Guest Trivia Question:
On July 7, the Pirates Ryan O’Hearn became just the 17th MLB player in the Modern Era (since 1900) to have knocked in at least ten runs in a single game. Name the former Rice baseball player who is part of this elite group. Email your answer here.
Guest Trivia Answer:
First, thanks to John Montana for the guest trivia question!
Pete Runnels, the grandfather of former Rice baseball player Jonathan Runnels, was a five-time MLB All-Star [1959, 1960 (2x) and 1962 (2x)]. (Thanks, Mike Ross!)
Guest Trivia Question:
First, Kyle Wendel also correctly answered Tuesday's guest trivia question!
Name a former Rice baseball player whose grandfather was selected to the MLB All-Star game five times. Email your answer here.
Guest Trivia Answer:
First, thanks to Ty Buthod and Tom Stallings for the guest trivia question!
The late Wilbur Wood, the father of former Rice tennis player Wendy Wood (Yang) was a three-time MLB All-Star (1971, 1972 and 1974). (Thanks, Mike Ross!)
Guest Trivia Question:
Name a former Rice tennis player whose father was selected to the MLB All-Star game three times. Email your answer here.
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Andy Pettitte, the father of former Rice pitcher Josh Pettitte, was a three-time MLB All-Star (1996, 2001 and 2010). (Thanks, Mike Ross!)
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Name a former Rice baseball player whose father was selected to the MLB All-Star game three times. Email your answer here.
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Jose Cruz, the father of former Rice baseball players Enrique Cruz and Jose Cruz, Jr, was selected to the MLB All-Star game twice (1980 and 1985).
Trivia Question:
Name a former Rice baseball player whose father was selected to the MLB All-Star game twice. Email your answer here.
Guest Trivia Answer:
First, thanks to Clarke Anderson for the guest trivia question!
Former Rice football captain Eddie Dyer managed the 1947 NL All-Star team and former Rice baseball player Danny Lehmann was a coach for the 2025 NL All-Star team alongside Dave Roberts. (Thanks, Mike Ross and Bev Schorre!)