Question: What Texas-born baseball Hall of Famer is the only player to hit at least 40 home runs and record a batting average of .400 or better in the same season?
Answer: Rogers Hornsby. Born in 1896 in Winters, he played for six Major League teams, recording his most notable achievements as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. Regarded as one of the greatest hitters of all time, Hornsby won the National League batting title seven times and the Triple Crown twice. His career batting average of .358 is fourth-best behind Josh Gibson, Ty Cobb, and Oscar Charleston.