Fun With Retrosheet: Come-From-Behind Batting Champions, An Update

September 28, 2011 by Tom Ruane · Leave a Comment

John Pastier was wondering (among other things) about the record for the most days leading the league in batting average without winning the title. Here’s the list: Player Year LED DNL DNQ First Last Pete Reiser 1942 131 36 0 5-11 9-24 Lenny Dykstra 1990 125 37 10 5-11 9-14 Larry Walker 1997 124 57 […]

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Another Rally By The Redbirds

April 28, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment

You know, it’s kinda nice to see these comebacks. Â Granted, I’d like to see them get a lead and then gradually increase it, but knowing that a team isn’t out of it is helpful. You have to give the Hero tag to Yadier Molina this time. Â For the second straight night, he gave the Cards […]

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