Today's Inning
8th Inning (Game 17): 2/21/2012   (Scroll down for earlier innings)
RISE AND FALL... AND RISE AGAIN

Four of these players --- the first baseman, shortstop, left fielder and right fielder --- are in the Hall of Fame. (That's right: none of the pitchers are in the Hall, although all five pitched in the World Series between 1980-99.)

And here, at random, are the primary teams of these 14 players from 1980-99: Orioles (2), Tigers (2), Dodgers (2), Twins, Athletics, Padres, Red Sox, Expos, Mariners, Cubs, Pirates



Hint #2:

Lets break down the primary teams a little further (listed in no particular order):

For the Hall-of-Fame position players (1B, SS, LF, RF): Orioles (2), Athletics, Padres
For the position players NOT in the Hall (C, 2B, 3B, CF): Twins, Pirates, Tigers, Dodgers
For the pitchers: Tigers, Red Sox, Expos, Dodgers, Cubs, Mariners

The pitcher whose primary team from 1980-99 is the Mariners is NOT Randy Johnson. This pitcher led the AL in starts four times: with the Mariners in 1986, with the Athletics in 1992, and with the Tigers in 1993 and 1994.



Hint #3:

And here, at random, are their initials: TG, LS, TP, EM, GG, JM, RC, DM, OH, MM, CR, LW, RH, BB

7th Inning (Game 17): 2/14/2012
20 WON 20 TIMES 2

One of them won 20 games six times since 1980; one of them five times; one of them four times; four of them three times; and 13 of them twice.

Here are the years and the league each pitcher won 20 games, and the number of franchises for which he won 20 since 1980 (each line represents a different pitcher):

1986, '87, '90, '97, '98, '01, AL (three teams)
1991, '92, '93, 98, '01 NL (one team)
1987, '88, '89, '90 AL (one team)
2001, '02 NL; 2004 AL (two teams)
1983, '86, '92 AL (two teams)
2003, '08 AL; 2010 NL (two teams)
1997 AL; 2001, '02 NL (two teams)
2004, '05 NL (one team)
1980, '82 NL (one team)
1983, '85 AL (one team)
2002 split between AL and NL; 2005 AL (three teams including two one season)
1988 AL, 1990 NL (two teams)
1999, '02 AL (one team)
2001, '03 AL (one team)
1984, '85 NL (one team)
1992, '93 NL (two teams)
1992, '93 AL (one team)
1988 NL; 1998 AL (two teams)
1996, '03 AL (one team)
1985, '89 AL (one team)



Hint #2:

Here are the teams for which each pitcher had his first 20-win season since 1980 (again, two of the 20 pitchers had 20-win seasons prior to 1980 --- which aren't factored into this question or into the Hints):

Mariners (2), Red Sox (2), Yankees (2), Braves, A's, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Blue Jays, Astros, Phillies, Twins, Cardinals, Cubs, White Sox, Mets, Royals, and one pitcher split his first 20-win season between the Indians and the Expos.



Hint #3:

Here, at random, are their initials: RO, RC, RH, DS, DC, GM, TG, CS, RJ, FV, BC, JM, JM, JM, AP, BS, JA, PM, SC, RG.

 

6th Inning (Game 17): 2/13/2012
HOUSE OF DAVID

None of them are obscure. Seven of the 11 spent (or have spent) all or part of at least 10 seasons in the major leagues. The other four have either a) been an all-star; b) been in more than one World Series; or c) hit at least five post-season home runs.

The list includes four pitchers, three outfielders, two third basemen, a shortstop and a designated hitter.




Hint #2:

Here are the teams that have been represented by these Davids in the World Series since 2000 (two players have played for two teams in the World Series since 2000):

Yankees (5), Cardinals (2), Red Sox, Rays, Giants, Rangers, Angels, Diamondbacks.




Hint #3:

Here, finally, are their initials: DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DJ, DM, DO, DP, DR, DW.

 

5th Inning (Game 17): 2/8/2012
SAME NAME GAME (Part 1)

Here is a year at least ONE of the players in each group was with the team listed.

