Bad stat leaders
With a record 2,597 strikeouts, this player is MLB's hitting strikeout king.
Who is Reggie Jackson?
Name two players who had three home run games in 2023
Possible answers: Adolis Garcia, Jordan Diaz, Jose Ramirez, Kyle Tucker, Aaron Judge, Jose Altuve, Trayce Thompson, Paul Goldschmidt
I was recently charged with domestic abuse, and was once ranked as one of MLB's ugliest players in the history of the sport
Who is Julio Urias?
I was the only woman inducted into the Hall of Fame, and ironically, my last name is one of six in the hall to include the letters 'm' 'a' and 'n' consecutively.
Who was Effa Manley? (a pioneer)
Sammy Sosa and Bobby Abreu?
No, they look similar, but are not related.
This base runner was caught stealing more than anybody in MLB history
Who is Rickey Henderson?
This outfielder hit .197, and led the MLB with 215 strikeouts in 2023, yet played 160 games for an eventual postseason team in the competitive NL east
Who is Kyle Schwarber?
This player was primarily a middle infielder, and he collected over 2,000 hits, 150 home runs, 40 bWAR, and 250 stolen bases over the course of his 23 season career. He played in eight seasons with Cleveland, the most he played with any team.
Who was Julio Franco
I was a White Sox shortstop with over 2,700 hits, and a .310 lifetime batting average, but I am perhaps best known for my Old Timers Game home run at age 75.
Who was Luke Appling?
Hank and Tommie Aaron?
Tommie boasted a career -2.8 bWAR in the 60s and early 70s.
This HOF pitcher gave up the most walks in MLB history
Who is Nolan Ryan?
True or False, no team had a .500 winning percentage in 2023
True, no team went 81-81 in 2023, but three teams went 82-80 for a .506 winning percentage
A one time World Series champion pitcher that played with the Angels, Brewers, Mets, Tigers, and Orioles throughout his career.
Who is Francisco Rodriguez?
Many think that I only reached Hall of Fame status because I am credited for having invented the curve ball.
Who was Candy Cummings?
Ryan Braun and Dan Uggla?
No, I made this one up.
Rollie Fingers blew many saves, but this player blew three more, making him baseball's all time blown save leader
Who is Rich (Goose) Gossage?
Name five, and only five of the nine hitters to hit .300 in 2023 (minimum 450 at-bats)
Answers include Luis Arraez, Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman, Yandy Diaz, Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, Bo Bichette, and Shohei Ohtani
A highly touted switch-hitting catcher prospect that debuted in 2023, and had 186 at at-bats.
Who is Endy Rodriguez?
I played alongside Giants greats like Willie Mays and Willie Mccovey. I managed to put up a 50.1 bWAR despite my poor defensive play. I tallied over 2,300 hits, 350 home runs, and maintained a near .300 average over the course of my career.
Who was Orlando Cepeda?
Ed and Jim Delahanty?
Yes, they were brothers. Ed made the hall of fame, and Jim had a respectable 18.9 career bWAR with a 122 OPS+
I grounded into the most double plays in history, who am I?
BONUS for 500 more points: I grounded into the most double plays of any switch hitter in history, who am I?
Who is Albert Pujols?
BONUS: Who is Eddie Murray?
This team had the best record in the last 10 games of the season, going 8-2
Who are the San Diego Padres?
The Dodgers had arranged a trade for this player at the 2023 trade deadline, but the player's no trade clause included the Dodgers, so the trade had to be called off.
Who is Eduardo Rodriguez?
I played much of my career in Detroit, won the triple crown there, and had multiple MVPs there. My career bWAR is 62.8.
Who is Hal Newhouser?
Wilton Guerrero and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
Yes, Wilton was Vlad Sr.'s brother. He played eight years in the majors. Vlad Jr. is in the middle of his career, and was recently revealed as the cover athlete of MLB The Show 24.