Thursday, October 2, 2014

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT- 1970'S BASEBALL TRIVIA PART #68




Quiz time again, and this week's questions will deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, both hitting and pitching, during the 1970's.
Answers will be posted tomorrow…

  1. What reliever posted the most saves in a season for the Dodgers during the decade?
  2. What batter posted the highest slugging percentage in a season during the decade for L.A.?
  3. What pitcher posted the most strikeouts in a season for the Dodgers between 1970-79?
  4. Who scored the most runs in a season for L.A. during the '70's?
  5. What Dodger pitcher posted the lowest E.R.A. in a season during the decade?

***SPOILER ALERT! ANSWERS BELOW: 

1.
Jim Brewer, 1970. He posted 24 saves.
2.
Reggie Smith, 1977. He had a nice .576 SA.
3.
Andy Messersmith, 1974. He struck out 221 batters that year.
4. Davey Lopes, 1979, with 109 runs scored.
5. Don Sutton, 1972. He had a 2.08 E.R.A. that year.