former mlb players

Only Player Drafted In Same Round As John Elway To Play Independent Baseball

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Get Previous Independent Minor League Baseball Team Apparel Here Independent Baseball Trivia Question John Elway was drafted by the New York Yankees in the second round of the 1981 MLB draft.  Which fellow second round draftee was the only one to play in the independent baseball leagues over a decade later? Answer: Nelson Simmons http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/index.cgi?year_ID=1981&draft_round=2&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round … Read more

Aiken Foxhounds Pitcher Who Refused To Partake In SF Giants Pre-Game Ceremony

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Independent Baseball Trivia Question What 2007 Aiken Foxhounds (South Coast League) pitcher once refused to take part in a 1996 San Francisco Giants pre-game ceremony called “Until there’s a cure Day” promotion to find a cure for AIDS? Answer: Mark Dewey http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/STATEMENT-FROM-MARK-DEWEY-2972011.php http://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/01/sports/pitcher-draws-criticism-for-actions-at-aids-event.html Be sure to get more baseball trivia questions here: Independent Baseball Trivia … Read more