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Who was the first player to have a .400 batting average in two different seasons?

Ed Delahanty. Ed Delahanty of the Philadelphia hit .407 in 1894 and .404 in 1895.

Who was the first player to record 3,000 career hits?

Cap Anson. Cap Anson recorded his 3,000th career hit in 1897 while playing for the Chicago Colts (Now the Chicago Cubs).

Who threw the inaugural first pitch at Pacific Bell Park?

Kirk Rueter. Giants pitcher Kirk Rueter threw called strike one to Devon White on the first pitch in Pacific Bell Park on April 11, 2000 . Pacific Bell Park is home to the San Francisco Giants.

Who was the first pitcher to reach the career milestone of 300 saves?

Rollie Fingers. Rollie Fingers who played most of his 17 year career with the A's, got his 300th career save in 1982 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Rollie Fingers ended his career in 1985 with 341 total saves.

Who was the first player on the Arizona Diamondbacks to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in the same game?

Alex Cintron. Alex Cintron hit a homer from each side of the plate during the July, 8th 2004 game against the San Francisco Giants. The D-Backs beat the Giants 8-4 that day.

Who was the first player to win the All Star Game MVP and the World Series MVP in the same year?

Derek Jeter. New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter won the All Star & World Series MVP Awards during the 2000 season.

What two pitchers are the first teammates to both record 300+ strikeouts in the same season?

Randy Johnson/Curt Schilling. Randy Johnson annd Curt Schilling did it in 2002 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnson had 334 K's while Schilling had 316 K's.

What two players are the first teammates to both hit 30 home runs and have 30 stolen bases (30/30 club) in the same season?

Howard Johnson/Darryl Strawberry. Howard Johnson and Darryl Strawberry both hit 30+ HR's and stole 30+ bases in 1987 with the New York Mets.

Who is the first player to have 30+ home runs in a season and have more intentional walks that Homers?

Willie McCovey. Willie McCovey in 1970 with the San Francisco Giants hit 39 homers and had 40 IBB's.

Who is the first pitcher to have a no hitter in four consecutive seasons?

Sandy Koufax. Sandy Koufax had a no hitter in each season from 1962-1965. His no hitter in 1965 was a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs.