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Tom Seaver had the best road ERA in the 1970s at 2.64. #90

On July 23rd 2002, Nomar Garciaparra made history by hitting 3 home runs on his birthday with the Boston Red Sox. #89

Nolan Ryan holds the 20th century record for most strikeouts in a single season at 383. #88

Albert Belle is the only player to have a season with 50+ home runs and 50+ doubles in one year. #87

The record for most extra base hits (2B+3B+HR) in a single season belongs to Babe Ruth with 119 in 1921. #86

Since 1914, the best second half record by wins of any team is the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals, who went 63-19 (0.768) in the second half. #85

Lou Gehrig has the highest career slugging percentage among those with less than 500 home runs and at least 7,000 plate appearances. #84

The most runs scored by one team in the All Star game is 13. It has been done three times, each time by the American League. #83

Road Carew is the only player to have two triples in one All-Star game. #82

2001 featured four different players hitting at least 50 home runs in the season. #81