One Ballot and They're Out Trivia Quiz

Answer: John Smoltz

Alexander was shut out in 1995 Hall of Fame voting. Other notables out after one ballot were: Two-time All-Star pitcher Rick Rhoden, 1980 NLCS MVP Manny Trillo, six-time Gold Glove catcher Rick Sundberg, three-time All-Star shortstop Chris Speier, 1986 All-Star pitcher Mike Krukow, 1984 Cy Young winner Willie Hernandez, long-time National League pitcher Kent Tekulve, former homerun champion Darrell Evans, and five-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove 3B Buddy Bell.

Answer: Dusty Baker

Baker played from 1968-1986 with four teams. In 2004, he managed the Chicago Cubs.

Answer: 14

Campaneris spent his entire 19-year career (1964-1981, 1983) in the American League. Also out after one ballot were: Five-time All-Star outfielder Bobby Murcer, fout-time All-Star infielder Don Money, 1972 World Series MVP Gene Tenace, two-time All-Star pitcher Woodie Fryman, 1972 National League Rookie of the Year and 1975 All-Star MVP Jon Matlack, 1974 National League Rookie of the Year Bake McBride, and two-time All-Star outfielder Richie Zisk.

Answer: 1

Darling played for the Mets, Expos, and Athletics, from 1983-1995.

Answer: Dock Ellis

Ellis earned one vote in 1985 Hall of Fame voting. Ellis threw his no-hitter against the Padres. Also not inducted were: Six-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove shortstop Don Kessinger, 1970 All-Star Rico Carty, lifelong Met Ed Kranepool, and lifelong Yankee Roy White.

Answer: Hawaii

The 15-year major league veteran wore the number 50 in honor of Hawaii being the 50th state. Fernandez earned two votes in 2003 voting.

Answer: Phil Garner

Garner probably gave Houston their most successful season, going within one win of a World Series birth. Garner had two votes in the 1994 voting. As a player, Garner was a three-time All-Star infielder and a member of the 1979 Pirates world champion team.

Answer: 12

Hargrove earned one vote in 1991. He took Cleveland to two World Series, later managed the Orioles, and took over as Mariners coach in 2004. Hargrove was the 1974 AL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 1975.

Answer: 4

The four were: Danny Jackson, Todd Worrell, Mickey Tettleton, and Mitch Williams.

Answer: Catcher

Kennedy earned one vote in 1997. In 2005, the four-time All-Star became a manager of the independent San Diego Surf Dawgs, where one of his players is Rickey Henderson.

Answer: 1988

Lansford played for the Angels, Red Sox, and Athletics, during his 15-year career, from 1978-1992. Lansford earned three votes in 1998.

Answer: True

Madlock had 2008 hits with the Rangers, Cubs, Giants, Pirates, Dodgers, and Tigers. Madlock received 19 votes in 1993 voting, falling short of remaining on the ballot by three votes.

Answer: Yes

The Niekro brothers were on the 1973 and 1974 Atlanta Braves and the 1985 New York Yankees. Joe earned six votes in 1994 voting. Phil was inducted in 1997 in his fifth try. Joe's son Lance spent the 2004 season in the San Francisco Giants system.

Answer: 0

Six players received no votes in 1992: John Denny, Ken Forsch, Gary Maddox, Ben Oglivie, Gorman Thomas, and Pete Vukovich.

Answer: Expos

During his 19-year career (1977-1995), the Gold Glove catcher played for Detroit, Philadelphia, California, Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. Parrish received six votes in 2001. In 2005, the eight-time All-Star was the bullpen coach of the Detroit Tigers, managed by former teammate and lifelong Tigers star shortstop Alan Trammell.

Answer: Dan Quisenberry

The submarine-throwing reliever played from 1979-1990, the first eight with the Royals. He earned 18 votes in 1996 voting. Quisenberry died of a brain tumor in 1998. The first "Q" was spitballer Jack Quinn.

Answer: Second base

Randolph, who became the Mets manager in 2004, earned five votes in 1998.

Answer: Dominican Republic

Samuel earned two votes in 2003. In 2005, Samuel was the third-base coach for the Detroit Tigers.

Answer: False

Tanana spent part of the 1993 season, his final in the majors, with the Mets before being traded to the Yankees. Tanana was shut out in 1999 voting.

Answer: 1978

The ten year veteran, who played for the Expos, Mets, Angels, and Rangers, earned one vote in 1991. Valentine played in the 1977 All-Star game and earned his Gold Glove as an Expo.

Answer: Expos

Wallach earned one vote in 2002. In 2005, Wallach was the hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Answer: True

Zachry was a 10-year pitcher for the Reds, Mets, Dodgers, and Phillies.

Answer: 1991

The 17 year outfielder played for the Braves, Indians, Giants, Dodgers, and Mets. His All-Star season was with the Dodgers. Butler received two votes in 2003.

Answer: Astros

Cruz played from 1970-1974 with the Cardinals, 1975-1987 with the Astros, and 1988 with the Yankees. Cruz earned two votes in 1994. In 2005, Cruz was the first base coach for the Houston Astros. His son, Jose, Jr., was with the Diamondbacks, Red Sox, and Dodgers in 2005.

Answer: 1989

Dykstra played from 1985 to 1989 with the Mets and 1989 to 1996 with the Phillies. Dykstra was traded for Juan Samuel. "Nails" earned one vote in 2002.