Quiz about the 2015 HOF Class
by Gilbert D. Martinez
(presented Sept. 27, 2015)
1. |
This former Astros pitcher had the most Hit-By-Pitch against Craig Biggio with seven. Name this pitcher, who had longer stints pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets. |
Pedro Astacio (7 HBP in 70 plate appearances) |
2. |
This San Francisco Giants pitcher had the second most Hit-By-Pitch against Biggio with five. Name this pitcher, who also pitched for the Expos, Royals and Marlins. |
Mark Gardner (5 HBP in 61 plate appearances) |
3. |
Craig Biggio retired at no. 5 on the all-time doubles list with 668 and the most as a right-handed batter. The pitcher who gave up the most doubles to Biggio was a journeyman pitcher, toeing the rubber for the Padres, Mariners, Diamondbacks and two separate stints with the Cardinals. Name the pitcher (bonus: how many doubles did this pitcher give up?). |
Andy Benes (8) |
4. |
John Smoltz is noted for being the only pitcher in MLB history with at least 200 wins and 150 saves. Smoltzie beat up on particular teams to earn a larger portion of his saves. In fact, against four teams, he was double-digit in total saves. Name the teams (one point for each team and an additional bonus point for the correct ordered spot). |
NYM 24 FLA 20 MON 17 PHI 11 |
5. |
This controversial hitter has the most home runs against Smoltz. Name him (bonus: how many?). |
Barry Bonds (8) |
6. |
This Hall-of-Famer had the most hits against Smoltz with 30. Name him. |
Tony Gwynn |
7. |
Randy Johnson is no. 2 on the all-time strikeouts list. Name this well-known Hall of Famer that tops the list of batters most struck out by Johnson. Bonus point: How many times was this batter struck out by Johnson? |
Rickey Henderson (30) |
8. |
Now, name the ballpark that hosted the most strikeouts by Johnson. |
Kingdome (1,192) |
9. |
This future Hall-of-Famer had the most home runs against Johnson. Name him (bonus point: how many did he hit?). |
Chipper Jones (6) |
10. |
This catcher/first baseman/left fielder with the Dodgers, Mets and Marlins had the most hits against Johnson with 20. Name him. |
Paul Lo Duca |
11. |
Pedro Martinez gave up 239 home runs in his career. Name this player (whom some say may make the Hall of Fame soon) who had the most home runs hit against Martinez (Bonus point: how many?). |
Mike Piazza (6) |
12. |
This future Hall-of-Famer has the most hits against Martinez with 22. Name him. |
Derek Jeter (22) |
13. |
Martinez accumulated 3,154 strikeouts during his career. Name the team and the player with the most whiffs. |
New York Yankees (261), Jorge Posada (33) |