Jersey Math
ARod x Jeter
What is 26?
In the 20th Century, only 3 men hit 600+ home runs. Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and this man, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the class of 1979.
Who is Willie Mays?
Jeremy and Carlos, while not related, as far as we know, share this common last name.
What is Peña?
The “Big Hurt” won two MVP Awards with the Chicago White Sox. One in 1993, the other in this year.
What is 1994?
Frank Thomas played the majority of his career with the Chicago White Sox, but later had a stint with the Oakland Athletics and this American League team.
Who are the Blue Jays?
Cecil Fielder - Prince Fielder
What is 17?
The 1917 Chicago White Sox won the World Series led by this superstar outfielder… not in the Hall of Fame.
Who is Shoeless Joe Jackson?
In the modern era, Lance Parrish is the career leader in this stat.
What are passed balls?
A 6’10” lefty flame-thrower. Don’t misconstrue this nickname.
What is the Big Unit?
This all star already had 2 World Series rings before his technical rookie season. He was eventually traded for Alex Rodriguez.
Who is Alfonso Soriano?
Manny Ramirez on the Dodgers - Manny Ramirez on the Red Sox
What is 75?
In 1946, these two superstars returned from serving in the military and both won their 2nd career MVP Award.
Who are Ted Williams and Stan Musial?
Matt Stairs is the all time leader in this stat.
What is pinch hit home runs?
Willie was one of two Castro’s on the 2022 Tigers. The other was given this nickname for his skills in the batter’s box.
What is Hittin Harold?
Gunnar Henderson was just the 3rd short-stop to win a Silver Slugger as a rookie. The others include Corey Seager and this man who won it in 1997.
Who is Nomar Garciaparra?
Chase Utley - Jimmy Rollins + Ryan Howard
What is 21?
Before being traded, Sammy Sosa made his MLB debut on the Texas Rangers, which rostered a 42 year old Nolan Ryan and this future superstar slugger.
Who is Rafael Palmeiro?
No longer commonly used, this pitch was thrown by pitchers such as Roy Halladay and Anibal Sanchez.
What is a Palmball?
Mr. Cub, Mr. Padre, and Mr. October.
Who are Ernie Banks, Tony Gwynn, and Reggie Jackson?
This favorite of Logie’s manned the corner outfield and hit 99 home runs for the Tigers from 2003-2008.
Who is Marcus Thames?
Alan Trammel / Kaline x Lou Whitaker
What is 0.5?
Lee Thomas and the Boston Red Sox were shut down by a 59 year old Satchell Paige when he made a return to baseball in 1965 for this team.
Who is the Kansas City Athletics?
Randy Johnson, Roy Halladay, Sandy Koufax and… Domingo German.
What is a Perfect Game?
Ted Williams earned the nickname “Teddy Ballgame” and became the last player to bat over .400 in a season in 1941, finishing the year with this batting average.
What is .406?
Logie’s favorite Yankee, Don Mattingly, won the AL MVP in 1985, narrowly edging out this Hall of Fame infielder.
Who is George Brett?