Rare Occurrences
In this rare baseball occurrence, around the horn is the way to go:
What is: a triple play.
Chicago Cubs first baseman, 2004-2010.
Who is: Derek Lee
This Japanese born player hit a game tying three run homer on opening day 2008. And then did nothing the rest of that season.
Who is: Kosuke Fukadome.
Since 1997, only one player has worn the jersey number 42. Can you name him?
Who is: Mariano Rivera.
Who is the last position player to hit 60 home runs in a season?
Who is: Sammy Sosa.
A baseball hit into fair territory that leaves the confines of the ball park, but isn’t ruled a home run, is what?
An error. Four bases are awarded.
This all-star gold glove second baseman spent most his time with the Cincinnati Reds, and later played for the Boston Red Sox.
Who is: Brandon Philips.
This individual has an all-star appearance and silver slugger to his credit. And after an extension, began a slump of 0-54.
Who is: Chris Davis.
Who is the last team to repeat as World Series champions?
Who are: The 1999-2000 New York Yankees.
Can you name every World Series champion from 2000-2010?
2000: New York Yankees. 2001: Arizona Diamondbacks. 2002: Anaheim Angels. 2003: Florida Marlins. 2004: Boston Red Sox. 2005: Chicago White Sox. 2006: St. Louis Cardinals. 2007: Boston Red Sox. 2008: Philadelphia Phillies. 2009: New York Yankees. 2010: San Fransisco Giants.
This is called by the home plate umpire in an attempt to avoid a cheap double play.
What is: the Infield fly rule.
This all-star catcher took the 2010s by storm, winning a rookie of the year award, an MVP, and a gold glove.
Who is: Buster Posey.
This international signee was well touted as a two-way player. However, has had Two major elbow surgeries in three seasons.
Who is: Shohei Ohtani.
Can you name the 5 teams the New York Yankees defeated in the ‘96, ‘98, ‘99, ‘2000, and 2009 World Series?’
Atlanta Braves, (‘96). San Diego Padres, (‘98). Atlanta Braves, (‘99). New York Mets, (‘00). Philadelphia Phillies. (2009).
Can you name the teams who LOST Those World Series?
2000: New York Mets. 2001: New York Yankees. 2002 San Fransisco Giants. 2003: New York Yankees. 2004: St. Louis Cardinals. 2005: Houston Astro’s. 2006: Detroit Tigers. 2007: Colorado Rockies. 2008: Tampa Bay Rays. 2009: Philadelphia Phillies. 2010: Rangers.
In the event that a dropped 3rd strike occurs, and the batter reaches first base, what is the ruling?
What is: An E2.
This individual hit well over .300 in his MVP season. He also has a gold glove to his resumè, a silver slugger, and is a multi time all-star.
Who is: Joey Votto
This former all-star was a bonifide slugger: And now is a fixture on the disabled list.
Who is: Yoenis Ceśpedes.
Reffered to as the first person to wear a backwards baseball cap.
Who is: Ken Griffey Jr.
Can you name every World Series Champion from 2011-2020?
2011: St. Louis Cardinals. 2012: San Fransisco Giants. 2013: Boston Red Sox. 2014: San Fransisco Giants. 2015: Kansas City Royals. 2016: Chicago Cubs. 2017: Houston Astro’s. 2018: Boston Red Sox. 2019: Washington Nationals. 2020: Los Angelas Dodgers.
Who are the last two, (AL). And (NL). Players to win a triple crown?
Who are: Clayton Kershaw, (2011). And Shane Bieber. (2020).
This individual is the last MLB Player to win both these awards in his inaugural season:
Rookie of the year, and League MVP.
Who is Ichiro Suzuki.
This former all-star spent his first 8 seasons as a Tampa bay devil ray. He earned a big pay day with the Boston Red Sox, but after just two years, found himself on the trade block:
Who is: Carl Crawford.
This 17 year veteran is the last position player to win a triple crown.
Who is: Miguel Cabrera.
Can you name the losers of those World Series?
2010: Rangers. 2011: Rangers. 2012: Tigers. 2013: Cardinals. 2014: Royals. 2015: Mets. 2016: Indians. 2017: Dodgers. 2018: Dodgers. 2019: Astro’s. 2020: Rays.