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Ryan Vogelsong's common nickname is 'Vogey', and he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Answer: True
Ryan Vogelsong's common nickname is 'Vogey', and he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 22, 1977.
Ryan Vogelsong made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong made his MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants on September 2, 2000, not the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ryan Vogelsong was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round of the 1998 MLB draft, not the first round.
After his MLB debut in 2000, Ryan Vogelsong posted an 0–5 record with a 6.75 ERA in 15 games during the 2001 season with the Giants.
Answer: True
Following his MLB debut, Ryan Vogelsong indeed posted an 0–5 record with a 6.75 ERA in 15 games for the Giants during the 2001 season.
Ryan Vogelsong was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2001 as part of a deal that sent Jason Schmidt and John Vander Wal to the Giants.
Answer: True
Ryan Vogelsong was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, 2001, along with Armando Ríos, in exchange for pitcher Jason Schmidt and outfielder John Vander Wal, who went to the Giants.
Ryan Vogelsong's first full major league season in 2004 saw him primarily as a relief pitcher, achieving a 6–13 record.
Answer: False
In his first full major league season in 2004, Ryan Vogelsong primarily served as a starting pitcher, not a relief pitcher, and concluded with a 6–13 record and a 6.50 ERA.
By the end of the 2006 season, Ryan Vogelsong had accumulated a career MLB record of 10–22 with a 5.86 ERA.
Answer: True
By the conclusion of the 2006 season, Ryan Vogelsong had indeed accumulated a career MLB record of 10–22 with a 5.86 ERA over parts of six seasons.
Where did Ryan Vogelsong attend high school?
Answer: Octorara Area High School
Ryan Vogelsong graduated from Octorara Area High School in Atglen, Pennsylvania.
In which round of the 1998 MLB draft was Ryan Vogelsong selected by the San Francisco Giants?
Answer: Fifth round
Ryan Vogelsong was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round of the 1998 MLB draft.
What significant injury did Ryan Vogelsong suffer early in his career with the Pirates, sidelining him until the end of the 2003 season?
Answer: Tommy John surgery
Early in his career with the Pirates, Ryan Vogelsong required Tommy John surgery, which sidelined him from the major leagues until the end of the 2003 season.
What was Ryan Vogelsong's role with the Pirates in 2005, and how did his performance change?
Answer: He was moved to the bullpen as a middle reliever, and his ERA improved.
In 2005, Ryan Vogelsong was moved to the bullpen as a middle reliever, and his performance improved, as evidenced by his 4.43 ERA.
In Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Ryan Vogelsong achieved a win-loss record of 61–75 and an ERA of 4.48.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong's NPB career statistics were an 11–14 win-loss record and a 4.17 ERA. The 61–75 record and 4.48 ERA correspond to his MLB career.
In his NPB debut, Ryan Vogelsong notably hit a home run in the bottom of the second inning during his home stadium debut.
Answer: True
In his NPB home stadium debut on April 12, 2007, Ryan Vogelsong secured a win and notably hit a home run in the bottom of the second inning.
After his time in NPB, Ryan Vogelsong signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and played for the Salt Lake Bees.
Answer: False
After his time in NPB, Ryan Vogelsong first signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, before later signing with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and playing for the Salt Lake Bees.
Which team did Ryan Vogelsong make his Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) debut with?
Answer: Hanshin Tigers
Ryan Vogelsong made his NPB debut on April 5, 2007, as a starting pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers.
Which Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team did Ryan Vogelsong play for in 2009?
Answer: Orix Buffaloes
In 2009, Ryan Vogelsong signed a one-year deal to play for the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Which MLB organization did Ryan Vogelsong sign a minor league deal with during the 2009–2010 off-season, prior to joining the Angels' affiliate?
Answer: Philadelphia Phillies
During the 2009–2010 off-season, Ryan Vogelsong signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies before later joining the Angels' affiliate.
Ryan Vogelsong's career revitalization with the Giants in 2011 began when he was called up to replace an injured Tim Lincecum.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong's career revitalization with the Giants in 2011 began when he was called up to replace an injured Barry Zito, not Tim Lincecum.
In his first MLB start back with the Giants in 2011, Ryan Vogelsong earned his first MLB win since 2005 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Answer: True
On April 28, 2011, Ryan Vogelsong made his first MLB start since 2004 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and earned his first MLB win since September 2005.
Ryan Vogelsong was named to the 2011 National League All-Star Team and was awarded the 2011 Willie Mac Award.
Answer: True
Ryan Vogelsong was indeed named to the 2011 National League All-Star Team and was also awarded the 2011 Willie Mac Award for his outstanding performance.
Ryan Vogelsong's 2011 season ERA of 2.71 was the highest among the San Francisco Giants' starting rotation that year.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong's 2011 season ERA of 2.71 was the lowest among the San Francisco Giants' starting rotation that year, not the highest.
Ryan Vogelsong credited playing winter ball in Mexico in 2010 as the turning point for his career revitalization.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong credited playing winter ball in Venezuela in 2010 with Tiburones de La Guaira as the crucial turning point for his career revitalization, not Mexico.