A. 2011
B. 1962
C. 1970
D. 1970
E. 2011
F. 1976
G. 1976
H. 2010
I. 1926



Hint #2:

Here, in order for each set, is the range of years each player was with the team listed:

A. 2010-2011... 2010-2011
B. 1956-57, '59-64... 2004-2011
C. 1954-74... 1997-2003
D. 1980-84... 1955-77
E. 1966-71... 2005-11
F. 2001-04... 1973-93
G. 1972-79... 2000, '02-07
H. 1939-48, '50-55... 1999-2010
I. 1989-95, 2000-02, '04-05... 1915-26, '33



Hint #3:

Here is the first letter of the name they share:

A. L
B. T
C. A
D. B
E. R
F. G
G. M
H. V
I. R
 

I Dug This Up:
Parallels

There are some obvious differences between the careers of Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon, most notably Jeter's stability compared with Damon's constant changing of teams. Jeter's career batting average is .313, Damon's .286. Jeter's made a dozen all-star teams, Damon just two. But beyond those obvious differences, it's striking when you look at their similarities.
     Both were selected in the first round of the '92 draft, Jeter with the 6th pick by the Yankees, Damon with the 35th pick by the Royals. They made their debuts 2-1/2 months apart in 1995.
     Through 2011, they had played exactly the same number of games, 2,426. Damon has 231 HR, Jeter 240. Damon has 1,120 RBIs, Jeter 1,196. Jeter has walked 994 times, Damon 986. Damon has 516 doubles, Jeter 492. Damon has stolen 404 bases, Jeter 339.
     The question is, can Damon, like Jeter (we presume) make the Hall of Fame? Jeter would be a Hall-of-Famer even if he hadn't reached 3,000 hits --- he's been the face of one of baseball's marquee franchises for more than a decade. While the peripatetic Damon, however, has been a very good player for a long time, he needs to get to 3,000 hits to gain serious consideration for the Hall. Can he scratch out 277 more?
     Let's hope he finds a place to play in 2012.
   

4th Inning (Game 17): 2/7/2012
SUPPORTING CAST

You can name the players in any order; the letters below are provided only to tie Hint #1 and Hint #2 together. Here is a clue about each of the players:

A. Played in six World Series --- four with the Philadelphia A's, two with the Yankees. Along with 1B Stuffy McInnis, 2B Eddie Collins and SS Jack Barry, formed the A's famous "$100,000 infield" of the early 1910s.

B. Yankee center fielder and leadoff man from mid-'20s to mid'-30s.

C. He won three games for the Indians in the 1920 World Series.

D. He was a catcher.

E. He is in the Hall of Fame not as a player, but as a manager.

F. Ruth's most obvious Hall-of-Fame teammate.

G. Lefthander was with the Yankees from 1930-42. Occasionally called "Goofy."

H. The last legal spitballer.

I. Along with Duffy Lewis and Player P referred to below, formed Boston's famed outfield in the early 1910s.

J. He later became a longtime major-league play-by-play announcer.

K. Was struck out by Grover Cleveland Alexander in famed '26 World Series duel.

L. He was a light-hitting shortstop who spent his best years with the Boston Braves.

M. This pitcher spent more seasons (15) as a teammate of Ruth than anyone.

N. Won 20 games for the Yankees four straight years, 1936-39.

O. Had five full seasons where he struck out four times or fewer.

P. The Grey Eagle.

Here are the initials for each player --- the letters A-P correspond to the the clues from Hint #1:

A. HRB   B: EC   C: SC   D. BD   E. LD   F. LG   G. LG   H. BG   I. HH   J. WH   K. TL   L. RM   M. HP   N. RR   O. JS   P. TS

3rd Inning (Game 17): 2/4/2012
BRINGIN' 'EM HOME

Here, in no particular order is the primary team for each player during the 1990s: White Sox, Mariners, Rangers, Astros, Giants (2), Indians, Orioles, Rockies, Braves.

2nd Inning (Game 17): 2/3/2012  
Power Outage

First, you can take Ichiro off your list. Entering 2012, he has 8060 plate appearances in his career, and 95 home runs --- that's 84 PA per home run, and it's well out of the top ten.

And here are more players well known to have little power, but who are NOT on the list --- either they are not in the top 10, or they don't have my required 3,000 plate appearances from 2000-2011:

Brad Ausmus

Jason Bartlett

Willie Bloomquist

Michael Bourn

Miguel Cairo

Endy Chavez

Alex Cora

Craig Counsell

Adam Everett

Joey Gathright

Nyjer Morgan

Abraham Nunez

Neifi Perez

Scott Podsednik

Nick Punto

Mike Redmond

Dave Roberts

Alex Sanchez

Freddy Sanchez

Rey Sanchez

Willy Taveras

Jason Tyner

Omar Vizquel

Eric Young

Here is the primary team for each of the ten players during the years in question (2000-11): Marlins (2), Angels (2), Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers, Expos/Nationals, Cubs, Diamondbacks. The Diamondback was a member of the 2001 World Series winner.

