Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Peter, Who was the first pitcher to win more than ten career post-season games? Hint: #1 No Brave has won more games in a season since they won their first Modern Era World Series. Hint: #2 He broke his 262-game errorless streak in the same game his teammates tied their franchise record of hitting eight home runs in a game while surrendering none. Tuesday's question answered: Who won the first Cy Young Award for a major league team domiciled on the West Coast? Hint: #1 A better-than-average-hitting pitcher, he is the only pitcher to homer in two Opening Day games. Hint: #2 Three Hall of Fame batters had career double-figure home runs off him. A. DON DRYSDALE [SABR Bio] - Ans. Drysdale was the 1962 MLB CYA winner. The award would stay on the West Coast for the next 5 seasons… MLB: Sandy Koufax – 1963, 1965, 1966*; Dean Chance 1964. NL: Mike McCormick 1967. *All 3 were unanimous votes - #1 OD HRs: At Wrigley on 11-Apr-1959 off the Cubs’ Bob Anderson. It was the Dodgers’ only run in a 1-6 loss. True to his already-established reputation, Drysdale hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. Then he hit a home run in Shea Stadium on OD on 12-Apr-1965 off the Mets’ Al Jackson. Both Opening Days were the 1st games of Dodgers WS championship seasons. - #2 Most career home runs surrendered to a player by Drysdale: 17 – Hank Aaron 13 – Willie McCovey 12 – Willie Mays FCR - Mike Webb, Burlington, New Jersey D. Bruce Brown Horsehide Trivia | 8830 Sandrope Court | Columbia, MD 21046 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Constant Contact