Before his impactful experience in Venezuela, Ryan Vogelsong's MLB career record was 10 wins and 22 losses.
Answer: True
Prior to his impactful experience playing winter ball in Venezuela, Ryan Vogelsong's MLB career record was indeed 10 wins and 22 losses, with a 5.86 ERA.
How did Ryan Vogelsong return to the San Francisco Giants in 2011?
Answer: He signed a minor league contract and was later called up to replace an injured Barry Zito.
Ryan Vogelsong signed a minor league contract with the Giants in 2011 and was called up to the major league roster to replace an injured Barry Zito.
What was Ryan Vogelsong's record and ERA in the first half of the 2011 season that solidified his position in the Giants' rotation?
Answer: 6–1 record with a 2.17 ERA
In the first half of the 2011 season, Ryan Vogelsong posted an exceptional 6–1 record with a 2.17 ERA, which solidified his position in the Giants' starting rotation.
What award did Ryan Vogelsong receive in 2011, in addition to being named an All-Star?
Answer: Willie Mac Award
In addition to being named to the 2011 National League All-Star Team, Ryan Vogelsong was awarded the 2011 Willie Mac Award.
What factor contributed to five of Ryan Vogelsong's seven losses in the 2011 season?
Answer: Lack of run support from the Giants' offense.
Five of Ryan Vogelsong's seven losses in 2011 were attributed to a lack of run support from the San Francisco Giants' offense.
What did Ryan Vogelsong credit as the crucial turning point for his career revitalization in 2011?
Answer: Playing winter ball in Venezuela in 2010.
Ryan Vogelsong credited playing winter ball in Venezuela in 2010 with Tiburones de La Guaira as the crucial turning point for his career revitalization.
What was Ryan Vogelsong's MLB career record before his experience playing winter ball in Venezuela?
Answer: 10 wins and 22 losses
Prior to his impactful experience playing winter ball in Venezuela, Ryan Vogelsong's MLB career record stood at 10 wins and 22 losses.
In 2012, Ryan Vogelsong was selected for the All-Star team despite having the lowest ERA in the National League at the All-Star Break.
Answer: False
In 2012, Ryan Vogelsong was not selected for the All-Star team despite having the lowest ERA in the National League at the All-Star Break, which was considered a significant snub.
Ryan Vogelsong's 2012 postseason ERA of 1.09 was the lowest among all Giants' starting pitchers.
Answer: True
In the 2012 postseason, Ryan Vogelsong posted an impressive 1.09 ERA, which was indeed the lowest among all Giants' starting pitchers.
Ryan Vogelsong joined Christy Mathewson as the only pitchers in history to begin their postseason careers with four consecutive starts of five or more innings while giving up one run or fewer.
Answer: True
In the 2012 postseason, Ryan Vogelsong achieved a historical pitching feat, joining Christy Mathewson as the only pitchers to begin their postseason careers with four consecutive starts of five or more innings while giving up one run or fewer.
Ryan Vogelsong began the 2013 season as the third starter in the Giants' rotation.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong began the 2013 season as the fifth starter in the Giants' rotation, not the third.
In May 2013, Ryan Vogelsong suffered a fractured arm bone after being hit by a fastball.
Answer: False
In May 2013, Ryan Vogelsong suffered two fractured bones and a dislocated joint in his hand after being hit by a fastball, not a fractured arm bone.
After returning from injury in 2013, Ryan Vogelsong managed to lower his ERA by 1.46 over the final two months of the season.
Answer: True
After returning from his hand injury on August 9, 2013, Ryan Vogelsong indeed managed to lower his ERA by 1.46 over the final two months of the season.
The San Francisco Giants declined Ryan Vogelsong's club option in November 2013 but later signed him to a more expensive, multi-year deal.
Answer: False
The San Francisco Giants declined Ryan Vogelsong's $6.5 million club option in November 2013. They later signed him to a one-year, $5 million deal, which was less expensive and not multi-year.
In 2014, Ryan Vogelsong made a career-high 32 starts and contributed to the Giants' second World Series victory.
Answer: True
In 2014, Ryan Vogelsong made a career-high 32 starts in the regular season and contributed to the Giants' second World Series victory by starting three games in the postseason, all of which the Giants won.
What was the notable snub Ryan Vogelsong experienced in the 2012 season despite his strong performance?
Answer: He was not selected for the All-Star team despite having the lowest ERA in the National League at the All-Star Break.
In 2012, Ryan Vogelsong was notably not selected for the All-Star team despite having the lowest ERA in the National League at the All-Star Break.
How did Ryan Vogelsong contribute to the Giants' victory in Game 3 of the 2012 National League Division Series?
Answer: He pitched a closely contested game, keeping the score tied through five innings, helping the Giants avoid elimination.
In Game 3 of the 2012 NLDS, Ryan Vogelsong pitched a closely contested game, keeping the score tied through five innings, which was crucial in helping the Giants avoid elimination.
