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[Old Sweater]

^^^ have to be Story or Tulo

 

[obxyankeefan]

Tulo was my first thought

 

[Old Sweater]

Tulo was my first thought

Hint: #1 He ghosted an organization that sent him to play for the Ghosts.

I just looked up the Casper Ghosts and they were affiliated with the Rockies 2001-2007, so it would have to be Tulo.

 

[Cedrique]

Hint: #1 He ghosted an organization that sent him to play for the Ghosts.

I just looked up the Casper Ghosts and they were affiliated with the Rockies 2001-2007, so it would have to be Tulo.

The Casper Ghosts? I need a hat!

 

[obxyankeefan]

The Casper Ghosts? I need a hat!

 

[Old Sweater]

The Casper Ghosts? I need a hat!

I have one around here somewhere. I wore it for about a year.

 

[Old Sweater]

^^^ have to be Story or Tulo

After I determined it had to be Tulo it turns out to be Story. I didn’t think Story was old enough to play for the Casper Ghosts when they were Rockies affiliated.

Thursday, September 25

Which player’s fan base often attends home games prepared to spell out his name, with a concerted competition to be the hyphen? Hint: #1 His 0-for-sixteen at the start of his rookie year was not an accurate representation of things to come. Hint: #2 One wag said of him, “He’s so white, he’s translucent!” Wednesday's question answered: Q. Who is the only Colorado Rockies batter to lead the National League in strikeouts this century? Hint: #1 He ghosted an organization that sent him to play for the Ghosts. Hint: #2 He passed Alex Rodriguez as the fastest shortstop to reach one hundred career home runs. A. TREVOR STORY [B-R Bio] - Ans. Story’s 191 K paced the Senior Circuit in 2017. - #1 Drafted by COL in the 1st round in 2011, Story spent his 1st 47 games as a professional playing for the Ghosts of Casper, Wyoming. He left COL for BOSafter the 2021 season. - #2 Story’s century homer came in his 448th career game, faster than Alex Rodriguez (470 g). FCR - Carter Doney, Provo, Utah​

~ D. Bruce Brown​

 

[Old Sweater]

Friday, September 26th- They sent three in two days that I’m trying to spread out.

Which catcher improved his chances for the majors from Draft no. 834 in the 27th round to no. 12 overall in the first round by playing in college for three years?









Hint: #1 He participated in MLB playoffs every year from 2015 through 2021, with three separate teams.




Hint: #2 A two-time All-Star and a Double-Unique, is on the extended squad of a current postseason-qualified team.








Thursday's question answered:

Q. Which player’s fan base often attends home games prepared to spell out his name, with a concerted competition to be the hyphen?

Hint: #1 His 0-for-sixteen at the start of his rookie year was not an accurate representation of things to come.

Hint: #2 One wag said of him, “He’s so white, he’s translucent!”

A. PETE CROW-AMSTRONG [B-R Bio]

- Ans. Not unique, but rare enough in baseball.

- #1 His career started with a bang once he began hitting.

- #2 PCA does have an extremely light complexion.



FCR - Stephen Wright, Naperville, Illinois



~ D. Bruce Brown

 

[Old Sweater]

^^^ the catcher mentioned I played for the Yankees<I think. But the name escapes me.

^^^edit. Nope it wasn’t who I couldn’t think of who is Russell Martin.

 

[Old Sweater]

Saturday, September 27

Which outfielder for the World Series champion Oakland A’s, had been the first ever draft choice of another franchise?









Hint: #1 In his first full season, he and his fellow outfielders each had double figures in home runs.




Hint: #2 His debut in the majors was as a pinch-runner. He promptly stole second, flashing the speed he would be known for.








Friday's question answered:

Q. Which catcher improved his chances for the majors from Draft no. 834 in the 27th round to no. 12 overall in the first round by playing in college for three years?

Hint: #1 He participated in MLB playoffs every year from 2015 through 2021, with three separate teams.

Hint: #2 A two-time All-Star and a Double-Unique, is on the extended squad of a current postseason-qualified team.

A. YASMANI GRANDAL [B-R Bio]

- Ans. Originally taken in the 27th by WS Champs BOS to 12th in 2010 by CIN who added a signing bonus of $2,000,000. He played for the University of Miami between draft events and is now in the school’s Sports Hall of Fame.

- #1 2015-18: LAD; 2019: MIL; 2020-21 CHW.

- #2 An AS in 2015 & 2107; He is under contract with BOS. Click here for Double-Uniques explanation.



FCR - Jim Williams, West Allis, Wisconsin



~ D. Bruce Brown

 

[Old Sweater]

Sunday, September 28

Who subbed for Gary Sanchez when the Yankee catcher was sidelined with an injury?







Hint: #1 He was once traded for the player who is now baseball’s most handsomely compensated.




Hint: #2 He was the catcher in a perfect game.




Hint: #3 He hit a home run on a pitch that was the slowest ever thrown in the Statcast era.








Saturday's question answered:

Q. Which outfielder for the World Series champion Oakland A’s, had been the first ever draft choice of another franchise?

Hint: #1 In his first full season, he and his fellow outfielders each had double figures in home runs.

Hint: #2 His debut in the majors was as a pinch-runner. He promptly stole second, flashing the speed he would be known for.

A. BILLY CONIGLIARO [SABR Bio]

- Ans. He won a ring for his minimal action, 48 games, with the 1973 A’s. Conigliaro was the Red Sox’ choice in MLB’s debut draft in 1965. He was in the first round, the 5th overall.

- #1 In 1970, the BOS OF team showed Tony C. w/36, Reggie Smith w/22 & Billy w/18 HR. The WS-winning Orioles were the only other AL team that could match that outfield power that year.

- #2 Billy’s debut was in the 12th . He made it to 3rd base & would have been the winning run had his teammate not hit into a double play.



FCR - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯



~ D. Bruce Brown

 

[Old Sweater]

Answers & Theme for the Week of September 22-28, 2025

MONDAY — 22-Sep-2025
Q. Who was the first player to compile four 30/30 seasons in a five-year span?
Hint: #1 He was the fastest player in MLB history to record 200 homers and 200 stolen bases.
Hint: #2 He passed Duke Snider on the career home run list, but he is about to be overtaken by Mike Trout.
A. ALFONSO SORIANO [B-R Bio]
- Ans. Year HR SB Team
2002...... 39...... 41 NYY
2003...... 38...... 35 NYY
2004...... 28...... 33 TEX
2005...... 36...... 33 TEX
2006...... 46*.... 41 WSN
*Franchise record
- #1 He hit both water marks in 929 games.
- #2 Snider ended with 407 HR; Soriano, 412; Trout has 403, but has 5 more years on hits contact.
FCR - Jim Cochran, Tuscaloosa, Alabama


TUESDAY — 23-Sep-2025
Q. Which player collected the most RBI in a game, while driving in all of his team's runs in that game?
Hint: #1 He is the official record-holder for the most GWRBI in one American League season.
Hint: #2 He once hit an inside-the-park grand slam at Fenway Park.
A. MIKE GREENWELL [SABR Bio]
- Ans. On 02-Sep-1996, Greenwell was 4 for 5 w/2 R & 9 RBI, in 10 innings.
- #1 The game-winning RBI (GWRBI) was used in MLB from 1980 to 1988, as "the RBI that gives a club the lead it never relinquishes." Greenwell had 23 such in 1988.
- #2 INTP GS = 01-09-1990
FCR - Michael Schneider, Wilmington, Delaware


WEDNESDAY — 24-Sep-2025
Q. Who is the only Colorado Rockies batter to lead the National League in strikeouts this century?
Hint: #1 He ghosted an organization that sent him to play for the Ghosts.
Hint: #2 He passed Alex Rodriguez as the fastest shortstop to reach one hundred career home runs.
A. TREVOR STORY [B-R Bio]
- Ans. Story’s 191 K paced the Senior Circuit in 2017.
- #1 Drafted by COL in the 1st round in 2011, Story spent his 1st 47 games as a professional playing for the Ghosts of Casper, Wyoming. He left COL for BOS after the 2021 season.
- #2 Story’s century homer came in his 448th career game, faster than Alex Rodriguez (470 g).
FCR - Carter Doney, Provo, Utah


THURSDAY — 25-Sep-2025
Q. Which player’s fan base often attends home games prepared to spell out his name, with a concerted competition to be the hyphen?
Hint: #1 His 0-for-sixteen at the start of his rookie year was not an accurate representation of things to come.
Hint: #2 One wag said of him, “He’s so white, he’s translucent!”
A. PETE CROW-AMSTRONG [B-R Bio]
- Ans. Not unique, but rare enough in baseball.
- #1 His career started with a bang once he began hitting.
- #2 PCA does have an extremely light complexion.
FCR - Stephen Wright, Naperville, Illinois


FRIDAY — 26-Sep-2025
Q. Which catcher improved his chances for the majors from Draft no. 834 in the 27th round to no. 12 overall in the first round by playing in college for three years?
Hint: #1 He participated in MLB playoffs every year from 2015 through 2021, with three separate teams.
Hint: #2 A two-time All-Star and a Double-Unique, is on the extended squad of a current postseason-qualified team.
A. YASMANI GRANDAL [B-R Bio]
- Ans. Originally taken in the 27th by WS Champs BOS to 12th in 2010 by CIN who added a signing bonus of $2,000,000. He played for the University of Miami between draft events and is now in the school’s Sports Hall of Fame.
- #1 2015-18: LAD; 2019: MIL; 2020-21 CHW.
- #2 An AS in 2015 & 2107; He is under contract with BOS. Click here for Double-Uniques explanation.
FCR - Jim Williams, West Allis, Wisconsin


SATURDAY — 27-Sep-2025
Q. Which outfielder for the World Series champion Oakland A’s, had been the first ever draft choice of another franchise?
Hint: #1 In his first full season, he and his fellow outfielders each had double figures in home runs.
Hint: #2 His debut in the majors was as a pinch-runner. He promptly stole second, flashing the speed he would be known for.
A. BILLY CONIGLIARO [SABR Bio]
- Ans. He won a ring for his minimal action, 48 games, with the 1973 A’s. Conigliaro was the Red Sox’ choice in MLB’s debut draft in 1965. He was in the first round, the 5th overall.
- #1 In 1970, the BOS OF team showed Tony C. w/36, Reggie Smith w/22 & Billy w/18 HR. The WS-winning Orioles were the only other AL team that could match that outfield power that year.
- #2 Billy’s debut was in the 12th . He made it to 3rd base & would have been the winning run had his teammate not hit into a double play.
FCR - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


SUNDAY — 28-Apr-2025
Q. Who subbed for Gary Sanchez when the Yankee catcher was sidelined with an injury?
Hint: #1 He was once traded for the player who is now baseball’s most handsomely compensated.
Hint: #2 He was the catcher in a perfect game.
Hint: #3 He hit a home run on a pitch that was the slowest ever thrown in the Statcast era.
A. KYLE HIGASHIOKA [B-R Bio]
- Ans. Higashioka’s debut was replacing Sanchez in 2017 after a single game in the minors.
- #1 In December 2023, NYY traded Higashioka, Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Randy Vásquez & Jhony Brito to SDP for Juan Soto & Trent Grisham.
- #2 On 28-Jun-2023, Higashioka caught Domingo Germán's perfect game.
- #3 On June 12-Jun-2022, Higashioka hit a home run on a 35.1 miles per hour pitch off of first baseman Frank Schwindel who came in to pitch in the eighth inning. It was the slowest pitch hit for a home run since the debut of Statcast in 2015.
FCR - Matt Clairmont, New Minas, Nova Scotia



