pitcher pitched, regardless of how well his fielders fielded.
C.C. Sabathia appeared in the Cleveland Ballet's performance of "The Nutcracker" in 2003.
On August 3, 2012, Justin and B.J. Upton both hit their 100th career home runs.
"Baseball gives...a growing boy self-poise and self-reliance. Baseball is a man maker." (A.G. Spalding)
"The worst part about moving the clocks back is that it delays the start of spring training by an hour." (Bill Tammeus, columnist)
"Chrysler, it's just a bunch of dots." (Ron Gardenhire, on the art of Jackson Pollock)
"Lou Gehrig will not be in the lineup today. Babe Dahlgren will take his place. I do not know when Lou will be able to play again." (Joe McCarthy)
Sluggerrr is the name of the mascot for which team? Kansas City Royals.
Negro Leaguer Homer "Goose" Curry once struck out on a Luis Tiant pickoff throw to first.
"Groat is a prematurely bald man of 30 whose face is chiseled in severe, almost grim lines." (Sport magazine, on Dick Groat)
"We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow." (Earl Weaver)
On September 2, 1975, Johnny LeMaster hit an inside-the-park home run in his first major league at-bat.
"Bad hitters think about hitting. Good hitters don't think about hitting." (Adam Jones)
Who had the most RBIs in the 1970s? Johnny Bench.
"If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game." (Rickey Henderson)
Did you know that Wee Willie Keeler is the only ballplayer with eight 20-game (or more) batting streaks during a Major League career?
"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts." (Earl Weaver)
On September 6, 1992, during pregame warmups, Mike Harkey attempted a cartwheel in the Wrigley Field outfield, severely damaging his knee.
"For most baseball fans, maybe oldest is always best. We love baseball because it seizes and retains the past, like the snowy village inside a glass paperweight." (Donald Hall)
In OOTP, GF stands for Games Finished. The last pitcher to appear in a game for his team is credited with one GF.
"You can study his pitches and tendencies, but the view from a video tape is a lot different from the one inside the batter's box."(John Olerud, on C.C. Sabathia)
"Do you prefer a window or aisle seat on your flight back to Salt Lake City?" (Rex Hudler, Angels broadcaster, imagining the conversation between the pitching coach and Nick Adenhart during Adenhart's rough major league debut)
Did you know? On September 24, 2012, Jose Reyes committed the 500,000th error in major league history.
Did you know? Glen Gorbous set a world record by throwing a baseball 445 ft. 10 in.
"Three days without box scores. Jeez, that's tough." (Bill James, during the All-Star break)
What is the name of the Houston Astros mascot? Junction Jack.
"Those two like each other a lot. Probably go out to breakfast every morning they're in town." (Justin Turner, on Yasiel Puig and Madison Bumgarner)
Did you know? Dick Groat was a two-time All-American basketball player at Duke.
"Did you ever notice Earl always goes to the highest spot on the mound when he comes out?" (Jim Palmer, on 5'4" Earl Weaver)
Whose two-out, ninth-inning single spoiled Mike Mussina's bid for a perfect game? Carl Everett.
"Mr. Sheppard could read Eminem lyrics and make them sound like the Magna Carta." (Clybe Haberman, on Bob Sheppard)
Who was the last person to lead the league in both base hits and walks? Lenny Dykstra (in 1993).
"Statistics are to baseball what a flaky crust is to Mom's apple pie." (Harry Reasoner)
Did you know that the highest batting average over three consecutive seasons (1911-1913) is .408 (.4084), set by Hall of Famer Ty Cobb?
"Defensively the Red Sox are a lot like Stonehenge. They are old, they don't move, and no one is certain why they are positioned the way they are." (Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe, 1993)
Pitcher Mat Latos once held back a sneeze, causing a pain in his side that led to the 15-day disabled list.
"Baseball is the most intellectual game because most of the action goes on in your head." (Henry Kissinger)
In OOTP, ISO (isolated power) is a measure of a player's power based on his number of extra base hits (not singles).
Factoid: Gaby Sanchez's favorite food is the Cuban dish Bistec Milanese.
"It might be fitting that I go in in 2011 because my last name is Blyleven." (Bert Blyleven, on his election to the Hall of Fame)
"That kid was born to play baseball." (Cardinals manager Billy Southworth, on Stan Musial)
Glen Gorbous, who had a short major league career, once threw a baseball 445 feet.
Did you know? Claude Berry was the first catcher to wear a protective cup in the major leagues.
"Poise? I don't think we're talking about poise here. I think we're talking about a 97-mph fastball and a curveball from hell." (Ron Gardenhire, on Felix Hernandez)
"If liking a kid who will never let you down in the clutch is favoritism, then I plead guilty." (Casey Stengel, on Billy Martin)
What is the name of the Cleveland Indians mascot? Slider.
What baseball player appeared as himself in a 1965 episode of "The Lucy Show?" Jimmy Piersall.
Did you know? The Philadelphia A's turned over 200 double plays three seasons in a row (1949-51).
"You're not only an egomaniac, you're a stupid egomaniac!" (Steve Stone, to Earl Weaver)
In 2006, the Devil Rays turned a triple play despite the ball never touching a bat.
"You're not in the big leagues until Bob Sheppard announces your name." (Carl Yastrzemski, on Bob Sheppard)
Who had the fewest strikeouts in a season while batting at least 500 times? Joe Sewell (3).
"It's the only occupation where a man has to be perfect the first day on the job and then improve over the years." (Ed Runge, umpire)
The highest batting average over four consecutive seasons (1922-1925) is .403 (.4039), set by Rogers Hornsby -- who also set the record for highest batting average over five consecutive (1921-1925) seasons with .402 (.4024).
"The only good thing about playing for Cleveland is you don't have to make road trips there." (Richie Scheinblum)
Utility infielder Bret Barberie once missed a game because he mistakenly rubbed chili juice in his eyes.
"To the fierce, ardent, leather-lunged Professional fan, baseball is life itself, a motive for breathing, the yeast that helps his spirit, as well as his gorge, rise." (Jim Brosnan)
In OOTP, QS (quality start) is one in which the pitcher pitches at least six innings and allows no more than three earned runs.
"The game is just different for this man. He sees spaces on the field and guides the ball where he wants it to go, just like he's playing slow-pitch softball." (Paul Molitor, on Ichiro)
Did you know? Cal McVey went 6-for-6 twice in a span of four days.
"Nobody can be that good. Nobody." (Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson, on Stan Musial)
In 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates hit back-to-back home runs that clanked off the same foul pole.
"So, the Dodgers go 1-2-3. Gosh, you've heard me say that a lot." (Vin Scully)
Legend has it that Babe Ruth once ate 12 hot dogs and eight bottles of soda between games of a doubleheader.
"They don't think it be like it is, but it do." (Oscar Gamble, on his afro)
"If you watch him, he is called safe a lot." (Casey Stengel, on Frank Robinson)
The mascot for the San Francisco Giants is what kind of animal? Seal.
"A catcher has got to have ten eyes." (Josh Gibson)
Who was the first shortstop ever to hit three home runs in a game? Freddie Patek.
"At the end of the day, the sun comes up." (Joba Chamberlain)
Did you know? Jean Faut of the South Bend Blue Sox threw two perfect games.
On April 19, 2019, for the first time ever, number zero faced number zero -- Terrance Gore (Royals) and Adam Ottavino (Yankees).
Who holds the record for most steals by a pitcher in a season? Nixey Callahan (10).
"A good groundskeeper can help you win a dozen games a year. He is the tenth man in the lineup." (Lou Boudreau)
Paul Molitor and Ichiro Suzuki are the only players to hit a triple for their 3000th base hit.
"The first guy who lays a finger on this blind old man is fined fifty bucks!" (Gene Mauch, when his players rushed an umpire to dispute a call)
Ken Griffey, Jr. once missed a game after his cup slipped and pinched a testicle.
Against which team did Babe Ruth hit his first home run? NY Yankees.
In OOTP, RC (runs created) is a measure of the number of runs a batter contributes to his team.
"Nobody in baseball can get a hit in as many ways as he can." (Bret Boone, on Ichiro)
In 1998, the Pacific Suns traded Ken Krahenbuhl to the Greensville Bluemen for a player, cash, and ten pounds of Mississippi catfish.
Only three pitchers started and lost the All-Star Game and Game 1 of the World Series in the same season: Dock Ellis, Mort Cooper, and Justin Verlander.
What is B.J. Upton's real name? Melvin Emmanuel Upton.
"Kielty hits a double, and the next two batters make out." (Vin Scully)
The average baseball hot dog vendor sells about 150 hot dogs per game.
"I've never seen anyone go on the DL with pulled fat." (Rod Beck)
"Mystique and aura? Those are dancers at a nightclub." (Curt Schilling, on facing the Yankees)
What is the name of the Cincinnati Reds mascot? Gapper.
Who hit the first home run at the original Yankee Stadium? Casey Stengel.
Where was Tony Kubek born? Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
"Do you have to go to timeout now?" (Ned Yost's grandson, after the Kansas City skipper was ejected from a game)
Did you know? Japanese slugger Sadaharu Oh hit 868 career home runs.
A man at a baseball game wondered why the ball kept getting bigger and bigger. Then it hit him.
Who has the most career wins by a pitcher born in Iowa? Bob Feller.
"Every great batter works on the theory that the pitcher is more afraid of him than he is of the pitcher." (Ty Cobb)
"He wants Texas back." (Tommy Lasorda, on Fernando Valenzuela's contract demands)
Jose Cardenal once missed a game because he was kept awake all night by crickets chirping in his hotel room.
Who hit the ball that rolled between Bill Buckner's legs in the 1986 World Series? Mookie Wilson.
In OOTP, RC/27 (runs created per game) is a measure of the number of runs a batter contributes to his team during the equivalent of a game (27 outs).
Oriole fans, angry that Mark Teixeira didn't sign with his hometown team, showered Monopoly money from the stands during the Yankees' first visit to Camden Yards in 2009.
Did you know? In 1931, the Chattanooga Lookouts traded shortstop Johnny Jones to the Charlotte Hornets for a 25-pound turkey.
Who was the 2012 NLCS MVP? Marco Scutaro.
Did you know? Kila Ka'aihue has a brother named Kala Ka'aihue.
"[Johnny] Estrada is working on his right hand stroke." (Vin Scully)
Did you know? Hot dog vendors walk an average of 4-5 miles per game.
Who got the first base hit off Hall of Famer Walter Johnson? Ty Cobb (a bunt single).
"Beethoven can't really be great because his picture isn't on a bubble gum card." (Lucy, to Charlie Brown)
"...and Pujols is retarded. Retired. No runs, no hits, no errors. Except that one." (Gary Thorne)
Who was the last pitcher to hurl consecutive complete game shutouts in the World Series? Lew Burdette.
"The simple commodity is that a good team makes productive outs, and a bad team does not." (Ed Bressoud)
"Cal [Ripken, Sr.] used to always say that your baseball uniform was your work uniform." (Jim Palmer)
In 1894, Billy Hamilton scored a record 191 runs for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Who was the first Japanese-born player to hit for the cycle? Shohei Ohtani.
Who has the most career wins by a pitcher born in Wisconsin (Kid Nichols).
"An umpire is like a woman. He makes quick decisions, never reverses them, and doesn't think you're safe when you're out." (Larry Goetz, umpire)
Did you know that Jimmie Foxx is the only American League player to have six plate appearances and zero at-bats? In a show of true respect, he was walked six times on June 16, 1938.
Reliever Steve Sparks dislocated his shoulder once while trying to tear a phone book in half.
Who hit the "Homer in the Gloamin" on September 28, 1938? Gabby Hartnett.
In OOTP, RNG (range) is a defensive stat for the number of plays made per game at the fielding position.
"He looms -- much the way that Willie McCovey stood in the batter's box when he played for the Giants." (Dave Caldwell, on Frank Thomas)
What baseball player was tested by two Columbia psychology graduate students and deemed to be operating at 90% efficiency versus 60% for normal people? Babe Ruth.
Did you know? Most of the Boston Red Sox players, en route to spring training aboard a ship, became seasick in 1919.
In Japanese baseball, a backward slider is called a shuuto.
"Ground ball to short. Furcal is up with it and throws it high to first, where it's dug out nicely by Loney." (Rick Monday, Dodgers broadcaster)
Did you know? Geddy Lee, lead vocalist of Rush, donated his personal collection of baseball memorabilia to the Negro Baseball League Museum in Kansas City.
On August 2, 1985, Carlton Fisk tagged out two runners at the plate on the same play. The scoring was 8-6-2-2.
"When you're hitting the ball, it comes at you looking like a grapefruit. When you're not, it looks like a black-eyed pea." (George Scott)
"Have they run out of money yet?" (Buck Showalter, on the Boston Red Sox)
On August 28, 1909, Dolly Gray walked seven consecutive batters for a total of eight in one inning.
"It sounded like a hammer striking a big bell. Then all went dark." (Terry Turner, describing being beaned)
"I grew up in New York wanting to play for the Yankees . . . which proves I'm not perfect." (Jim Palmer)
What was the final score of the game in which Roger Maris hit his 61st home run in 1961? 1-0.
Former major league pitcher Don Schulze filed a $2 million lawsuit against the San Diego Chicken in 1982 for an injury during a minor league comedy routine.
Who has the most career wins by a pitcher born in Nevada? (Barry Zito)
"Every player, in his secret heart, wants to manage someday. Every fan, in the privacy of his mind, already does." (Leonard Koppett)
"A [Nap] Lajoie with [Ty] Cobb's speed might have batted .500." (Grantland Rice)
Nolan Ryan missed a start once after being bitten by a coyote.
"Go ask him who won the fight. He knows." (Thurman Munson, after a fight with Carlton Fisk)
In OOTP, TAVG (total average) incorporates baserunning into the calculation to evaluate a player's offensive contribution.
"Frank's too big to be a man -- and too small to be a horse." (Steve Lyons, on Frank Thomas)
Did you know? The baseball cap is the only hat style created in the United States.
Did you know? Greassy Neale, Cincinnati right fielder, recorded 10 putouts in a single game on May 15, 1919.
Philadelphia zookeeper Jim Murray sent baseball scores to telegraph offices by carrier pigeon every half inning in 1883.
"Do I use VORP? I may be using it and not even know it, and if I am, it's nobody's business." (Ned Colletti)
Did you know? The Albuquerque Isotopes were named after a baseball team in 'The Simpsons.'
During the 1957 season, while listening to the radio, Pirates manager Bobby Bragan learned that he had been fired and replaced by Danny Murtaugh.
"On a good day, he's merely indifferent. On others, he's as downright nasty as anyone making $3 million can possibly be." (Bob Klapisch, on Vince Coleman)
"Some of you guys have been doing the No. 2 and not washing your hands. It's not good." (Zack Greinke, during a team meeting)
On October 5, 1906, Henry Mathewson (Christy's brother) walked 14 batters in 10 innings in his only big league start.
"An exact opposite of [Ted] Williams; the perfect gentleman, the perfect sport." (Roger Kahn, on Stan Musial)
"Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful, paralyzing,  perfect, pachydermous percussion pitch." (Bugs Bunny)
How many people were in attendance at the game in which Roger Maris hit his 61st home run? 23,154.
"Baseball is heaven. Until our closer blows the game." (Michael Hill, Marlins president of baseball operations)
Who was the last rookie pitcher to win 20 games in a season? Tom Browning (in 1985).
"You know what Rogers Hornsby told me forty-five years ago? It was the best batting advice I ever got. 'Get a good ball to hit.'" (Ted Williams)
The record for attendance for a single game in the US is 92,706, for a game between the LA Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox on October 6, 1959.
What Puerto Rican player was known as "Arriba!" to adoring Latin fans? Roberto Clemente.
Before every game, umpires must rub around six dozen balls to get rid of the shine.
"Once I tried to drown myself with a shower nozzle after I gave up a homer in the ninth. I found out you can't." (Dan Quisenberry)
In OOTP, TP stands for Triple Play.
Factoid: Dan Uggla's first major league stolen base was a steal of home.
The 1957 Milwaukee Braves were the first baseball team to win the World Series after being relocated.
Joe Wilhoit, a minor league outfielder, collected 155 hits in 299 at bats during a 69-game hitting streak in 1919.
Umpires in the 1880s wore top hats and asked players and spectators their opinions on controversial calls.
"The ball was squirting away like a runaway gyroscope." (Vin Scully)
Jason Varitek is the only person to play in the Little League World Series, College World Series, MLB World Series, Olympic baseball, and the World Baseball Classic.
In 2001, Derek Jeter became the first member of the New York Yankees to hit an All-Star Game home run since Yogi Berra in 1959.
"We call him a no-food player, a no-bathroom player. When he comes to the plate, nobody leaves their seat." (David Samson, on Giancarlo Stanton)
Who was the first member of the San Diego Padres to hit for the cycle? Matt Kemp.
"Little League is the citadel of no-hit, 25-11 games." (Jim Murray)
"We'd go to war for him." (Joe Carter, on Toronto manager Cito Gaston)
"Robin Yount in the first, Robin Yount in the fourth, and Robin Yount in the seventh." (Roger Clemens, naming the three most dangerous hitters)
Did you know? For hitting his 61st home run in 1961, Roger Maris received a trip to Sacramento.
"He had my swing, unfortunately. He was a futility player just like his father." (Ron Gardenhire, on his son's short big-league career)
Who is the last pitcher to win 20 games one season and lose 20 games the next? Jerry Koosman.
"I always wanted to be a player, but I never had the talent to make the big leagues. So I did the next best thing: I bought a team." (Charlie Finley)
The record for the longest measured home run in a major-league game is 634 ft., by Mickey Mantle at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, in September 1960.
How many home run titles did Roger Maris win? One.
Only two players have won the Triple Crown twice: Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams.
"I was often misquoted. I was supportive of my managers, even though they all may not think so." (George Steinbrenner)
In OOTP, VORP (value over replacement player) demonstrates how much a batter or pitcher contributes to his team in comparison with a fictitious "replacement player."
Who won the AL pitching Triple Crown in 2011? Justin Verlander.
The false wooden leg of General Santa Anna was used as a baseball bat by American soldiers in 1847, just a couple of days after the Battle of Cerro Gordo.
Did you know? Ray Caldwell was struck by a bolt of lightning while pitching for the Indians in 1919.
The 1935 St. Louis Browns had a season attendance of 88,113.
"I read it on one of those blobs, or whatever those things are on the Internet." (Charley Steiner, Dodgers broadcaster)
During World War II, Major League Baseball instituted a rule that in the event of an enemy bombing whoever led after five innings would be declared the winner.
In 1967, A's owner Charlie Finley fired manager Alvin Dark and released outfielder Ken Harrelson after reports of rowdy behavior on a team flight.
"Give me a new ball. One you can see." (A.J. Pierzynski, on what he said to merit an ejection)
"I don't make speeches. I let my bat speak for me in the summer time." (Honus Wagner)
On May 24, 1995, the White Sox and Rangers walked a total of 32 batters in a doubleheader.
John Gibbons, the 24th overall pick in the 1980 amateur draft, played only 18 games at the major league level.
"If there was ever a man born to be a hitter, it was me." (Ted Williams)
Who hit a major league home run and scored an NFL touchdown in the same week? Deion Sanders.
"This will be more first profession [Home Run Derby], so I'm excited to ruin my swing. I can't wait." (Christian Yelich)
Which two pitchers won the most career games as teammates? Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette (443).
"I felt like my bubble-gum card collection had come to life." (James Garner, actor, on speaking at a sports celebrity dinner)
Did you know that Lou Brock (who had 12) and Rickey Henderson (who had 13) are the only two players in Major League history with at least twelve seasons with fifty or more stolen bases?
In what year was the Negro National League born in Kansas City? 1920.
Which two players hold the record for most home runs (8) on Opening Day? Frank Robinson and Ken Griffey, Jr.
"I'm really 95 percent Mr. Rogers, and only 5 percent Oscar the Grouch.'" (George Steinbrenner)
In OOTP, wOBA (weighted on-base average) is a version of linear weights that has been weighted to fit an OBP scale.
"I've never had a starting pitcher who can throw 99 in the ninth inning." (Jim Leyland, on Justin Verlander)
The word "umpire" comes from the word "noumpere" (non-peer, not an equal, one who decides disputes between equals).
Who was the first baseball commissioner? Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
The 1991 Toronto Blue Jays were the first team in any sport to top 4 million in attendance.
"I kind of like it. [But] I'm not loving it, like McDonald's." (Joel Guzman, after making a position change to left field)
Moises Alou and Jorge Posada were known to urinate on their hands, believing that it would toughen their skin.
In 1945, Bert Shepard, a World War II veteran with an amputated leg, pitched 5-1/3 innings for the Senators in his only major league appearance, giving up one run.
"I just wanted to know if he could throw me out for what I was thinking." (Jonathan Papelbon, on umpire D.J. Reyburn)
On August 29, 2015, the Greensboro Grasshoppers held a retirement party for Miss Babe Ruth, their bat dog.
On August 1, 1941, Lefty Grove walked 11 batters during a shutout of the Browns.
Did you know? Asdrubal Cabrera began switch-hitting at age 3.
"I always bring my baseball glove to the ballpark, just in case a falcon wants to land on my hand." (Conan O'Brien)
On September 14, 1986, the Blue Jays hit 10 home runs in a game against the Orioles.
"Why does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow's game." (Roberto Clemente)
What pitcher holds the record for most career games with 10 or more strikeouts? Nolan Ryan (215).
"Not true at all. Vaseline is manufactured right here in the United States." (Don Sutton, on rumors that he had used a 'foreign substance' on the ball)
"I never saw anyone like Ty Cobb. No one even close to him. He was the greatest all time ballplayer. That guy was superhuman, amazing." (Casey Stengel)
Which Negro League star hit 84 home runs in 1936? Josh Gibson.
What was Tokyo Giants pitcher Suguru Egawa's nickname? Dirty. (He was also called Enemy of the People and The Giant Devil.)
"The key step for an infielder is the first one, to the left or right, but before the ball is hit." (Earl Weaver)
In OOTP, ZR (zone rating) is used to credit a player for making a play that at least one other player at his position missed during the season. He loses credit if he misses a play that at least one other player made.
"He's got a Roy Halladay breaking ball and a fastball that speaks for itself." (Ramon Vazquez, on Justin Verlander)
Ed and Paul Runge are the only father-son pair to umpire no hitters.