I Dug This Up:
Dodger

Mark Lemke played in more than 1000 major league games, and had 3,664 plate appearances over an 11-year career (1988-98). He was never hit by a pitch – the only player in big-league history with 3500+ plate appearances without getting drilled.

I Dug This Up:
Extra, Extra

I dug this one up: Since 1919 (as far back as baseball-reference.com can figure these things), the record for consecutive games with at least one extra-base hit is 14, and it's been done twice: Paul Waner of the Pirates from June 3-19, 1927; and Chipper Jones of the Braves, June 26-July 16, 2006.

About Rich Burk's Baseball Trivia

   Why is the trivia presented here different? Well, a few reasons.
   First, you'll actually have the opportunity to think.
   I love baseball trivia. Baseball is made great by its history, its individual performances, its characters. And the pace of baseball, more than any other sport, provides the fan with the opportunity for conversation and comparison.
   On the other hand, I hate baseball trivia... at least, in the dry, uninspiring way it's presented in many places. "Who led the American League in doubles in 1962?" Unless you're Floyd Robinson's mother, who cares? You either know the answer or you don't... no amount of thought is going to help you.
   But how about this one: "Eight New York Yankees have won the American League batting title, and one of them did it twice. Can you name these eight players?" That's a better question --- by giving it some thought, you'll increase your chances.

   "Gimme a hint."

   Good trivia, like a good detective novel, provides clues along the way. When a friend asks you a question and you don’t know the answer, you might say, "Give me a hint." With my trivia, I accommodate this request.
   Let’s say, after you had a chance to think about the Yankee question above, I told you, “The years a Yankee has won the AL batting crown are 1924, ’34, ’39, ’40, ’45, ’56, ’84, ’94 and ’98.” That should increase your chances to answer correctly, right?

   Play a Nine-Inning Game

   Each time a question is posted, it's actually an "Inning"... and by returning to this site often, if you like, you can keep track of your own nine-inning game. Follow me on Twitter --- @RichBurk1 --- to get updated when a new Inning is posted. You’ll score runs by answering questions correctly, and you score better by using fewer hints.
   You can play by yourself against a fictitious opponent (“the Visitors”), or let your friends know about it and play against them.
   Note: there is no computer record of your score, or anyone else's score. This is simply for you to have fun. And if you're playing against friends, you're on the honor system!
   You’ll have fun whether you’re a baseball expert or a relative rookie. My goal is this: create a challenge for people with deep baseball knowledge, yet keep the game within reach of the typical fan. Because of this, I’ve created a two-tiered scoring system, “Standard,” and “Ultra-Fan.”
   So read the following section on “The Ground Rules”… and then enjoy playing Rich Burk's Baseball Trivia!

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The Ground Rules

   Okay… I realize many of you aren't going to play the game as I've designed it. And that's fine. The bottom line is, I want you to have fun.

   That said, I believe you'll get the most enjoyment out of my trivia by following these Ground Rules. So bring your lineup card to home plate… the umps are waiting.

Play Ball!

   2. Read Hint #1, and change all or part of your answer, if necessary.

   3. Repeat this process for each subsequent Hint.

   4. When you're finished with all the Hints, click on "Go to Answers and Scoring for Today's Inning." Follow the instructions for that Inning's scoring --- each Inning will have separate scoring for one-player and multiplayer games. If you are playing alone, you'll compete against a fictitious foe (the "Visitors").  If there are two or more players, you'll play against each other. Many innings will have a two-step scoring process, during which you'll tally points, which then translate to runs.

   5. Return to the site the next time a question is posted to continue your game!

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Important: WHEN did you answer correctly?

   You must be able to look back and determine the point in each Inning where you answered correctly --- the fewer hints you need to give a correct answer, the better you'll score. This will be challenging when there are eight or 10 blanks to a question, but you'll get the hang of it.

   Let's say the correct answer to a question is "Casey Stengel." See these four examples:

   • Suppose you read the question and answer "Casey Stengel." Then Hint #1 confirms your answer, and you stay with that answer as you read the remaining hints. You'll achieve the best possible score.

   • Now let's say you answer "Casey Stengel" after Hint #1, and you stay with that answer throughout the remaining hints. You have answered correctly, but will not score as well as if you'd answered correctly before reading Hint #1.

   • Perhaps you answer "Casey Stengel," but after one of the hints you change your answer to "John McGraw." If you stick with McGraw, you've answered incorrectly, even though you had earlier said Stengel.

