Question
The 2023 MLB season saw several new rules for pitchers, including a limit on the number of times they can attempt this action. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this action, in which a pitcher attempts to throw out an opposing baserunner rather than delivering a pitch to the plate. The new rules mean that pitchers only have two unsuccessful attempts at this action per plate appearance.
ANSWER: pickoff [prompt on disengagement]
[10h] Despite the new rules, this pitcher picked off a career-high and league-leading seven runners in 2023. This Washington lefty earned the win in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series.
ANSWER: Patrick (Alan) Corbin
[10m] The new rules also added a pitch clock, to the detriment of this pitcher, who led MLB in pitch violations in 2023. As a Philly, this closer recorded his 400th career save in a game against his former team, the Atlanta Braves.
ANSWER: Craig (Michael) Kimbrel
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 8 | 13.75 | 63% | 50% | 25% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Carleton | 2024-10-20 | Y | 4 | 2.50 | 25% | 0% | 0% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 14.00 | 90% | 30% | 20% |