WEEK’S THEME – Players whose first three major league hits were home runs

Batter Team Dates Career HR
Armstrong*................. CHC...... 25-Apr-+14-Jul-2024 [Uh-oh!]........ 12
Conigliaro................... BOS................ 16-,17-Apr-1969.................. 40
Grandal*...................... SDP............. 30-Jun-+02-Jul-2012............. 194
Greenwell.................... BOS......... 25-,26-Sep-,01-Oct-1985......... 130
Higashioka*................ NYY............. 01-+03-,04-Jul-2018............... 57
Soriano........................ NYY..... 24-Sep-1999+08-,09-Apr-2000..... 412
Story*........................... COL................ 04-,05-Apr-2016................ 204

These players also fit under this week’s theme:
Rodolfo Castro.............. PIT.................. 09-+11-Jul-2021.................. 22
Chick Fullis.................. CHC............. 06-,07-,08-May-1929.............. 12
Darick Hall.................... PHI.............. 30-Jun+01-Jul-2022............... 10
Keith McDonald............ STL............. 04-+06-+15-Jul-2000................ 3

*Active in 2025
PCA’s 1st & 2nd home runs were preceded by 17 additional non-home run hits. How he got on this list is under investigation. I apologize.


First Correct Respondent identifying theme – Steve Berman, Bergenfield, New Jersey (After Greenwell)


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~ D. Bruce Brown

 

[Old Sweater]

Monday, September 29

Who is the only switch-hitter with more career doubles than Carlos Beltran?









Hint: #1 He was the first Cincinnati Reds player to receive a salary of at least $75,000 per season.




Hint: #2 He was the last player-manager to collect a stolen base.




~ D. Bruce Brown

 

[Old Sweater]

^^^ hanger

 

[obxyankeefan]

Monday, September 29

Who is the only switch-hitter with more career doubles than Carlos Beltran?









Hint: #1 He was the first Cincinnati Reds player to receive a salary of at least $75,000 per season.




Hint: #2 He was the last player-manager to collect a stolen base.




~ D. Bruce Brown

Hint #3 He should not be in the Hall of Fame

 

[Cedrique]

I was gonna say the Hit King but given hint #3 it's obviously not him

 

[TheGoodMan19]

Monday, September 29

Who is the only switch-hitter with more career doubles than Carlos Beltran?









Hint: #1 He was the first Cincinnati Reds player to receive a salary of at least $75,000 per season.




Hint: #2 He was the last player-manager to collect a stolen base.




~ D. Bruce Brown

Peter Edward Rose

 

[Old Sweater]

Peter Edward Rose

Yep.

Monday, September 30


Who was the first basketball player from Duke University to have his jersey number 10 retired.?









Hint: #1 He was a crucial part of the franchise that won its first World Series in thirty-five years and then part of another that won its first in eighteen years.




Hint: #2 He had a timely six-for-six day with three doubles.








Monday's question answered:

Q. Who is the only switch-hitter with more career doubles than Carlos Beltran?

Hint: #1 He was the first Cincinnati Reds player to receive a salary of at least $75,000 per season.

Hint: #2 He was the last player-manager to collect a stolen base.

A. PETE ROSE [SABR Bio]

- Ans. Rose has 746 doubles—2nd all-time. Beltran finished with 565.

- #1 Rose made $85,000 in 1969; Frank Robinson had the previous highest at $68,000 in 1964.

- #2 Rose stole 2nd in the game 06-Aug-1986, the last of his 1988 & at age 45.



FCR - Dan McLaughlin, Floral Park, New York



~ D. Bruce Brown

 

[Old Sweater]

The Dodgers won the WS in 1920 then 35-years later in 1955. I don’t have the slightest who the player is though.

 

[Old Sweater]

The Dodgers won the WS in 1920 then 35-years later in 1955. I don’t have the slightest who the player is though.

^^^ disregard the above. The Indians beat the Dodgers in 1920.