MLB Draft
The Houston Astros, thanks to being incredibly pathetic, held the #1 overall pick for three straight years, in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Who were the 3 players they selected? Must name all three for points.
Carlos Correa, Mark Appel, and Brady Aiken.
In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki took the baseball world by storm and helped lead the Mariners to an AL West title. Elsewhere in the AL West, this slugger finished 2nd in MVP.
Jason Giambi
With 27 Hit By Pitches, these two hitters led the league in the category. Who are they? Must name both players for points.
Ty France and Mark Canha
Not only did this Cardinals postseason hero win NLCS MVP in 2011, but he also took home WS MVP as he saved the Cards from defeat.
David Freese
In 2002, the Angels rode the arm of this southpaw on route to a World Series title. Afterwards, this lefty spent time in Seattle and Detroit.
Jarrod Washburn
Before the Astros held three straight #1 overall picks, what team was the last team to hold the #1 overall pick in back to back MLB drafts?
Washington Nationals (2009-2010)
In the 2004 AL MVP race, Vlad Sr. took home the award in his first season with the Angels.
This phenom, despite leading the AL in bWAR, Hits, and Batting Average, finished 7th.
Ichiro Suzuki
This pitcher led the MLB in wins with 20.
Julio Urias
In 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Yankees in Game 7, and these two aces took home Co-WS MVPs. Must name both players for points.
Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling
This right hander took home a Cy Young in the 2000's, finished in 2nd the following two seasons, then only ever started one game the rest of his MLB career because of injuries.
Brandon Webb
In the 1987 MLB Draft, the Seattle Mariners lucked out and selected Ken Griffey Jr first overall, despite not having the worst overall record.
Back in the day, the #1 overall pick would alternate between leagues, and in '87, it was the AL's turn, and Seattle had the worst AL record. What team selected 2nd, and unfortunately missed out on Griffey?
Pittsburgh Pirates
The 2003 AL MVP voting was all over the place, as 10 different players received a 1st place vote. Rangers Shortstop A-Rod took home the award. This 1st basemen north of the border settled for 2nd.
Carlos Delgado
These two AL players were the only players to play a full 162 regular season games. Who are they? Must name both players for points.
Whit Merrifield and Marcus Semien
The 1985 AL Cy Young winner and his Royals climbed back from a 3-1 World Series deficit against St. Louis, and even took home 1985 WS MVP.
Bret Saberhagen
This right hander lasted in the league from 1995-2009 and had a career year in 2003, when he finished 2nd in the NL Cy Young race while a member of the Giants.
This pitcher also spent time with the Pirates, Braves, and Dodgers.
Jason Schmidt.
In the 1993 MLB Draft, the Mariners once again got lucky and received the #1 overall pick despite not owning the worst record, and selected A-Rod.
Who picked 2nd?
Los Angeles Dodgers
Voters fell in love with Ryan Howard's 58 homers in the 2006 NL MVP voting, and left this future Hall-of-Famer hungry for another MVP as he finished in 2nd.
Albert Pujols
No one was able to achieve the 200 hit mark in the 2021 season, but this hitter came the closest with 195.
Trea Turner
The 1992 Blue Jays had a stacked lineup that featured guys like Roberto Alomar, Dave Winfield, Joe Carter, and John Olerud.
Despite that, this journeyman catcher took home MVP honors.
Pat Borders
Final Jeopardy
Setting the Table
There have only been 21 players to be drafted in the MLB Draft to immediately appear in the majors without playing a game in the Minors. This player is the most recent, when he was drafted in 2009 and was ready to pitch on Opening Day 2010 for the Reds.
Mike Leake
After spending his first few seasons with the A's, this southpaw finished 3rd in the 2012 NL Cy Young race when he led the NL in wins.
Gio Gonzalez
There were 3 players to show off some wheels this year, as they led the league with 8 triples. Who were they? Must name all three for points.
Shohei Ohtani, David Peralta, and Bryan Reynolds
This 8x All-Star 2nd Basemen for the 1950's and 60's Yankees was the first position player to take home WS MVP honors in 1960.
Bobby Richardson
In Game 5 of the 1995 ALDS between the Yankees and Mariners, the Mariners entered the bottom of the 11th down by 1 that included fearsome hitters Ken Griffey Jr and Edgar Martinez due up. Who led off and started the rally that saved baseball in Seattle?
Joey Cora