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This pitcher went No 1 Overall in the 2009 MLB draft and won a ring with the Nationals in 2019.

Who is Stephen Strasburg?

100

Fresh off a National Championship with LSU in 2023, this pitcher was drafted No 1 overall by the Pirates a few weeks later. 

Who is Paul Skenes?

100

Alex Bregman 

What is LSU?

100

Dodgers 

Where is Brooklyn?

100

In 2020, this infielder tested positive for Covid, prompting a controversial celebration with his team after winning the World Series.

Who is Justin Turner?

200

This pitcher won a CY Young with Toronto in 2021 and has spent time with the Tigers, Dbacks, Mariners, and Giants. 

Who is Robbie Ray?

200

Drafted by the Twins No 1 in 2001, this Hall of Fame catcher played his entire 15 year career with them. 

Who is Joe Mauer?

200

Dansby Swanson

What is Vanderbilt?

200

Braves

Where is Boston?

200

This pitcher, who had Tommy John surgery in 2020, suffered a broken left pinky finger from a comebacker and later broke his right wrist in a bicycle accident while recovering in 2022.

Who is Chris Sale?

300

He was a dominant starter for Cleveland in the 2010s, but not so much in his twilight years.

Who is Carlos Carrasco?

300

Drafted by the Phillies No 1 in 2016, this player shares his first name with a famous mouse

Who is Mickey Moniak?

300

Justin Verlander

What is Old Dominion?

300

Athletics

Where is Philadelphia?

300

This reliever, known for his unique glasses, went from driving for Uber in 2019 to starting a postseason game with a 0.90 ERA in 2020.

Who is Randy Dobnak?

400

This pitcher was a rookie on the 2011 World Series team with the Cardinals and played till his final season in 2024. 

Who is Lance Lynn?

400

Drafted No 1 by Arizona in 2005, this outfielder had an older brother who went No 2 overall to Tampa in 2002. 

Who is Justin Upton?

400

Tim Lincecum

What is Washington?

400

Nationals

Where is Montreal?
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In 2022, this pitcher missed nearly a month due to a leg infection stemming from a new tattoo.

Who is Aroldis Chapman?

500

This Hall of Fame Pitcher spent all of the 90s with the Orioles, and spent the 2000s with the Yankees.

Who is Mike Mussina?

500

Drafted by the Royals No 1 overall in 2006, his career didnt last long as he fizzled out of baseball in 2016. 

Who is Luke Hochevar?

500

Jared Weaver 

What is Long Beach State?

500

Twins

Where is Washington DC?

500

In 2024, country singer Morgan Wallen made headlines for accidentally hitting this retired baseball player's wife with a bat during a pre-concert stunt.

Who is Jose Bautsita?