Baseball Statistics & Trivia

Some interesting facts about America's pastime

Oakland A's

Q1: In 1986, 1987, and 1988 the Oakland A’s had three consecutive Rookies of the Year. Who were they?

answer Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Walt Weiss

Q2: The A’s have been in Oakland since 1968. Where did they move from?

answer They were the Kansas City A’s from 1955 to 1967 Before that they were the Philadelphia A’s, from 1901 through 1954

Q3: How many lead off home runs has Ricky Henderson hit in his career?

answer 75 (through 1999). A major league record. Rickey also holds the record for single season and career stolen bases. And for career runs scored

Hall of Famer "the Eck" 3rd on the all time Saves list -- after a career as a starter.

Rickey stealing his record-setting 939th base to pass Lou Brock for career steals.

A's Opening Day lineup in '68, their first year in Oakland:

San Francisco Giants

Q1: When was the Giants first game in San Francisco?

answer April 15, 1958 against the Los Angeles Dodgers Daryl Spencer and Orlando Cepeda homered at Seals Stadium as the Giants won 8-0.

Q2: On September 22, 1963 the first names of the Giants outfielders were Felipe, Jesus and Matty. What was unusual about this?

answer They were all brothers -- Felipe, Jesus and Matty Alou.

Q3: During the 1960's the Giants averaged 91 victories a season. Who were the big stars during those years?

answer Hall-of-Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry and  Orlando Cepeda.

Q4: What did Will Clark do in his first major league at bat?

answer Hit a home run off Nolan Ryan on April 8, 1986

Opening Day ceremonies at Seals Stadium before the first regular season Major League baseball game on the West Coast.

Orlando believed every bat had only one hit in it.  So he got a new bat every time he got each of his 2,351 hits!

Juan's first NL start was a one-hit shutout against the Phillies.

Will Clark, Matt Williams and Barry Bonds combined for 98 HRs and 306 RBIs in 1993.  That same year Matt, Barry, Robby Thompson and Kirt Manwaring won Gold Gloves.

Some of Barry's career highlights (through 2001):

• Only player to win six MVPs. The only player to win the MVP three years straight.
• Single season homerun, walk, on-base percentage and slugging percentage leader.
• Fourth on the all-time home run list at the end of 2003. 
• Won eight Gold gloves.
• First player in Major League history to hit 350 home runs and steal 350 bases.
• First round draft pick by the Pirates in June 1985.

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