MLB Player Matching Game
 

Listed below are 30 sets of initials, 30 positions, and the 30 current MLB teams. The object is to match the initials with the positions, using each team only once. IF = utility infielder.

The players are a sprinkling of current and not-so-current (going back to the 1980s) players…some stars, some not. I tried to select players that are fairly obviously associated with one team (although certainly not exclusively with one team). A couple of the newer teams were tough and the Nats are treated as the Expos.

I will try and check in periodically to note any correct answers.

Initials:

Positions:

DH: Edgar Martinez (Mariners)
1b: Eric Karros (Dodgers)
1b: Todd Helton (Rockies)
2b: Frank White (Royals)
2b: Jose Vidro (Nats/Expos)
3b: Robin Ventura (White Sox)
3b: Mike Lowell (Marlins)
SS: Shawon Dunston (Cubs)
SS: Julio FRanco (Indians)
IF: Craig Counsell (D-backs)
IF: Jose Oquendo (Cards)
OF: Brady Anderson (Orioles)
OF: Ben Oglivie (Brewers)
OF: Bobby Higginson (Tigers)
OF: Aubrey Huff (D-Rays)
OF: Bobby Abreu (Phillies)
C: Javy Lopez (Braves)
C: Jason Varitek (Red Sox)
SP: Dwight Gooden (Mets)
SP: Mike Scott (Astros)
SP: Kenny Rogers (Rangers)
SP: Barry Zito (A's)
SP: Dave Steib (Blue Jays)
SP: Brad Radke (Twins)
RP: Trevor Hoffman (Padres)
RP: Rod Beck (Giants)
RP: Troy Percival (Angels)
RP: Mariano Rivera (Yankees)
Manager: Jim Leyland (Pirates)
Owner: Marge Schott (Reds)

Teams:

Dwight Gooden (D.G.), P, NY Mets
Tony Pena (T.P.), C, Pittsburgh
Frank White (F.W.), SS, Kansas City
Tommy Herr (T.H.), 2B, St. Louis
Robin Ventura (R.V.), 3B, Chicago White Sox
Mike Schmidt (M.S.), 3B, Philadelphia

That's three!

Frank White was a 2B, silly.

Mark Langston, P Angels
Art Howe, Manager A's
Trevor Hoffman, RP Padres

Rod Beck, RP Giants

Edgar Martinez (E.M.), DH, Seattle
Jim Leyland (J.L.), Manager, Pittsburgh

Mike Scott, SP, Astros

I just blew right through that without catching it. But you picked him up.

Yup
Yup
Yup

Javy Lopez, C Braves

Aye

Javier Vasquez, P, Expos/Yankees/Diamondbacks

Brady Anderson, OF Orioles

Yup

Kenny Rogers, P Texas

Barry Zito, SP, A's

Barry Zito, P, Oakland
Cecil Cooper, 1B, Milwaukee

Julio Franco, 2b Rangers

Jose Oferman, SS Dodgers

Jose Offerman, SS, Dodgers?

yeah, about to edit the F, I remember him as a dodger anyway.

Eric Karros, 1B, LA

Yup

Warm on another one, but didn't quite get it.

SS Shawon Dunston, Cubs

Aye

My work here is done...

SP Dave Steib, Toronto

Perhaps:
Julio Franco, 1B, Rangers
Jose Offerman, IF, Dodgers?

RP John Franco, Reds?

Spent more time with the Mets, but was part of the 'Nasty Boys' in Cincy.

OH yeah!

SP Mark Langston, Angels

1B Todd Helton, Colorado Rockies

John Valentin, 2B/3B/SS/IF, Boston

OF Ben Ogilve, Brewers

Troy Percival, RP, Angels

...or maybe Marge Schott, Owner, Cincy

2B Tommy Herr, Cardinals

w00t!

OF Bobby Higginson, Tigers

2B Jose Vidro, Expos/Nationals

OF Manny Ramirez, Red Sox

OF Matt Lawton, Twins

C Mike Lieberthal, Phillies

Actually, maybe not...

Jose Vidro, 2B, Nats/Expos

Edit: Bah, Vince! :mad:

Jesse Orosco has to be in there as an RP...

Aye

3B Aubrey Huff, Devil Rays (could use at a couple of positions, hoping 3B is what you are after)

IF Craig Counsell, Diamondbacks

Aubrey Huff, OF, Devil Rays
Manny Ramirez, OF, Red Sox

Edit: WTF, speed posters.