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In one particular season this big leaguer had the highest batting average in the entire Major Leagues but failed to win a batting title even though he had enough plate appearances to qualify, played the entire year with only one team, and there were no rule changes or exceptions made for him or any other player. You must provide the correct answer to the following:
a) Name the player, year, and his batting avg. for that season.
b) Name the A.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season.
c) Name the N.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season.
d) Briefly explain why our mystery player did not get a batting crown.
Edit: Although I think the answer will be provided quickly, I will let this run untli noon pacific time, 08/16/08.***Giveaway over, we have the answer.***
In one particular season this big leaguer had the highest batting average in the entire Major Leagues but failed to win a batting title even though he had enough plate appearances to qualify, played the entire year with only one team, and there were no rule changes or exceptions made for him or any other player. You must provide the correct answer to the following:
a) Name the player, year, and his batting avg. for that season.
b) Name the A.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season.
c) Name the N.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season.
d) Briefly explain why our mystery player did not get a batting crown.
Edit: Although I think the answer will be provided quickly, I will let this run untli noon pacific time, 08/16/08.***Giveaway over, we have the answer.***
Brett
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<< <i>I think I'm barred from answering any trivia questions on this board.
/s/ JackWESQ >>
Is it because you're a trivia guru? If so, I don't believe in punishing someone because they're exceptionally good at something. If you know the answer, go ahead and post it. If you are holding back to give others a crack, I can respect that. If you want to PM the answer just to display your skills, that's cool. We'll let someone else try to win the card.
PM sent. Thank you.
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AL George Brett .329
NL Willie McGee .335
McGee had enough at bats w/St Louis and a .335 average before being traded to Oakland, where he hit a slump, but still won the NL batting title, Murray with the Dodgers finished 2nd in NL although had a higher overall end of year total average than WIllie McGee, but McGee qualified in NL and won.
b) Name the A.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season. Brett .329
c) Name the N.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season. McGee .335
d) Briefly explain why our mystery player did not get a batting crown. No carry-over rule, even though Murray finished with a higher Batting Average than McGee... McGee won at .335 (is NL average before being traded to the AL), he did finish with an overall lower batting average than Murray. The no-carry-over rule applied.
typo on c.
AL George Brett .329
NL Willie McGee .324
McGee had enough at bats w/St Louis and a .335 average before being traded to Oakland, where he hit a slump, but still won the NL batting title, Murray with the Dodgers finished 2nd in NL although had a higher overall end of year total average than WIllie McGee, but McGee qualified in NL and won.
<< <i>1990 Eddie Murray .330
AL George Brett .329
NL Willie McGee .324
McGee had enough at bats w/St Louis and a .335 average before being traded to Oakland, where he hit a slump, but still won the NL batting title, Murray with the Dodgers finished 2nd in NL although had a higher overall end of year total average than WIllie McGee, but McGee qualified in NL and won. >>
Congratulations, we have our winner. The key to remember is that McGee did not have a seasonal avg of .335. That was his N.L. avg. After going 31-113 with the A.L.'s Oakland A's, his season avg. dipped to .324. However, his N.L. avg was unaffected, earning him the batting championship.
Mike (sfmays24), a valiant effort. I will be posting more such fun in the near future.
Mp, please PM with your address.
I too knew the answer regarding Murray and McGee.
Steve
<< <i>Be the first to post the correct response to the following question and receive a free mystery card.
In one particular season this big leaguer had the highest batting average in the entire Major Leagues but failed to win a batting title even though he had enough plate appearances to qualify, played the entire year with only one team, and there were no rule changes or exceptions made for him or any other player. You must provide the correct answer to the following:
a) Name the player, year, and his batting avg. for that season.
b) Name the A.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season.
c) Name the N.L. batting champ and his avg. for that season.
d) Briefly explain why our mystery player did not get a batting crown. q]
a) Eddie Murray, 1990, .330
b) George Brett .329
c) Willie McGee .324 (Combined) - .335 (Led the NL), .274 (AL)
d) McGee was traded after qualifying with over 501 NL at bats. His NL average "froze" at .335 and was the league leader although he ended the season hitting .324 combined with St. Louis and Oakland. Hence, Murray hit .330, higher than any other player in the majors but did not win a batting title.
<< <i>One year David Cone had the most strikeouts in all of baseball but failed to win a crown.
I too knew the answer regarding Murray and McGee.
Steve >>
Steve, that's very true. It was 1992 when he amassed 261 K's between the Mets and Blue Jays. Cone is a very underrated pitcher. He is rarely mentioned when the best pitchers of the past 20 years are discussed. A true talent and a gritty competitor.
You articulated the answer brilliantly. Unfortunately it was just a tad late. I'm sure you'll have other opportunities, though.
<< <i>Eddie Murray was robbed a lot in his career. He should've won that batting title, should have won the 1983 MVP, should've gone to more All Star games, and should've gotten more credit for being a team leader. >>
Lee,
I agree wholeheartedly about Murray. He was truly one of the very best of his era. The absolute model of consistent excellence. I had the good fortune to meet him and shake his hand when I was working in Sears in Northridge,CA, circa 1985. Murray was at the peak of his game then. He struck me as a very humble, introverted man.