Hint: #1 He is the only player to homer in four consecutive World Series at-bats.

Hint: #2 In spite of his postseason success, he once said, “The only reason I don’t like playing in the World Series is that I can’t watch myself play.”

Carry-over question answered:

Q. Which All-Star Silver Slugger finished three times in the top three of MVP voting without ever winning the plaque?

Hint: #1 He is the only player to hit at least thirty-five home runs  in a season for four separate teams.

Hint: #1_a He is the only player to hit at least twenty-five in a season for six separate teams.

Hint: #1_b He is only one of two players to hit at least ten home runs in a season for eight separate teams.

Hint: #2 His uncle had preceded him to the majors even making an All-Star appearance.

A. GARY SHEFFIELD  [SABR Bio]

– Ans. Sheffield finished 3^rd, 2^nd, 3^rd for MVP in 1992, 2003, 2004.

– #1 He hit 35+ HR for: 42 for FLA in 1996; 43 & 36 for LAD in 2000 & 2001; 39 for ATL in 2003; and 36 for NYY in 2004. He also hit 33 for(Stathead for 35)

– #1_a He hit 25+ HR for: 33 for SDP in 1992; 42 for FLA in 1996; 43 & 36 for LAD in 2000 & 2001; 39 for ATL in 2003; 36 for NYY in 2004; and 25 for DET in 2007. (Stathead for 25)

– #1_b He hit 10+ HR for: 33 for SDP in 1992; 42 for FLA in 1996; 43 & 36 for LAD in 2000 & 2001; 39 for ATL in 2003; 36 for NYY in 2004; and 25 for DET in 2007. (Stathead for 10)

– #2 Sheffield’s uncle is Dwight Gooden (ASG in 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988.)

FCR – Jason Winston, Riverside, California