Tuesday nite TRIVIA ?

[tedzan]

Who is the only major leaguer to pitch in at least 10 seasons and have a winning record in all of them ?

Andy Pettitte is answer with 13 seasons (1995-2007).

So, before Andy....who held this record for many decades ? ?


TED Z

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Hubbell?

[Peter_Spaeth]

By the way Pettite had two seasons where he was .500, so I am not sure you are asking this correctly?

[tjb1952tjb]

Whitey Ford?

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by tjb1952tjb

Whitey Ford?

My answer too.

[BeanTown]

Nolan Ryan

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

By the way Pettite had two seasons where he was .500, so I am not sure you are asking this correctly?

Andy Pettitte pitched 13 consecutive seasons (1995-2007) with a W-L % better than .500

Check-out your "homework".

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Andy Pettitte pitched 13 consecutive seasons (1995-2007) with a W-L % better than .500

Check-out your "homework".

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Ted your wording implied you were looking for someone who had a winning record in every season he pitched. Petitte did not. He was 14-14 in 2008 and 11-11 in 2013. If you're looking for someone with the most consecutive winning seasons, that is a slightly different question. But the answer to that one is probably GC Alexander.

[RedsFan1941]

Lefty O'Doul?

[KCRfan1]

Lefty Grove

[Peter_Spaeth]

Babe Ruth technically pitched in 10 different seasons and had a winning record in each one, although in several cases it was 1-0.

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Ted your wording implied you were looking for someone who had a winning record in every season he pitched. Petitte did not. He was 14-14 in 2008 and 11-11 in 2013. If you're looking for someone with the most consecutive winning seasons, that is a slightly different question. But the answer to that one is probably GC Alexander.

Impressive Peter. I looked at Alexanders stats, and he's going to be hard to top. Well done.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Impressive Peter. I looked at Alexanders stats, and he's going to be hard to top. Well done.

If I knew what the question was, I could try to answer it better.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Babe Ruth technically pitched in 10 different seasons and had a winning record in each one, although in several cases it was 1-0.

BABE RUTH is the correct answer.


TED Z

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by tedzan

BABE RUTH is the correct answer.


TED Z

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What was the question?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Pettitte all told pitched 18 seasons without a LOSING one. That must be a record. Of course it's unlikely he would have achieved that anyplace else but the Yankees.

[tedzan]

" Who is the only major leaguer to pitch in at least 10 seasons and have a winning record in all of them ? "

Peter guessed correctly.

Unless one of you can find some other Pitcher who would out do Ruth's record.

P.S.
Sorry, I threw in Andy Pettitte….I now see that it was distraction.


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[Peter_Spaeth]

I am glad you mentioned Pettitte though as I had not realized he never had a losing season. So I think it's safe to say Ruth has the record for most seasons with all winning records, and Pettitte has the record for most seasons without a losing record. And I think GC Alexander must have the record for most consecutive winning seasons. Good thread.

[tedzan]

Fine !

All is well....that ends well

And, we're all a bit smarter this evening.


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[Peter_Spaeth]

Looked up GC Alexander.
19 consecutive winning seasons.
Followed by 1 losing season.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Looked up GC Alexander.
19 consecutive winning seasons.
Followed by 1 losing season.

He is also the only Hall of Famer who was both named after an ex-President and ended up on the Muppets. I’m pretty sure this is correct, as neither a Bert or an Ernie has made it to the White House yet.