Baseball History
Prior to Ty Cobb, which American League player had the most batting titles?
A. Elmer Flick
B. Tris Speaker
C. Napolon Lajoiie
D. George Stone
Answer: C.
For the first four years of the new American League, from 1901 through 1904, the Philadelphia A's and Cleveland Naps second baseman won four titles, hitting between .344 and .426. Lajoie also won a fifth batting title in 1910, when he hit .384. Cobb debuted in 1905 and won his first title in 1907.
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