Who Am I? (Father & Son Edition) | September 28, 2011 »

Who Am I? (Father & Son Edition) | September 28, 2011

As father and son tandems go, we were hardly the Griffeys.

Who Am I? | September 14, 2011 »

Who Am I? | September 14, 2011

In my 12-year career, I attempted to replace one legend, I backed up another, and was once traded for a four-time batting champ.

Who Am I? | September 7, 2011 »

Who Am I? | September 7, 2011

I was the last switch-hitter to win the American League MVP, but you probably don’t remember me for that.

Who Am I? | August 31, 2011 »

Who Am I? | August 31, 2011

I played most of my career with the same team, but for some reason, I’m almost as well known for the team who traded me away after I totaled 99 plate appearances in parts of two seasons.

Who Am I? | August 24, 2011 »

Who Am I? | August 24, 2011

I was involved in one of the most famous trades in baseball history. Unfortunately, in retrospect, my new team got the short end of the deal.

Who Am I? | August 10, 2011 »

Who Am I? | August 10, 2011

I was once a member of a bullpen trio that has gone on to combine for over 750 career saves. I was second in the pecking order when all three of us were together…

Who Am I? | July 27, 2011 »

Who Am I? | July 27, 2011

There aren’t that many major league players who were born in North Dakota. I’m the all-time leader among players from my home state in runs, hits, doubles, triples, RBI and stolen bases.

Who Am I? | July 20, 2011 (Hall of Fame Weekend Edition) »

Who Am I? | July 20, 2011 (Hall of Fame Weekend Edition)

I’m one of two Hall of Famers who was born in Baltimore. The other guy is a way bigger deal, a larger than life figure who played most of his career in a stadium they supposedly built for him.

Who Am I? | July 13, 2011 »

Who Am I? | July 13, 2011

I was known for being a pretty fine defender at my position, but not quite exceptional enough to ever win a Gold Glove.

Who Am I? | July 6, 2011 »

Who Am I? | July 6, 2011

I enjoyed my best years with the team who drafted me, including being a major contributor to the best year in that franchise’s history. We had the best record in baseball, but unfortunately, we have nothing to show for it.


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