Locked On Mariners - Daily Podcast On the Seattle Mariners - Diamond Quiz (Show #3)

Episode Date: March 5, 2020

The third episode of Diamond Quiz features Aram Leighton from "Locked On Marlins," Jeff Snider of "Locked On Dodgers," and Jason Burke from "Locked On A's." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Diamond Quiz, presented by Locked-on Mariners, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day. And here's the host of Diamond Quiz, D.C. Lundberg. Yes, indeed. Thank you very much. This is the third edition of Diamond Quiz presented by Locked-on Mariners. Of course, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, or T-L-O-P-N for short, or, as I like to say, Tlopin. Please remember to download, rate, and subscribe to Locked-on Mariners on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, or whichever podcasting app you care to use. Please also remember that you can ask your smart device to play Lockdown Mariners podcast

or all the other wonderful programs that are here on the Locked-on Podcast Network. Also remember to follow the show on Twitter at L-O-U-U-N-R-R-G, and follow me also at D.C. underscore Lundberg, L-U-N-D-B-E-R-G, if you are scoring at home. Ladies and gentlemen, like I said, third edition of Diamond Quiz, our baseball trivia game show. And what's a game show without contestants? We've got three of them, and let's meet them now.

Starting with the host of Locked-on Marlins. Mr. Aram-Layton. Aram, welcome. Thanks for having me. Excellent. How are you doing today? I'm good, excited to do this. Test out my baseball knowledge and see how rusty I am.

Okay. We shall see in a little bit. Next, we have the host of Locked-on Dodgers. Jeff Snyder. Jeff, welcome. Hey, thanks for having me. I just want you guys to know I didn't come here to make friends. Oh, good. It's going to be one of those games, isn't it? In any case, we are going to round out our trio with the host of Locked-on A's.

Jason Burke. Jason, welcome. Hey, how's it going? I did come here to make friends. Good luck with that. I've gone over the rules prior to the game with our three participants, but for you listening at home, it works something like this. I ask questions, they answer them, they get points. It's simple. Categories for round one, gentlemen are as follows. Ball players in other sports, All-Star game home runs,

fictional big leaguers, inauspicious events, and Birdmen, not from Alcatraz. I wrote their names on pieces of paper prior to the show, and the paper that I drew had the name Jason on it, so he will go first. Jason, please select a category and get us started. Let's go with fictional big leaguers.

All right, fictional big leaguers. After his career ended, Mayday Sam Malone went into what business. Jason's in there first. Cheers, a bartender. Yeah, he owned and operated a bar for five points. And you may continue, sir. Keep it going. Tony Micelli was a second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Jeff is in there. I was going to say the St. Louis Cardinals, but I should have waited for the rest of the question. That's all right. For the other two gentlemen, I will complete it. Tony Micelli was a second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals whose career ended because of a shoulder injury. He was later employed as a house caper to a divorced mother on what sitcom? That was even easier. Can I answer? Well, they don't know what it is.

It will not count, but what's the answer? Who's the boss? It's who's the boss, yeah. Nobody's seen who's the boss here. Okay, before we continue, Aram, you are a young dude. How old are you? I'm 22. You were not even born yet when that show was on Jason.

I am 34. I am aware of who's the boss, but I have not seen it. in, what, 32 years? Okay, fair enough. Yeah. Arum was telling us that he played ball as a teenager with Jesus Lazzardo, and I was thinking the most famous baseball player I played with as a teenager is literally dead now. So that's the generation gap here.

Well, I'm Jason's age, so we're close to it in any case. Jason, let's select the next category and let's get to moving again. Let's go with Birdman, not from Alcatraz. Okay, these are people with avian names. on August 4th, 1993, after hesitantly charging the mound, who famously got his ass kicked by four, that's Jeff? Robin Ventura. Is correct.

Got his ass kicked by 46-year-old Nolan Ryan. Hmm, that was fun. I have a kid named after Nolan Ryan. Nice. Let's stick with that category. All righty. An all-star in his rookie season in 2011 with the Royals. He only pitched three more seasons due to arm trouble.

Name this avian pitcher. Three seconds, guys. is two. Nobody. That is Aaron Crow. And Jeff has the next selection. Let's stick with that category. All right, rounding it out for 15 points. During his six-year career, he pitched for the Giants, Mariners, and Indians. Later at age 42, he died a week and a half after hitting his head in a fall during a burglary in his home. Name this late pitcher. And if you guys get this one, I'll eat my hat. Man. Nobody,

Arn's going to take a shot. I'm sorry if he's not dead, but I'm just going to take a shot at it, Paul Bird. No. Paul Bird, I believe, is still very much alive, I believe. Yeah, I think he does. That is incorrect. Anybody else want to take a shot at this one?

I see Jeff's head shaking. Jason doesn't want to try it either. Yeah, this was Russ Swan. I just needed a third avian pitcher. I thought was dead. 2006, I believe, you passed away. Interesting. Jeff, you do have the next selection, however.

Let's go to All-Star Game Home Runs. All-Star Game Home Runs. In his final All-Star Game in 2001, Cal Ripkin, Jr. hit a home run into Jason. Those are all the things that I knew. I was like, Cal Ripkin, Home Run, got it. Derek Jeter. Let's go with that. That is absolutely incorrect, and you'll see why in a minute.

Into the Safeco Field Bowlpid. Who gave up the home run? I have a son named after Cal Ripkin, too. I really ought to know this. I was Chanho Park. Ah. All right. Same category.

Same category. Who hit the first inside the park home run in All-Star Game history? Nobody on this one either. This one sounds familiar, but... Two seconds. One in time. Oh, I'm gonna, yeah, I'll give that to Aram. Yes, he got it in time.

I'll take a shot. Ichero. Yes, that is Ichero. Let's go. Very good. Aram with the next selection. He's got 10 points. Jeff and Jason.

and tied with five points. I'm going to do ballplayers and other sports. All right. Who is the only person to play in both World Series and Super Bowl? Aram. Dion Sanders. Is correct for five points. Up to 15 now.

Stick with it. You got it. Six foot nine-inch pitcher Mark Hendrickson played what other sport for four seasons. Jeff is in there first. Basketball. Indeed, correct. Stick that category. Yes, sir.

The Oakland. A's experimented with having a designated pinch runner in 1974. Jeff. Herb Washington. Absolutely correct for 15 more points. A designated pinch runner in 1974 and 75, which world class sprinter did they use for this failed experiment?

And you get the next election. Okay. Inauspicious events, I guess. Inauspicious events. In 1989, which Reds right fieler famously kicked a ball he had misplayed, which Jeff. Paul O'Neill.

is correct. Steve Jelts is the runner who scored on that play. Yeah. No bonus points. And can name the first baseman to whom he kicked it to. I don't know. Was it Hal Morris? It was Todd Benzinger.

Oh. Next selection, please. Same category. The first catcher's interference in an all-star game occurred in 1991. Paul Molitor was the batter, Jeff. Terry Steinbach? That is incorrect. I'll finish the question.

Paul Moleter was the batter. Which Houston Astro was the catcher? Jason. How old is Biggio? I'm going to go. him. That's correct. Yes. You got it. Wow. And that is time is up in this round. Recapping the scoring, RM 15 points, Jason 15 points, and Jeff with 35, so it's still a pretty close game for all intents and purposes. As we take our commercial break, Diamond Quiz, presented by Locked-on

Mariners, will continue as soon as I write all the questions for round two. Now time for the second half of Diamond Quiz, presented by Locked-on Mariners. Once again, your host, D.C. Lundberg. you once again, JM for leading us back. We are about ready to play the second half of Diamond Quiz. Round two, all point values are doubled. Recapping the scores, RM 15 points, Jason 15 points, and Jeff

35 points, but like I said, point totals are doubled, so anything can happen. It is still anybody's game. Jason has the first selection among these categories. Leap Day birthdays, pinstriped failures, quotations,

Big League Chew, and the Love Connection. Where would you like to start, sir? As somebody who is not a big fan of the Yankees, let's go with pinstripe failures. All right, pinstripe failures. Supposedly, the heir apparent to Don Maddingly at first base, who flamed out after a decent first half season in 1990? Jeff. Kevin Moss? Is correct, yes, for 10 points. Kevin Moths.

Same category. Same category for 20 points now. The first overall pick in the 1991 amateur draft, Jeff again. Brian Taylor. Brian Taylor, correct. Finish it out. I'll finish the question first before he finished the category.

He heard his shoulder in a bar fight after the 1993 season, subsequently never pitched in the majors, the second of three first, number one overall picks, never to play in the majors. Brian Taylor, it was, and you want to finish the category, sir? Yes. Here it goes. After a brilliant cup of coffee in 1998,

where he hit everything in sight, Mashed Jeff again. Shane Spencer. answer? Yes. Already stretching out his lead. 95 points now. And that category is done. Where would you like to go next? What was the rest of that question? Oh, I'm sorry. I will finish it. After a brilliant cup of coffee in 1998 where he hit everything in sight, smashed 10 home runs in 27 games, and slugged 910. He only managed a 408 slugging percentage in his six subsequent seasons with the Bronx, bombers, Indians, Rangers, and Mets name the Southfielder. All right. Let's go. Let's

go to quotations. Quotations for 10 points. I'm not an athlete. I'm a ball player. Was famous Jeff? Charles Barkley? Incorrect. No, I know the answer. It's all right.

Baseball player. Yeah, Charles, I don't think Charles Barkley was much of a... He said we're not role models. We're athletes. Oh, there you go. Yeah. All right. I'll reread the... I will reread the question. I'm not an athlete. I'm a ball player. It was famously said by which former Philly's first baseman who looked more like a beer league bowler than a baseball player.

