1995 Bend Bandits Pitcher Who Won His MLB Debut Against Mario Soto

Get Previous Independent Minor League Baseball Team Apparel Here Baseball Trivia Question What 1995-1996 Bend Bandits pitcher threw a complete game four-hit shutout in his MLB debut outdueling former three-time NL All-Star Mario Soto? Answer: Jeff Pico  (Pico went 6-7 with a 4.15 ERA in that rookie season of 1988) http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198805310.shtml

Independent Baseball Team Changes Name For One Week For Football

Q:  What team in the American Association changed its name for one week out of respect for a football game? A:  The St. Paul Saints who became “The Paul” dropping both versions of the word Saint as the Minnesota Vikings were facing the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 NFC title game. http://www.sportressofblogitude.com/2010/01/22/twin-cities-minor-league-baseball-team-changes-name-to-show-solidarity-with-vikings/ Be sure … Read more