It's a little late in the day, but better late than never to revive one of NYaT's longest traditions...Going into the 2011 season, the Yankees' lineup seemed old and primed for a dropoff in production, while the Red Sox (having added Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford) were expected to be an offensive juggernaut. Alas, we have seen a very different story over the last five weeks. There are 5 Yankees ranked in the Top 20 American League RBI producers (Cano, Martin, A-Rod, Granderson, and Teixeira) while the Red Sox have just one (Gonzalez).
Way back in 1961, Roger Maris led the AL with 142 RBIs. Who was the next Yankees player to lead the league in RBIs?
Bonus: In what year did he do it, and how many did he drive in?
Bonus No. 2: Who was the most recent Yankee to lead the AL in RBIs?
Put your answers in the comments below and later tonight I'll reveal the correct answers!
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ReplyDeleteMattingly, Tex
ReplyDeleteDon Mattingly is correct, A-Rod is not, so both bonus questions remain...
ReplyDeleteMark Teixeira is correct (2009). First bonus remains.
ReplyDeleteMattingly 1985, 145 RBI
ReplyDeleteBingo! Broadway Ben nailed it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteNext week we will try to come up with a tougher question (a.k.a. stump Ben).