   • Suppose you answer "Casey Stengel," but after Hint #1, you change your answer to "John McGraw."  Then, after Hint #2, you go back to Stengel and stick with him the rest of the Inning.  You've answered correctly, but because you came back to the correct answer after reading Hint #2 you must accept the scoring given for using Hint #2.

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Choose your scoring system

   The scoring --- particularly for a multiplayer game --- may be high. Just imagine you're at Wrigley with a strong wind blowing out.

Other Ground Rules and points to remember

-- Definition of "primary team": Many questions will refer to a player's "primary team." This is the team he played the most games with during his career or during the period in question. Likewise, "primary position" is the position at which he played the most games during the specified time frame.

-- Use of initials: As a last resort to many questions, I'll give a player's initials as a clue. The initials will refer to the name by which the player was known best. That is, Pepper Martin (whose given name was John) will be referred to by the initials "PM," not "JM." 

-- Group outfield positions together: Unless otherwise noted, consider the outfield positions as one. So, if you're asked to "name the major leaguers who played the most games at each position during the 1970s," your answer will include three outfielders, all of whom could be center fielders. (I don’t necessarily like doing it this way --- there is, after all, a big difference between playing left field and center field --- but this is the way baseball kept records for decades.)

-- Most important, have fun! That’s what Rich Burk's Baseball Trivia is all about!

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Answers: C: Tony Pena (primary team: Pirates)   1B: Eddie Murray (primary team: Orioles)   2B: Lou Whitaker (primary team: Tigers)   SS: Cal Ripken (primary team: Orioles)   3B: Gary Gaetti (primary team: Twins)   LF: Rickey Henderson (primary team: Athletics)   CF: Brett Butler (primary team: Dodgers)   RF: Tony Gwynn (primary team: Padres)   Starting pitchers: Jack Morris (primary team: Tigers), Roger Clemens (primary team: Red Sox), Dennis Martinez (primary team: Expos), Orel Hershiser (primary team: Dodgers), Mike Moore (primary team: Mariners)   Relief pitcher: Lee Smith (primary team: Cubs)

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 2 point  each = ______
                ...after Hint #3: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

 55-56 pts:   7      0        5      0             9               6

 51-54 pts:   5      0        3      0             7               4

 46-50 pts:   3      0        1      0             5               2

 40-45 pts:   2      0        0      0             4               1

 35-39 pts:   1      0        0      1             3               0

 30-34 pts:   0      0        0      2             2               0

 25-29 pts:   0      1        0      3             1               0

 20-24 pts:   0      2        0      4             0               0

 15-19 pts:   0      3        0      5             0               0

 10-14 pts:   0      4        0      6             0               0

   0-9 pts:   0      5        0      7             0               0

Answers: Roger Clemens (6 times: 1986, '87, '90 Red Sox; 1997, '98 Blue Jays, '01 Yankees), Tom Glavine (5 times: 1991, '92, '93, '98, '00 Braves), Dave Stewart (4 times: 1987, '88, '89, '90 A's), Roy Halladay (3 times: 2003, '08 Blue Jays, '10 Phillies), Randy Johnson (3 times: 1997 Mariners, '01, '02 Diamondbacks), Jack Morris (3 times, 1983, '86 Tigers, '92 Blue Jays), Curt Schilling (3 times, 2001, '02 Diamondbacks, '04 Red Sox), Joaquin Andujar (1984, '85 Cardinals), Steve Carlton (1980, '82 Phillies), Bartolo Colon (2002 split between Indians and Expos, '05 Angels), David Cone (1988 Mets, '98 Yankees), Ron Guidry (1983, '85 Yankees), Greg Maddux (1992 Cubs, '93 Braves), Pedro Martinez (1999, '02 Red Sox), Jack McDowell (1992, '93 White Sox), Jamie Moyer (2001, '03 Mariners), Roy Oswalt (2004, '05 Astros), Andy Pettitte (1996, '03 Yankees), Bret Saberhagen (1985, '89 Royals), Frank Viola (1988 Twins, '90 Mets).
     Steve Carlton won 20 games four times prior to 1980 --- with the 1971 Cardinals and the '72, '76 and '77 Phillies --- making it six 20-win seasons for his career. Ron Guidry also won 20 for the 1978 Yankees, giving him three for his career.