What was Ryan Vogelsong's overall postseason record and ERA in 2012?
Answer: 3–0 record with a 1.09 ERA
In the 2012 postseason, Ryan Vogelsong posted an undefeated 3–0 record with an impressive 1.09 ERA.
What historical pitching achievement did Ryan Vogelsong share with Christy Mathewson in the 2012 postseason?
Answer: Only pitchers to begin their postseason careers with four consecutive starts of five or more innings while giving up one run or fewer.
In the 2012 postseason, Ryan Vogelsong joined Christy Mathewson as the only pitchers in history to begin their postseason careers with four consecutive starts of five or more innings while giving up one run or fewer.
What injury did Ryan Vogelsong sustain in May 2013 during a game against the Nationals?
Answer: Two fractured bones and a dislocated joint in his hand.
In May 2013, Ryan Vogelsong was hit on the hand by a fastball, resulting in two fractured bones and a dislocated joint in his hand.
What was the outcome of Ryan Vogelsong's club option with the Giants in November 2013?
Answer: The Giants declined the option but later signed him to a one-year, $5 million deal.
The Giants declined Ryan Vogelsong's $6.5 million club option in November 2013 but subsequently signed him to a one-year, $5 million contract.
How many starts did Ryan Vogelsong make in the 2014 regular season, a career high?
Answer: 32 starts
In the 2014 regular season, Ryan Vogelsong made a career-high 32 starts.
Ryan Vogelsong hit his first career home run in September 2015 off pitcher Chris Rusin at Coors Field.
Answer: True
On September 3, 2015, Ryan Vogelsong indeed hit his first career home run, a two-run homer off pitcher Chris Rusin at Coors Field.
Ryan Vogelsong returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2016 season and suffered a broken nose after being hit by a pitch.
Answer: False
Ryan Vogelsong returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2016 season. He was hit in the face by a pitch and sustained fractures to the orbital bone in his left eye socket, not a broken nose.
Ryan Vogelsong signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in 2017 but was released after struggling in spring training.
Answer: True
On January 11, 2017, Ryan Vogelsong signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins but was released on March 21, 2017, after struggling in spring training.
Ryan Vogelsong officially retired as a Giant in a ceremony held at Oracle Park in 2017.
Answer: True
Ryan Vogelsong officially retired as a Giant during a ceremony held by the San Francisco Giants on September 17, 2017, at AT&T Park (now Oracle Park).
What notable offensive achievement did Ryan Vogelsong have in September 2015?
Answer: He hit his first career home run.
On September 3, 2015, Ryan Vogelsong hit his first career home run, a two-run homer off pitcher Chris Rusin.
When did Ryan Vogelsong return to the Pittsburgh Pirates for his second stint?
Answer: 2016
Ryan Vogelsong signed a one-year contract on December 18, 2015, marking his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2016 season.
What injury did Ryan Vogelsong suffer during his 2016 season with the Pirates?
Answer: Fractures to the orbital bone in his left eye socket
On May 23, 2016, Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the face by a pitch and sustained fractures to the orbital bone in his left eye socket.
What was Ryan Vogelsong's experience with the Minnesota Twins in 2017?
Answer: He signed a minor league contract but was released after struggling in spring training.
Ryan Vogelsong signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in 2017 but was released after struggling with a 7.72 ERA in spring training.
When did Ryan Vogelsong officially retire as a Giant?
Answer: September 17, 2017
Ryan Vogelsong officially retired as a Giant during a ceremony held by the San Francisco Giants on September 17, 2017.
Ryan Vogelsong won two World Series championships and was an All-Star in 2011.
Answer: True
Ryan Vogelsong's career highlights include being an All-Star in 2011 and winning two World Series championships in 2012 and 2014.
Ryan Vogelsong's pitching repertoire included a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a cut fastball, a circle changeup, and a curveball.
Answer: True
Ryan Vogelsong's pitching repertoire indeed included a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a cut fastball, a circle changeup, and a curveball.
What was Ryan Vogelsong's primary position in baseball?
Answer: Pitcher
Ryan Vogelsong primarily played as a pitcher during his professional baseball career.
What were Ryan Vogelsong's career strikeout totals in Major League Baseball (MLB)?
Answer: 900 strikeouts
In Major League Baseball, Ryan Vogelsong recorded a total of 900 strikeouts during his career.
Which of the following is NOT a career highlight or award for Ryan Vogelsong?
Answer: Cy Young Award winner
Ryan Vogelsong's career highlights include being an All-Star in 2011, winning two World Series championships, and induction into the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame. He did not win a Cy Young Award.
What was the typical velocity of Ryan Vogelsong's four-seam fastball?
Answer: Around 90-93 miles per hour
Ryan Vogelsong typically threw his four-seam fastball at a velocity of around 90–93 miles per hour.
As of September 2019, where did Ryan Vogelsong and his family reside?
Answer: Suwanee, Georgia
As of September 2019, Ryan Vogelsong and his family resided in Suwanee, Georgia.