The first known box score appeared in the New York Morning News on October 22, 1845.
The 2007 Washington Nationals did not score a first-inning run during the entire month of April.
"I was a little scared he was into that Oakland thing. We swing here on 3-0." (Grady Little, Dodgers manager, on newly-acquired Andre Ethier)
Did you know? Sam Crawford hit 12 inside-the-park home runs in 1901.
"I often compare him to Ricky Bobby, because that's who he is. I see it in there every time. He wakes up in the morning and he pees excellence." (Joe Maddon, on Wil Myers)
Though Scott Sheldon of the Texas Rangers played all nine positions in one game, he had no balls hit to him.
"Unlike the White Sox who don't wear white socks, the Red Sox actually wear red socks." (Wayne Randazzo)
"Mitch Williams has walked more people than a seeing-eye dog." (Frank Luksa)
Ron Hansen, who turned an unassisted triple play in 1968, was in attendance when Asdrubal Cabrera turned one in 2008.
Did you know? Chuck Prophet recorded a song called "Willie Mays Is Up At Bat."
Who won 25 or more games three times yet never won the Cy Young Award? Juan Marichal.
"I am more valuable to my team hitting .330 than swinging for home runs." (Roberto Clemente)
Who holds the record for fewest career wins by a pitcher who threw a perfect game? Philip Humber (16).
"The only way to prove you're a good sport is to lose." (Ernie Banks)
Robby Thompson of the San Francisco Giants is the only player who was caught stealing four times, during an extra inning game in 1986.
Which Negro League star was known as the "Hoosier Comet?" Oscar Charleston.
When was baseball first played in Japan? 1873.
"If I didn't pitch inside, I'd be at home, pitching to my nephews." (Pedro Martinez)
"That kid should be in the circus and I have to walk him to face someone else. He should be riding some horses and I have to walk that kid. It's very weird when you walk a guy who is 4-foot-11." (Ozzie Guillen, on Dustin Pedroia)
"He is unthreatening, tourist-friendly, a bit corporate, but charming nonetheless." (David Amsden, on David Wright)
Did you know? There are 17 different MLB umpire crews. At any given time, 15 are working and 2 are on vacation.
Cap Anson made his professional debut on May 6, 1871, with the Rockford Forest Citys.
Did you know? Horsehide was used for the cover of baseballs through the 1973 season.
"It took an act of God to get me in the lineup." (Robin Ventura, utility man, replacing Shawn Green on Yom Kippur)
Did you know? Andrew McCutchen proposed to his girlfriend on 'Ellen.'
"The ball is in motion. The ball lives. The players? Mere adjuncts." (Marvin Cohen)
Did you know? Charlie Manuel was ejected twice in his first three games as a big league manager.
"As per John Sterling's reminders, Yankees radio has so many official sponsors of the fourth inning that the fourth inning must be close to sold out." (Phil Mushnick)
"Oh, those base on balls!" (Braves manager George Stallings, on his deathbed)
Paul McCartney has performed at Target Field, the Metrodome, and Metropolitan Stadium (with the Beatles).
What foreign-born player has the most hits in MLB history? Ichiro.
Robin Roberts averaged 301 innings pitched per year during the 1950s.
"It's not a bad ball if I can hit it." (Roberto Clemente)
Who was the last pitcher to throw a no hitter while losing 20 games? Sam Jones (1955).
"I don't want to get to know the other guys too well. I might like them, and then I might not want to throw at them." (Sal Maglie)
The Major League record is held by Cy Young who "joined" the 20 Wins Club fifteen times during his Hall of Fame career.
When did Topps eliminate gum from their baseball cards? 1991.
What team did Ichiro Suzuki play for before joining the Seattle Mariners? Orix BlueWave.
"Georgie Porgie, he might buy the whole league, but he doesn't have enough money to buy fear to put in my heart." (Pedro Martinez, on George Steinbrenner)
"I can't say I've been liked by everyone, but I can't say that was my #1 objective." (Carlton Fisk)
On June 28, 1871, the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Troy Haymakers, 49-33, with both starting pitchers going the distance.
Which player born in Minnesota has the most career hits? Paul Molitor.
"Your bat needs some lovin.'" (Jose Lima, to Steve Finley during a game)
"I like playing for Oakland. They have a very colorful uniform." (Rickey Henderson)
"When I read a ballplayer saying he doesn't hear the boos, I think one thing: 'The hell you don't.'" (Pee Wee Reese)
Jose Cardenal missed a game in 1974 after claiming his eyes were stuck open and he couldn't blink.
"Part of the reason for the solo shots, the last six games, is that there's not enough runners on base." (David Cone)
"I pitch like I'm sitting in an easy chair, and he pitches like his hair is on fire." (Rick Sutcliffe, on Mitch Williams)
The Budweiser roof deck at Target Field features the only bonfire in the major leagues.
Who was known as "Big Sexy?" Bartolo Colon.
Who is the only player to win the MVP Award while leading the league in errors and strikeouts? Zoilo Versalles.
"Pitch me outside and I'll hit .400. Pitch me inside and you will not find the ball." (Roberto Clemente)
Who is the youngest pitcher to throw a no-hitter? Vida Blue (21 years, 55 days).
"Above anything else, I hate to lose." (Jackie Robinson)
Did you know that Mike Corcoran, in his only game ever on the mound, tied the Major League record for wild pitches during a debut game with five?
But there is no joy in Mudville -- mighty Casey has struck out.
Who was the first Japanese player to play in the World Series? Tsuyoshi Shinjo (for the SF Giants in 2002).
"I can throw out any man alive." (Johnny Bench)
"The beauty of the game is that there are no absolutes. It's all nuances and anticipation, not like football, which is all about vectors and forces." (George Will)
"Little tap, easy out. And it's none of my business but Dick Allen looks like he could use a little batting practice. And he didn't set any speed records running down to first base either." (Harry Caray)
The Chicago White Stockings lost their stadium, uniforms, and equipment in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.
Which player born in Montana has the most career hits? John Lowenstein.
"In this game you have to be a good liar and stupid. You have to...tell yourself everything is going to be all right, and then...believe your own lies." (Eric Gagne)
"Everyone is aware of the Calvinist nature, the sense of foreboding that attaches itself to the Red Sox." (Roger Angell)
"It's not a game of inches, like you hear people say. It's a game of hundredths of inches." (Rube Bressler)
"STRETCH!" (Ken Harrelson)
"When the home team is batting in a tie game, either in the ninth or in extra innings, the bases loaded and two outs, why is there an on-deck batter?" (Steve Salpeter)
On June 23, 1915, Bruno Haas of the A's walked 16 batters in the last game he ever pitched in the big leagues.
The flagpole at Target Field is the original pole used at Metropolitan Stadium.
What is the name of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs magazine? Pork Illustrated.
Who led the league in errors at shortstop yet won the Gold Glove Award? Zoilo Versalles.
"I like people that suffer because these people have a different approach to life from the people that have everything and don't know what suffering is." (Roberto Clemente)
Did you know? Walter Johnson led the league in strikeouts 12 times.
"Baseball is the only game you can see on the radio." (Phil Hersh)
Did you know that Major League Baseball saves did not become an officially recognized statistic until the 1969 season? Did you know that the blown save did not become official until 1998?
"The catcher is padded like an armchair." (London Times)
Did you know? C.C. Sabathia once chipped a tooth after being told the Cy Young trophy was made of chocolate.
"I once loved this game. But after being traded four times, I realized that it's nothing but a business. I treat my horses better than owners treat us." (Dick Allen)
"Cubs fans are tan and beautiful. They wear halter tops in the bleachers. Sox fans are named Guido and hail from Berwyn." (Dave Revsine)
On June 7, 1873, the New York Mutuals and Philadelphia White Stockings combined for 40 errors in a single game.
Which player born in Massachusetts has the most career hits? Rabbit Maranville.
"I'm not sure what Beltre was thinking. Maybe nothing." (Vin Scully, on Adrian Beltre's indecision after catching a line drive)
"We was going to get you a birthday cake, but we figured you'd drop it." (Casey Stengel, to Marv Throneberry)
"I slid in high, scissored him between my legs, a bone snapped in his shoulder, and the guy never caught another ballgame in his life." (Ty Cobb, on catcher Paul Kritchell)
"It's sock it Thome time." (Ken Harrelson, on Jim Thome)
"I don't know who put out the hit. I don't know if Tony Soprano was in the dugout, but I didn't see him in there." (Joe Maddon, after a St. Louis pitcher beaned Anthony Rizzo)
In 2002, A.J. Pierzynski received $5 from his mother every time he walked (a total of $75).
Where can you purchase a Jucy Lucy burger? Target Field.
What is the team slogan of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs? "Where Pigs Fly."
Who struck out ten consecutive batters in one game in 1970? Tom Seaver.
"Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games." (Babe Ruth)
Who holds the career record for most home runs allowed? Jamie Moyer (522).
"He has a weakness for doubles." (Bobo Newsom, pitcher, on Joe DiMaggio's hitting)
Walter Johnson has the most shutouts against any one team during a career. He shut out the Philadelphia Athletics 23 times between 1907 to 1927.
"Losing is no disgrace if you've given your best." (Jim Palmer)
When pitched, the average major league baseball rotates 15 times before being hit.
"In my family, we prayed after we ate." (Jim Leyland)
"There are 300,000 sportswriters and they're all against me. Every one of them." (Joaquin Andujar)
"Boy oh boy, what I wouldn't do right now for a plate of barbeque ribs and an ice-cold Falstaff." (Harry Caray)
On September 11, 1875, the first professional women's baseball game was played in Springfield, Illinois.
Which player born in Kentucky has the most career hits? Pee Wee Reese.
"I know if I'm on the field, it's probably not going well, maybe somebody's hurt." (Robin Ventura, Dodgers utility man)
On his final at-bat in the big leagues, Mets catcher Joe Pignatano hit into a triple play on the last day of the 1962 season.
"Noah's arc." (Ken Molloy, on Noah Syndergaard's curveball)
"The runners have returned to their respectable bases." (Dizzy Dean, broadcaster)
"It wasn't a hard decision." (Jason Aldean, on going to college on a baseball scholarship or playing music and meeting girls)
Bugs Bunny led a 96-run comeback victory over which team? The Gashouse Gorillas.
Who stole 31 bases and scored 33 runs without ever making a plate appearance in the late 1970s? Herb Washington.
"Heroes get remembered but legends never die." (Babe Ruth)
Who holds the record for most wild pitches in a season (since 1900)? Red Ames (30).
"It gets late early out there." (Yogi Berra, on sun glare at Yankee Stadium)
"[Thurman] Munson's not moody, he's just mean. When you're moody, you're nice sometimes." (Sparky Lyle)
"I don't think I can get into my deep inner thoughts about hitting. It's like talking about religion." (Mike Schmidt)
Did you know? Babe Ruth wore number 3 because he batted third.
"I never saw Paul Blair's first step." (Earl Weaver)
GIVE ME A LOAF OF BRETT, A POUND OF BIANCALANA, AND A SLICE OF BALBONI (Banner at Royals Stadium)
"I'd like to introduce you to six of my best friends. They're all named Bud." (Harry Caray)
"Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games." (Babe Ruth)
On September 25, 1875, Paul Hines committed 10 errors at second base for the Chicago White Stockings.
Did you know? Wrigley Field is the last Federal League ballpark still standing.
"We didn't fail. We just didn't succeed as much as we'd have liked." (Jim Tracy, Dodgers manager)
"[Babe Ruth] and I are alike in only one way. We're both hard losers." (Ty Cobb)
"Both men could have been hurt and that would have wiped out two-thirds of the infield." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"I'd rather ride the buses managing in Triple A than be a lawyer." (Tony LaRussa)
"How could FOX remove Harold Reynolds when he hasn't finished analyzing the botched run-down play that occurred in the sixth inning of Cleveland-Detroit on June 7?" (Bill Maroney)
"Run the ****ing ball out, you piece of ****!" (Carlton Fisk to Deion Sanders, on a popup)
"I've had some bad days playing baseball. I can't say that I've ever had a bad day playing music." (Bernie Williams, guitarist)
What is special about the Yoenis Cespedes bobblehead? It only bobbles when it feels like it.
What is Ken Griffey, Jr.'s, first name? George.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." (Yogi Berra)
Who is the last pitcher to steal home? Darren Dreifort (2001).
Did you know that there are only five relief pitchers in the Hall of Fame and they are Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Bruce Sutter, and Hoyt Wilhelm?
"It seems like Satan has thrown the DH into our game." (Andy Van Slyke)
Which famous baseball player was born in Hibbing, Minn.? Roger Maris.
"Not many people talk to you when you're hitting .195." (Dwight Evans)
"I'd be hitting about .950 if they'd get rid of the second baseman." (Larry Biittner)
"Blondes with Farrah Fawcett hairdos would parade in the aisles, the cameras would pick them up and Harry would comment on their form. We loved him. He was one of the guys." (John Kass, on Harry Caray)
"Maybe I was born to play ball. Maybe I truly was." (Willie Mays)
In 1877, the National League agreed to replace the standard baseball, described as "dead enough to bury," with a livelier ball.
Did you know? Two Target Field restaurants serve walleye-on-a-stick.
"Holton in the first inning made 19 pitches. Exactly half of those were strikes." (Rick Monday, Dodgers broadcaster)
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." (Catfish Hunter, after a World Series loss to the Dodgers)
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away and the infield is the same except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Did you know? Mike Matheny is the first manager to guide his club to the playoffs in his first four seasons as a manager.
Did you know? Mike Schmidt once scored from first base on a wild pitch.
Did you know? Stan Musial used to sell Christmas trees from a parking lot in the offseason.
Who was the first Yankees' player to have his name appear on the back of his uniform? Brett Gardner (in 2017).
Who is the first National Leaguer to hit two grand slams in one game? Tony Cloninger.
"They always put the smart guys out in right field. That's where I used to play." (Jose Canseco)
Which Hall of Famers played for the Harlem Globetrotters? Ernie Banks, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Ferguson Jenkins, and Satchel Paige.
"There are close to 11 million unemployed and half of them are New York Yankee managers." (Johnny Carson)
"I would rather beat the Yankees regularly than pitch a no hit game." (Bob Feller)
"The amount of taxes I pay this country." (Alex Rodriguez)
Who holds the record for most consecutive stolen bases without being caught? Vince Coleman (50).
"The only way I'm coming to Washington is if I am elected. And if I do, I will paint the White House pink and turn it into a Mexican restaurant." (Bill Lee)
"Don't worry, Rickey, you're still the best." (Rickey Henderson, after striking out)
"Washington Slept Here." (Banner at Comiskey Park aimed at rightfielder Claudell Washington)
"Baseball's a game of emotions, and I'm not one to let my emotions get the best of me." (Jered Weaver)
"The baseball mania is getting so bad that every city will soon have a mammoth structure like the Roman Coliseum to play in." (New York Mercury, 1877)
Johnny Schmitz was the first player to be ejected from a major league game for illegally sharpening his spikes.
"There's more fluidity -- big word, I can spell it if you need it -- to the delivery." (Derek Lowe)
"I mean, it's unheard of for somebody to hit 70 home runs. I'm slightly in awe of myself." (Mark McGwire)
"Back in the day when I played, a pitcher had 3 pitches: a fastball, a curveball, a slider, a changeup, and a good sinker pitch." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"When they smile, blood drips off their teeth." (Ted Turner, on sports agents)
Did you know? From March 3-8, 2015, the Arizona Diamondbacks wore a patch on their uniforms in memory of ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller.
"5-2-9-4-9-1-6" (the scoring on a Brewers rundown play, described by Rich Donnelly as the "Powerball" rundown)
Did you know? Roy Campanella owned and operated a liquor store throughout his playing career.
"That ball was smoked." (Jim Palmer, describing a line drive out by Justin Smoak)
Who is second to Barry Bonds in most career intentional walks? Albert Pujols.
"Billy Martin punched a reporter one time. It's just part of this game." (Mickey Callaway, Mets manager)
Mike Marshall set the Major League record for most innings pitched during a season (1974) by a relief pitcher when he appeared in 208 innings with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"My office is at Yankee Stadium. Yes, dreams do come true." (Derek Jeter)
Who was the youngest player to hit a home run? Tommy Brown (17 years, 2 months, and 7 days).
"If he's a good fastball hitter, should I throw him a bad fastball?" (Larry Andersen)
"If they want to pay me like Mike Gallego, I'll play like Gallego." (Rickey Henderson)
"They have this Juan Bernhardt. His first name sounds Latin and his last name sound German. And Otto Velez -- his first name sounds German and his last name sounds Latin. You would think it would be Juan Velez and Otto Bernhardt." (Harry Caray)
Did you know? Fred Thayer patented the catcher's mask in 1878.
Did you know? Antonio Alfonseca has six fingers on each hand.
"Brandon Medders is a rather accomplished musician, performing anything from straight country to Alice in Chains. I have no idea what Alice in Chains means." (Vin Scully)
"I knocked down a lot of people but I can honestly say I never hit anybody in the head." (Don Drysdale)
"He pulvaroused that one." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"Jesus Alou is in the on-deck circus." (Jerry Coleman)
Did you know? WBBM began broadcasting Chicago Cubs games in 2015 after WGN relinquished the broadcasting rights after 90 years.
Jerry Koosman began his career going 0-for-44 as a batter.
Did you know? John McGraw used to perform in vaudeville in the offseason.
Who was the first switch-hitter with five extra-base hits in one game? (Jose Ramirez, in 2017).
Terry Felton had a career record of 0-16 for the Minnesota Twins.
Did you know? Harry Caray broadcast more than 8,300 baseball games in his career.
"I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way to motivate them." (Ernie Banks)
Only two pitchers have ever given up four consecutive home runs in an inning. On July 31, 1963, Paul Foytack of the Los Angeles Angels set the mark and 44 years later, on April 22, 2007, Chase Wright tied it.
"A lot of people are a lot different at work than they are at home." (Barry Bonds)
Which player hit into the most double plays during his career? Cal Ripken, Jr. (350).
"It was a beautiful thing to observe with all thirty-six oars working in unison." (Jack Buck, after seeing George Steinbrenner's yacht)
"I'm proof that great things can happen to ordinary people if they work hard and never give up." (Orel Hershiser)
"The little feller, he ain't so big, but he's all fire." (Casey Stengel, on Nellie Fox)
In the only game he ever played in the major leagues, Fred Gunkle was charged with 3 errors and 7 passed balls.
Who was nicknamed "The Mighty Mite?" Nellie Fox.
"I always thought that Jayson [Werth] looked like someone who should star in a Passion Play." (Vin Scully)
"Be it recorded here, New York possesses the pitching marvel of the century." (New York Times, on Christy Mathewson)
"How'd you like to be a bug inside Whitey Herzog's head this week?" (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"The Mets just had their first .500 or better April since July of 1992." (Ralph Kiner)
In 2015, Mets pitcher Steven Matz became the first pitcher in MLB history to drive in four runs in his major league debut.
"They brought me up to the Brooklyn Dodgers, which at that time was in Brooklyn." (Casey Stengel)
Did you know? Lou Brock owned and operated a flower shop during the offseason.
Who was known as the Pepperdine Peach? Rob Picciolo.
In 1944, the Braves' Red Barrett shutout the Reds on 58 pitches.
Did you know? Vin Scully called 19 no-hitters.
"Baseball was one hundred percent of my life." (Ty Cobb)
"His fastball looked about the size of a watermelon seed and it hissed at you as it passed." (Ty Cobb, on Walter Johnson)
"Paris ain't much of a town." (Babe Ruth)
Hank Aaron hit how many inside-the-park home runs? 1 (off Jim Bunning).
"I'm a finesse pitcher without the finesse." (David Cone)
"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." (Saul Steinberg)
Did you know? In 2011, Tim McCarver won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence.
"The first time Joe said 'hello' to some guys, he broke Earl [Weaver]'s career record." (Jim Palmer, on Orioles manager Joe Altobelli)
On January 11, 1881, the first of a series of baseball games was played on ice in Chicago.
Who was nicknamed "Captain Hook?" Sparky Anderson.
"Edwards just shortened up on his stork." (Rick Monday, Dodgers broadcaster)
"I've only known three or four perfect swings in my time. This boy's got one of them." (Ty Cobb, on Eddie Mathews)
"The umpire has now walked four." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Who is the Milwaukee Brewers' franchise leader in home runs? Ryan Braun.
"The Napoleon of Baseball" (nickname of Brooklyn Dodgers owner Charles H. Byrne)
Did you know? Pie Traynor launched a successful sports talk show after he retired.
Did you know? In 2003, Eric Hinske had 109 hits, 45 of them doubles.
Jim Bouton's hat fell off 37 times during Game 3 of the 1964 World Series.
Where was Vin Scully born? The Bronx, NY.
"All I remember about my wedding day in 1967 is that the Cubs lost a double-header." (George Will)
Did you know that Joe McGinnity pitched a record five complete game doubleheaders (two during the 1901 season and three during the 1903 season) during his career?
"You don't just accidentally show up in the World Series." (Derek Jeter)
Justin Upton, Ryan Zimmerman, Mark Reynolds, B.J. Upton, and David Wright all played for the same high school team at the same time.
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women." (John McGraw)
"I'm no George Brett and probably never will be." (Johnny Damon)
Kevin Kouzmanoff (on September 2, 2006) is the only player in MLB history to hit a grand slam on the first pitch he saw in the major leagues.
Who is the only player to hit 50 home runs and strike out less than 50 times in the same season? Johnny Mize (in 1947).
On September 5, 1882, the Baltimore Orioles played 4 innings of their game in their street clothes because their uniforms were delayed at the train station.
Who was known as "Old Tomato Face?" Gabby Hartnett.
"It figures that the more runs you get, the better chance you have to win." (Rick Monday, Dodgers broadcaster)
"The Pirates won eight of their 102 losses against the Mets last season." (Ralph Kiner, Mets broadcaster)
"Foul ball! Oh and it lands right in that lady's Busch." (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
"I guess I'll have to gain 60 pounds, start smoking a cigar, and wear clothes that don't match." (Garth Iorg, on starting a newspaper column)
Who is the all-time Venezuela-born home run leader? Miguel Cabrera.
