In 2006, Justin Verlander nearly became the 2nd rookie to win the Cy Young - who was the first?

Baseball Trivia / September 25, 2025

Fernando Valenzuela. Fernando Valenzuela won the National League Cy Young Award in 1981.

In 2004 which New York Met hit a home run his first time up at the plate in a Major League game?

Baseball Trivia / September 24, 2025

Kaz Matsui. Prior to his debut in Major League Baseball, Kaz Matsui had a successful career with the Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League from 1995 to 2003.

Which baseball player was born in Osaka, Japan?

Baseball Trivia / September 24, 2025

Hideo Nomo. Hideo Nomo, a graduate of the Seiyo Kogyo High School in 1986, was the fist Japanese-born player to join an American Major League team.

Which Yankee won a batting title in 1998?

Baseball Trivia / September 23, 2025

Bernie Williams. Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies won the National League batting title with an average of .379.

Who managed the Seattle Pilots in their only season?

Baseball Trivia / September 23, 2025

Joe Schultz. Joe Schultz managed the Pilots to a 64-98 record before the team was moved to Milwaukee and re-named the Brewers.

Which San Francisco Giant player won four straight Gold Gloves awards?

Baseball Trivia / September 22, 2025

J.T. Snow. J.T. Snow was the only San Francisco Giant to win a Gold Glove in 1999 and 2000.