Was it John Cruck? Yes. Yes, it was. 25 points now, arm still at 15. And Jason, where would you like to go next? Let's keep it going with quotations. Let's do it. Bob Costas was referring to whom when he said, outside of Cleveland, he may be regarded as the man

Will Rogers never met. Three seconds. Albert Bell. Will Rogers said, I never met a man I didn't like. Never met Albert Bell. Jason, where would you like to go next? Well, let's finish it at. Let's finish it.

George Steinbrenner is usually good for a quote, and oftentimes not a flattering one. Whom did he call the dumbest athlete I ever knew, Jeff? Hedekhiarabu? Incorrect. He called him a fat pussy toad. That's right. One of the other gentlemen. Anybody? I see a lot of inquisitive looks, but nobody ringing in.

He was referring to Sparky Lyle. Would not have gotten that one. That's all right. You are still in control, however, Jason. All right. Let's go Big League Chew. Big League 2. These are players with edible names. After 14 years on the Hall of Fame ballot, what 1978 American League MVP was finally elected in his 15th and final year of eligibility in 2009? Jeff. Jim Rice.

Yep, Jim Rice. Same category. All right, 105 points now. Second question in this category. elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939, who was generally but disputedly credited with inventing the curveball. Jeff's in there. Candy Cummings?

Yep. 20 more points. 1.25. Jason 25 RM 15. All right. Finish it out. Finish it out. In a big league career that spanned 16 seasons with the White Sox and Tigers,

he made three all-star teams, led the league and hit by pitch four times, and was an integral part. part of the 1984 Tigers World Championship team, named the center fielder. Jeff. Chet Lemon. Yep, Chet Lemon is correct for 30 more points. For Chelemon, as we like to call them.

Let's see. Love Connection. Love Connection. These are baseball players who are married to other athletes. Former Metz third baseman and Reds manager, Ray Knight, was married to what prolific pro-gulfer, Jeff? Nancy Lopez. Nancy Lopez. Yep, he's starting to stretch.

This happens every single game. in round two. There's one person who just takes it and runs with it. And this time it's Jeff. You said Sully did this last time? Sully wound up with 275. Let's see if you can match that. We got about a minute to go in the round, so I'm not sure that's going to happen. Same category. Same category. Retired soccer player Mia Hamm is married to what red Jeff? No more. No more is correct. 185 now. Finish it out. Finish it out. If you get this one.

Former backup catcher, Matt Traynor, is married to a retired beach volleyball star. are Arum. No, I should know that now. Now I'm drawing a blank. You're drawing a blank? She's a volleyball player. Beach volleyball player. Three more seconds. Misty May is my final. That is correct, actually. Yes. That is correct. So that's worth 30 points. So you're up to 45. Jason, there's still time to get back into this. Well, at least a catch. At least he got Aram for a second to place. I think Jeff has got this locked up, but Aram gets the next selection. Let's go with

Leap Day birthdays is all that's left, actually. Let's go with Leap Day. Leave your birthday. I don't think we're going to get through all of them. Let's see what we can do. Which third baseman and outfielder born February 29th, 1904, was a four-time All-Star, had a 298

career average, and was a key member of the 1930s Gas House Gang Cardinals. Jeff. Joe Medwick? Joe Medwick is incorrect. Jason's shaking his head. Aram does not want to try this. That was Pepper Martin.

And looks like time for one more question before time runs out. So here it comes. What speedy outfielder born on Leap Day in 1976 began his eight-year career in 1999 with the Mets and then played with the A's, Padres, Royals, and Yankees? Aram. Is it Ricky Anderson? No, sir. Three more seconds for the other gentleman, and nobody wants to try it.

Time. The answer is Terrence Long. And that is time for the game. Once again, somebody running away with it in a round two. Jeff winds up with 185 points, Arum with 45, and Jason with 25. Good game, gentlemen. Thanks. And Jeff as the winner, where can people find you on the Twitter sphere? I'm on Twitter at Snydog. S&I-D-O-G. We're at Lockedon Dodgers. Vince Sampereo and I host Locked on Dodgers every day. Excellent. And the second place finisher,

Aram, where can people find you on the Twitter? On the Twitter. I'm 75 years old. At Locked-on Marlins, and personally at A-R-A-M, Leighton, L-E-I-G-H-T-L-L-H-T-L-L-H-T-L-L-H-T-L-L-E. Very good. And finally, Jason. Well, I don't know if I want people to find me after that one. I am at Locked-on A's for the podcast,

and then at By-JasonB for myself. Gentlemen, thank you very much. Jeff, once again, congratulations. and I must remind you listening at home to follow me on Twitter at DC underscore Lundberg. Follow this program on Twitter at L.O. underscore Mariners. Rate, downloads, and subscribe to Lockdown Mariners, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, any podcasting app that there is. Ask your smart device to play the show also. And it will do it.

Congratulations. Once again to Jeff Snyder. This is D.C. Lundberg. We'll see you next time. Goodbye. This is Joey Martin, speaking for Diamond Quiz, presented by Locked-on Mariners, part of the Locked-on podcast network. Thank you.