"Baseball isn't a business; it's more like a disease." (Walter F. O'Malley)
Did you know? Waite Hoyt opened a funeral home after he retired from baseball.
Which pitcher allowed the most grand slams in a career? Nolan Ryan (10).
Who interrupted the 1979 All-Star Game by planting a kiss on George Brett? Morganna the Kissing Bandit.
"It's time for Dodger baseball!" (Vin Scully)
"I'm throwing twice as hard as I ever did. It's just not getting there as fast." (Lefty Gomez)
"I don't think [Warren] Spahn will ever get into the Hall of Fame. He'll never stop pitching." (Stan Musial)
"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." (Babe Ruth)
Which pitcher won the most games in the 1950s? Warren Spahn.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." (George Will)
On July 17, 1990, the Boston Red Sox hit into two triple plays but still beat the Twins, 1-0.
Did you know? The actor Bill Murray co-owns the St. Paul Saints.
On September 29, 1882, the Worcester Ruby Legs played their final major league game in front of 25 fans.
Who was nicknamed "The Hoosier Thunderbolt?" Amos Rusie.
"Phillips drives it to center, but Edmonds, who is a great ballpark, goes back and makes the catch." (Rick Monday, on Jim Edmonds)
"It's hard to sneak a piece of cheese past a hungry rat." (Rex Hudler, Royals broadcaster)
"A good base stealer should make the whole infield jumpy." (Joe Morgan)
"I was so bad, I couldn't have driven Miss Daisy home." (Andy Van Slyke)
Zack Greinke holds the record for consecutive starts (21) allowing no more than two runs.
Whom did broadcaster Vin Scully replace when he was hired by the Dodgers in 1950? Ernie Harwell.
Did you know? Tony Gwynn was the physical model for the Padres' Swingin' Friar logo.
"I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player." (Roberto Clemente)
Who hit the first inside-the-park home run at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis? Harmon Killebrew.
Who holds the record for extra-inning home runs (22)? Willie Mays.
"If I had to name the number one asset you could have for any sport, I'd say speed. In baseball, all a guy with speed has to do is make contact." (Ron Fairly)
The following pitchers started the game on the mound and threw a Major League record four consecutive bases on balls before retiring a single batter: Johnny Vander Meer, 1941; Jim Bagby, 1946; Roger Pavlik, 1997; Bartolo Colon, 2000.
"The only thing Earl [Weaver] knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it." (Jim Palmer)
Who was the youngest pitcher to win the AL ERA title? Babe Ruth (age 21 in 1916).
""It was the first time I can remember being moved by the beauty of a baseball player's action on the field." (Ichiro, on Ken Griffey, Jr.)
"I'm telling the world, I am not a fourth-place hitter. I am not a slugger. I am not a home-run hitter. I cannot fulfill the responsibility of hitting fourth." (Keith Moreland)
On May 2, 2002, Seattle's Mike Cameron and Bret Boone hit back-to-back home runs TWICE in the first inning of a win against the White Sox.
Terry Larkin appeared in 40 games for the Richmond Virginians in 1884, despite having shot his wife and a policeman in 1883.
Who was known as "Gorgeous George?" George Sisler.
"In my initial approach to the ball, I underestimated the velocity on the Milwaukee terrain. Therefore, I was rendered defenseless to field the aforementioned ball." (Milton Bradley)
"You know about the knuckle sandwich, right? Well, that was a jam sandwich." (Rex Hudler, Royals broadcaster)
"You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner-Up." (Gene Mauch, on Gene Autry)
"Son, nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle." (Al Kaline)
Aroldis Chapman recorded at least one strikeout in 49 consecutive appearances, a record.
Did you know? Ken and Clete Boyer's brother Cloyd pitched briefly in the big leagues.
Did you know? Don Drysdale appeared in a "Brady Bunch" episode, giving 14-year-old Greg Brady some pitching advice.
"Right now I like baseball, hockey, and tennis players. And horseback riders." (Martina Hingis)
Who holds the record for consecutive games with a stolen base? Bert Campaneris (120.
"I love Chicago, but I didn't think I had enough soul to be a Cubs fan." (Emmylou Harris)
"I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can." (Babe Ruth)
Did you know that on August 7, 1984, Joe Hesketh was called-up by the Montreal Expos and before he ever threw a single Major League pitch, umpires called a balk on him?
"You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth." (Mickey Mantle)
Who struck out a record 10 consecutive batters? Tom Seaver.
"He said, 'Woof, woof, woof,' which meant, 'Stay, stay, stay.' Of course, I listened." (Ichiro, on seeking advice from his dog about re-signing with Seattle)
"He looks like a cab with both doors open." (Lefty Gomez, on large-eared pitcher Cliff Melton)
Did you know? Barry Bonds went from a hat size of 7.5 to 16 over the course of his career.
What was the battle cry of the 1948 Boston Braves? "Spahn and Sain and Pray for Rain."
Ladies Day at the ballpark was introduced in 1883 by the New York Gothams.
In 2009, Bill James (based on his research) called Greg Maddux the most underrated player in baseball history.
"Hopefully, the ball won't come to me too much, and it won't happen again." (Jose Valentin, after making a costly error)
"Okay -- who kicks off?" (David Letterman, from Top Ten Things a Manager Doesn't Want to Hear on Opening Day)
"When he punched Keith Hernandez in spring training last season, it was the only time that [Darryl] Strawberry would hit the cut-off man all year." (Steve Wulf)
"You used to think if the score was 5-0, he'd hit a five-run home run." (Reggie Jackson, on Willie Mays)
Who was the first Colorado Rockies player to have his number retired? Todd Helton.
Dizzy and Paul Dean's brother Elmer (nicknamed "Goober") sold peanuts at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
"Fred Snodgrass, 86, Dead; Ball Player Muffed 1912 Fly." (New York Times obituary)
"The beautiful thing about baseball is that anything can happen." (Alyssa Milano)
Who is the oldest player ever to record an RBI? Jamie Moyer (age 49).
"Always beware of people who sound like they don't like baseball." (Craig Calcaterra)
"Been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose 'em I never knew existed before." (Casey Stengel)
During 1990, the American League had a combined total of six no-hit games, the most ever in a single season.
"They throw the ball, I hit it. They hit the ball, I catch it." (Willie Mays)
Only two teams won the pennant while leading the league in errors: 1925 Pirates and 1965 Twins.
"It took me a few years to realize that throwing harder wasn't always better." (Dennis Eckersley)
"I don't know about his hitting. He's a dumpy little guy who reminds you of Mickey Mantle -- in build only." (Ted Williams, on Roger Maris)
In 1992, Deion Sanders hit more triples (14) than doubles (6).
Did you know? Johnny Sain, the pitcher, struck out only 20 times in 774 lifetime at-bats.
Thomas Lynch, a deaf-mute, appeared in one game for the Chicago White Stockings in 1884.
On June 1, 2012, the LA Dodgers lineup included Tony Gwynn, Jr., Ivan DeJesus, Jr., Dee Gordon, Scott Van Slyke, and Jerry Hairston, Jr. (all the sons of former major leaguers).
"Me and Boss [Steinbrenner] were sitting together in Boston. I asked him: 'Were you really going to trade me?' He just started laughing. I took that as a yes." (Andy Pettite)
"You should've called a welder." (Richie Ashburn, watching Dave Kingman get his glove repaired)
"The A's leave after this game for Cleveland. It was only by a 13-12 vote that they decided to go." (Lon Simmons, A's announcer)
Did you know? Vin Scully was born in The Bronx.
"He'll be a good pitcher if he stays sane." (Felipe Alou, on pitcher Carlos Perez)
"Giants 1st Baseman's 'Boner' in Failing to Touch 2nd Led to Loss of '08 Pennant." (New York Times obituary)
"You can't second-guess baseball. You can't second-guess yourself." (Mariano Rivera)
What expansion team was the quickest to win a championship? Arizona Diamondbacks.
"To some it is a six-pack. To me, it is a Support Group. Salvation in a can." (Leo Durocher)
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." (Casey Stengel)
On April 22, 1970, the Mets struck out the last Padres batter during the sixth. In the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings their pitchers struck out three consecutive batters in each inning. These 10 consecutive strikeouts are the most ever in one game.
Who is the only player to pinch hit for both Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski? Carroll Hardy.
"When I first came up, the bullpen was pretty much where they put the guys who couldn't start." (Dennis Eckersley)
"Sure, I played. Did you think I was born at age 70 sitting in a dugout trying to manage guys like you?" (Casey Stengel, to Mickey Mantle)
On September 7, 1993, St. Louis's Mark Whiten (a career .259 hitter with 105 home runs) hit 4 home runs and collected 12 RBIs in a single game.
Did you know? Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven made the All-Star team only twice.
On August 16, 1885, Louis Henke died of a ruptured liver sustained in an on-field collision in a Southern League game.
Did you know? Gary Pettis was known as "the man who made center field look easy."
"I don't know everything he has in his belly, but he has a lot of competitive spirit in there." (Grady Little, on David Wells)
"If we are indeed the team of the century, there can be no doubt that New York is the city of the century." (George Steinbrenner)
"He plays the outfield like he's trying to catch grenades." (Reggie Jackson, on Claudell Washington)
Who was the first left-handed pitcher to toss a perfect game in the American League? Kenny Rogers (in 1994).
What is the address of Dodger Stadium? 1000 Vin Scully Avenue.
Did you know? Mike Glavine of the Mets pinch hit for his brother Tom in 2003.
Did you know? George Steinbrenner's lifetime ban from baseball in 1990 lasted until 1993.
"Why is it there are so many nice guys interested in baseball? Not me. I was a real bastard when I played." (Burleigh Grimes)
Who played in three consecutive World Series for three different teams? Don Baylor.
Which two teams faced off in the 1977 TV movie "Murder at the World Series?" The A's and Astros.
"All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill." (Babe Ruth)
On May 17, 1979, Philadelphia played Chicago in a ten-inning game in which 45 runs were batted in, setting the record for an extra-inning game.
"Every time I look at my pocketbook, I see Jackie Robinson." (Willie Mays)
Charles Bender is credited with the pitch known as the slider.
"I've got nothing to say about the White Sox. Frank has left the building." (Frank Thomas)
"That pitch wasn't down and in, that pitch was down and up." (Tim McCarver)
On September 3, 2001, St. Louis pitcher Bud Smith (who made only 27 career appearances) pitched a no-hitter against the Padres.
What team set the record for most double plays (217) in a season? The 1949 Philadelphia Athletics.
Did you know? The Sporting News published its first issue in 1886.
The 1985 Topps baseball card of Gary Pettis is not Pettis but his younger brother.
"That's hit well to right field! That's got a chance! That's got more than a chance! That's...caught in fact." (Charley Steiner, Dodgers broadcaster)
The Brooklyn Dodgers experimented with baseball's first batting helmet in 1941. The helmet was not adopted officially until the mid-1950s.
"I know Curt Schilling is happy we got him, because now Schilling won't have the worst body in the locker room." (Kevin Millar, on David Wells)
Ballpark nachos were invented at Arlington Stadium, former home of the Texas Rangers.
The song "Sixto (That's Who the Happy People Know)" is about which former ballplayer? Sixto Lezcano.
"If one of our guys went down, I just doubled it. No confusion there. It didn't require a Rhodes Scholar." (Don Drysdale)
"Mr. May." (George Steinbrenner, on Dave Winfield)
"I really didn't like baseball at all until someone decided they were going to pay me." (John Kruk)
Who is the last player to post 20 complete games in a season? Fernando Valenzuela (in 1986).
"Without failure, there is no progress." (Rich Hill)
"I don't want to embarrass any other catcher by comparing him with Johnny Bench." (Sparky Anderson)
On September 11, 1946, Cincinnati played Brooklyn in a 19-inning game in which no runs were batted in, making it the longest game in history without a run batted in by either club.
"I feel pretty good. My body actually looks like an old banana, but it's fine." (Mike Piazza)
On April 29, 1922, the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs in one game.
"When he belts a home run, he does it with such authority it seems like an act of God." (Walter Alston, on Willie McCovey)
"You have really solidified the Mets' centerfield problems." (Ralph Kiner, to Daryl Boston)
Sammy Sosa hit 60+ home runs in a season three times but never led the league with those totals.
"It's like having someone come into your house and snatching up your children." (Charlie Finley, on losing players to free agency)
On May 14, 1887, John Roach switch-pitched for the New York Giants in his only major league appearance.
Did you know? Dave Winfield was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings.
"I feel like I've been run over by a truck carrying a full load of tomatoes. The only thing that doesn't hurt today is my hair." (Roberto Hernandez)
The Topps Company introduced its first pack of baseball cards in 1951, packed with caramel candy, not chewing gum.
"I got a million dollar's worth of free advice, and a very small raise." (Eddie Stanky, on negotiating with Branch Rickey)
What did Bob Watson win for scoring the one millionth run in major league history? $10,000 and one million Tootsie Rolls.
"I got a first-pitch missed curveball up in my head, and everyone leaps in their seat like Bruce Buffer is about to come out." (Brett Lawrie, on Royals fans)
"The Phillies beat the Cubs today in a doubleheader. That puts another keg in the Cubs' coffin." (Jerry Coleman)
In 2010, Mariners bullpen catcher Jason Phillips married Molly Ray in the Safeco Field bullpen.
"The best thing about baseball is there's no homework." (Dan Quisenberry)
Who holds the record (7) for Opening Day shutouts? Walter Johnson.
"I knew it would ruin my arm. But one year of 25-7 is worth five of 15-15." (Steve Stone, on his Cy Young season)
The 1956 New York Yankees set an American League record for home runs hit against the same team during the same season when they slugged 48 versus the 1956 Kansas City Athletics.
"Wait until Tommy Lasorda meets the Lord and finds out that He's wearing pinstripes." (Gaylord Perry)
In 1982, the New York Yankees used five pitching coaches, four hitting coaches, and three managers.
Did you know? On July 24, 1990, Vida Blue was married on the pitcher's mound at Candlestick Park.
"Every decade has some taint." (Bud Selig)
Greg Maddux led pitchers in assists 12 times and in putouts eight times.
Did you know? Elston Howard invented the batting doughnut.
On June 16, 1887, Curt Welch of the St. Louis Browns was arrested for assault in Baltimore after breaking up a double play against the Orioles.
"Every time he goes out on the mound, I see him grow." (Takashi Saito, on Jonathan Broxton)
"It was so hot in New York today, Jennifer Lopez married Ted Williams." (David Letterman)
"I didn't know a guy could slide UNDER Pedroia." (Jim Palmer, on Dustin Pedroia)
Who is the only Houston Astros pitcher to throw for over 300 innings in a season? Larry Dierker (in 1969).
"I'm sure you call in sick to your pathetic 9-5 job all the time. Or you might not even have one." (Noah Syndergaard, to a critic on Twitter)
"Billy Martin has just been hired by Forest Lawn to kick dirt." (Johnny Carson)
"Spidery." (Roger Angell, on Kent Tekulve's physique)
"A baseball swing is a very finely-tuned instrument. It is repetition, and more repetition, then a little more after that." (Reggie Jackson)
Did you know? In his first seven starts, rookie sensation Fernando Valenzuela was 7-0 with a 0.29 ERA.
How do you fix a broken vacuum cleaner? Put a Mariners jersey on it and it'll suck again.
"I took the two most expensive aspirins in history." (Wally Pipp, on sitting out a game with a headache, allowing Lou Gehrig into the Yankees lineup)
The 1956 Cincinnati Redlegs set a National League record for home runs hit against the same team during the same season when they slugged 44 versus the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers.
Dick Stuart was so famous for his poor fielding that he once received a standing ovation when he caught a hot dog wrapper that blew toward him at 1B in the air.
Did you know? Tris Speaker is the only player to have three hitting streaks of 20 games or more in one season (1912).
"No. Well, sometimes I am. But I'm fun crazy." (Carl Everett)
Who had the first hit in All-Star history? Chick Hafey.
Who was the first DH to hit a home run? Tony Oliva.
On September 30, 1890, Walt Wilmot of the Chicago Colts was called out twice in one game for being struck by a batted ball while base-running.
"I have no problem with Bruce Springsteen." (Dave Winfield, asked about his problematic relationship with The Boss)
"It's time to start your fans, Dodger engines!" (Eric Smith, P.A. announcer)
"I just about shot my age about a week after my eightieth birthday, but I three-putted the hole with the windmill." (retired broadcaster Lon Simmons)
"Andre Dawson has a bruised knee and is listed as day-to-day. Aren't we all?" (Vin Scully)
What did groundskeepers wear at the Astrodome? Orange jumpsuits and white astronaut helmets.
"I don't think 40,000 people paid to watch him ump tonight." (Bryce Harper, after being ejected by Marvin Hudson)
"You can have money piled to the ceiling, but the size of your funeral is still going to depend on the weather." (Chuck Tanner)
Ross Ohlendorf graduated from Princeton with a 3.8 GPA in operations research and financial engineering.
"I owe baseball. Baseball don't owe me a damn thing." (Pete Rose)
How many hits did 363-game winner Warren Spahn collect in his career? 363.
"I can run. The hard part is stopping this body." (Kent Hrbek)
"Isn't it amazing that we're worth so much on the trading block and worth so little when we talk salary with the general manager?" (Jim Kern)
On May 1, 1920, the Boston Braves played the Brooklyn Dodgers in a 26-inning game where neither club hit a home run, setting the record for longest game without a home run by either team.
"I reckon I tried everything on the old apple, but salt and pepper and chocolate sauce topping." (Gaylord Perry)
On May 1, 1968, Phillies pitcher John Boozer was ejected from the game during his warm-up.
What Hall of Fame pitcher was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania? Bruce Sutter.
"Any time I've taken the mound, it's always been the old Samson-and-Goliath story written about me." (Randy Johnson)
Who made the first error in All-Star history? Lou Gehrig.
Did you know? Don Sutton had 20 200-inning seasons.
On September 4, 1891, 39-year-old Cap Anson responded to writers who urged him to quit by wearing a false white beard. He went 0 for 3.
Did you know? Skip Lockwood graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
"Scioscia and Piazza -- they couldn't even steal a hot dog in their own clubhouse." (Tommy Lasorda, on slow-footed catchers)
"Finally, the Brewers have figured a way to get a 'W' on opening day." (Jerry Perisho, after learning that George W. Bush would throw out the first pitch at Miller Park)
Who was the first catcher to hit 40 home runs in a season? Roy Campanella.
Did you know? There are 401 women's and 266 men's restroom fixtures at Target Field.
"I'm sure the colonel tried a lot of recipes before he came up with his secret one for the chickens." (Dan Jennings, Marlins manager, on fiddling with the batting order)
"The baseball mania has run its course. It has no future as a professional endeavor." (Cincinnati Gazette, in 1879)
Did you know? R.A. Dickey wrote a children's book called "Knuckleball Ned."
"I'd rather be a good person off the field than a good baseball player on the field." (Bryce Harper)
Who was the last player to lead his league in both home runs and stolen bases in the same season? Chuck Klein.
"I've got my faults, but living in the past is not one of them. There's no future in it." (Sparky Anderson)
"The good Lord was kind to me. He gave me a strong body, a good right arm, and a weak mind." (Dizzy Dean)
On September 4, 1999, eight players from the Cincinnati Reds hit a home run in a game versus the Philadelphia Phillies, setting a record for most players with a home run during a game.
Did you know? Each baseball game has 12,386,344 possible plays.
Bob Feller's mother saw him pitch in the big leagues for the first time on May 14, 1939. During the game, she was struck with a foul ball and knocked unconscious.
Did you know? Pee Wee Reese finished in the top ten in NL MVP voting eight times.
"The blood on his sock looks exactly like Oklahoma!" (Tim McCarver, on Curt Schilling)
Who was the first black umpire in the major leagues? Emmett Ashford (in 1966).
Who were the Indianapolis Hoosiers, Chicago Chi-Feds, Baltimore Terrapins, Buffalo Buffeds, Brooklyn Tip-Tops, Kansas City Packers, Pittsburgh Rebels, and St. Louis Terriers? The Federal League teams.
On September 3, 1894, the Baltimore Orioles hit 9 triples in a game against the Cleveland Spiders.
Whose autobiography was titled "Once a Bum, Always a Dodger?" Don Drysdale.
"A pop with pain is not something that indicates anything good is going on." (Stan Conte, Dodgers trainer)
"It's the first time I've ever been used for long relief." (David Smith, Astros pitcher, after a Mets fan urinated on him in the bulllpen)
Which player batted at least .300 and drove in at least 100 runs in each of his first 11 seasons? Al Simmons.
"Probably shoveling manure on a farm." (Tom Kelly, on what he'd be doing if he didn't play baseball)
"Sometimes it seems like he's playing underwater." (Vin Scully, on Bobby Bonilla)
"Arguably, the father of Canadian baseball." (Bill Humber, on George Sleeman)
Did you know? David Ortiz received 560 write-in votes in the Boston mayoral race in 2013.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." (Jacques Barzun)
"My three brothers taught me how to throw strikes -- and thanks to them I gave up 379 home runs in the big leagues." (Catfish Hunter)
"Cobb lived off the field as though he wished to live forever. He lived on the field as though it was his last day." (Branch Rickey, on Ty Cobb)
From July 13 through July 20, 1986, Kirk Gibson hit five consecutive game winning runs batted in with Detroit.
Legend has it that the silhouette on the MLB logo is Harmon Killebrew.
Kaz Matsui hit a home run in his first at-bat in the 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons.
"Everyone has a different theory about what Shawn's problem is. (...) Has anyone thought that the problem with Shawn Boskie is that every time he throws the ball the other team hits it real hard?" (Harry Caray)
How many cards are featured on a full uncut baseball card sheet? 132.
Who is the only pitcher to win back-to-back MVP awards? Hal Newhouser (1944-45).
In 1901, the National League Rules Committee ordered umpires to eject players using indecent or improper language.
Did you know? Vic Davalillo played for 30 seasons in the Venezuelan Winter League.
"Spiezio is lifetime 0 for 0 against Saito -- and vice versa." (Vin Scully)
"A surefire way for baseball to avert a strike? Bring in Rick Ankiel." (Larry Stone, on baseball's labor woes)
Who was the first lefthander to win 300 games? Eddie Plank.
