Swing batter, batter swing
Won rookie of the year and MVP at age 28 in 2001.
Who is
Ichiro Suzuki?
Pitcher who died in a boat crash at the age of 24 in 2016.
Who is
Jose Fernandez?
This Astros Manager was fired for the 2017 cheating scandal.
Who is
AJ Hinch?
His jersey is retired in all ball parks and he was suspended twice for PED use (2018 and 2022)
Who is
Jackie Robinson Cano
Number of games the Orioles lost in a row in 2021, falling 2 shy of tying their own AL record set back in 1988
What is
19
In 2006 this closer passed Lee Smith (478) to become the all saves leader. He ended his career with 601 saves. That record lasted until 2011.
Who
Trevor Hoffman?
Hall of fame pitcher who died when is plane nosedived into the Gulf of Mexico in 2017
Who is
Roy Hallady
Missed the entire 2014 season due to doping?
Who is
A-Rod
This pitcher was first pick of 2011 draft and this OF is dating Vanessa Hudgens
Who is
Gerritt Cole Tucker
The drought in number of years from 2016 World Series win to previous Cubs win.
What is
108 years
In 2002 this player became the first second-baseman to join the 30/30 club (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases).
Who is
Alfonso Soriano (NYY, 39/41)
in 2018 Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo died in crash caused by highway bandits who then robbed them in what country.
What is
Venezuela?
In 2003 this fan was scapegoated for extending the 95 year Cubs championship drought after he interfered with a ball in play.
Who is
Steve Bartman?
This 1B/OF missed entire 2020 season after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in spring training and this C was the #1 pick in 2001
Who is
Connor Joe Mauer
Won the most World Series (4) during the life of Pfantasy Baseball?
Who are the Boston Red Sox.
This player struck out 225 times in 2009 breaking his own MLB record of 204 he set in 2008. He still leads MLB but since 2009 there are now 11 players higher than 204.
Who is
Mark Reynolds?
In 2019 this pitcher is said to have choked to death on his vomit and a toxic mix of alcohol, fentanyl, and oxycodone were found in his system
Who is
Tyler Skaggs (Angels)
This players dirty slide in the 2015 playoffs snapped Ruben Tejada's leg ending his season.
Who is
Chase Utley?
This first baseman was selected in second round by the Indians in 1995. He is nicknamed the mayor, was name MLB most friendliest players in 2007 by sports illustrated, entered into Reds Hall of fame in 2012. and this pitcher was the first pick of 2018 MLB draft.
Who is
Sean Casey Mize?
The team with the most regular season losses (2026) since 2000.
Who are the
Kansas City Royals?
The unassisted triple play has only happened 15 times in MLB history. 5 of those took place in the 2000's. Name two of the five players (2B/SS) that accomplished it.
Who are
Eric Bruntlett (phi 2009)
Asdrubel Cabrera (Cle 2008)
Troy Tulowitzki (Col 2007)
Rafael Furcal (Atl 2003)
Randy Velarde (A's 2000)
In 2009 this pitcher was killed in a car crash in Anaheim after making his season debut and throwing 6 scoreless innings.
Who is
Nick Adenhart (Angels)
This player's collision at home plate in 2011 resulted in Buster Posey breaking his lower leg bone and tearing three ligaments in his ankle.
Who is
Scott Cousins (Marlins)
This SS was first pick of 2017 MLB draft and this outfielder was selected by the Rangers in the first round in 2012, traded to Brewers in 2016 , then to Marlins in 2018. He spent time with Astros and Giants in 2022. He is now playing for Yomiuri Giants,
Who is
Royce Lewis Brinson
The only team to not have won a playoff series (0-4). Note: All other teams have at least won 2 series.
Who are the
Reds?