Leading the Way

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1. Which pitcher led the Major Leagues by winning 31 games in 1968, the first pitcher in over 30 years to hit the 30 mark? Sal Maglie Denny McLain Walter Johnson Dean Chance

2. In 1962, Los Angeles Dodger Maury Wills led the Majors in stolen bases in the season. He was also the first player in history to steal over 100 bases. How many did he steal? 121 101 104 118

3. Which player led the league in hits in 2004, and broke a 85 season record by safely hitting 262 times? George Sisler Tony Gwynn Lou Gehrig Ichiro Suzuki

4. I led the Major Leagues in strikeouts in 1965 with the Dodgers, by striking out 382 batters. This also set a record in the 20th century record for most strikeouts. Unfortunately, the great Nolan Ryan broke my record by striking out 383 in 1973. Who am I that took a backseat to the Ryan Express? Mike Fetters Robin Roberts Juan Marichal Sandy Koufax

5. In 1966, this pitcher led the Major Leagues in wild pitches with 27. He was also the only pitcher from 1900-2000 to throw this many miscues. Ironically, he hit two grand slams in the same game this season also. Who is he? Tony Cloninger Dick Nen Clete Boyer Ralph Kiner

6. I set a record in 2004 by winning my seventh Cy Young Award. I set another record for winning it at the age of 42. Who am I? Don Drysdale Satchel Paige Roger Clemens Randy Johnson

7. Which pitcher led the league in wins in 1904, and also set a record by winning 41 games? The record was still stand almost 100 years later, at the end of the 20th century. Denny McLain Warren Spahn Jack Chesbro Charley Radbourn

8. I led baseball in 1971 by getting hit by a pitch 50 times in the season. My 50 bruises was one short of an all-time record at the time of 51, set 76 seasons earlier. Who am I? Harmon Killebrew Ron Hunt Willie Stargell Joe Torre

9. In 1996 as a New York Met, I led the Major Leagues by hitting 21 triples in the season. I still fell short of the record of 36 hit by Chief Wilson in 1912. Who am I? Davey Lopes Steve Garvey Willie Wilson Lance Johnson

10. In 1920, I led the Major Leagues by hitting 54 home runs in the season. It would be my first of four times in my career of hitting over 50. Who am I? Jimmie Foxx Hank Greenberg Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth