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Trivia about Major League Baseball players with the last names from L to R. Here they are!
58 quizzes and 812 trivia questions.
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1.
  M&M's and M's   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How about some memorable M's in the world of Major League Baseball. I hope that you have fun with it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 13 10
Easier
Nightmare gold member
443 plays
2.
  Mmmmm Good!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some baseball greats whose name starts with 'M'. I hope that you find it educational. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 28 08
Easier
Nightmare gold member
790 plays
3.
  The 3 R's and Who?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about some great Major League players whose last name begins with R. I hope that you have fun with it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 26 10
Easier
Nightmare gold member
399 plays
4.
  Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about one of baseball's all-time greats, Jackie Robinson. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, kmria, Nov 06 06
Average
kmria
628 plays
5.
  Oooooohhhh Boy!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A pretty straight up all multiple choice quiz about baseball players whose last name begins with the letter 'O'. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 12 11
Easier
Nightmare gold member
277 plays
6.
  Life of the Ryan Express   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A test on the career and life of the Hall-of-famer Nolan Ryan.
Average, 15 Qns, daimaoh34, Sep 25 04
Average
daimaoh34
1460 plays
7.
  Say Hey!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about baseball's great Willie Mays. Say Hey! I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Aug 11 08
Average
Nightmare gold member
394 plays
8.
  Frank Robinson   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Frank Robinson was one of the most talented players in Major League Baseball history. Please take this quiz about his great career. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Oct 20 09
Average
mrgrouchy
252 plays
9.
  Red Sox Great Jim Rice   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There was no more feared hitter in baseball during his career than Jim Rice, and therefore you should know at least this much about him.
Average, 10 Qns, zeb43, Apr 20 09
Average
zeb43
380 plays
10.
  The Great Satchel Paige   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz about the life and career of the greatest pitcher in baseball of all-time, Satchel Paige. Good luck!
Tough, 15 Qns, JMoneyDogRock, Dec 02 07
Tough
JMoneyDogRock
226 plays
trivia question Quick Question
This pitching 'M' won four consecutive National League Cy Young awards amongst two different teams. Who was this Chicago Cub and Atlanta Brave?

From Quiz "M&M's and M's"




