Club MR24

If you're a true Manny Ramirez diehard fan, this is the place to be. Through Club MR24 you'll have the chance to interact with your favorite baseball player: Manny Ramirez. You can leave questions for Manny, read his replies and interact with other fans. You'll be able to participate in different contests to win many prizes, like gift cards, autographed memorabilia, the opportunity to have your picture and message posted in the shout-out page and tickets to Fenway Park.

Manny Trivia Contest (Sponsored by Red Lobster)
Be the first to answer the trivia question below [accurately and completely] and win a $25 gift card from Red Lobster!

Participants: All ages
Question:

In his career, Manny Ramirez has 7 seasons, in which he has 100RBI or more, while maintaining an AVG of .300 or higher during the same season. Who is the only active player who has 8 seasons with 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher at the same time? If their careers and rate of production remain consistent with the numbers they already put up in seasons with at least 100 games played, how many seasons with 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher will each player have after playing 20 seasons? Who should have more seasons with 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher during the same season?

The answer and name of the winner are at the bottom of this page. Also, we're displaying the relevant stats of players who were mentioned frequently by participants. Again, we are very sorry for this mistake, and will make sure it does not reoccur.

Manny Ramirez has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher in seven seasons: 1995, 96, 99, 2000, 01, 02 & 03.

Now, let's see how the numbers of the the players mentioned most frequently in your answers did when compared to Manny's. Then, we'll see the correct answer. 19 participants said Sammy Sosa. Sammy has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher only in three seasons: 1998, 2000 & 200. Sosa DIDN'T MAKE IT.

18 participants said Jeff Bagwell. Bagwell has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher only in five seasons: 1994, 96, 98, 99 & 2000. Bagwell is NOT IT.

13 participants said Rafael Palmeiro. Palmeiro has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher only in two seasons: 1995 & 1999. Palmeiro is NOT OUR MAN.

11 participants said Alex Rodriguez. Alex has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher only in five seasons: 1996, 98, 2000, 01 & 02. A Rod. FALLS SHORT.

9 participants said Gary Sheffield. Sheffield has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher only in six seasons: 1992, 96, 99, 2000, 01 & 03. NOT Sheffield.

AND THE WINNER IS... OK. There is not one but two correct answers to the trivia question. But remember, you had to answer completely (both parts of the questions) to win.

FIRST CORRECT ANSWER: Barry Bonds
Bonds has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher in eight seasons: 1990, 92, 93, 96, 98, 2000, 01 & 02.

Bonds has played 18 seasons, in which he had 100 or more at bats. He has 8 of 18 seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100 RBI or more at the same time. If his career and rate of production remain consistent with the numbers shown above, by his 20th season Bonds will have 9 seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100 RBI or more at the same time. (8/18=.4444, .4444x20=8.8)

Manny has played 9 seasons, in which he had 100 or more at bats. H e has 7 of 9 seasons batting .300/100 RBI or more at the same time. If his career and rate of production remain consistent with the numbers shown above, by his 20th season Manny will have 16 seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100 RBI or more at the same time. (7/9=.7777, .7777x20=15.5)

Manny should have more seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100RBI or more at the same time.

SECOND CORRECT ANSWER: Frank Thomas
Thomas has 100RBI or more and an AVG of .300 or higher in eight seasons: 1990, 92, 93, 96, 98, 2000, 01 & 02.

Frank Thomas has played 12 seasons, in which he had 100 or more at bats. He has 8 of 12 seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100 RBI or more at the same time. If his career and rate of production remain consistent with the numbers shown above, by his 20th season Thomas will have 13 seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100 RBI or more at the same time. (8/12=.6666, .6666x20=13.3)

Manny has played 9 seasons, in which he had 100 or more at bats. H e has 7 of 9 seasons batting .300/100 RBI or more at the same time. If his career and rate of production remain consistent with the numbers shown above, by his 20th season Manny will have 16 seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100 RBI or more at the same time. (7/9=.7777, .7777x20=15.5)

Manny should have more seasons with an AVG of .300 or higher and 100RBI or more at the same time.

The Winner of the $25.00 Red Lobster gift card is J. Fernald, who answered Frank Thomas and performed the accurate calculations with the data provided.

Thanks to all who participated.