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 2 point  each = ______
                ...after Hint #3: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

    80 pts:   7      0        5      0             9               6

 75-79 pts:   5      0        3      0             7               4

 70-74 pts:   3      0        1      0             5               2

 65-69 pts:   2      0        0      0             4               1

 60-64 pts:   1      0        0      1             3               0

 55-59 pts:   0      0        0      2             2               0

 50-54 pts:   0      1        0      3             1               0

 40-49 pts:   0      2        0      4             0               0

 30-39 pts:   0      3        0      5             0               0

 20-29 pts:   0      4        0      6             0               0

  0-19 pts:   0      5        0      7             0               0

Answers: David Bell (2002 Giants), David Cone (2000 Yankees), David Dellucci (2001 Diamondbacks, 2003 Yankees), David Eckstein (2002 Angels, 2006 Cardinals), David Freese (2011 Cardinals), David Justice 2000-01 Yankees), David Murphy (2010-11 Rangers), David Ortiz (2004, '07 Red Sox), David Price (2008 Rays), David Robertson (2009 Yankees), David Wells (2003 Yankees).
     All but Freese, Murphy, Price and Robertson have at least 10 full or partial seasons in the major leagues. Price and Robertson have been all-stars, Murphy has played in two World Series, and Freese hit five home runs during the 2011 postseason.

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 2 point  each = ______
                ...after Hint #3: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

    44 pts:   6      0        3      0             7               4

 41-43 pts:   4      0        2      0             5               3

 38-40 pts:   3      0        1      0             4               2

 34-37 pts:   2      0        0      1             3               1

 30-33 pts:   1      0        0      2             2               0

 25-29 pts:   0      0        0      3             1               0

 20-24 pts:   0      1        0      4             0               0

 15-19 pts:   0      2        0      5             0               0

  0-14 pts:   0      3        0      6             0               0

Answers: A. Boone Logan, Logan Morrison   B. Ralph Terry, Terry Francona   C. Hank Aaron, Aaron Boone   D. Hubie Brooks, Brooks Robinson   E. Frank Robinson, Robinson Cano   F. Chris George, George Brett   G. Joe Morgan, Morgan Ensberg   H. Mickey Vernon, Vernon Wells   I. Kenny Rogers, Rogers Hornsby
 

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 2 point  each = ______
                ...after Hint #3: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

    36 pts:   5      0        3      0             7               4

 33-35 pts:   3      0        2      0             5               3

 29-32 pts:   2      0        1      0             4               2

 25-28 pts:   1      0        0      1             3               1

 20-24 pts:   0      0        0      2             2               0

 15-19 pts:   0      1        0      3             1               0

 10-14 pts:   0      2        0      4             0               0

   5-9 pts:   0      3        0      5             0               0

Answers: A. Home Run Baker (2 seasons, 1920-21 Yankees); B. Earle Combs (11, 1924-34 Yankees); C. Stan Coveleski (1, 1928 Yankees); D. Bill Dickey (7, 1928-34 Yankees); E. Leo Durocher (3, 1925, '28-29 Yankees); F. Lou Gehrig (12, 1923-34 Yankees); G. Lefty Gomez (5, 1930-34 Yankees); H. Burleigh Grimes (1, 1934 Yankees); I. Harry Hooper (6, 1914-19 Red Sox); J. Waite Hoyt (11, 1919 Red Sox, 1921-30 Yankees); K. Tony Lazzeri (9, 1926-34 Yankees); L. Rabbit Maranville (1, 1935 Braves); M. Herb Pennock (15, 1915-17, '19 Red Sox, 1923-33 Yankees); N. Red Ruffing (5, 1930-34 Yankees); O. Joe Sewell (3, 1931-33 Yankees); P. Tris Speaker (2, 1914-15 Red Sox)  
     Waite Hoyt later spent decades as a Cincinnati Reds broadcaster.
 

               ...using no hints: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 2 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

    48 pts:   9      0        6      0            10               7

 45-47 pts:   7      0        3      0             8               4

 40-44 pts:   5      0        2      0             6               3

 35-39 pts:   4      0        1      0             5               2

 30-34 pts:   3      0        0      0             4               1

 25-29 pts:   2      0        0      1             3               0

 20-24 pts:   1      0        0      2             2               0

 15-19 pts:   0      0        0      3             1               0

 10-14 pts:   0      1        0      4             0               0

   5-9 pts:   0      2        0      5             0               0

Answers: 1. Albert Belle (1099 RBI's 1990-99)   2. Ken Griffey Jr. (1091)   3. Barry Bonds (1076)   4. Juan Gonzalez (1068)   5. Rafael Palmeiro (1068)   6. Frank Thomas (1040)   7. Dante Bichette (979)   8. Fred McGriff (975)   9. Jeff Bagwell (961)   10. Matt Williams (960)
     Here are the next 10, for your reference: 11. Mark McGwire (956)   12. Sammy Sosa (928)   13. Cecil Fielder (924)   14. Paul O'Neill (923)   15. Joe Carter (914)   16. Jose Canseco (885)   17. Mo Vaughn (860)   18. Greg Vaughn (859)   19. Andres Galarraga (859)   20. Robin Ventura (854)
 