"Watching him out there is like watching 'Unsolved Mysteries.'" (Joe Garagiola, on the fielding of John Kruk)
"There's a little roller up along first, behind the bag. It gets through Buckner! Here comes Knight and the Mets win it!" (Vin Scully)
"Sitting in the dugout is like sitting in the bottom of a toilet. All that tissue blows in and no one flushes it." (Whitey Herzog, on Candlestick Park)
Did you know? Jacoby Ellsbury is a rodeo fan.
"I love the game of baseball." (Nomar Garciaparra)
Who shared the World Series MVP Award in 1981? Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, and Steve Yeager.
"We're not even going to catch Roger Maris." (Whitey Herzog, Cards manager, on his poor power-hitting lineup)
"I wish I had 10 pitchers with Bo Belinsky's stuff and none with his head." (Gene Mauch)
The 1927 Philadelphia Athletics and 1930 St. Louis Cardinals are the only two teams that each had ten players who hit over .300 during the same season.
The odds of a fan being hit by a baseball are 300,000 to 1.
In 1915, Bruce Hopper of the Minneapolis Millers was traded to the Chicago Cubs for a hunting dog.
"He told me, 'Always bear down, because there'll come a time when you won't be able to bear down.'" (Al Kaline, on Ty Cobb)
"The first time I ever came into a game there, I got into the bullpen car and they told me to lock the doors." (Mike Flanagan, on playing in New York)
Lew Burdette posed as a left-handed pitcher for his 1959 Topps card as a prank.
Who was the first relief pitcher to win the AL MVP Award? Rollie Fingers (in 1981).
Who surrendered the first World Series home run? Cy Young.
Did you know? Jim Rice is a devoted fan of "The Young and the Restless."
"What Broxton did, just about brings tears to your eyes." (Grady Little, after Jonathan Broxton grabbed the last three Dodger Dogs from the postgame buffet)
"Perhaps the problem with our ozone layer is that Rickey's ego keeps punching holes in it." (Sean Horgan, on Rickey Henderson)
What pitcher won the Cy Young Award in his rookie season? Fernando Valenzuela.
"I knew I was in trouble when they started clocking my fastball with a sundial." (Joe Magrane)
"He's like a tailor; a little off here, a little off there, and you're done, take a seat." (Vin Scully, on Tom Glavine)
"It's the only candy bar that tastes like a hot dog." (Dave Anderson, on the Reggie Bar)
Did you know? Bronson Arroyo's debut CD is called "Covering the Bases."
Whose perfect game was the first complete game of his career? Dallas Braden (in 2010).
Who is the only player to hit a home run in the Negro League and MLB All-Star Games? Junior Gilliam.
"If I'd done everything I was supposed to, I would be leading the league in home runs, have the highest batting average, have given $1,000 to the cancer fund and have married Marie Osmond." (Clint Hurdle)
"The guy with the biggest stomach will be the first to take off his shirt at a baseball game." (Glenn Dickey)
At the end of the 1968 season, the Oakland Athletics had set the record for lowest team average by the league leader when they hit .240.
Who has caught the most no-hitters in major league history? Jason Varitek (4).
On July 20, 2007, Yankees pitcher Edwar Ramirez threw 19 pitches. 17 were balls, 1 of the other 2 was hit for a grand slam by Dioner Navarro.
Did you know? Eddie Mathews was runner-up in both the 1953 and 1959 MVP voting.
"You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation." (Roger Maris)
The 1969 Topps baseball card of California infielder Aurelio Rodriguez is actually a picture of the Angels batboy.
"I tried to kick my helmet and missed." (Pat Zachry, Mets pitcher, after breaking a toe when he kicked the dugout steps)
Did you know? In 1905, the mother of Ty Cobb, mistaking her husband for a burglar, shot and killed him.
Did you know? Rod Carew was born on a train in Panama.
"Over the last 14 games, the Dodgers have won eight and lost seven." (Rick Monday, Dodgers broadcaster)
"The other day I watched the Rockies taking batting practice and the pitching machine threw a no-hitter." (Pete Jones, Rockies broadcaster)
"I have tried everything I can. Honestly, the next thing I can do is sacrifice a live chicken." (Joel Pineiro, during a slump)
"If they'd offered me a five-year contract, I wouldn't have come back here." (Eric Wedge, ex-Mariners manager)
"I'd rather be miserable and alive than happy and dead." (Harry Caray, after he quit drinking)
Did you know? Mike Trout is an avid fisherman.
Who was known as "Sweet Music?" Frank Viola.
When Catfish Hunter hurled a perfect game, he also hit two singles and a double with three RBI.
"We will scheme, connive, steal and do everything possible to win the pennant -- except pay big salaries." (Bill Veeck, White Sox owner)
"Better make it four. I don't think I can eat eight." (Yogi Berra, when asked if he wanted his pizza cut into four or eight slices)
On September 11, 1949, the New York Yankees had eleven base on balls, courtesy of the Washington Senators, during the third inning, setting the mark for walks during an inning.
Dave Rader in 1973 became the first player since intentional walks started being tabulated to have more intentional walks (23) than strikeouts (22).
In 1972, A's owner Charlie Finley offered his players cash for growing a mustache by Father's Day.
Did you know? Mickey Lolich hit a home run in his first World Series at-bat.
"If I fell behind I'd just rare back, throw a fastball and say, 'Here it is. Hit it.' A lot of times they did." (Bobby Witt)
Did you know? Yogi Berra's son Tim was a kick returner for the Baltimore Colts in 1974.
"Cleveland jokes are like bald jokes. I'm sick and tired of them." (Joe Garagiola)
Did you know? Catchers began wearing shin guards in 1907.
On May 7, 2012, Omar Vizquel (age 45) became the oldest player to play shortstop in major league history.
"In between his naps, Tommy [Lasorda] is more of a motivator of words for us. He's a storyteller...a guy who has a belly full of experience." (Jeff Kent)
"You would have a Neil Diamond hit." (Bud Geracie, on crossing Montreal Expos minor leaguer Seung Song with Vida Blue)
"When you have a guy where every day you have to check his mood ring, it wears you out." (Rick Sutcliffe, on Carlos Zambrano)
"There is crying in baseball." (Mike Bryant, before his son Kris's major league debut)
"Watching Rod Carew bat is like watching Bulova make a watch." (Jim Murray)
Did you know? Mike Mussina graduated from Stanford in 1990 with a degree in economics.
Who hit the first home run at the Metrodome? Dave Engle.
Which Alou brothers never made it to the major leagues? Bob, Bebop -- oh, you've heard that one . . .
"Man, it was tough. The wind was blowing about 100 degrees." (Mickey Rivers)
"There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first or last time. I owe him my best." (Joe DiMaggio)
Did you know that on September 12, 1964, the Baltimore Orioles set a Major League record for fewest at-bats during a nine-inning game with 19 versus the Kansas City Athletics?
In 1940, Bob Feller pitched the only Opening Day no-hitter.
Rollie Fingers' contract for 1973 contained a $300 bonus for growing a mustache, as well as $100 for the purchase of mustache wax.
Did you know? Actor Bill Murray named his son "Homer Banks Murray" in honor of Ernie Banks.
"I'm conservative. My thirty-two bunt singles, placed end to end, would probably fall short of one of Babe Ruth's homers. But he got only four bases on that distance, while I got thirty-two. Yes, my lad, science pays." (Whitey Witt)
"I'm kidded, occasionally, by folks who wonder: 'How long are you going to keep living off of one catch?' My answer: 'How long have I got left?.'" (Ron Swoboda)
"The season starts too early and finishes too late and there are too many games in between." (Bill Veeck)
Did you know? Ron Santo's ashes were scattered on Wrigley Field.
"Big [expletive] deal. How about that one? Can you quote that one?" (Jeff Kent, on the Giants-Dodgers rivalry)
"I haven't seen a guy this happy to leave New York since 'Green Acres' was playing in prime time." (Jim Armstrong, after the Mets traded Roberto Alomar to the White Sox)
"I hope they go 0-162." (Ian Kinsler, Tigers second baseman, on the Texas Rangers)
"My change-up." (Bob Feller, on Robb Nen's 102-mile per hour fastball)
"Some people have a chip on their shoulders; Billy has a lumberyard." (Jim Murray, on Billy Martin)
"There must be some reason why we're the only ones facing the wrong way." (Catcher Jeff Torborg)
"I work for three weeks to get my swing down pat and Phil messes it up in one night." (Pete Rose, on Phil Niekro)
Richie Zisk was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
Who holds the record for strikeouts in a single World Series game? Bob Gibson (17).
"All I know is that I've won every award there is to win in this game except comeback player of the year -- which I'll get next year." (Pete Rose, shrugging off a poor season performance)
"Any umpire who claims he has never missed a play is . . . well, an umpire." (Ron Luciano, umpire)
"Everything looks better when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better, and the trees are greener." (Billy Martin)
Daisuke Matsuzaka's contract with the Red Sox includes a housing allowance, a personal masseuse, and the jersey number 18.
"Gossage would just as soon hit you upside the head as give you the time of day." (Ron Guidry, on Goose Gossage)
"We needed to buy a vowel." (Mets GM Steve Phillips, after signing Robert Eenhoom)
"I get tired of hearing my ballplayers bellyache all the time. They should sit in the press box sometimes and watch themselves play." (Buzzie Bavasi, Padres president)
"Grammas is a nice guy, but as a manager, he makes a good third base coach." (Mike Hegan, on Alex Grammas)
How many times did Hall of Famer Walter Alston bat during his major league career? Once.
"All right! Lemme hear ya! Ah-One! Ah-Two! Ah-Three!" (Harry Caray)
"I felt a little something that isn't normal, but I guess it is normal." (Matt Kemp)
"The Cubs went over 2.1 million Sunday. But enough about games behind." (Steve Rosenbloom, sportswriter)
"It's tough to hit a home run off your back." (Ferguson Jenkins, on how he would have pitched to Mark McGwire)
"Our 1976 White Sox team was so bad that by the fifth inning, Bill Veeck was selling hot dogs to go." (Ken Brett)
"He didn't swing at a pitch; he pounced on it like a leopard coming out of a tree." (Jim Murray, on Reggie Jackson)
"Jerry Grote is a catcher who hits. Johnny Bench is a hitter who catches. There is a big difference." (Joe Torre)
Who served as pallbearers at Ron Santo's funeral? Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Randy Hundley, Glenn Beckert, and Billy Williams.
Did you know? Willie Horton is the youngest of 21 children.
Who was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award without winning 20 games? Tom Seaver (in 1973).
"All I said was that the trades were stupid and dumb, and they took that and blew it all out of proportion." (Ron Davis, Twins pitcher, on the media)
"Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80 percent of being a successful hitter. The other 20 percent is just execution." (Hank Aaron)
An incredible streak ended at a National League record 208 games on May 24, 2001, when the Cincinnati Reds were finally shutout by an opponent (the Chicago Cubs) for the first time since 1999.
Which two players hit the most career home runs (8) on Opening Day? Frank Robinson and Ken Griffey, Jr.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers." (Earl Weaver)
Did you know? Hall of Famer Robin Yount was selected to just three All-Star games.
"Jimmie Foxx could hit me at midnight with the lights out." (Lefty Gomez)
"The best pitchers have the worst motions to first base, probably because they let so few runners get there." (Tommy Harper)
Who is the only Chicago Cubs player to steal second, third, and home in the same inning? Wilbur Good.
Did you know? Yogi Berra quit school after eighth grade.
"Jason Schmidt has a reputation. The latest thing was that he had a remote control fart machine and he put it in Brad Penny's locker while [Brad] was doing an interview." (Brett Tomko)
"Today I told my little girl I was going to the ballpark. And she asked, 'What for?'" (Dave Anderson, Dodgers utility man)
"In one time at bat, he's going to make more than I made in my 18 years of playing." (Red Schoendienst, on Albert Pujols)
"The coaching jobs have gone to the .250 hitters." (Johnny Mize)
"The first day on a new job is always scary, but thankfully I had a shower with my co-workers to look forward to and that took the edge off." (Brandon McCarthy, on joining the Dodgers)
Who was the first catcher to wear a batting helmet behind the plate? Johnny Bench.
Dave Kingman was the first player to hit 400 or more home runs without being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Did you know? Willie Horton was born in the Appalachian town of Arno, Virginia.
Who is the last player to triple three times in a game? Yasiel Puig (in 2014).
"I don't know, but if he does, I want to be the owner." (Gene Michael, on whether George Steinbrenner could become a major league manager)
"This winter I'm working out every day, throwing at a wall. I'm 11-0 against the wall." (Jim Bouton)
Did you know that the last Major League triple-header was played on October 2, 1920, and featured Pittsburgh versus Cincinnati?
Who holds the record for most career doubles? Tris Speaker (792)
"I am dead set against free agency. It can ruin baseball." (George Steinbrenner)
What Hall of Fame pitcher was born in Chatham, Ontario? Fergie Jenkins.
"He was definitely rubbing me also. It's hard to distinguish who exactly encountered or created the first rub." (Joe Maddon, on a confrontation with umpire Bob Davidson)
"He dug out the sand, put the peanut in and actually took the grass clippings and covered it back up." (Member of the Busch Stadium grounds crew, on the rally squirrel)
Did you know? Pat Pieper began his 59-year career as public address announcer for the Chicago Cubs in 1916.
Did you know? Yogi Berra grew up across the street from Joe Garagiola (in St. Louis, Missouri).
"We don't change our thoughts. Players change our thoughts for us." (Grady Little, Dodgers manager)
"George Steinbrenner hopes to have a new Yankee Stadium ready by 2009. It will be 'The House that Ruthless Built.'" (Bill Littlejohn)
"It was a very calm chicken. It handled itself well." (Chad Allen, after a live chicken named Cody joined the Indians during batting practice)
"I did pass the bar. But as some might say, I haven't passed one since." (Mel Allen, on passing the bar exam)
"If those guys with the T-shirt cannons ever become disgruntled, that would be pretty cool." (Rob Tychkowski)
"We used to say he was strong enough to go bear huntin' with a switch, didn't need a gun." (Satchel Paige, on Oscar Charleston)
In 1978, Rusty Staub became the first player to play all 162 regular-season games as a designated hitter.
"I was born to play baseball." (Jim Northrup)
Which players have thrown five shutouts in a single month? Don Drysdale, Bob Gibson, and Orel Hershiser.
Did you know? The Cincinnati Reds have no-hit the Chicago Cubs twice (in 1917 and 1965). The final score of both games: Reds 1, Cubs 0 in 10 innings.
"I found a delivery in my flaw." (Dan Quisenberry)
During the 1904 season, the St. Louis Browns came to play against the Detroit Tigers at Bennett Park and stayed for 11 consecutive games.
Who was the first 300-game winner in Japanese baseball history? Victor Starffin.
"Throwing a knuckleball for a strike is like throwing a butterfly with hiccups across the street into your neighbor's mailbox." (Willie Stargell)
Did you know? Four times in his career, Zoilo Versalles collected the only hit in a one-hitter.
"I loved the peek at the wall, that's the part that really turned me on." (Joe Maddon, on B.J. Upton's over-the-shoulder catch)
"As usual -- nothing." (Jim Hickman, on what he was thinking as he circled the bases after a walk-off home run)
"I've never been shot, but if getting shot is worse than this, I hope I never get shot." (Mike Cameron, after passing a kidney stone)
Who led the AL in complete games in 1917? Babe Ruth (with 35).
Did you know? Lefty Grove won nine ERA titles during his career.
"I don't know why they don't show guys like that on TV. It has to be more entertaining than watching me strike out." (Jeff Kent, on fans who run across the field)
"Six in the City." (Headline on MLB.com after six Houston pitchers combined on a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium)
"I'm a nut job sometimes, you know?" (Chris Johnson, Braves third baseman)
"We're going to charge them double, bill them by the third of an inning, and generally berate them." (Mike Veeck, Tampa Bay Marketing VP, on Lawyers Appreciation Night)
"We are gonna do our best to take the crowd out of it early. Wish us luck." (Adam Eaton, before a game played at an empty stadium in Baltimore due to civil unrest)
Minor league pitcher Todd Welborn used to wedge dirt in his cheek instead of tobacco.
"It was a cross between a changeup and a screwball. It was a screw-up." (Pitcher Bob Patterson)
Who was born Alfred Manuel Pesano, Jr.? Billy Martin.
Only one person has been named Manager of the Year for a team with a losing record: Joe Girardi (2006 Marlins).
On February 3rd, 2019, Mookie Betts partnered with professional bowler Tommy Jones to win the 2019 CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational, hosted by Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets.
"Baseball isn't keeping up with science. Satellites are sending accurate signals from outer space to earth, but coaches still have trouble transmitting signals from third base to home." (Ellis Clary)
"We've [1962 New York Mets] got to learn to stay out of triple plays." (Casey Stengel, manager)
How many stitches are there on a baseball? 108.
"Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines." (Satchel Paige)
In 1929, Lefty O'Doul struck out just 19 times in 638 at-bats and batted .398.
"There's something kind of yecch about a kid that ain't played baseball." (Foghorn Leghorn)
"Your body is just like a bar of soap. It gradually wears down from repeated use." (Dick Allen, explaining why he takes little batting practice)
"A quality start is shaking hands with your catcher." (Sandy Koufax)
Who was the first major league player to enlist for service during World War I? Hank Gowdy.
Did you know? Walter Johnson led the league in strikeouts 12 times.
"My swing looks like a hit-and-run swing all the time." (Juan Pierre)
On April 21, 2010, the Daytona Cubs honored "Front Row Joe" for attending his 1000th consecutive game.
"Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat." (Lou Brock)
"I put tiptoes in the back of the batter's box and couldn't wait until my three pitches were over." (Bob Uecker, on facing Don Drysdale)
"It has been a long year this week." (Larry Andersen, Phillies radio analyst, as the Mets were completing a 4-game sweep)
Pitcher Joe Horlen used to chew bathroom tissue instead of tobacco.
"I was glad to see him get the Devil Rays job. Because he wanted the Mets job." (Jeff Cirillo, on ex-Mariners manager Lou Piniella)
What does it mean to give a 'Billy Martin' in the film 'Ocean's Thirteen?' To give someone a second chance.
Who is the only pitcher to win a World Series game in three different decades? Jim Palmer.
Who was the first Cincinnati Reds pitcher to win the Cy Young Award? Trevor Bauer (in 2020).
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting." (Hank Aaron)
"Players who stand flat-footed and swing with their arms are golfers not hitters." (Rogers Hornsby)
The first five members of the Baseball Hall of Fame: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson.
"I'm not sure I can think of any scenario more enjoyable than making 55,000 people from New York shut up." (Boston pitcher Curt Schilling)
"He's one of the toughest guys I've ever pitched to." (Nolan Ryan, on Dale Murphy)
"There is something Lincolnesque about him, his rugged homeliness, his simplicity, his integrity, and his true nobility of character." (Arthur Dale, on Honus Wagner)
"I was a bonus baby. I got two autographed baseballs and a scorecard from the 1935 All-Star Game." (Bob Feller)
"Two years ago [in Texas], I played, and I was good. I go to Chicago, not good. I've been good my whole career. So, obviously, it was something with Chicago, not me." (Milton Bradley)
Did you know? In 1921, George "Specs" Toporcer (Cardinals) was the first position player to wear eye glasses in the field.
In 1919, Chick Gandil served a 5-game suspension for punching out the home plate umpire over a disputed strike call.
"But the Dodgers score to tie it up, and after four and a half the Cubs lead 2-1." (Charley Steiner, Dodgers broadcaster)
On May 9, 2010, the Kingston Indians honored mothers by hiding diamonds in the infield and then having a 'diamond dig.'
"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." (Derek Jeter)
"He is loose and agile as a cat. When he hits the ball -- man, it's like thunder." (Mickey Mantle, on Hank Aaron)
"If I'm Bautista and I'd just hit that home run, I'm lighting the bat on fire and humping it like Hendrix at Monterey Pop." (Jason Isbell, on Jose Bautista's now-famous bat flip)
"Harry's not drunk." (One of the 'Top 10 Lies Told at Wrigley Field')
"It was outdated at the time it was built." (Ken Behring, on the Kingdome)
Who wrote 'The Bronx Zoo?' Sparky Lyle.
Who is the only person with a 100-RBI season for five different teams? Gary Sheffield.
In 2014, the Phillies traded Roberto Hernandez, who began his MLB career under the alias Fausto Carmona, to the Dodgers for "a player to be named later."
"Baseball must be a great game to survive the fools who run it." (Bill Terry)
On May 31, 1964, San Francisco played in New York during a doubleheader and set the record for most innings played in one day with 32.
Who was the first player to have two hits in one inning in his major league debut? Adam LaRoche.
"I told him to throw the little white thing across the larger white thing as much as you can." (Pitching coach Tim Belcher)
"I don't challenge Murphy, even if he's 0 for 20. Not him, not ever." (Mario Soto, on Dale Murphy)
"He says hello on opening day and good-bye on closing day, and in between he hits .350." (Mickey Cochrane, on Charlie Gehringer)
"We have every color but Vida Blue." (Sign in the window of an Oakland paint store)
During his 14-year career, Joe Sewell struck out twice in the same ballgame just two times.
"The greatest pair of hands I've ever seen." (Stan Musial, on Red Schoendienst)
"With the long flight [after a night game], we'll give him a blow and get back and hope he's OK tomorrow." (Joe Torre, on Andruw Jones)
On July 5, 2010, the Lake Elsinore Storm celebrated Nothing Night: no admission, no concessions, no music, no announcer.
In 1872, baseball's official rules stated that home plate must be made of white marble or stone.
"We can't always guarantee the ball game is going to be good; but we can guarantee the fan will have fun." (Bill Veeck)
"The Mets have nothing to hold their head downs for, except they didn't play that well and they gave away this World Series." (Frank Thomas, World Series analyst)
"He's the only owner I ever knew who would vote against his own best interests if he thought it was good for baseball." (Bill Veeck, Jr., on Phil Wrigley)
"Being named manager of the Seattle Mariners is like becoming head chef at McDonald's." (Charles Bricker)
Did you know? Dave Righetti is the father of triplets.
Who was the last player-manager in the American League? Don Kessinger.
What pitcher was the subject of an Andy Warhol painting in 1977? Tom Seaver.
