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Expert: - 10/18/2009


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I really enjoy home run trivia. What is the highest single season home run total for a shortstop-2nd baseman combo? Also, what would an all time top ten list look like?

Answer
Steve:

Here's your top ten combos.

HR    Players                          Team      Year

66    Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young   TEX       2002
63    Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young   TEX       2001
63    Alex Rodriguez + David Bell      SEA       1999
61    Alex Rodriguez + Michael Young   TEX       2003
60    Dan Uggla + Hanley Ramirez       FLA       2007
57    Chase Utley + Jimmy Rollins      PHI       2006
57    Alfonso Soriano + Derek Jeter    NYY       2002
57    Ryne Sandberg + Shawnon Dunston  CHC       1990
57    Vern Stephens + Bobby Doerr      BOS       1999
55    Rico Pettrocelli + Mike Anderson BOS       1969

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