Cody Bellinger batted .307 in 2023.
That was the highest average among the 8 Cubs who had at least 324 plate appearances, 2 per game.
Bellinger led all Cubs in runs batted in, with 97.
He tied.
How many different ways can 2 fielders, and 2 only, make a double play?
In theory, someone at each of the 9 positions could team up with someone at each of the 8 others, for a total of 72.
But if.
You may have read or heard that the amazing catch, throw and relay by the Braves against the Phillies on Monday night was the first 8-5-3 double play ever to end a post-season game.
Let's go a bit.
A week ago today, Kyle Tucker of the Astros walked on a 3-2 pitch leading off the fourth inning at home against the Astros.
On the next 2 pitches, he stole second and third.
In the sixth, with 1.
On July 22, the Cubs trailed, 3-1, after the Cardinals scored twice in the top of the third inning.
With 1 out in the bottom, 3 consecutive Cubs singled. The third hit, by Cody Bellinger, drove.