"There was always Joe DiMaggio. If we had him, we could have won. But the Yankees had him, and he murdered everybody, including us." (Joe Cronin)
On July 25, 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics executed a triple steal twice during the same game against the Cleveland Indians. This was the first and only time in Major League history where such an event took place!
Who was the first pitcher to defeat all 30 MLB teams? Al Leiter.
"My Achilles is sore. Too many trips to the mound." (Ron Gardenhire, Twins manager)
Who gave up Willie Mays' first-ever home run? Warren Spahn.
In 1910, the cork center was added to the official baseball.
"Maybe they ought to change our name to the Cleveland Light Company. We don't have anything but utility men." (Lou Camilli, Cleveland infielder)
"Boy, at the Yankee game the other night, Larry King threw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. I saw that and I said, 'Wow, this guy is actually old enough to be in the Yankees' starting rotation.'" (David Letterman)
On March 11, 1933, an earthquake interrupted an exhibition game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants in Los Angeles.
In 1908, Gabby Street caught a ball dropped from the top of the Washington Monument (555 ft.).
"[Chin-lung Hu] did more push-ups in a minute than I have done in my entire life." (Charley Steiner, Dodgers broadcaster)
In 1887, Pittsburgh Alleghenies catcher Fred Carroll had a pet monkey that accompanied him everywhere. When the pet died, he was buried under home plate.
In 1887, Draper and Maynard became the first company to market a glove specifically for catchers.
"So you won twenty games? Why didn't you win thirty?" (Charlie Finley, to Vida Blue during contract negotiations)
"...if the puppy doesn't do the right things, you need to housebreak him." (Jim Palmer, on David Ortiz's on-field behavior)
"We don't care who wins, as long as it's the Cubs." (Cubs broadcaster Bert Wilson)
Who hit the last home run at the Kingdome? Ken Griffey, Jr.
"When you get hungry enough, you find yourself speaking Spanish pretty well." (Josh Gibson, on playing in Cuba)
Who had a 20-win season for both the Yankees and Mets? David Cone.
In the film 'The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit,' a character cannot get used to which team as World Series champions? Brooklyn Dodgers.
"Pitching is just an illusion. You're dealing with a man's eyes. Make him think he's getting one thing and give him another and you've got him." (Alvin Jackson)
"I see great things in baseball." (Walt Whitman)
Who was the last active St. Louis Brown? Don Larsen.
"I can go three, four more innings, whatever." (Wilson Valdez, Phillies second baseman, after pitching an inning against the Reds)
Who gave up Sandy Koufax's first-ever home run? Warren Spahn.
The Louisville Slugger Museum holds the largest baseball bat in the world. It weighs 68,000 pounds and measures 120 feet.
"Why didn't I think of that?" (Ted Williams, Washington manager, after hearing that Denny McLain had doused two Detroit sportswriters)
"I never use a big word when a diminutive word would suffice." (Phillies coach Pete Mackanin)
In 1933, Babe Ruth pitched for the last time, a complete game win over the Red Sox. The New York outfield recorded 18 putouts.
"To me right now, I want to mess around with the two-hole." (Joe Torre)
Forbes Field hosted the last tripleheader in major league baseball on October 2, 1920.
On June 28, 1907, the Washington Senators stole 13 bases in one game off New York Yankees catcher Branch Rickey.
"I could never be a manager. All I have is natural ability." (Mickey Mantle)
"Your actions will speak so loudly that I can't hear a word you say." (Buck Showalter)
What stadium featured the first glass-partitioned broadcast booth? Wrigley Field.
Who was the Seattle Pilots' primary broadcaster? Jimmy Dudley.
"I'd love to meet Fidel Castro. He's been on the cover of 'Time' as much as I've been on 'Sports Illustrated'." (Pete Rose)
Who is the most recent player to steal second, third, and home in the same inning? Wil Myers (in 2017).
"It's sad for baseball." (Mike Trout, on the Houston Astros' cheating scandal)
"It ain't bragging if you can do it." (Dizzy Dean)
The Chicago Cubs were the first team to play organ music in a ballpark, Wrigley Field, in 1941.
Who was the last active Seattle Pilot? Fred Stanley.
"Talk about a no-win situation for a manager: How in good conscience do you sit a guy who has that?" (Dwight Perry, on Carlos Guillen's hemorrhoid problem)
Did you know? Ron Santo was the first player to invoke the "Ten and Five" trade rule.
The first two teams to wear pinstripes were the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Giants in 1911.
"People are going to have to stop taking all this health stuff and get back to being chubby and having fun. It's too much work being in shape." (Matt Stairs)
On October 1, 1933, 57-year-old Nick Altrock pinch hit for the Washington Senators.
"Chicks do dig the long ball. Umpires dig ground balls and two-hour games. Chicks don't dig that." (David Cone)
"It is certainly different. I'll have to have somebody poke me in the rear end when I have a pitcher that's going to hit." (Joe Torre, on managing in the National League)
Did you know? The first night All-Star game was played at Forbes Field in 1944.
On July 19, 1915, the Washington Senators stole 8 bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O'Neil.
"He studied hitting the way a broker studies the stock market." (Carl Yastrzemski, on Ted Williams)
"What is Yoda? Is it a robot? What is it?" (Buck Showalter)
"Alex could throw a ball into a tin cup. I have never seen such control." (Grantland Rice, on Grover Cleveland Alexander)
"They're very much alike in a lot of similarities." (Casey Stengel, on Billy Martin and Nellie Fox)
"It's tomorrow that counts. So you worry all the time. It never ends. Lord, baseball is a worrying thing." (Stan Coveleski)
Who is the oldest pitcher to lead the league in strikeouts? Nolan Ryan (age 43).
Who did Ken Griffey, Jr., call the toughest lefty he ever faced? Scott Radinsky.
"He had such a beautiful swing, he even looked good striking out." (Mark Koenig, on Babe Ruth)
In 1986, Roger Clemens struck out a record 20 batters in nine innings for the Boston Red Sox.
Who was the last player to steal home in the All-Star Game? Pie Traynor (1934)
"Somebody told him to channel his anger." (Bill Littlejohn, after Jason Isringhausen punched a TV set)
On August 21, 1975, Rick and Paul Reuschel became the only siblings to combine on a shutout.
Did you know? Ronald Reagan portrayed Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander in the 1952 movie, "The Winning Team."
"He said I looked good in my pants, which was nice. I hadn't noticed." (Ryan Dempster, on a brief mound visit by manager Lou Piniella)
Did you know? President Franklin D. Roosevelt flipped a switch in the White House to turn on the lights for the first night game at Crosley Field.
"They say I was born too soon. I say the doors were opened too late." (Cool Papa Bell)
"He's not a guy who says hello." (Matt Kemp, on Jeff Kent)
Did you know? Babe Ruth hit his 714th home run over the right field roof at Forbes Field.
Who hit the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history? Yogi Berra (in 1947).
"He was a symbol of indestructibility -- a Gibraltar in cleats." (Jim Murry, on Lou Gehrig)
"He kind of reminds me of the wrestlers who pull somebody's hair and then they throw their hands up." (Buck Showalter, after a Jonathan Papelbon beanball)
"He can throw all day within a two-inch space, in, out, up or down. I've never seen anyone as good as that." (Hank Aaron, on Juan Marichal)
"I sure hope you're staying alive for the upcoming Dodgers series." (Jerry Coleman, Padres broadcaster)
"Nobody in the world was nicer and easier to play for than Joe Cronin." (Ted Williams)
Who has the most wins in relief in a single season? Elroy Face (18).
Did you know? Former MLB pitcher Scott Radinsky has played in several punk rock bands.
"You can't tell how much spirit a team has until it starts losing." (Rocky Colavito)
In 1917, James Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs and Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds pitched history's only dual nine-inning no-hitter game.
Who was the last WWII veteran to play in the major leagues? Hoyt Wilhelm.
"This winter I'm working out every day, throwing at a wall. I'm 11-0 against the wall." (Jim Bouton)
"I'm not a home run hitter." (Hank Aaron, in 1957)
"I think the pace of the game, along with the intelligence involved, keeps a lot of us artsy types interested. Somehow baseball doesn't seem as 'jock' centered as other major sports." (Jason Isbell, indie-rock guitarist)
"I was in ninth place when I left. Very few managers can remain when they're in ninth place unless they can tell a lot of jokes. And I can't tell a lot of jokes." (Eddie Stanky, White Sox manager, after being fired)
Did you know? The first game at the new Yankee Stadium in 2009 and the first World Series game at the same stadium in 2009 featured the same pitching matchup: C.C. Sabathia vs. Cliff Lee.
On April 29, 1936, Nagoya defeated Daitokyo, 8-5, in the first professional baseball game in Japan.
"I'm always OK. As long as I'm black, I'm fine." (Milton Bradley)
Did you know? Beer was never sold at Forbes Field.
What was San Diego catcher Doug Gwosdz's nickname? Eyechart.
"That Don Zimmer is a little Babe Ruth. I never saw such a little guy with so much power." (Roy Campanella)
"Who you are will show itself sooner or later." (Buck Showalter)
Did you know? Steve Blass delivered the eulogy at Roberto Clemente's funeral.
"Nolan Ryan is baseball's exorcist -- he scares the devil out of you." (Dick Sharon)
What ballpark was known as The Palace of the Fans? Crosley Field.
Who became an evangelical preacher after an eight-year career as an outfielder in the late 19th century? Billy Sunday.
"If Ben Franklin played shortstop here and made an error, they'd probably boo him for a week, too." (Russ Hodges, on Phillies fans)
The Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Kerry Wood struck out a record 20 batters in 1998 against the Houston Astros; he was later named National League Rookie of the Year.
What Yankee catcher took part in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day? Yogi Berra.
"September is pantyhose month. No nonsense." (Dave Parker)
Did you know? Teammates Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews homered in the same game 75 times.
"This baseball thing is really getting in the way of my bowling career." (David Wright)
"So far I've played right, left and first base and I'm Polish. Does that make me a utility pole?" (Frank Kostro)
In September 2009, Jeff Francoeur went 17-for-36 in one stretch for the New York Mets without a single RBI.
Which World Series was known as the Streetcar Series? The 1944 Series (between the Cardinals and Browns in St. Louis).
"Every hitter is human. Except Albert Pujols." (Zack Greinke)
"The Dodgers have lost seven straight. They're so bad, they've changed 'Bobble Head Night' to 'Shake Your Head in Disbelief Night.'" (Jay Leno)
Did you know? The original version of 'Angels in the Outfield' was filmed at Forbes Field in 1951.
Who hit the last home run ever at Tiger Stadium? Robert Fick.
Which team had the worst record in the 1960s? New York Mets.
"What? Do they have a virus in the computer?" (Buck Showalter, after being told that Omar Infante was leading the 2015 All-Star fan vote at second base)
"It's tomorrow that counts. So you worry all the time. It never ends. Lord, baseball is a worrying thing." (Stan Coveleski)
"Fingers has 35 saves. Rollie has a better record than John the Baptist." (Lon Simmons)
What was the original name of Crosley Field? Redland Field.
Who holds the career record for saves? Mariano Rivera (652).
Who holds the record for most career grand slams? Alex Rodriguez (25).
"The beauty and joy of baseball is not having to explain it." (Chuck Shriver)
The Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers played the longest American League game, 25 innings, at eight hours and six minutes in 1984; Chicago won.
Who was the first player to be named to the All-Star Team at three different positions? Harmon Killebrew.
"It always did look like a toilet bowl. Now it has a seat on it." (Whitey Herzog, on the new roof at Olympic Stadium)
Did you know? Hank Aaron was the last major leaguer to start his career in the Negro Leagues.
"I thought it was a real bang-banger, a banger, bang-bang." (Tony LaRussa, on a close play at first)
"The Yankee Clipper. What else?" (Joe DiMaggio, on what he calls his fishing boat)
Who recorded the first base hit in the National League? Jim O'Rourke (on April 22, 1876).
Who was the first player to homer in his first and last major league at-bats? Paul Gillespie.
"All coaches religiously carry fungo bats in the spring to ward off suggestions that they are not working." (Jim Brosnan)
"Joe Torre is for Joe Torre. The graveyard of Yankees coaches is loaded with bones of coaches Joe Torre did nothing about." (Michael Kay, Yankees broadcaster)
The first playoff game ever played on artificial turf occurred at Three Rivers Stadium in 1970.
Did you know? Catcher Mike Piazza holds the record for allowing 51 consecutive stolen bases.
Which team made the most World Series appearances in the 1960s? New York Yankees (5).
"It's nice to have a bulldog working for you rather than a poodle." (Kris Bryant, on agent Scott Boras)
"Nobody in the world was nicer and easier to play for than Joe Cronin." (Ted Williams)
"The Eck, in those skintight frog pants, with his lovelocks flying and his pitching hand lolling...in mid-windup, ran the count full." (Roger Angell)
Did you know? The 1890s Dodgers are credited with developing the cut-off throw between outfield and infield.
Who became the first player to make his major league debut in the World Series? Raul Adalberto Mondesi.
Who was the 2011 World Series MVP? David Freese.
"I'd rather hit home runs. You don't have to run as hard." (Dave Kingman)
In 1968, Jim "Catfish" Hunter of the Oakland A's was the first American League pitcher to throw a perfect game in the regular season since 1922.
"Cardinal rule for all hitters with two strikes on them: Never trust the umpire." (Robert Smith)
Hank and Tommie Aaron were the first siblings to appear in a League Championship series together as teammates (in 1969).
"Fan is short for fanatic -- he's crazy about something he really doesn't know about. And it's proven that 99 percent of baseball fans have no idea what they're watching." (Carl Everett)
"When I was 6 years old, my sister tried to make me bat right-handed. (...) 'No,' I told her, 'I'll write right and throw right, but I can't change my batting this late in life.'" (Tim McCarver)
Who hit the first grand slam in MLB history? Roger Connor (on September 9, 1881).
On July 19, 1946, fourteen Chicago White Sox players were ejected from a game against the Boston Red Sox.
"When my Yankee career is over, I'll play anywhere. But I'm positive that I'll never find a team quite like the Yankees." (Bernie Williams)
"We're still the Steinbrenner Yankees. We're still big game hunters." (Brian Cashman)
Did you know? The official name of the baseball stadium in Pittsburgh is PNC Park at North Shore.
Did you know? The tallest catcher in MLB history was Larry McLean (6'5").
How many bases did the 1957 Washington Senators steal for the season? 13.
"Basically, my job is to fill a wheelbarrow with money, take it to Theo's office, and dump it." (Crane Kenney, Cubs president of business operations)
In 1993, a supermarket tabloid reported that Fidel Castro attended the World Series in Philadelphia, drinking beer and rooting for John Kruk and the Phillies.
"Mike Ivie is a $40 million dollar airport with a $30 control tower." (Rick Monday)
Did you know? Nobody has hit for the cycle in the World Series.
Who is the oldest player to homer in a major league game? Julio Franco (age 48).
Which team selected Patrick Mahomes in the 2014 MLB draft? Detroit Tigers.
"I was never nervous when I had the ball, but when I let it go I was scared to death." (Lefty Gomez)
On their home field, the New York Giants became the first team, in 1939, to hit five home runs in one inning -- a record that has been tied but never broken.
Who was the first rookie to start in the All-Star Game? Joe DiMaggio (1936).
Who managed the Seattle Pilots? Joe Schultz.
What Hall of Fame pitcher was born in Elba, Nebraska? Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander.
In 1934, Babe Ruth paid a fan $20 for the return of the baseball he hit for his 700th career home run.
"I was thinking of a slow motion replay. On second thought, I decided it would be redundant." (Roone Arledge, ABC sports producer, after Willie McCovey stole a base)
Who was the first player to reach the 3000-hit plateau? Cap Anson.
In 1948, NL President Ford Frick paid for funeral services, including the cost of a casket, for the unclaimed body of Hack Wilson.
"These are your Yankees. They leave their hearts on the field for you." (Joe Torre)
"The reason we won was him. He made us all better." (Bud Harrelson, on Gil Hodges and the '69 Mets)
The center field batter's eye at PNC Park contains Indiana County rhododendrons, Pennsylvania pines, and mountain laurel.
"Never permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure." (Joe Maddon)
Which team appeared in the most World Series in the 1950s? New York Yankees (8).
"Tall boy. It wasn't even drank all the way." (Kyle Schwarber, Cubs outfielder, after getting hit with a beer can at U.S. Cellular Field)
"Tommy Lasorda's curveball has as much hang time as a Ray Guy punt." (Rocky Bridges)
"I saw the guy twice and I thought he was crazier than I was." (Rob Dibble, on his psychologist)
Did you know? Hall of Famer Kiki Cuyler died while ice fishing at age 50.
What player-manager hit pinch-hit home runs in both games of a double header? Joe Cronin.
How many times did Willie Mays win the World Series? Once (in 1954).
"He'd give you the shirt off his back. Of course, he'd call a press conference to announce it." (Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, on Reggie Jackson)
In 1970 with the Atlanta Braves, Hank Aaron joined the 3,000 hits club and eventually finished his career with 3,771 hits.
Who scored baseball's 1,000,000th run? Bob Watson, on May 4, 1975.
"Bat Day seems like a good idea, but I question the advisability of giving bats in the Bronx to 40,000 Yankee fans." (Aaron Bacall)
What two players collected 50 doubles and 50 stolen bases in the same season? Tris Speaker and Craig Biggio.
Did you know? Will Clark is a direct descendant of William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame.
"He was my banty rooster. He used to stick out his chest, like this, and walk out on the mound against any of those big pitchers." (Casey Stengel, on Whitey Ford)
Who was the first left-handed pitcher to win 300 games? Eddie Plank.
Who won the Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year Award in 1953? Bob Porterfield.
"When I come here, it's like standing on hallowed ground." (Cal Ripken, Jr., on Yankee Stadium)
"I've changed my mind about it. Instead of being bad, it stinks." (Sparky Anderson, on the DH)
Did you know? The warning track at PNC Park is made of crushed lava from Colorado.
"I'm in favor of legalizing pine tar, but its usage may have to begin with the Rockies and Mariners." (Joe Maddon)
Which team did 3' 7" Eddie Gaedel play for? St. Louis Browns.
"Every night, you know Dustin Pedroia will do something to help you win a ballgame." (Sean Casey)
"Oh the joys and miseries it has caused." (Hub Kittle, on the curveball)
"He's mentally unavailable. Physically, he can play." (Tony LaRussa, on Rickey Henderson)
"Brooks [Robinson] is not the fastest man, but his arms and legs move very quickly." (Curt Gowdy)
"We're doing so many things to help speed up the game, but I can't do anything about that commercial time." (Umpire Joe West)
Who has won the most Gold Glove Awards? Greg Maddux (19).
"A pitcher needs two pitches -- one they're looking for and one to cross 'em up." (Warren Spahn)
The Brooklyn Dodgers scored a record 15 first-inning runs against the Cincinnati Reds and defeated them 19-1 in 1952.
Who is the only player to lead the league in HRs and errors in the same season? Ernie Banks (1958).
"There is one word in America that says it all, and that one word is, 'You never know.'" (Joaquin Andujar)
Did you know? Roy Campanella caught every inning of every All-Star game for the NL from 1949 through 1953.
During World War I, Christy Mathewson was accidentally gassed during a training exercise and developed tuberculosis.
"In my opinion, baseball is the hardest sport to play. To narrow it down further, hitting a baseball is the single most difficult thing that there is in sports. It takes more skill to hit a baseball than it does to do anything else." (Ted Williams)
On April 15, 2010, the White Sox used five pitchers against the Blue Jays. Each pitcher struck out exactly 3 batters.
Who pitched a no-hitter for the Milwaukee Braves in 1954? Jim Wilson.
"The cathedral of baseball." (David Cone, on Yankee Stadium)
"There's always going to be some excitement following him around." (Davey Johnson, on Bryce Harper)
Did you know? Eight Boeing 747s could fit comfortably on the playing field of the Rogers Centre.
"As I always say, I've yet to see a groundball that can jump over the fence." (George Frazier)
What pitcher started 20 games and completed them all in 1942? Ted Lyons.
"Can I forget it? I forgot it three hours ago." (Bronson Arroyo, after a one-inning start in which he allowed 10 runs)
Bob Meusel and Babe Herman hit for the cycle three times each.
"Wear this and play on our team for awhile." (Casey Stengel, offering his uniform to an umpire)
Roberto Clemente once threw out a runner from the right center field fence at Forbes Field (a throw of 416 feet).
"The DH. It's horrible. It was supposed to be an experiment . . . and now it's ruining the game." (Umpire Joe West)
How many times did Derek Jeter win the regular season MVP Award? None.
"A baseball manager is a necessary evil." (Sparky Anderson)
In 1999, the Boston Red Sox set the record for runs in a post-season game, defeating the Cleveland Indians 23-7 in Game 4 of the League Championship Series.
Who's the only player to wear his birthday on the back of his uniform? Carlos May, #17 (born May 17).
"I know things. For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I heard that, I gave Jesus a chance." ("Bull Durham")
"Of all the players of my time, only Jackie Robinson could beat you in more ways than Nellie Fox could." (Joe Falls, sportswriter)
Did you know? In addition to "Big Train," Walter Johnson was also known as "Barney" and "The Big Swede."
"When I was young and smart, I couldn't understand him. Now that I'm older and dumber, he makes sense to me." (Sandy Koufax, on Casey Stengel)
Did you know? Outfielder Johnny Dickshot was known as "Ugly."
Who is the only pitcher to hit more than one Opening Day home run? Don Drysdale.
"He's so much more than the numbers. You can't properly describe everything he's been in this game and everything he's done." (Larry Rothschild, on Mariano Rivera)
"He told me something, I told him something back....Then [Travis] Snider came like a superhero, trying to throw punches at everybody." (Carlos Gomez, after brawling with Gerrit Cole)
Did you know? Red Barrett of the Boston Braves threw a 58-pitch shutout of the Cincinnati Reds in 1944.
"Tell you what. What goes up in this park might not ever be found again." (Cliff Floyd, on Tropicana Field)
Who was the oldest player to hit for the cycle? Dave Winfield (age 39).
Jimmy Dykes once had five straight hits on five straight pitches in 1925.
"He was a handsome fellow, although there was an air about him that indicated he was a roughneck at heart and no man to tamper with." (Robert Smith, on Ed Delahanty)
"Instead of a pitch clock, let's get rid of all of the walk-up music. Players wait like it's a Broadway play before they come out to the plate." (Umpire Joe West)
What uniform number did Hank Aaron wear during his rookie season? 5.
