Question
On December 7th, 2023, this player sat in his home in Los Angeles with his dog, Dekopin. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this player who, contrary to the speculations of Internet flight trackers and supposedly credible reporter Jon Morosi, was not en route to Toronto. The next day, this player signed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers.
ANSWER: Shohei Ohtani
[10h] The private jet reported to contain Ohtani was actually transporting this businessman. This man made a joking Instagram post claiming he was the first player to host Dragon’s Den and lead the MLB in home runs since Babe Ruth.
ANSWER: Robert Herjavec
[10m] The Dodgers free agent spending did not stop with Ohtani, but continued with a $325 million contract given to this other Japanese superstar. This pitcher won three consecutive Pacific League MVPs with the Orix Buffaloes.
ANSWER: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 8 | 16.25 | 100% | 38% | 25% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Carleton | 2024-10-20 | Y | 4 | 22.50 | 100% | 75% | 50% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | Y | 4 | 17.50 | 100% | 75% | 0% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 15.00 | 90% | 50% | 10% |