The entire history of MLB in 8 players…

Justin Verlander was in the league with Julio Franco, who was intentionally walked by Jim Kaat, who allowed a pair of hits to Ted Williams, who made his big league debut against Lou Gehrig, who hit four home runs off Walter Johnson, who once beaned Cy Young, who debuted in 1890, the final season played by Deacon White, who had the first hit in MLB history.

Very cool. Has this been around awhile? I see that it was posted on X yesterday.

https://twitter.com/theaceofspaeder/sta ... 4522065965

Vin Scully retired in 2016, Aaron Judge's rookie season. He debuted in 1950, Connie Mack's final season. Mack was born during the Civil War and debuted in 1886.

Vin Scully retired in 2016, Aaron Judge's rookie season. He debuted in 1950, Connie Mack's final season. Mack was born during the Civil War and debuted in 1886.

Here is that one: https://kottke.org/tag/Connie%20Mack

This community has a great amount of knowledge about MLB's history. Who can construct the longest chain (in years) from a present day player to one from the past using seasons in common?

1. Your chain consists of 5 players.
2. Player 1 must have appeared in a MLB game in 2023.
3. Player 2 must have appeared in the same season as Player 1....Player 3 must have appeared in the same season as Player 2...etc...

When you list your 5 players, make note of the season also.

A credit goes from me to the manager with the chain that has the greatest range from Player 1 to Player 5.
Entries closed after 3/15.

nothing else to do over coffee...

Miguel Cabrera - 2003 - present
Rickey Henderson - 1979 - 2003
Lou Brock -1961 - 1979
Early Wynn 1939 - 1963
Jimmy Dykes - 1918 - 1939

Bobby Wallace - 1894 - 1918
Cap Anson - 1871-1897

(trying to avoid same names and nel leagues)

Interesting, thanks!!

Like they say, 80% of success is showing up. I'll have SOM transfer the credit, Kev.

Like they say, 80% of success is showing up. I'll have SOM transfer the credit, Kev.

dont worry about it - it was fun just to explore (for a reason) baseball reference

I let SOM know so stay tuned.