"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough in the second half you give what's left." (Yogi Berra)
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became Major League Baseball's only father-son duo to hit back-to-back home runs on September 14, 1990, for the Seattle Mariners.
Who's the only player to hit a HR in three consecutive All-Star Games? Ralph Kiner.
"If you don't let me play, I'm going to take my ball and go home." (John Kruk, after testicular cancer surgery)
From May 19 through August 28, 1958, Nellie Fox went an AL-record 98 games without striking out.
Ty Cobb called Walter Johnson "the most threatening sight I ever saw in the ball field."
"This wasn't my best assist. I once started a double play with my forehead." (Lew Burdette, after a ball caromed off his leg to teammate Joe Adcock)
Did you know? Catcher Pickles Dillhoefer died of typhoid fever at the age of 28.
In 1959, the top three vote-getters for AL MVP came from the same team -- the Chicago White Sox (Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio, and Early Wynn).
"Fred Patek was so small when he was born that his father passed out cigar butts." (Joey Adams)
"Take two worms and call me in the morning." (Mike Flanagan, to the Orioles mascot after a mishap in the dugout)
Did you know? Fidel Castro was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana.
Who was the first batter in the first major league night game in 1935? Lou Chiozza of the Phillies.
On May 13, 1942, Boston Braves pitcher Jim Tobin hit three home runs in consecutive at-bats against the Chicago Cubs.
"He's kind of like a recovering emotionalist." (Joe Maddon, on Matt Garza)
"Batting against Don Drysdale is the same as making a date with the dentist." (Dick Groat)
In 1948, Stan Musial missed by one home run leading the league in home runs, triples, doubles, hits, batting, slugging, RBI, and runs.
"Batting against Don Drysdale is the same as making a date with the dentist." (Dick Groat)
"I love the fact that baseball spent $40 million to prove that we're right 99 percent of the time." (Umpire Joe West, on replay review)
Who led the AL in stolen bases in 2012? Mike Trout (49).
"There are only two places in this league. First place and no place." (Tom Seaver)
During a game with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1938, the Brooklyn Dodgers used a yellow baseball. It was the only game in which the yellow ball was used.
Who is the only player to get at least 250 hits for the Milwaukee Brewers in both the American and National Leagues? Jeff Cirillo.
"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you an idiot." (Leo Durocher)
"He was the smartest pitcher I've played with or against." (Ozzie Guillen, on Greg Maddux)
Who is the only pitcher besides Cy Young to win at least 400 games? Walter Johnson.
"It was a baseball." (Joe Horlen, when asked what he threw to Tony Conigliaro, who hit a home run)
"You're taking the bat out of my hands." (Pete LaCock, while handing his bat to an umpire after a called third strike)
On May 4, 1960, the Chicago Cubs traded manager Charlie Grimm to WGN for broadcaster Lou Boudreau.
"I overslept." (Claudell Washington, explaining why it took him four days to report to the White Sox after being traded)
"He reminds me how Cal Ripken would have been, if he played third base his entire career." (Jim Palmer, on Manny Machado)
Did you know? Robert Redford attended the University of Colorado on a baseball scholarship.
Who was the first Italian American to win the MVP Award? Ernie Lombardi (in 1938).
The Pittsburgh Pirates were the last team to finally host a home game on a Sunday (in 1934).
"Sean Rodriguez seems to hit the cooler better than he can hit a breaking ball." (Jim Palmer)
The first non-dugout (field level) dugout was built in Candlestick Park.
Did you know? The Pacific Coast League routinely scheduled over 180 games in a season.
What did Casey Stengel study before becoming a ballplayer? Dentistry.
"That's one you can tell your grandchildren about -- tomorrow." (Rick Horton, to 39-year-old Jerry Reuss after Reuss's 200th career win)
Which college did Bryce Harper play for? Southern Nevada.
"There isn't enough mustard in the world to cover that hot dog." (Darold Knowles, on Reggie Jackson)
The Brooklyn Dodgers' Gil Hodges hit four home runs against four different Boston Braves pitchers, driving in nine runs on August 31, 1950.
Who was the first Red to homer at Riverfront Stadium? Tommy Helms.
"Two years ago, I retired from baseball to be close to my family. Last October, my wife left me." (Jerry Grote)
"Anytime you have an opportunity to make things better and you don't, then you are wasting your time on this Earth." (Roberto Clemente)
Did you know? Walter Johnson served as a radio announcer for the Washington Senators in 1939.
"I was feeling pretty good about it until somebody told me if I do it nine more times, I'll tie Mickey Mantle." (Jim Lefebvre, after hitting a home run from both sides of the plate in one game)
"It's a five-letter word -- s-t-r-i-k-e." (Tim McCarver)
Who are the only players to steal a base in four consecutive decades? Ted Williams and Rickey Henderson.
"My bat had a big hole in it. That's my story and I'm sticking with it." (Ray Durham, after a five-strikeout performance)
"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser who ever lived.'" (Earl Weaver)
The Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings played the longest game in Triple-A history (8 hours, 25 minutes, 33 innings).
Who was the first player to hit two grand slams in the same game? Tony Lazzeri (in 1936).
Who was known as "the right-handed Babe Ruth?" Jimmie Foxx.
"I'll never forget my first Opening Day. They told me it was a night game, then I found out they played that afternoon." (Bob Uecker)
On May 2, 1996, a Mariners game in Seattle was suspended when a 5.4 earthquake struck during the sixth inning.
Gene Stephens of the Red Sox recorded three hits in one inning on June 18, 1953.
"Open up a ballplayer's head and you know what you'd find? A lot of little broads and a jazz band." (Mayo Smith)
What is a "can of corn?" A routine fly ball.
What pitcher surrendered Ichiro's 3000th hit? Chris Rusin.
"Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part." (Mickey Mantle)
In 1997, the Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson pitched two 19-strikeout games, one in June and one in August.
"Get the hell out of my way! I'm coming through. Do you hear me? Get out of my way!" (Ty Cobb, playing through President Eisenhower's foursome at Augusta Country Club)
Who was known as the Fordham Flash? Frankie Frisch.
Walter Johnson holds the major league record for most three-pitch innings with four.
"Mother wanted to make sure I brush my teeth after every meal." (21-year-old rookie Don Sutton, sheepishly explaining a phone call after his first major league win)
Brewers pitcher Tomo Ohka, after batting right-handed for the first 230 at-bats of his career, chose to bat left-handed on Aug. 24, 2007. He reached base all three times (catcher's interference and two singles).
The skyline in the Mets logo includes a church spire, the Williamsburg Savings Bank, the Woolworth Building, the Empire State Building, and the United Nations Building.
"What, are you sick again?" (Yogi Berra, when his wife came home after seeing 'Doctor Zhivago')
"He was the class of the Yankees at a time when the Yankees outclassed everybody else." (Roy Blount, Jr., on Joe DiMaggio)
Did you know? Items sold in the refurbishment "fire sale" at the old Yankee Stadium included jockstraps with player names on them.
Who holds the Boston Red Sox record for hitting in the most consecutive games? Dom DiMaggio (34).
Which team did Ty Cobb end his career playing for? Philadelphia A's.
"And Gomez steals second. That looked like defensive indifference. Or as we call it, 'Who cares?'" (Bob Uecker)
In 1949, Connie Ryan was ejected after wearing a raincoat in the on-deck circle to protest the decision not to call the game due to rain.
Johnny Damon of the Red Sox recorded three hits in one inning on June 27, 2003.
"To paraphrase Joni Mitchell, Detroit paved paradise and put up an amusement park." (Doug Pappas, on Comerica Park)
In 2008, Dr. David A. Peters found that sliding head-first into a base is faster than sliding feet-first.
In what round of the 1999 MLB draft was Albert Pujols selected? 13th (Pick 402).
"He's so good, I even worry about him in the winter." (Ted Williams, on Bob Lemon)
Brooks Robinson won 16 consecutive Golden Glove Awards during his 23 years with the Baltimore Orioles, from 1955-1977.
"Owning the Yankees is like owning the Mona Lisa." (George Steinbrenner)
"There's Mel Stottlemyre picking his nose. Coach Howard doesn't appreciate that." (Phil Rizzuto, Yankees announcer)
One of the rarest baseball board games is "Zimmer's Base Ball Game," first released in 1893 and endorsed by former catcher Chief Zimmer.
Tony Lazzeri was nicknamed "Poosh 'em Up" from a mistranslation of an Italian phrase meaning to "hit it out."
"If his elbow hurts him, it certainly isn't between the first and ninth innings." (Dick Sisler, Reds manager, on Sandy Koufax's elbow)
Did you know? Mike Piazza won 10 Silver Slugger awards.
On September 27, 1963, the Houston Colt .45s featured a starting lineup with an average age of 19 years old.
"I'll never make the mistake of being 70 again." (Casey Stengel)
"When Joe walks into a locker room -- even an All-Star locker room, it's like a senator or a president is coming in. There's a big hush." (Phil Rizzuto, on Joe DiMaggio)
Did you know? Ron Guidry once played drums in a post-game concert with the Beach Boys at Yankee Stadium.
What was Gene Tenace's real name? Fiore Gino Tennaci.
What was Ty Cobb's batting average in his final season at age 41? .323.
"My top salary was in 1966. I made $17,000. And $11,000 of that came from selling other players' equipment." (Bob Uecker)
"Front office brilliance in baseball is rarer than a triple play." (Roger Angell)
On July 10, 1932, Johnny Burnett of the Indians went 9-for-11 in an 18-inning game.
"He was a guy who knew he was the greatest baseball player in America and he was proud of it." (Lefty Grove, on Joe DiMaggio)
Baseball gloves have evolved more than any other piece of the sport's equipment.
Who were selected before Derek Jeter (the 6th pick) in the 1992 MLB draft? Phil Nevin, Paul Shuey, B. J. Wallace, Jeffrey Hammonds, and Chad Mottola.
"When we win, I'm so happy I eat a lot. When we lose, I'm so depressed, I eat a lot. When we're rained out, I'm so disappointed I eat a lot." (Tommy Lasorda)
Keith Hernandez of the New York Mets remains the all-time leader of game-winning RBIs with 129, because the stat was dropped by Major League Baseball in 1989.
"They should move first base back a foot to avoid all those close plays." (John Lowenstein)
"Coaching third with a pitcher on base is like being a member of a bomb disposal squad. The thing could blow up in your face at any moment." (Rocky Bridges)
Did you know? David Wells attended the same high school as Yankee pitcher Don Larsen.
Did you know? In 1925, Bob Meusel led the AL in home runs and RBIs but finished tied for 18th in MVP voting.
"There's nothing in the world I wouldn't do for Walter O'Malley. There's nothing he wouldn't do for me. That's the way it is. We go through life doing nothing for each other." (Gene Autry, Angels owner, on the Dodger president)
What team was the first to have four players homer consecutively? 1961 Milwaukee Braves.
How many Opening Day starts did Sandy Koufax make? One (in 1964).
"That might have been the greatest game you ever pitched." (Yogi Berra, to Don Larsen after his perfect game in 1956)
On May 1, 1920, Braves second baseman Charlie Pick went 0 for 11 and committed an error during the Braves-Dodgers 26-inning game.
In 1932, Cardinals manager Gabby Street was fined for violating the National League policy which prohibited talking to spectators.
What member of the Pittsburgh Pirates led the league in stolen bases five times during the 1920s? Max Carey.
"I can get the same look by drinking a few beers and doing a handstand." (Bob Uecker, on tanning)
"The prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant case are the '62 Mets of jurisprudence." (Michael Ventre)
On September 16, 1975, Rennie Stennett of the Pirates had two hits in one inning twice in one game.
"Derek Jeter is off the disabled list and Chuck Knoblauch is not throwing the ball away. All is right with the world." (Sarah Jessica Parker)
On April 25, 1976, Rick Monday received a standing ovation for rescuing an American flag from being burned in the Dodger Stadium outfield.
What is Mookie Betts' real name? Markus Lynn Betts.
"Talent always beats experience. Because by the time you get experience, the talent's gone." (Pat Corrales)
In 1971, Satchel Paige became the first Negro League star to be selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
"I can remember a sports writer asking me for a quote and I didn't know what a quote was. I thought it was some kind of soft drink." (Joe DiMaggio)
"He also had a Doberman that acquired a taste for beer! They both cut down, but how would you like to encounter a Doberman kicking a six-pack-a-day beer habit?" (Nolan Ryan, on Oil Can Boyd)
"[Honus] Wagner is as graceful at short as a steam roller. Yet the clumsy galoot manages to get all over the infield and lays hands on everything that is batted, high or low." ("Sporting Life")
Who is the only player to be elected to the All-Star game every season he played? Joe DiMaggio.
"He'll be O.K. if he keeps his hand out of his shirt." (Casey Stengel, on rookie outfielder Danny Napoleon)
Who was the first pitcher to steal home? Jesse Tannehill (in 1900).
What precipitated Yogi Berra's firing as Yankee manager in 1964? The so-called Harmonica Incident.
"The people have no manners. They have no respect for anything. They raise their kids to get on people." (Bill Buckner, on Red Sox fans)
"Coaches are an integral part of any manager's team, especially if they are good pinochle players." (Earl Weaver)
On September 10, 1963, the Alou brothers, Jesus, Matty, and Felipe, all batted in a row for the San Francisco Giants.
In 1934, minor league catcher Jim Martin was struck by lightning during a game. The bolt propelled his mask 20 feet beyond the pitcher's mound.
Who holds the record for most career shutouts (110)? Walter Johnson.
"I hit a homer off Sandy Koufax. Each time I see him, I apologize. I was worried that it'd keep him out of the Hall of Fame." (Bob Uecker)
"The greatest amateur brawler in the world." (Boxing champion Jim Corbett, on Frank Chance)
Ty Cobb had five or more hits in a single game 14 times in his career.
Did you know? Rico Carty hit over .300 eight times.
The first professional baseball game ever aired on TV was a doubleheader between Brooklyn and Cincinnati on August 26, 1939.
"I guess the weird thing about hitting is you're constantly making adjustments and changes in order to stay consistent." (Michael Chavis)
"I didn't come to New York to be a star. I brought my star with me." (Reggie Jackson, on arriving in New York)
The Baker Bowl, home of the Philadelphia Phillies until 1938, was built in 1895. When built it was state-of-the-art, but later was often derided as the "Cigar Box."
"They broke it to me gently. The manager came up to me before a game and told me they didn't allow visitors in the clubhouse." (Bob Uecker)
"The doctor said I should do a lot of walking, so I walk to the mound nine or ten times a game." (Cal Ripken, Sr., Orioles manager)
Three times in his career, Honus Wagner stole second, third, and home in the same inning.
Did you know? Charlie Hough was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
"The Mets are engineering a big trade. They're offering two outfielders, three pitchers and two infielders to the Dodgers in exchange for a life-size photograph of Sandy Koufax." (George Jessel)
On April 23, 1965, Lindsey Nelson, Mets broadcaster, called the Mets-Astros game from a gondola suspended above second base in the Astrodome.
"Get the presidents out of the game. If I come up and Joe Carter's out there, I'll give up." (Andy Van Slyke, after Otis Nixon and Claudell Washington robbed him of home runs)
"If we're not going to play by the rules, then there is no sense having a rule book." (Earl Weaver, ripping up a rule book in front of an umpire)
Did you know? In a 1963 episode of 'Mr. Ed,' Mr. Ed hit a home run off Sandy Koufax.
In 1953, the Little-Bigger League changed its name to the Babe Ruth League.
Who managed the 1927 New York Yankees? Miller Huggins.
Who was the first overall number one draft pick in the Hall of Fame? Ken Griffey, Jr.
Relief pitcher Bob Locker claimed he got all his power from eating honey.
Did you know? George Brett had six consecutive three-hit games.
"We've been together longer than lots of husbands and wives." (Lou Whitaker, on teammate Alan Trammell)
During a swing, a baseball bat may travel about 80 miles per hour at its peak.
"When I was 12, I wanted to be Ernie Harwell." (Len Kasper)
"Most pitchers are too smart to manage." (Jim Palmer)
Forbes Field opened in Pittsburgh in 1909. It featured a rooftop "mezzanine," a unique "skybox" for wealthy patrons, that was ahead of its time.
"I have an Alka-Seltzer bat. You know-plop, plop, fizz, fizz, when the pitcher sees me walking up there he says, 'Oh, what a relief it is.'" (Andy Van Slyke)
"Al deck is in the on Dark circle." (Earl Gillespie)
"I guess I hate the Yankees now." (Curt Schilling, after signing with the Red Sox)
Did you know? Ernie Banks and his wife adopted a daughter in 2008.
"Baseball should make some changes. An interleague schedule should be the first." (Fred Hutchinson, Reds manager, in 1963)
"For some reason, he's the one umpire that scares me. I have nightmares about him." (Zack Greinke, on Tim McClelland)
In 1965, the Reds' Jim Maloney no-hit the Cubs, despite walking 10 batters. The final score was 1-0.
"One reporter asked me about the chemistry on this club. I told him I didn't even pass biology in high school." (Cubs manager Jim Frey)
"Moose was a Yankee all the way." (Ralph Terry, on Moose Skowron)
John Neves played one season for the Fargo-Moorhead Twins. His uniform number was a backward '7.' (Note his last name.)
What cereal included a 3-D Superstar card in the 1970s? Kelloggs Frosted Flakes.
"Fan was heckling me. So I went in the seats and got a couple good whacks in. The only bad thing is that she filed a lawsuit." (Bob Uecker)
"To get a better piece of chicken, you'd have to be a rooster." (Proposed slogan for Mickey Mantle's fried chicken restaurant chain)
On June 12, 1922, the Cardinals had 10 straight hits in the sixth inning against the Phillies.
"I feel closest to God, like after I'm rounding second base after I hit a double." (Eight-year-old boy, quoted in 'Psychology Today')
A curveball can bend as much as 17 inches from a straight line toward home plate.
"Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." (Babe Ruth)
"I never questioned the integrity of an umpire. Their eyesight, yes." (Leo Durocher)
The Baltimore Orioles have retired six numbers: 4 (Earl Weaver), 5 (Brooks Robinson), 8 (Cal Ripken), 20 (Frank Robinson), 22 (Jim Palmer), and 33 (Eddie Murray).
"Son, when you throw a strike, Mr. Hornsby will let you know." (Umpire, to a rookie pitcher)
"Many fans have come to the park disguised as empty seats, tonight." (Skip Caray)
Did you know? The nickname "Cy" for Denton True Young is an abbreviation of "Cyclone."
"The 29-ounce bat is easier to carry back to the dugout." (Ernie Fazio, Houston infielder, explaining his switch from a 33-ounce bat to a 29-ounce one)
Did you know? Umpire Ed Rapuano pushed Mets manager Bobby Valentine during a heated exchange in 2002, but he was not disciplined for it.
On September 25, 1965, Satchel Paige at age 59(?) pitched three shutout innings for the Kansas City Athletics.
"They got two bases, and I got a urine test." (Steve Howe, after throwing the ball over the third baseman during an appeal play)
"I always felt like a kid in a circus whenever I saw him hit a home run." (Herb Pennock, on The Bambino)
"Two hours is about as long as any American can wait for the close of a baseball game. Or anything else for that matter." (Albert Spalding)
Who was known as 'The Voice of God?' Bob Sheppard, longtime public address announcer for the New York Yankees.
What products once featured a 3-panel baseball card on the package? Hostess Twinkies, Suzy Q's, and Cupcakes.
"Robin Yount got a black eye doing 2.5 flips off his diving board. I told him to put water in the pool the next time." (Bob Uecker)
In the 1960s, Carl Yastrzemski endorsed Big Yaz Special Fitness White Bread.
Bob Buhl struck out 45% of the time in compiling a career .089 batting average.
The Orioles had four first-round draft picks in 19991, only one of whom (Larry Bigbie) made a mark in the major leagues.
During the average major league baseball game, 50 foul balls are hit into the crowd.
"I don't even recognize this game that they're playing. I really don't. You get paid all this money for doing less, doing half. If I pitched today, they wouldn't sniff a ball." (Goose Gossage)
"There is but one game, and that game is baseball." (John J. McGraw)
Wrigley Field in Chicago was built in 1914 for approximately $250,000. Bill Veeck purchased and planted the legendary outfield ivy vines in 1937.
"Most pitchers fear losing their fastball, but since I don't have one, I have nothing to fear but fear itself." (Dan Quisenberry)
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." (Don Sutton)
Did you know? In 1927, Babe Ruth hit 14% of all home runs in the American League.
Did you know? Joe Torre has a sister who is a Roman Catholic nun.
"I can't understand why he hasn't been nicknamed 'Chicken.' Don't you get it? Chicken Catcher Torre." (Bobby Bragan, Braves manager, on Joe Torre)
Did you know? MLB umpire Jim Wolf is the brother of pitcher Randy Wolf.
Did you know? Sandy Koufax, working on two days' rest, pitched a three-hit shutout in Game 7 of the 1965 World Series.
"It wasn't that bad a deal. Ellingsen turned out to be the best liquor salesman in California." (Tommy Lasorda, on trading Bruce Ellingsen for Pedro Guerrero)
"You doubt yourself all the time....Every time I go 0-for-4, I'm wondering if I'll ever get another hit." (Lance Berkman)
When Rickey Henderson broke Ty Cobb's career record for runs scored with a home run, he slide into home plate to celebrate.
"Every time Bob Sheppard introduced me at Yankee Stadium, I got shivers up my spine." (Mickey Mantle)
What was controversial about the 1989 Fleer baseball card for Billy Ripken? The knob of his bat contained an obscene word.
"I wear a thong once in a while. Leather kinda gets -- swing and a fly ball, foul -- a little testy sometimes." (Bob Uecker)
Tim Raines once admitted sliding headfirst to avoid breaking a vial of cocaine in his pocket.
Pitcher Fed Gladding went 1-for-63 as a hitter from 1961 through 1973.
Who was known as the Wampum Walloper? Dick Allen.
Who played in a record 2,632 games? Cal Ripken, Jr.
"The Yankees are only interested in one thing, and I have no idea what that is." (Luis Polonia, Yankees outfielder)
"Baseball can build you up to the sky one day and the next day you have to climb a stepladder to look up to a snake." (Johnny Pesky)
Ernie Lombardi hit the longest home run ever at Crosley Field, several hundred miles. It landed in a pickup truck headed to Florida on I-75.
"Pain don't hurt." (Sparky Anderson)
"He was a circus, a play and a movie, all rolled into one." (Lefty Gomez, on Babe Ruth)
"I call it the Watergate. I try to cover up as much as I can." (Joe Torre, on his thinning hairstyle)
"It couldn't happen to a nicer guy -- if you think managing is something nice to happen to you." (Walter Alston, after Gil Hodges was named Washington manager)
On July 26, 2011, umpire Jerry Meals blew a call that ended a 19-inning game between the Pirates and Braves. Following the incident, Meals and his family received death threats at their home.
Did you know? Emmett Ashford was the first African-American umpire in major league history.
"Back then you didn't sleep two to a room, you slept two to a bed. It was the first time I wore pajamas." (Dave Garcia, on playing in the minor leagues)
"I think Bonds would do better in Ruth's era than Ruth would do in Bonds' [era]. Of course, they wouldn't have let Bonds play in Ruth's era." (Dave Trembley)
In 1947, Joe DiMaggio and five other Yankees were fined $100 each for not fulfilling their contract requirements to do promotional duties.
Based on analysis by Bill James, who is the ugliest baseball player of all time? Don Mossi.
"Last night I put down some fertilizer. Now I gotta get the cows off my lawn." (Bob Uecker)
"The only thing I know about it is that it's in New Jersey." (Michael Crouhel, after signing with the Philadelphia Phillies)
Did you know? Pitcher Terry Forster was a career .397 hitter (31-for-78).
Whose nickname is Texas? Chase Anderson.
A major league baseball consists of two pieces of cowhide laced together with red-waxed cotton stitches.
Did you know? Mitch 'Wild Thing' Williams is the only pitcher (with a minimum of 500 innings pitched) to have given up more walks than hits.
"Nothing makes a pitcher feel more secure than the sight of his teammates circling the bases during a ball game." (Jim Brosnan)
"I saw Nolan Ryan throw 211 pitches in 12 innings one day. It messed him up so bad, he had to retire 16 years later, when he was 46." (Reggie Jackson)
"It's so small you can hit wiffle balls out with a rolled-up newspaper." (Jim Rome, on Minute Maid Park)
Did you know? Babe Ruth hit over .300 seventeen times.
Did you know? Before becoming a ball player, Mariano Rivera had aspirations of becoming a mechanic.
"If Early Wynn was pitching every day I was behind the plate, I'd rather join the Russian Army." (Nestor Chylak, umpire)
In 2008, umpire Brian Runge was suspended one game for bumping Mets manager Jerry Manuel during an argument.
Who is the only player to hit a ball completely out of Memorial Stadium in Baltimore? Frank Robinson.
"Pawtucket is a much bigger city on the way up than it is on the way down." (Glenn Hoffman, on being demoted to the minors)
"Homers, bro. Chicks dig the long ball. Score 'em all, bro. Just be the chauffeur, driving them home." (Nick Swisher)
On May 21, 1997, Jim Thome stole home to give Cleveland a 1-0 victory over Kansas City.
"You can't have dissension if you want to be in contention." (George Foster)
"My rookie year they told me, 'In the big leagues, most of us wear our jockstrap on the inside of the uniform.'" (Bob Uecker)
"George Steinbrenner on Quaaludes." (Bill James, on New York Giants owner Andrew Freedman)
Jack Sheehan had two hits in the World Series, matching his career total with the Dodgers.
From August 18, 2012, to August 23, 2013 (a 162-game span), Chris Davis hit 61 home runs.
"I walk into the clubhouse today and it's like walking into the Mayo Clinic. We have four doctors, three therapists and five trainers. Back when I broke in, we had one trainer who carried a bottle of rubbing alcohol, and by the 7th inning he'd already drunk it." (Tommy Lasorda)
"This team, it all flows from me. I've got to keep it going. I'm the straw that stirs the drink." (Reggie Jackson)
The Astrodome in Houston was nicknamed the "Eighth Wonder of the World" when it first opened on April 12, 1965.
Did you know? Chicago pitcher Ryan Dempster once broke his toe jumping over the dugout railing.
"You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning." (Bob Sarlette)
What pitcher holds the World Series record for longest complete game victory? Babe Ruth (14 innings).
In April 1877, James Tyng was the first player to wear a catcher's mask in a game.
"A baseball in the large right hand of Don Drysdale is equal to a machete in the grip of most people. He is quite strong enough to throw a soft-boiled egg through a battleship." (Blackie Sherrod)
Did you know? Umpire C.B. Bucknor was born in Jamaica.
On August 29, 1966, Detroit's Denny McLain beat the Orioles, 6-3, throwing 229 pitches.
"I must have had ambrosia." (Jim Gantner, after missing a radio show appearance)
"People want to make baseball players out to be celebrities. We're just baseball players. You see guys like Yasiel Puig all over TV now. They show his outs." (Gordon Beckham)
"Major league baseball announced a new rule that bans intentional collisions at the plate. Or as that's also known, 'the only exciting thing that happens in baseball.'" (Jimmy Fallon)
Who was known as the Dominican Dandy? Juan Marichal.
"'That wasn't a strike!' I told the ump. He said, 'Yes, it was. And the next one is, too.'" (Bob Uecker)
"The only verifiable miracle since the parting of the Red Sea." (George Burns, on the 1969 Mets)
Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, and Jim Gantner had a total of 6,381 hits as teammates.
Whose nickname is Snake? Jake Arrieta.
In 2009, Brian Roberts hit 56 doubles, setting a single-season record for a switch hitter.
"Your career goes fast, just a blink of an eye and you're an ex-baseball player, longer than you are a baseball player. I try not to think about it too much, but it seems like it does go fast." (Clayton Kershaw)
"I talked to the ball a lot of times in my career. I yelled, 'Go foul. Go foul.'" (Lefty Gomez)
The first Major League Baseball game played on artificial turf was played at the Astrodome in Houston in 1966.
Did you know? Detroit pitcher Joel Zumaya once strained his arm playing "Guitar Hero" and had to sit out three games.
"All I'm asking for is what I want." (Rickey Henderson)
Long before Jim Palmer, Babe Ruth endorsed underwear in the 1920s.
"We had a meeting with Lee MacPhail, the new president of the American League, and he told us we liked it." (Chuck Tanner, White Sox manager, on whether his team liked the new DH rule)
On August 23, 1989, umpire Bob Davidson ejected Youppi!, the Montreal Expos mascot, for harassing the opposing team.
The start of the 1968 season was delayed for the funeral of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"This would have been a good year to paint the seats." (Gerald Perry, on a season of poor attendance in Atlanta)
"I know who is an ass-kicker and who is a bit overrated." (Joey Votto)
Who is the youngest player to hit for the cycle? Mike Trout (age 21).
"It is just as important to know when not to go as it is to know when to go." (Maury Wills, on base stealing)
"We gotta show up tomorrow ready to eat somebody's face." (Jayson Werth)
What was the official name of Shea Stadium? William A. Shea Municipal Stadium.
"It's the hardest thing to do in sports." (Ted Williams, on hitting a baseball)
Whose nickname is Saturn Nuts? Bronson Arroyo.
Did you know? Dave McNally tallied 5 post-season RBI in 1970.
"If I stay healthy, I have a chance to collect three thousand hits and one thousand errors." (George Brett)
The Schaefer Beer sign above the scoreboard at Ebbets Field told fans of the official scorer's decision. The 'h' lit up for a hit and the 'e' for an error.
Who was the last Triple Crown winner before Carl Yastrzemski? Frank Robinson.
"Every at-bat for him was a crusade, and that's why he's off in a circle by himself." (Charlie Gehringer, on Ty Cobb)
What pitcher won the NL Cy Young Award in 2006 and finished second in 2007 and 2008? Brandon Webb.
"I found out something this winter. If you sit next to Henry Aaron at banquets, you get your picture taken a lot." (Tommy Harper)
Did you know? Umpire Joe West has released two country music albums.
On June 26, 1969, Ron Santo celebrated Jim Hickman's 10th inning, game-winning home run by leaping in the air and clicking his heels 3 times.
"In Los Angeles, finding celebrities to throw out the first pitch is not a problem. The hard part is finding a Dodger who can catch it." (Jay Leno)
"It's almost an unwritten rule you can't shake [off] Yadier [Molina]. Once you do it, you almost feel bad." (Shelby Miller)
Did you know? Ben Tincup was the first person from the Cherokee tribe to play in the major leagues (in 1914).
"If you think long, you think wrong." (Jim Kaat)
"The beauty of the game is that there are no absolutes. It's all nuances and anticipation, not like football, which is all about vectors and forces." (George Will)
The New York Mutuals of the National Association were sometimes called the Green Stockings or the Chocolate Sox.
"I don't guess; I know." (Stan Musial)
Who was known as The Woonsocket Rocket? Rocco Baldelli.
In 1992, Mark Deveraux batted .520 with the bases loaded, collecting 38 RBI.
"I hit 70 one time on a radar guy at one of those pitch-and-throw kind of things. I have a pretty good arm for somebody who's not a baseball player." (Ben Gibbard)
"You can observe a lot by watching." (Yogi Berra)
Four sluggers hit the ball over the center field wall in the Polo Grounds: Luke Easter, Joe Adcock, Lou Brock, and Hank Aaron.
Who is the only player to win a Gold Glove award at more than one position? Darin Erstad.
"Wayne, I think you're going to hit .290 this year -- but you're going to be doing it in Montgomery, Alabama." (Tigers manager Mayo Smith to Wayne Comer)
Who won the Pitching Triple Crown (wins, Ks, and ERA) in the NL in 2011? Clayton Kershaw.
Who reached 100 career home runs faster than any other batter? Marcus Thames.
"The nice thing about Cedeno is that he can play all three outfield positions -- at the same time." (Gene Mauch, on Cesar Cedeno)
Near the end of the 2007 season, umpire Mike Winters was suspended for directing profanity at Padres outfielder Milton Bradley.
Who was the 1969 World Series MVP? Donn Clendenon.
"The Dodgers are such a .500 club, they could probably split a three-game series." (Vin Scully)
"Whitey Herzog once told me, 'Pitchers need to continue to work on their strengths while hitters must work on their weaknesses.' I have never forgotten that." (Brent Strom)
"It was a slow news week. Mets catcher Mike Piazza called a press conference to announce that he's not lactose intolerant." (David Letterman)
On May 22, 1954, the Reds implemented a four-man outfield against Stan Musial.
"Winning depends on where you put your priorities. It's usually best to put them over the fence." (Jason Giambi)
"A chunky, unshaven hobo who ran the bases like a berserk locomotive, slept in the raw, and swore at pitchers in his sleep." (Lee Allen, on Pepper Martin)
"The Yankees mean baseball to more people than all the other teams combined." (Paul Blair)
"Robin Yount in the first, Robin Yount in the fourth, and Robin Yount in the seventh." (Roger Clemens, naming the three most dangerous hitters)
Who was known as "Large Lenny?" Len Barker.
"That is the way this game is. You win, you lose, you celebrate, and you suffer." (Vin Scully)
"A manager uses a relief pitcher like a six shooter, he fires until it's empty then takes the gun and throws it at the villain." (Dan Quisenberry)
"He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious." (Yogi Berra)
"People are too hung up on winning. I can get off on a really good helmet throw." (Bill "Spaceman" Lee)
"Jay Bell is 0-for-6 in this series with 10 homers and 52 RBIs." (Ralph Kiner)
Did you know? The Yankees offered to trade Lou Gehrig to the Boston Red Sox in 1925 for Phil Todt. The Sox refused.
Did you know? Slim Love, who pitched in the AL from 1913-20 was born in Love, Mississippi.
"I'd love to be my wife for one day -- so I can see how wonderful it is to be married to me." (Andy Van Slyke)
Bob Ferguson, an umpire during the 1880s, once broke a batter's arm with a bat during an argument.
In 1970, in less than a month, Horace Clarke (Yankees) broke up three no-hitters in the ninth inning.
"I told you we'd improve our bench." (Jack McKeon, on San Diego's dugout renovation)
Actual Song Title: "Stop ****ing Bunting" by Puig Destroyer.
"Tonight, major league baseball held its annual All-Star Game. Or as the Mets call it, 'a quiet evening at home.'" (Conan O'Brien)
Did you know? Mario Mendoza had a lifetime batting average of .215.
"When he went 0-for-4 and we lost, he could bit off the head of a rattlesnake." (Sparky Anderson, on Kirk Gibson)
"There are 499 major league ballplayers. Then there's Willie Mays." (Maury Allen)
"It was nothing for him to pitch over 400 innings a season." (Harold Seymour, on Kid Nichols)
Did you know? Tom Glavine was a fourth-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings.
Who was known as The Blade? Mark Belanger.
"As long as you live, keep smiling because it brightens everybody's day." (Vin Scully)
"Coming into a game in the eighth or ninth inning is like parachuting behind enemy lines. And sometimes the chute doesn't open. You have to live with that. It's an occupational hazard." (Dan Quisenberry)
"We made too many wrong mistakes." (Yogi Berra, on losing the 1960 World Series to the Pittsburgh Pirates)
"The Designated Gerbil." (Bill Lee's nickname for Don Zimmer)
"An intentional walk is a waste of three perfectly good pitches." (Don Drysdale)
"I wanna rage. Right now." (Brian Wilson)
Did you know? On June 15, 1976, the Pirates-Astros game was "rained out" because of flooding at the Astrodome.
Did you know? Stan Musial, an accomplished harmonica player, appeared on the TV show "Hee Haw" in 1994.
"Skowron ran like a dump truck." (Joe Pepitone, on Moose Skowron)
The national anthem became a standard feature at major league games in 1942.
Six future Hall of Famers homered in the 1971 All-Star Game: Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew, and Frank Robinson.
"You never ask why you've been fired, because if you do, they're likely to tell you." (Jerry Coleman)
"Out on the field day and night / Vida shows the world he's outta sight / Killebrew, Yastrzemski and Gates Brown, too / they can't buy a hit off Vida Blue." ("Vida Blue" by Albert Jones)
"Yesterday, the Yankees acquired 46-year-old pitcher Jesse Orosco, the oldest player in the major leagues. Not to be outdone, today the Mets signed Morley Safer." (Conan O'Brien)
In 1995, ten players were ejected on 'Strike Out Domestic Violence Night' after a 30-minute brawl between the Durham Bulls and Winston Salem Warthogs.
"I can't remember the last time I missed a ground ball. I'll remember that one." (Bill Buckner)
"He is Cincinnati. He's the Reds." (Sparky Anderson, on Pete Rose)
Did you know? Kid Nichols won 361 games in the National League between 1890 and 1906.
"The guy was built like Apollo Creed and could run like Carl Lewis." (Mike Scioscia, on Chili Davis)
Who is known as "Baby Giraffe?" Brandon Belt.
"The roar of the crowd has always been the sweetest music. It's intoxicating." (Vin Scully)
"Last year I was a sort of kid and I was a little scared. I ain't scared any more." (Hank Aaron, in 1955)
"I broke in with four hits and the writers promptly decided they had seen the new Ty Cobb. It took me only a few days to correct that impression." (Casey Stengel)
"Lots of people look up to Billy Martin. That's because he just knocked them down." (Jim Bouton)
Who is the only Milwaukee Brewers player to homer in an All-Star Game? Prince Fielder.
Did you know? Only 970 people attended an Astros-Braves doubleheader in 1976.
Did you know? Carl Yastrzemski attended Notre Dame on a basketball scholarship.
"The only people in the U.S. who had a worse night than me died." (Pirates outfielder Steve Kemp)
In 1993, Sherry Davis became the first female public address announcer in major league baseball (at Candlestick Park).
Who is the youngest player elected to the baseball Hall of Fame? Sandy Koufax (age 36).
"A big appetite." (Dustin Pedroia, on what Curt Schilling would bring to the Senate)
"When Willie served his Uncle Sam / he left the Giants in an awful jam / But now he's back and he's Leo's joy / and Willie's still a growing boy!" ("Say Hey" by The Treniers)
"According to a brand new poll, only 13% of people surveyed said that baseball is their favorite sport. Not surprisingly, this poll was taken in the Mets dugout." (Conan O'Brien)
Did you know? Barry Bonds homered in six consecutive games twice during the 2001 season.
"As Dr. Dafoe said when he handed the fourth [of five] Dionne baby to the nurse, 'This thing ain't over yet.'" (Dick Young, after the Yankees forced Game 7 of the 1960 World Series)
"If you've got a group that wants to win, you've got to let them." (Sparky Anderson)
Who was known as "Big Six?" Christy Mathewson.
"I wanted to go into my home run trot, but then I realized I didn't have one." (Jim Essian, on his first major league home run)
Who was known as "Big Puma?" Lance Berkman.
"If you have a sombrero, throw it to the sky!" (Vin Scully)
"You can only milk a cow so long, then you're left holding the pail." (Hank Aaron, on his retirement)
"I knew when my career was over. In 1965 my baseball card came out with no picture." (Bob Uecker)
"You should enter a ballpark the way you enter a church." (Bill "Spaceman" Lee)
Harry Caray: "Mike Marshall went back to the dugout to get some cocaine for his foot." Steve Stone: "That's novocaine, Harry."
"Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you'll suck forever." (Brian Wilson)
During Prohibition, the outfield wall liquor ads at the Baker Bowl were boarded over.
Who was the highest paid AL pitcher in 1987, 1988, 1991, and 1993? Jack Morris.
"Today's reminder I'm back in the minors: couldn't take a shower at the hotel cause the water was brown." (Will Rhymes: tweet)
Who was the first African-American pitcher in major league baseball? Dan Bankhead.
Who hit the first home run in Texas Rangers history? Frank Howard.
"Congratulations to the New York Yankees. Clinched their playoff berth. It just goes to show you what grit, hustle, and a half a billion dollars will do." (David Letterman)
"I Face-Timed with my wife this morning. She looked good." (Jim Leyland)
"It's the All-Star break in major league baseball. Or as the Houston Astros call it, Monday." (Jay Leno)
"Not a superstar." (Mets owner Fred Wilpon, on David Wright)
"The mark of a team isn't winning the championship; it's how you defend the championship." (George Steinbrenner)
"I win or I die." (Joaquin Andujar)
Felix Millan was named after the television cartoon character Felix the Cat.
Who was known as "Penitentiary Face?" Jeffrey Leonard.
Who was known as "Fat Elvis?" Lance Berkman.
"I guess my thermometer for my baseball fever is still a goose bump." (Vin Scully)
"There are 499 Major League ballplayers. Then there's Willie Mays." (Maury Allen)
"When I came up to bat with three men on and two outs in the ninth, I looked in the other team's dugout and they were already in street clothes." (Bob Uecker)
"Baseball is the belly-button of society. Straighten out baseball, and you straighten out the rest of the world." (Bill "Spaceman" Lee)
"I didn't get a lot of awards as a player. But they did have a Bob Uecker Day Off for me once in Philly." (Bob Uecker)
"Fire a Red Bull down and get after it." (Brian Wilson)
Did you know? Fans received the Croix de Candlestick pin at the conclusion of extra-inning night games at Candlestick Park.
Did you know? Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker appeared on the TV show "Magnum, P.I." in 1983.
"It's a beautiful day for an Apocalypse here in extended spring training...where every day makes you wish the world would end." (Dirk Hayhurst: tweet)
What pitcher hit two grand slams in one game? Tony Cloninger (in 1966).
Pitcher Randy Moffitt has a famous sister. Who is she? Billie Jean King.
"There's nothing illegal about selling customers a product designed to fail. The Chicago Cubs do it every year. Are they going to jail?" (Stephen Colbert)
"We could finish first -- or in an asylum." (Frankie Frisch, on his 'Gashouse Gang' Cardinals)
Did you know? The word umpire comes from 'noumpere' (non-peer, not an equal, one who decides disputes between equals).
Did you know? Christy Mathewson won 24 consecutive decisions against the St. Louis Cardinals.
"I have played a crooked game and I have lost." (Eddie Cicotte, participant in the Black Sox scandal)
"Brilliance in the front office is rarer than a triple play." (Roger Angell)
Who broadcast the first Philadelphia A's game in the 1920s? Bill Dyer.
"Reggie Smith of the Dodgers and Gary Matthews of the homers hit Braves in that game." (Jerry Coleman)
Who was known as "The Whip?" Ewell Blackwell.
"The only difference between a winning team and a losing team is one game." (Vin Scully)
"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything. It's just beautiful to watch." (Woody Allen)
"All right, everybody line up alphabetically according to your height." (Casey Stengel)
"I never thought home runs were all that exciting. I still think the triple is the most exciting thing in baseball." (Hank Aaron)
"I hit a grand slam off Ron Herbel and when his manager Herman Franks came out to get him, he was bringing Herbel's suitcase." (Bob Uecker)
"'Mota' spelled backwards is 'atom' ... and that's where he hit it, right at 'im'!" (Harry Caray, after Manny Mota lined out)
Did you know? Shibe Park was named for Ben Shibe, a Philadelphia Athletics stockholder and baseball manufacturer.
"I don't think we're the oldest battery, but we're certainly the ugliest." (Yogi Berra, after catching for Warren Spahn in 1965)
"Another day off in the books. Just your average swim to Alcatraz w/shark feed tied to my ankles. Gonna spend the night. Swim to work tomorrow." (Brian Wilson: tweet)
Who was the first player to be ejected from a World Series game? Frank Chance (in 1910).
Did you know? Bill Stoneman pitched a no-hitter for Montreal only nine games into the Expos' existence.
"I know the weather outside is lousy. It's raining so hard right now up at Yankee Stadium, they're covering the infield with C.C. Sabathia's pants." (David Letterman)
"The weather's cold. My club's bad. My knee hurts. I can't putt no more. I'm off my diet. My wife is nagging me. Other than that, everything's great." (Don Zimmer, Cubs manager)
Did you know? Former NL umpire Dick Stello married Liliana Wilczkowska, a Polish stripper better known by her stage name 'Chesty Morgan.'
After Billy Martin was fired as co-host of 'Saturday Night Live' for being drunk during a skit, he set fire to his dressing room.
"There isn't a day that I don't think about 1968. Not a single day." (Al Kaline)
"Babe Ruth struck out 1,330 times." (New York City graffiti)
Did you know? Catcher Mickey Cochrane hit over .300 six times.
Frank "Home Run" Baker led the American League in home runs from 1911 through 1914 with 11, 10, 12, and 9.
Who was known as "Sugar Bear?" Larvell Blanks.
"I love baseball and I don't want to be part of anything that would cheapen it or vulgarize it." (Vin Scully)
"There ain't no way that no Jack Morris ain't gonna win no 20 games." (Sparky Anderson, Tigers manager)
In 1938, Johnny Vander Meer (Cincinnati Reds) pitched two consecutive no-hitters.
"Looking at the ball going over the fence isn't going to help." (Hank Aaron)
The average lifespan of an MLB baseball is 5-7 pitches.
"It's almost like hitting in the middle of a high school prom with a strobe light on." (Casey McGehee, on the shadows at Miller Park)
Cecil Fielder was the only player ever to hit a homer completely out of Milwaukee's County Stadium during a game.
Did you know? Zack Wheat wore size 5 shoes.
"Whoopi, after years and years, your fashion trend never caught on. You can toss the hideous outfits and shoes already. It will be ok." (Nick Green: tweet)
Who was the first manager to be ejected from a World Series game? Hughie Jennings (in 1907).
Did you know? George Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees from CBS for $10 million.
"It's hard for Plush to talk about baseball after a loss to the Cubs. His heart feels threadbare, his soul ripped asunder." (Nyjer Morgan)
"It was one of the worst innings I've seen since I put on a uniform, and my first uniform was made out of an onion bag in the Dominican." (Felipe Alou, Giants manager)
Did you know? The morbidly obese Ken Kaiser was a professional wrestler known as 'The Hatchet' before becoming a major league umpire.
Did you know? Ferguson Jenkins played basketball in the off-season for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1967-1969.
"There's a high chopper over the mound." (Dave Gallagher, on seeing a helicopter over the ballpark)
"The baseball mania has run its course. It has no future as a professional endeavor." (Cincinnati Gazette, 1879)
Who hit the last home run for the Philadelphia A's? Lou Limmer.
"Boys, that last one felt good." (Babe Ruth, after hitting his final home run)
Who was known as "Abdul Jibber-Jabber?" Lyman Bostock.
"I love this game and every spring training feels like the first." (Rickey Henderson)
"Verily, the National Game is great!" (Sporting Life, 1884)
On June 3, 1932, Lou Gehrig of the NY Yankees belted four homers against the Philadelphia Athletics. The score was 20-13.
"He's been very talkative. But it's usually under oath." (Sandy Alderson, on Albert Belle)
Who had the longest career as a major league umpire? Bill Klem (37 years).
"I know of no law in this country that says you have to listen to my broadcasts. I wish there was one. But if you don't like it, don't listen." (Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling)
Did you know? Ebbets Field was built on the site of the Pigtown garbage dump.
Lou Boudreau is credited with inventing the infield shift.
"[Jack] McKeon asked me what I had going on tonite. Told him I was going home 2 play w/Twitter. He replied 'oh, what kind of dog is it?'" (Logan Morrison: tweet)
Who was the first manager to be ejected from both games of a doubleheader? Billy Martin (in 1974).
Who was the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter and never come to bat? Steve Busby.
"I thought the Yankees did well -- given their financial constraints." (Terry Mulholland, after Minnesota's post-season series loss to the Yankees)
"Show me a manager who looks like Frankie Avalon at the end of the season and I'll show you a manager who didn't work real hard." (Jim Leyland)
Did you know? Former umpire Ron Luciano blocked for Jim Brown as an offensive tackle at Syracuse.
Did you know? Greg Maddux's first appearance in a major league game was as a pinch runner.
"It would take some lust off the All-Star game." (Pete Rose, on interleague play)
"The rivalry between New York and Brooklyn as regards baseball is unparalleled in the history of the national game." (New York Times, 1889)
What was the subject of the book 'The Team That Wouldn't Die?' The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies.
Who served up Hank Aaron's final home run? Dick Drago.
Who is known as The Hebrew Hammer? Ryan Braun.
"Before I pitch any game, from spring training to Game 7 of the World Series, I'm scared to death." (Curt Schilling)
"When Kent Tekulve was born, the doctor slapped his mother." (Unidentified press-box writer)
In June 1968, Jim Northrup (Detroit) hit two grand slam homers ... in consecutive at bats.
"You're only young once, but you can be immature forever." (Larry Andersen)
Did you know? The average pitch rotates 15 times before being hit.
"We have a good relationship. Good to real good. At its worst, it's good. At its best, it's real good." (Tony LaRussa, on center fielder Colby Rasmus)
Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan was named for the first Puerto Rican to break into the major leagues.
Did you know? Lou Boudreau's daughter Sharyn married Denny McLain.
The 1960 White Sox were the first team to wear their names on the backs of their jerseys.
Herb Washington played in 104 games in the major leagues without batting, pitching, or fielding.
"Now that is what you call long relief." (Rich Donnelly, after minor-leaguer Jeff Liefer caused a 15-minute delay by getting locked in the dugout bathroom)
"The fellow who could do everything was Al Kaline. He was just the epitome of what a great outfielder is all about." (Brooks Robinson)
Did you know? Former umpire Eric Gregg admitted he was watching the Phillies' nubile ballgirl instead of determining whether a home run ball was fair or foul.
Did you know? Gregg Maddux has two children: Amanda "Paige" and "Satchel" Chase.
"Just so-so in center field." (New York Daily News, 1951, on Willie Mays)
"Talking about Dallas Green's patience is like talking about Dolly Parton's elbows. It's not what he's known for." (Marty Noble)
In 1930, Joe Hauser hit 63 home runs for Baltimore in the International League.
Who was known as "Slab?" Farmer Burns.
"A young ballplayer looks on his first spring training as a stage-struck young woman regards the theater." (Christy Mathewson)
"Good ballplayers make good citizens." (U.S. President Chester Arthur)
On June 23, 1932, Tony Lazzeri of the NY Yankees became the only player in Major League history to hit a single, a double, a triple, and then a grand slam. In the same game, teammate Lou Gehrig belted four home runs.
"If Americans throw rice at weddings, do Chinese throw hot dogs?" (Larry Andersen)
Did you know? The first baseball caps were made of straw.
"When I was a rookie, did I have a vision of what my career would be? Absolutely. Has it gone that way? Absolutely not." (Mark Prior)
Did you know? The bases at Crosley Field were filled with dirt from a local graveyard.
"He shouldn't hadn't ought-a swang!" (Dizzy Dean, broadcaster)
CARPENTER HAS ALL THE TOOLS (Fan's sign at Busch Stadium in St. Louis)
The 2001 Brewers were the first team to record more strikeouts than base hits.
Did you know? Bob Gibson's last major league pitch was hit by Pete LaCock for a grand slam.
"Baseball is so much different than it used to be. They stop the game and let the pitcher that hit A-Rod with the baseball choose a stuffed animal from the top shelf." (David Letterman)
"Easy now!" (Gary Thorne, to broadcast partner Jim Palmer, after Palmer began talking about his famous underwear poster)
Did you know? Pitcher Curt Simmons once sliced off a toe while mowing his lawn.
"Who, if worsted in some trifling discussion with his fellow-tutor, was more embittered and jealous than I, when beaten at ball by a play-fellow?" (St. Augustine)
"We've got all the degenerates from around the league. With 25 degenerates we might generate something." (Phillies pitcher Larry Anderson)
Who was known as "Country Breakfast?" Billy Butler.
"I've kind of looked at my whole career as a spring training invite." (Jamie Moyer)
"He would climb a mountain to take a punch at an echo." (Arthur Baer, on Ty Cobb)
There was never a no-hitter pitched in Forbes Field.
"Why does sour cream have an expiration date?" (Larry Andersen)
Did you know? All major league umpires must wear black underwear while on the job.
"If you create Frankenstein, you can't be real surprised if he eats the village." (Steve Stone, on Sammy Sosa)
Did you know? Bill Veeck's family lived in an apartment under the stands at Sportsman's Park in the 1950s.
Did you know? Ralph Houk was a combat veteran, earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Silver Star.
"Veni Vidi Ichi: I Came, I Saw, I Hit" (Fan's sign at Safeco Field in Seattle)
Did you know? The Toronto Blue Jays drew over 4 million fans in 1989, their first season at the Skydome.
The Kansas City Royals drafted Dan Marino (round 4) and John Elway (round 17) in 1979.
"He retired 27 men in all -- which is a record previously held by J-Lo." (David Letterman, on Randy Johnson's perfect game)
Did you know? Former big leaguer Jack Aker's wife won $250,000 on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' in 2001.
"It's Mother's Day today, so to all the mothers out there, 'Happy birthday!'" (Mike Shannon, Cardinals broadcaster)
Did you know? Tony Gwynn injured himself when he closed the door of his Porsche on his middle finger.
"[Ty] Cobb stopped off at a barbershop on the way to the ballpark to have his spikes sharpened." (Arthur Baer, sportswriter)
"It was like a giant concrete dog-food bowl." (Mark Bowden, on Veterans Stadium)
Warren Spahn is the only pitcher to hit a home run in every ballpark he pitched in during his career.
Who was known as "The Chemist?" Jose Canseco.
"If you have a bad day in baseball, and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more." (Sammy Sosa)
"Whitey Ford ... was to left-handed pitching what Edward G. Robinson was to the .45-caliber automatic." (Russell Baker)
On August 8, 1921, Luke Stuart (St Louis Browns) hit a home run in his first Major League at bat. It was the only hit of his career, which lasted all of three games.
"I sent Kruk one of those fruit and nut baskets at the hospital. I don't know if he likes fruit, but I know he'll appreciate the nuts." (Larry Andersen)
Who was the first Rookie of the Year and League MVP in the same season? Fred Lynn (1975).
"Guys don't seem to talk as much baseball these days. They talk about a lot of other things like, what do you call those little things that puts 10,000 songs on there? Yeah, an I-Pod, things like that." (Dusty Baker)
Did you know? Bob Gibson pitched the first no-hitter at Three Rivers Stadium on August 14, 1971.
Who caught the last of Nolan Ryan's seven no-hitters? Mike Stanley.
"Getting into the Hall of Fame won't change me. I'm still going to pass gas and pick my nose like I always do." (Bert Blyleven)
Did you know? Steve Carlton once appeared in an episode of "Married...with Children."
"World Series or bust." (Davey Johnson, Nationals manager)
"I told Big Papi, 'This isn't Fenway South anymore, this is Camden Yards.'" (Adam Jones)
Who pitched the final inning in Seattle Pilots' history? Miguel Fuentes.
Who was nicknamed 'The Octopus' because of his long arms? Marty Marion.
Did you know? Oddibe McDowell injured himself when he cut his hand buttering a dinner roll.
"He would climb a mountain to take a punch at an echo." (Arthur Baer, sportswriter, on Ty Cobb) 
Who was known as "the man of a zillion words?" Phillies broadcaster Byrom Saam.
"Richie's been kept inside the fences longer than the hostages were held in Iran." (Mike Flanagan, on weak-hitting Rich Dauer)
Homer Simpson was fired as mascot for what minor league team? Springfield Isotopes.
"Kids need role models, whether it's baseball players, actors, or musicians: people to bring a little positive light into their hearts and minds." (David Cassidy)
"The Cubs are due in '62." (Ernie Banks)
On July 17, 1914, Rube Marquard (NY Giants) beat Babe Adams (Pirates) in 21 innings, 3-1, in a game where Adams set the record for most innings pitched (21) without a walk.
"When we played softball, I'd steal second base, feel guilty and go back." (Woody Allen)
Who celebrated his season strikeout record by eating 383 silver dollar-sized pancakes? Nolan Ryan.
"Strikes." (Dodgers pitching coach Jim Colborn, on what pitches Kaz Ishii has the most trouble throwing)
Did you know? In 2007, Ken Holtzman managed the Petah Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League.
"I named my bulldog 'DH' because he's lazy." (Ozzie Guillen)
Who won the first All-Star home run derby in 1985? Dave Parker.
Did you know? Ted Williams had a lifetime .482 on base percentage.
Did you know? Pilots' pitcher John Gelnar lost both games of a doubleheader on the same day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
"I'd rather have a pitcher nobody is talking about who has won 15 games than somebody everyone is raving about who has won five." (Jim Leyland)
Did you know? Al 'The Mad Hungarian' Hrabosky would enter games to the sound of Franz Liszt's 'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.'
"HEY WADE WE'RE NOT WEARING ANY UNDERWEAR." (Banner held up for Wade Boggs at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore)
In 1967, White Sox manager Eddie Stankey used 12 pinch hitters and pinch runners in one-third of an inning.
On September 7, 1945, Joe Kuhel hit the only home run of the season by the Senators at Griffith Stadium.
Who was the first reliever elected to the Hall of Fame? Hoyt Wilhelm.
"Baseball is not unlike a war, and when you come right down to it, we batters are the heavy artillery." (Ty Cobb)
"The Cubs are gonna shine in '69." (Ernie Banks)
On July 27, 1952, Red Sox manager Lou Boudreau batted pitcher Willard Nixon 6th in the lineup. Nixon went 1-4 with 2 RBI, and pitched his club to a 9-3 victory.
"That's why I don't talk. Because I talk too much." (Joaquin Andujar)
Who was the first baseball player to appear on a U.S. postage stamp? Jackie Robinson.
"I'm from Alabama, and they have a different alphabet." (Orioles pitcher Eric DuBose, to police when instructed to recite the alphabet)
On Beer Night (June 4, 1974), the Cleveland Indians forfeited their game when unruly fans took over the field and would not leave.
"That kid plays third base like he came down from a higher league." (Umpire Ed Runge, on Brooks Robinson)
On June 21, 2011, the Twins became the first team ever to start a game by going single-double, single-double, single-double, single-double.
Who was the first recipient of the MVP Award while playing for a last-place team? Andre Dawson.
"Noah." (Barry Bonnell, when asked to name his all-time favorite Mariner)
Did you know? When the Cubs last won the World Series, women still did not have the right to vote in the U.S.
Did you know? Greg Goossen was the stand-in for the actor Gene Hackman in 15 movies between 1989 and 2003.
"He looks like a kid who might be in a station wagon stopping at McDonald's after a game." (Jim Leyland, on rookie shortstop Jose Iglesias)
Did you know? Nolan Ryan fanned 19 batters in a game three times during the 1974 season.
"HEY METS AND GIANTS -- HOW'S THE TV RECEPTION?" (Banner at Busch Stadium during the 1987 World Series)
"It's like being bitten by a stuffed panda." (Lou Piniella, after striking out on a Geoff Zahn changeup)
In a 1991 game, the A's scored six runs against the Twins on six homers.
Did you know? Viagra sponsored the development of the MLB Comeback Player of the Year Award.
"Thank you ... adjustable baseball caps with no logo on the front and mesh netting in the back, for being a great way to say, 'Hi, I'm over 80 years old.'" (Jimmy Fallon)
"HEY WADE WE'RE NOT WEARING ANY UNDERWEAR." (Memorial Stadium banner for Wade Boggs in 1989)
"They invented the All-Star Game for Willie Mays." (Ted Williams)
"Gaylord Perry and Willie McCovey should know each other like a book. They've been ex-teammates for years now." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Who is the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game? Randy Johnson.
"The sun was bad, but was it worse than it's been the last 10,000 years? I'm gonna say no." (Eric Byrnes, on losing a ball in the sun)
Did you know? The Kingdome was known as The Tomb by visiting sportswriters.
"Brooks never had a candy bar named after him. In Baltimore, people named their children after him." (Gordon Beard, on Brooks Robinson)
"The Dodgers today filed for bankruptcy protection. I don't know how an organization that sells a beer for $12 runs out of money, but they did." (Jimmy Kimmel)
After the story broke in 2002 about the son of Ted Williams having his father's body cryogenically frozen in Arizona, the Bisbee-Douglas Copper Kings gave popsicles to the first 500 fans.
Umpire Bob Davidson once ejected Youppi!, the Expos mascot, for pounding on the top of the Dodgers' dugout.
Did you know? Geronimo was still alive when the Cubs last won a World Series.
Did you know? Greg Goossen played for 37 teams in the minor, Mexican, and major leagues over eight years.
Did you know? Nolan Ryan threw 259 pitches in a single game in 1974.
During a spring training game, Tommy Lasorda once sent Don Rickles to the mound to remove pitcher Burt Hooten.
Did you know? Todd Zeile hit a home run for 11 different teams.
Who struck out in a record 37 consecutive games? Aaron Judge.
"As a broadcaster, I get to watch the best 700 players put on the uniform year after year. That, to me, is exciting." (Bert Blyleven)
"There's fever in Flatbush!" (Red Barber)
On July 6, 1983, Fred Lynn hit the only All-Star grand slam in history.
"Sanguillen is totally unpredictable to pitch to because he's so unpredictable." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Who was the first pitcher in the modern era to throw a perfect game? Cy Young.
"A full house." (Paul Konerko, on what he'd call his two-home run, three-strikeout day)
Did you know? Dave Kingman once hit a ball through the roof of the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
"God gave us baseball." (Emmylou Harris, baseball fan)
"This guy is still getting it done, Jack McKeon. He won a World Series title with the Marlins, and now he's back, 80 years old, and dating a hot actress -- Betty White." (David Letterman)
The Charleston RiverDogs raised money for charity by holding a backwards race around the warning track (three laps). The RiverDogs set up a beer "hydration" stand at the halfway point.
On September 14, 1990, Ken Griffey, Sr., and Ken Griffey, Jr., hit back-to-back home runs for the Mariners.
"Who would you rather be? Wee Willie or Big Dave?" (Dave Winfield, after passing Wee Willie Keeler on the all-time hit list)
Did you know? Tim Raines reached base more times (3977) during his career than Tony Gwynn (3955).
Did you know? After he retired, Ralph Terry qualified for and played in four PGA Tour events in 1981-82.
Did you know? The cork center was added to the official baseball in 1910.
How many times did Nolan Ryan lead the league in strikeouts? 16.
"The DH is unnatural, like beer with fruit in it." (Sports Illustrated, 2004)
"Pittsburgh is such a tough town even the canaries sing bass there." (Bugs Baer)
"If consistency is a jewel, then Mr. Hornsby is a whole rope of pearls." (Joe Williams, on Rogers Hornsby)
Who was the first baseball player to appear on a Wheaties cereal box? Lou Gehrig.
"Without Cooperstown, you don't have baseball: Baseball is history." (Brian Kilmeade)
"Isn't Willie Mays wonderful?" (Ethel Barrymore)
Mickey Mantle (1954-1960), Joe Morgan (1970-1977) and Dave Winfield (1982-1988) are the only three players in All-Star history to each bat safely in seven back-to-back All-Star games.
"Ron Guidry is not very big, maybe 140 pounds, but he has an arm like a lion." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Did you know? Catfish Hunter not only pitched a perfect game, but he had 3 base hits in the contest.
"I mangled him, but it was a war. Definitely a war." (Houston manager Phil Garner, after killing a fly in his office)
On September 25, 1966, only 413 people attended the White Sox-Yankees game at Yankee Stadium.
Did you know? Christy Mathewson, a devout Christian, never pitched on Sunday.
"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." (Paul O'Neill)
The Altoona Curve have sponsored Awful Nights that have included bottomless cups, music from David Hasselhoff and William Shatner, and clips from Ben Affleck movies.
Did you know? Jimmy Piersall celebrated his 100th home run by running around the bases backward.
What Hall of Famer was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma? Mickey Mantle.
Which member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has the lowest career batting average? Cal Ripken (.276).
How many times did Nolan Ryan lead the league in walks? Eight.
"We live by the Golden Rule. Those who have the gold make the rules." (Buzzie Bavasi)
"Get upstairs, Aung Minnie, and raise the window! Here she comes!" (Broadcaster Rosey Rowswell's home run call)
"Now there was a real p-r-i-c-k." (Pitcher Les Tietje, on Rogers Hornsby)
Did you know? Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins was named to only three All-Star Games.
"I had no other interests but baseball because I never thought I'd not make it. No. Never." (Justin Verlander)
"Then the Philistines went up and pitched in Judah." (Judges 5:9)
Stan Musial holds the All-Star record for most games as a pinch hitter with ten.
"There's two heads to every coin." (Jerry Coleman, Padres announcer)
Who is the only catcher to catch two perfect games? Ron Hassey.
"He comes off as huggable as a cactus." (Jim Bloom, on Barry Bonds)
"Well, I see in the game in Minnesota that Terry Felton has relieved himself on the mound in the second inning." (Frank White, Royals broadcaster, reading a report that mistakenly showed the same starter and relief pitcher for the Twins)
Did you know? Steve Stone and Thurman Munson played baseball together at Kent State University.
"From the plain of the Harlem River it looms up like the great pyramid of Cheops from the sands of Egypt." (F.C. Lane, on Yankee Stadium in 1923)
Which cartoon character led the Tea Totallers over the Gas-House Gorillas in a 1946 cartoon short? Bugs Bunny.
In 1991, umpire Steve Palermo was shot and paralyzed after assisting a woman who was being mugged.
"Don't get used to it." (Mitch Williams, after pitching a one-two-three inning)
Did you know? Jimmy Piersall once walked up to bat wearing a Beatles wig.
"When I die, I wanted on my tombstone, 'A great teammate.' But I didn't think it would be this soon." (Mickey Mantle, shortly before his death)
Who was the last umpire to wear an external chest protector? Jerry Neudecker (in 1985).
Phil Niekro threw only one knuckleball during his complete game, 300th win.
"Those Dodger-Giant games weren't baseball. They were civil war." (Andy Pafko)
Did you know? Skip Lockwood signed a $100,000 bonus contract with the Kansas City A's in 1964 as a third baseman.
"Things were so bad in Chicago last summer that by the 5th inning the White Sox were selling hot dogs to go." (Ken Brett in 1977)
In 1924, John Dillinger played shortstop for the Martinsville Athletics.
"They say in baseball, your little flaws will stick with you from the start. It's just how you can maintain and minimize them." (Giancarlo Stanton)
"It's no fun playing if you don't make somebody else unhappy. I do everything hard." (Hank Bauer)
