by bcowett | Mar 5, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! Gain an early lead! Question: When was the last year that the Red Sox kicked off their season with a winning streak of at least two games? (This question is a one-and-done, so only the response with the correct answer will win the prize!) HONOR...
by bcowett | Feb 26, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! Run, don’t walk to this! Question: In the 2007 postseason, how many walks did Josh Beckett allow in his four starts? (This question is a one-and-done, so only the response with the correct answer will win the prize!) HONOR CODE: No search...
by bcowett | Feb 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! Winning’s never felt so good! Question: In 2012, what one position on the Red Sox had its players’ combined strikeout rate be over 30%? (Min. 50 PA, so no pitchers) (This question is a one-and-done, so only the response with the correct...
by bcowett | Feb 12, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! For the next eight weeks, there will be a prize for every right answer! Will you be clutch when it counts? Question: Which two players on the current 40-man roster were acquired as amateur free agents? (This question is a one-and-done, so only the...
by bcowett | Feb 5, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! It’s not just for the 7th inning stretch anymore! Question: Of all the players who pitched for the 2007 Boston Red Sox, which two induced the most double plays? (Half-credit will be given to those with one answer until the response with both...
by bcowett | Jan 29, 2013 | Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! The only race where you can win even after starting late! Question: In the last 5 seasons, which Red Sox outfielder had the most homers? HONOR CODE: No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer: Daniel Nava got plunked nine times...
by bcowett | Jan 22, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! The only baseball-related game until March! Question: Of the players who are still on the Red Sox, who had the highest amount of HBPs in 2012? HONOR CODE: No search engines, keyword searches, and no use of Fangraphs or Baseball Reference due to the...
by bcowett | Jan 15, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! One right answer puts you smack dab in the thick of the race! Question: In the last 11 Red Sox seasons (2002-2012), only 18 starting pitchers have thrown for over 100 innings. Which one posted the lowest total fWAR? HONOR CODE: No search engines,...
by bcowett | Jan 8, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia, now in 2013! New year, same competition! Question: Of all the players that took the field for the Red Sox in 2012, which two had an Isolated Power, or ISO for short, of exactly .221? (Comments with one answer that are posted BEFORE the full correct...
by bcowett | Dec 27, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia returns! The race for the prize is neck-and-neck, so join in now! Question: Out of the top 5 players with the most doubles in Red Sox history, only one is not in the Hall of Fame. Who is he? HONOR CODE: No search engines or keyword searches. Previous...