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 2 point  each = ______
                ...after Hint #3: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

 39-40 pts:   6      0        4      0             7               4

 35-38 pts:   4      0        2      0             5               3

 30-34 pts:   3      0        1      0             4               2

 25-29 pts:   2      0        0      0             3               1

 20-24 pts:   1      0        0      1             2               0

 15-19 pts:   0      0        0      2             1               0

 10-14 pts:   0      1        0      3             0               0

   5-9 pts:   0      2        0      4             0               0

Answers: (Remember, these figures are only from 2000-2011, so they do NOT span the entire careers of some of the players) 1. Juan Pierre, 469 PA per HR (7509/16, primary team: Marlins)   2. Cesar Izturis, 291 PA per HR (4364/15, primary team: Dodgers)   3. Jamey Carroll 287 PA per HR (3439/12, primary team: Expos/Nationals)   4. Luis Castillo 241 PA per HR (6260/26, primary team: Marlins)   5. Ryan Theriot 190 PA per HR (3231/17, primary team: Cubs)   6. David Eckstein 163 PA per HR (5705/35, primary team: Angels)   7. Aaron Miles 161 PA per HR (3064/19, primary team: Cardinals)   8. Chone Figgins 154 PA per HR (5090/33, primary team: Angels)   9. Jason Kendall 152 PA per HR (6697/44, primary team: Pirates)   10. Tony Womack 140 PA per HR (3230/23, primary team: Diamondbacks)

     Here are the next nine on the list: Omar Vizquel 130 PA per HR (5962/46), Craig Counsell 127 PA per HR (4691/37), Brad Ausmus 110 PA per HR (4296/39), Jason Bartlett 110 PA per HR (3419/31), Alex Cora 107 PA per HR (3756/35), Scott Podsednik 101 PA per HR (4129/41), Neifi Perez 97 PA per HR (3676/38), Miguel Cairo 97 PA per HR (3108/32), Eric Young 88 PA per HR (3180/36).

     The following selected players didn't have the 3,000 PA from 2000-2011 required to qualify for this list: Jason Tyner (1 HR in 1467 PA (in a career that spanned 2000-08), Joey Gathright (1 HR in 1329 PA), Rey Sanchez (561 PA per HR after 1999, 350 PA per HR for his career), Willy Taveras (331 PA per HR), Alex Sanchez (275 PA per HR), Nyjer Morgan (229 PA per HR), Nick Punto (213 PA per HR), Mike Redmond (210 PA per HR), Michael Bourn (205 PA per HR), Willie Bloomquist (143 PA per HR), Abraham Nunez (141 PA per HR), Dave Roberts (140 PA per HR) and Endy Chavez (114 PA per HR).

     A special mention goes to Reggie Willits, who hasn't hit a home run in 1014 big-league plate appearances entering 2012..

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

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# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

 39-40 pts:   7      0        5      0             8               5

 35-38 pts:   4      0        3      0             5               3

 30-34 pts:   3      0        1      0             4               2

 25-29 pts:   2      0        0      0             3               1

 20-24 pts:   1      0        0      1             2               0

 15-19 pts:   0      0        0      2             1               0

 10-14 pts:   0      1        0      3             0               0

   5-9 pts:   0      2        0      4             0               0

               ...using no hints: _____ x 4 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #1: _____ x 3 points each = ______

                ...after Hint #2: _____ x 2 point  each = ______
                ...after Hint #3: _____ x 1 point  each = ______
# of blanks answered incorrectly: _____ x 0 points each =    0

 39-40 pts:   6      0        4      0             7               5

 35-38 pts:   4      0        2      0             5               3

 30-34 pts:   3      0        1      0             4               2

 25-29 pts:   2      0        0      0             3               1

 20-24 pts:   1      0        0      1             2               0

 15-19 pts:   0      0        0      2             1               0

 10-14 pts:   0      1        0      3             0               0

   5-9 pts:   0      2        0      4             0               0