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Grab Bag - Bag 7 - Major League Level Thread

#1 Post by Vandal » Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:21 pm

Grab Bag - Bag 7 - Major League Challenge

July 23, 2024

The Answer is Martinez
. Well, at least the last name is.


STOP!!!

Have you read the instructions post?

You must choose only one league level, minor or major. You have chosen major. If you want minor, get out now.

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Five points each.

1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s.


2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.


3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.


4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991


5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record.


6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019.


7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000


8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.


10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list.

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame?

Total points: 55
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 7 - Major League Level Thread

#2 Post by Bob78164 » Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:44 pm

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1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s. Pedro


2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.


3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.


4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991. Ramon.


5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record. Edgar


6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019. Dave


7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000. Tino


8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second. Edgar


10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list. Ramon

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame? Edgar

Total points: 55
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#3 Post by kroxquo » Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:12 am

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Five points each.

1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s.

Pedro

2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.


3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.

Tippy

4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991

Dennis

5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record.

Victor

6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019.

Dave

7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000

Tino

8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.


10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list.

Ramon

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame? Edgar

Total points: 55
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 7 - Major League Level Thread

#4 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:54 am

I may not follow baseball like I used to, but I'm pretty sure I can still play in The Bigs on a baseball game....

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Five points each.

1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s.

PEDRO (East Coast Bias, he dominated the NL first, as I'm sure etaoin would correct you on if he were still around)


2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.

J.D.


3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.

TIPPY (I saw Neftali Feliz pick off two straight Royals pinch runners in the 9th inning once)


4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991

DENNIS (El Presidente!!!)


5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record.

EDGAR


6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019.

DAVE


7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000

TINO (Now I'm confident that Edgar is the right Martinez for #5)


8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.

BUCK


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.

VICTOR (Had to really rack my brain to think of a recent retired Martinez who played a lot of DH)


10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list.

RAMON

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame?

EDGAR (Again!)
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#5 Post by kroxquo » Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:33 am

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littlebeast13 wrote:
Tue Jul 23, 2024 6:54 am


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.

VICTOR (Had to really rack my brain to think of a recent retired Martinez who played a lot of DH)
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#6 Post by PanicinDetroit » Tue Jul 23, 2024 8:38 am

Bag 7 - majors
1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s. Pedro


2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. J. D.


3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983. Tippy


4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991 Dennis


5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record. Edgar


6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019. Dave


7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 Tino


8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game. Mouthy


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second. Speedy


10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list. Ramon

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame? Edgar

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#7 Post by mellytu74 » Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:45 pm

Grab Bag - Bag 7 - Major League Challenge

July 23, 2024

The Answer is Martinez. Well, at least the last name is.
Spoiler
1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s.

PEDRO

2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.

JD

3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.

TIPPY

4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991

DENNIS

5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record.

EDGAR

6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019.

DAVE

7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000

TINO

8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.

BUCK

9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.

VICTOR

10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list.

RAMON

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame?

EDGAR

Total points: 55

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#8 Post by SportsFan68 » Wed Jul 24, 2024 6:31 pm

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:21 pm
Grab Bag - Bag 7 - Major League Challenge

July 23, 2024

The Answer is Martinez
. Well, at least the last name is.


STOP!!!

Have you read the instructions post?

You must choose only one league level, minor or major. You have chosen major. If you want minor, get out now.

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.I don't know if I'm still ahead of LB, but I'm not after this.
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Five points each.

1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s.

Pedro Martinez

2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.



3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.


4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991

Dennis Martinez. I called myself Dennis Martinez at our next softball game and promptly pitched my worst game in years. I recovered next game, fortunately.

5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record.


6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019.

Dave Martinez


7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000


8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.


9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.


10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list.

Bonus (five points): Besides #1, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame?

Total points: 55
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#9 Post by Vandal » Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:25 pm

Answers/points:

1- The first Martinez to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, his pitching dominated the American League in the late 90s and early 00s.
Pedro

2- This Martinez was instrumental in helping the Red Sox defeat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series.
JD

3- This Martinez picked off three Blue Jays at first base in a single frame of a ten-inning game in 1983.
Tippy

4- This Martinez, who has the most career victories of any pitcher who has never won 20 games in a single season, pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991
Dennis

5- In the 1995 American League Division Series, this Martínez hit .571 and was on base 18 times in five games.In Game 4 of that series, he had seven runs batted in (RBIs) to tie a single-game postseason record.
Edgar

6- This Martinez is the current manager for the Washington Nationals and led them to a World Series championship in 2019.
Dave

7- This Martinez won four World Series championships in five seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000
Tino

8- During his stint on ESPN, this Martinez won a Sports Emmy Award for his work as part of the crew for the broadcast of Cal Ripken’s 2,131st consecutive game.
Buck

9- In his final season, this Martinez had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league designated hitters, at 23.2 feet/second.
Victor

10- This Martinez, who won 135 games over a 13-year career, is the older brother of one of the other players on the list.
Ramon


Bonus (five points): Besides, Pedro, which other Martinez has been inducted into the Baseball hall of fame?
Edgar


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BiT ~~ 11
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