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Post by Frayed Knot » Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:45 am

If this is strike three, who's the HP umpire?




Bonus Hint: Strike One and Strike Two were also outside the box, even if a bit closer.


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Post by MFS62 » Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:09 am

In fear of banishment, I'll guess Angel Hernandez.
But I'd guess Angel Hernandez even if it weren't Angel Hernandez.

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Post by Frayed Knot » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:45 pm

Pop Quiz #2 (this one a bit harder than the previous lay-up)

Most HRs in Dodger history since their move to La-La-Land

#1 _________
#2 _________
#3 _________
#4 _________
#5 _________
#6 _________
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Post by cal sharpie » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:51 pm

I’ll say Eric Karros is in there. Was there for many years.
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Post by Frayed Knot » Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:09 pm

#1 Eric Karros - 270
#2 _________
#3 _________
#4 _________
#5 _________
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Post by Edgy MD » Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:10 pm

Pedro Guerrero.
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Post by batmagadanleadoff » Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:32 pm

Steve "Yecch!" Garvey.
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Post by Edgy MD » Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:51 pm

A Shaolin monk does not sell himself for a handful of rice.
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Post by Frayed Knot » Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:11 am

#1 Eric Karros - 270
#2 _________
#3 Steve Garvey - 211
#4 _________
#5 _________
#6 Mike Piazza - 177



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Post by Johnny Lunchbucket » Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:27 am

Shawn Green
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Post by stevejrogers » Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:29 am

Frank Howard
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Post by ashie62 » Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:11 am

Mike Marshall
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Post by Fman99 » Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:20 am

Ron Cey ?
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Post by Chad ochoseis » Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:51 am

Davey Lopes

OE: I somehow read the question as looking for hits, not home runs, and was thinking "WTF? Eric Karros?" But Lopes actually did have some power and might pop up in the top 6 anyway.
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Post by Edgy MD » Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:12 am

A Shaolin monk does not sell himself for a handful of rice.
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Post by Benjamin Grimm » Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:58 am

Reggie Smith?
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Post by MFS62 » Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:11 am

I don't know who that picture is, but ... Matt Kemp.
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Post by Frayed Knot » Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:11 pm

#1 Eric Karros - 270
#2 Ron Cey - 228
#3 Steve Garvey - 211
#4 Matt Kemp - 203
#5 _________
#6 Mike Piazza - 177


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Post by cal sharpie » Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:22 pm

Dusty Baker.
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Post by Frayed Knot » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:25 pm

Hint: alliterative initials
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Post by Benjamin Grimm » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:30 pm

Mike Marshall?
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Post by Frayed Knot » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:30 pm

Nope, but you're on the right path.
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Post by Benjamin Grimm » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:36 pm

Manny Mota?
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Post by Frayed Knot » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:37 pm

Not
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Post by cal sharpie » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:54 pm

Max Muncy.
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