Cincinnati's Finest
Still can't hear me? This pitcher is starting tonight for the Cincinnati Reds against the San Francisco Giants.
Who is Rhett Lowder?
HR
Who is Hank Aaron?
Measuring 5'7", this player was the shortest active hurler in the MLB before being cut by the Yankees in 2025.
Who is Marcus Stroman?
This baseball card company first introduced "Turn Back the Clock" insert cards in 1986, featuring legendary players and moments with vintage designs.
What is Topps?
Jessica's father coaches this sport, and was even featured on an ESPN broadcast for his diligent and determined coaching abilities.
What is Softball?
Not only has the President of the Chess Club at Syracuse University beaten this current Reds OF three times in daily correspondence chess games, but they're also friends on chess.com!
Who is Will Benson?
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Who is Trevor Hoffman?
Nicknamed "La Tortuga", this former Minnesota Twin found success both in the box and on the mound despite his 5'9" frame. In 2021, he recorded an ERA+ of 205 during his four innings of work.
Who is Willians Astudillo?
This managerial legend was a skipper for 53 seasons, even managing at the age of 87 years old; it's no wonder he holds the all-time total for most wins by a manager.
Who is Connie Mack?
This is Jessica's middle name, which can be found within the first name of the Padres current third baseman.
What is Ann?
DAILY DOUBLE
This former Red was famous for being able to hold seven baseballs in his hand at one time, a feat which he showcased live on Late Night with David Letterman in 1983.
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Who is Lou Brock?
This former Angels speedster wasn't quite as short as people think; thanks to the 5"6" David Eckstein, his 5'8" frame actually wasn't the shortest on the 2002 World Series winning roster.
Who is Chone Figgins?
The pitch clock is this many seconds with runners on base after being decreased by two seconds in 2024.
What is 18 seconds?
Jessica is an Executive Board member for two Recognized Student Organizations on campus, one being the SU Baseball Statistics and Sabermetrics Club, and the other being this fraternity.
What is Mu Sigma Lambda?
Although this player never pitched for the Reds, he is an all-time favorite among one of their current Quantitative Analysts; Jessica made some surprisingly solid contact against his Trajekt simulation last year.
Who is Justin Verlander?
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Who is Jim Thome?
This player, who is likely more well-known for his single season RBI record, is the shortest player to hit 50 Home Runs in a season. He was only 5'6".
Who is Hack Wilson?
Afternoon Cubs games at Wrigley Field almost always start at this time, the same time which their officially trademarked clock logo is naturally set to.
What is 1:20pm?
When Jessica presented her research at the 2026 SABR Analytics Conference in Phoenix, AZ, this player was visually featured on her conclusion slide... wearing a Mets jersey, of course.
Who is Jeff McNeil?
This official Cincinnati Reds mascot is named after the structural break without any seats between home plate and third base at Great American Ballpark.
Who is Gapper?
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Who is Pud Galvin?
DAILY DOUBLE
At 3'7", this player is the shortest to ever play in an MLB game. He wore the jersey number "1/8", walked on four straight pitches, and was promptly pinch-ran for.
This player was nicknamed the "Human Rain Delay" due to his lengthy pre-pitch routine and ability to foul off pitches; he would later serve as a manager for the Indians, Orioles, and Mariners.
Who is Mike Hargrove?
Jessica did not receive an A in this class during the Fall 2025 Semester, the only course for which she did not obtain a 4.0 in her entire college career.
What is Electricity and Magnetism?