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In the most recent issue of the MLB Immaculate Grid, released on July 10, the focus is on players who have represented two storied baseball franchises, namely the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago Cubs.
Among the notable MLB players who have had the honor of playing for both Guardians and Cubs, one prominent figure that emerges is Rick Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1976 and played for them until 1981. He was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1979.
In 1981, Sutcliffe was traded to the Cleveland Guardians, where he spent four seasons. He experienced a career resurgence and had his best season in 1984. That year, he won the NL Cy Young Award, given annually to the best pitcher in each league.
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Sutcliffe joined the Chicago Cubs in 1984 and became an integral part of the team's pitching staff. He remained with the team until 1991.
Other players who have played for both Guardians and Cubs in their careers are:
- Paul Assenmacher
- Kerry Wood
- Glenallen Hill
- Mark DeRosa
- Andre Thornton
- Manny Trillo
- Dave Clark
- Pat Tabler
- Dennis Eckersley
- Rich Hill
- Julian Tavarez
- Ralph Kiner
- Shawon Dunston
- Kenny Lofton
What is the MLB Immaculate Grid?
MLB Immaculate Grid is a baseball-themed quiz tailor-made for ardent fans who want to put their comprehensive knowledge of the sport to the ultimate test.
The concept of The Immaculate Grid revolves around a captivating 3-by-3 grid, where each cell represents a specific criterion that is directly linked to the realm of baseball.
Participants are faced with the exciting challenge of correctly guessing the identities of nine players who perfectly fit those given criteria.
Fans are presented with a diverse range of criteria that cover various aspects of baseball like player statistics, such as batting average or home runs, positional requirements, team affiliations, historical milestones, or even specific moments in baseball history.
