PIRATES TRIVIA
Think you know the Pirates? These are the Pirates categories that show up in Daily Bullpen. Every answer below is a real correct answer. Score big by naming the deep cuts, not the stars.
Pirates pitcher
Anyone who pitched for the Pirates — 1,031 correct answers.
Most famous: Honus Wagner, Rich Gossage, Jim Bunning, Bert Blyleven, Pud Galvin, Dazzy Vance, Waite Hoyt, Burleigh Grimes.
Deep cuts: Len Gilmore, George Ziegler, Cam Alldred, Phil Morrison, Bill Hughes.
Pirates hitter
Any position player for the Pirates — 1,178 correct answers.
Most famous: Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Bill Mazeroski, Paul Waner, Billy Herman, Joe Cronin.
Deep cuts: Tom Lovelace, Gary Hargis, Ren Wylie, Gene Madden, Fred Clement.
Pirates catcher
Played 10+ games at catcher for the Pirates — 164 correct answers.
Most famous: Lance Parrish, Del Crandall, Smoky Burgess, Tony Peña, Jason Kendall, Rollie Hemsley, Al Lopez, Russell Martin.
Deep cuts: Vinnie Smith, Nick Koback, Roy Jarvis, Jake Kafora, Bill Skiff.
Pirates first baseman
Played 10+ games at first base for the Pirates — 193 correct answers.
Most famous: Willie Stargell, Paul Waner, Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg, Jake Beckley, Ralph Kiner, Al Oliver, Bobby Bonilla.
Deep cuts: Matt Gorski, Will Craig, Eddie Vargas, Alex Hernandez, Warren Gill.
Pirates second baseman
Played 10+ games at second base for the Pirates — 167 correct answers.
Most famous: Bill Mazeroski, Billy Herman, Joe Cronin, Honus Wagner, Rabbit Maranville, Willie Randolph, Dick Bartell, Phil Garner.
Deep cuts: Red Juelich, Paddy Siglin, Nick Yorke, Gift Ngoepe, Billy Gleason.
Pirates shortstop
Played 10+ games at shortstop for the Pirates — 168 correct answers.
Most famous: Joe Cronin, Arky Vaughan, Honus Wagner, Rabbit Maranville, Pie Traynor, Dick Groat, Maury Wills, Jay Bell.
Deep cuts: Gene Steere, Jim Dee, Bill Stuart, Argenis Diaz, Buddy Pritchard.
Pirates third baseman
Played 10+ games at third base for the Pirates — 183 correct answers.
Most famous: Bill Mazeroski, Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Bob Elliott, Deacon White, Maury Wills, Bobby Bonilla, Aramis Ramirez.
Deep cuts: Bill Niles, Cam Devanney, Pete McShannic, Sonny Senerchia, Adam DeBus.
Pirates outfielder
Played 10+ games at outfield for the Pirates — 402 correct answers.
Most famous: Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Paul Waner, Arky Vaughan, Honus Wagner, Max Carey.
Deep cuts: Don Flinn, Bull Smith, Frank Edington, Dave Wissman, Fritz Scheeren.
Pirates since 2015
Anyone who played for the Pirates since 2015 — 330 correct answers.
Most famous: Andrew McCutchen, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Santana, Melky Cabrera, Aroldis Chapman, Starling Marte, David Freese, Yasmani Grandal.
Deep cuts: Cam Alldred, Brady Feigl, John Bormann, Hunter Barco, Kelvin Marte.
Pirates All-Star
Made an All-Star team as a member of the Pirates — 92 correct answers.
Most famous: Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Bill Mazeroski, Paul Waner, Arky Vaughan, Ralph Kiner.
Deep cuts: Frankie Zak, Jeff Locke, Mitch Keller, Evan Meek, Elmer Riddle.
Pirates .300 season
Hit .300 in a season for the Pirates (400+ at-bats) — 86 correct answers.
Most famous: Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Paul Waner, Arky Vaughan, Honus Wagner, Max Carey.
Deep cuts: Jim Viox, Johnny Rizzo, Ronny Paulino, Cotton Tierney, Kevin Newman.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many pitchers have played for the Pirates?
1,031 pitchers have appeared for the Pirates, including Honus Wagner, Rich Gossage, Jim Bunning, Bert Blyleven, Pud Galvin.
How many position players have played for the Pirates?
1,178, from Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Dave Parker to deep cuts like Ren Wylie, Gary Hargis, Tom Lovelace.
Who are some Pirates All-Stars?
Barry Bonds, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Bill Mazeroski, Paul Waner, Arky Vaughan, Ralph Kiner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd Waner, and 82 more.
Is there a daily Pirates trivia game?
Daily Bullpen features Pirates categories regularly, along with the other 29 teams. A new game drops every day at midnight.
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