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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.
Ever hear of Tarrik Brock?
How about Dick Manville?
Allen Elliot? Charles George? Herb Hunter? Kris Krug?
Those obscure players are 6 of just 9 who played for the Cubs and were born on Christmas.
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The play isn't exactly rare, but it occurs often in other levels of baseball than in the Major Leagues:
Runners are on first and third. As the pitcher begins his motion, the runner on first breaks.