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What is a CAN OF CORN? Answer
   
   
What is an ANNIE OAKLEY? Answer
   
   
What is the MENDOZA LINE? Answer
   
   
What is an APARICIO DOUBLE? Answer
   
   
What is an UNCLE CHARLIE? Answer
   
   
Why is a lefthanded pitcher called a SOUTHPAW? Answer
   
   
What is a CLUBHOUSE LAWYER? Answer
   
   
What is a PUNCH-AND-JUDY HITTER? Answer
   
   
Who holds the MLB RECORD FOR MOST RBI IN ONE GAME? HOW MANY? Answer
   
   
Who was the FIRST MLB PLAYER TO PLAY ALL NINE POSITIONS IN ONE GAME? Answer
   
   
What is the FEWEST NUMBER OF PITCHES BY A SINGLE PITCHER IN A COMPLETE GAME? Answer
   
   
What was the FIRST FATHER-SON DUO TO PLAY FOR THE SAME TEAM IN A GAME? Answer
   
   
Who is the MOST RECENT WINNER OF MLB'S TRIPLE CROWN? Answer
   
   
What batter holds the MLB CAREER RECORD FOR STRIKEOUTS? Answer
   
   
Who is the MLB ALL-TIME LEADER IN GAMES PLAYED? Answer
   
   
Who is the ALL-TIME MLB RECORD-HOLDER FOR TOTAL BASES IN ONE GAME? Answer
   
   

Match each player with his NICKNAME:
                  
1.  Carlton Fisk                      A.  The Big Train
                   2.  Phil Rizzuto                     B.  Home Run
                   3.  Leo Durocher                  C.  The Lip
                   4.  Harold Reese                  D.  Cool Papa
                   5.  Ted Williams                   E.  Pudge
                   6.  Enos Slaughter                F.  Ol’ Aches & Pains
                   7.  Frank Baker                    G.  Scooter
                   8.  Luke Appling                   H.  The Splendid Splinter
                   9.  Walter Johnson                I.  Country
                 10. James Bell                       J.  Pee Wee

                 Bonus:  Who was known as "Mr. Sunshine"?
 
 

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How is ON-BASE PERCENTAGE calculated? Answer
   
   
What is an ALPHONSE & GASTON play? Answer
   
   
Who has the MOST HITS IN A NINE-INNING GAME? Answer
   
   
What was the MOST HOME RUNS hit by "Home Run" Baker in a single season? Answer
   
Among Babson players, who has the MOST HITS in a career? Answer