Mike Piazza by EverettJ

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Quiz Description

A quiz to honor just the second Met to ever enter Baseball's Hall of Fame.

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Questions:

Mike Piazza was drafted in the 62nd round of the MLB Draft. What Dodger manager pushed for the selection because he was a childhood friend of MIke's father?

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Tommy Lasorda

In 1996 and 1997 Mike Piazza finished 2nd in the vote for NL MVP. Name either player who won the award over Piazza.

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Ken Caminiti and Larry Walker

What future member of the 500 Home Run club was included in the package the Florida Marlins traded to the Dodgers for Piazza on May 15, 1998?

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Gary Sheffield

A week after the trade to Florida, the Marlins turned around and traded Piazza to the Mets. What son of a famous Met was one of the three players acquired by the Marlins?

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Preston Wilson

In 1999, Piazza helped lead the Mets to a 96-66 record and a tie for the NL Wild Card spot. What team did the Mets defeat in a one-game playoff to secure an appearance in the NLDS?

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Cincinnati Reds

In the 1999 NLDS against the Diamondbacks, Piazza injured his thumb and missed Games 3 and 4. What backup catcher came in and hit the series-winning homer in Game 4?

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Todd Pratt

Piazza had to miss the 2000 All-Star Game after suffering a concussion. What Yankee pitcher caused the concussion by hitting Piazza in the head with a fastball?

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Roger Clemens

In the first sporting event in New York City after the events of September 11, 2001, Mike Piazza hit a home run in the 8th inning to give the Mets the win. What team were the Mets opponents in that memorable game?

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Atlanta Braves

In 2004, Piazza hit his 352nd home run as a catcher, passing what player for the most all-time at the position?

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Carlton Fisk

In 2006, Piazza returned to New York as a member of the San Diego Padres. In his second game against the Mets, Piazza hit two home runs off what pitcher, now also a member of the Hall of Fame?

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Pedro Martinez

After one season in San Diego, Piazza closed out his career with one final season as a DH with what AL team?

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Oakland Athletics

Mike Piazza went 2-0 on Celebrity Jeopardy. In 2001 he defeated Jane Krakowski and Kevin Sorbo by getting this question right in Final Jeopardy: A current U.S. governor (c.2001) he hosted the game show Grudge Match in 1991. Provide the correct response to this clue below, and remember to phrase it in the form of a question.

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Who is Jesse Ventura?