11.
  Master Melvin    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mel Ott was a great slugger who played in the Major Leagues from 1926-1947. Please take this quiz on Master Melvin's career. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Nov 30 09
Average
mrgrouchy
161 plays
12.
  Kirby Puckett   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 questions about one of the classiest (as well as talented) individuals to ever play in the Major Leagues.
Average, 10 Qns, Storman, May 29 06
Average
Storman
650 plays
13.
  Dale Murphy    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is in honor of one of the greatest centerfielder's ever.
Average, 15 Qns, Daisyduke71, Mar 17 09
Average
Daisyduke71
705 plays
14.
  Graig Nettles editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Graig Nettles, who was one of my favorite players, is arguably the best third baseman in Yankee history. How much do you really know about his career? This is more than just statistics.
Difficult, 10 Qns, NYFOREVER, May 02 09
Difficult
NYFOREVER
862 plays
15.
  Bobby Murcer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
1946-2008. This quiz is tributed to former Yankee Bobby Murcer who died July 12, 2008.
Average, 10 Qns, Flags12345, May 02 09
Average
Flags12345
266 plays
16.
  Donnie 'Baseball'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on a true Yankee great - Don Mattingly. This is a must for any Yankee fan!
Average, 10 Qns, Alinicus, Jul 29 04
Average
Alinicus
724 plays
17.
  Tony Perez    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tony Perez was an instrumental part of the Reds' postseason run duing the 1970's.
Average, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Feb 23 03
Average
GoodVibe gold member
303 plays
18.
  Johnny Oates: Player and Manager    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Johnny wasn't a superstar, but he was a good player and a good manager.Try this quiz and see how you do. I know a fair amount about him because we're related.
Tough, 15 Qns, foxgap, May 02 09
Tough
foxgap
456 plays
19.
  Eddie Murray    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2003, Eddie Murray became a member of the Hall of Fame.
Tough, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Jan 09 03
Tough
GoodVibe gold member
324 plays
20.
  Paul O'Neill    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Paul O'Neill was a great competitor who played with the Yankees' dynasty of the 1990's. Known for always giving his best, he was a big favorite among all Yankee fans. What do you know about him?
Tough, 10 Qns, NYFOREVER, Apr 20 09
Tough
NYFOREVER
328 plays
21.
  Pete Rose    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is all about Pete Rose. Whether you believe he should be in the HOF or not. He will always be among the greatest hitters of all time.
Tough, 15 Qns, koz-man, Aug 07 09
Tough
koz-man
887 plays
22.
  Bill Mueller    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bill Mueller was a baseball player who played for several teams. This quiz is a mix of easy and difficult/obscure questions regarding Mueller's career.
Tough, 10 Qns, Jessrond, Aug 05 11
Tough
Jessrond
140 plays
23.
  A Great Life: Cory Lidle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On October 11th, 2006, Cory Lidle, pitcher for the New York Yankees at the time, died in a plane crash on the New York City's riverline. He will be truly missed by all. This reflects his life in the MLB. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, thewho13rd, May 02 09
Tough
thewho13rd
179 plays
24.
  Nolan Ryan - Statistics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer questions about statistics during Nolan Ryan's career.
Difficult, 10 Qns, teddydove, May 10 03
Difficult
teddydove
845 plays
25.
  Wally Moon    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about Wally Moon, an outfielder and first baseman for the Cardinals and the Dodgers
Tough, 10 Qns, shamrock12, Oct 31 14
Tough
shamrock12
142 plays
26.
  Paul Molitor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Paul Molitor was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.
Tough, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Aug 31 11
Tough
GoodVibe gold member
198 plays
27.
  Cal Ripken Jr.    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is a test for true Cal Ripken Jr. fans.
Average, 5 Qns, dlandsman, May 29 06
Average
dlandsman
928 plays
28.
  Palmeiro - His First 500 HRs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rafael Palmeiro hit his 500th homerun on May 11, 2003. This quiz take a looks at that achievement.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ken1260, Aug 07 14
Tough
Ken1260
302 plays
29.
  All About Brian Roberts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is all about the 2006 Orioles' second baseman Brian Roberts!
Average, 10 Qns, syrus, May 02 09
Average
syrus
146 plays
30.
  Manny Ramirez    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
How well do you know Manny Ramirez? This quiz will help you find out!
Average, 5 Qns, rmp0189, Aug 07 07
Average
rmp0189
1247 plays
31.
  The Iron Man    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A true test of your Ripken knowledge!
Difficult, 15 Qns, whisket003, Jan 04 03
Difficult
whisket003
791 plays
32.
  Hank Majeski    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is tribute to my great grandfather, Hank Majeski, who played pro ball.
Average, 5 Qns, NYFan721, May 02 09
Average
NYFan721
160 plays
33.
  Barry Larkin    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
How well do you know Barry Larkin? Take this quiz and find out! Good luck! -:)
Average, 20 Qns, shortstop11, May 29 06
Average
shortstop11
376 plays
34.
  Kevin Mench    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love Kevin Mench! See how much you know about this baseball player.
Average, 10 Qns, ArodsGurly3, May 02 09
Average
ArodsGurly3
194 plays

MLB Players L-R Trivia Questions

1. When and where was Wally Moon born?

From Quiz
Wally Moon

Answer: April 3, 1930 - Bay, Arkansas,

He was born Wallace Wade Moon. He was named after Wallace Wade, head coach of Alabama.

2. In what round of the 1993 amateur draft was Bill Mueller picked?

From Quiz Bill Mueller

Answer: 15th

Bill Mueller was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 15th round of the 1993 amateur draft, the 414th overall pick of that draft. He was one of only four of the players from the 15th round of that draft class to make the majors, and the only to lead the league in any offensive or defensive categories.

3. This Hall of Fame 'O' was the third player in history to hit 500 home runs. He spent his entire 22-season career with the New York Giants. Who is this outfielder?

From Quiz Oooooohhhh Boy!

Answer: Mel Ott

Mel played from 1926-1947. He reached the 500-mark in 1945. Six times, Mel led the National League in home runs and retired with 511. He was the third player to become a member of the 500 Home Run Club behind Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx. The Hall of Fame inducted him in 1951, seven years before his death.

4. This 'R' won a National League and American League MVP in his career, in addition to batting for the Triple Crown. Who was this Hall of Famer that wore the number 20?

From Quiz The 3 R's and Who?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Frank won his NL MVP with the Reds in 1961 after winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 1956. After the Reds traded him to the Orioles in late 1965, he won the AL MVP and batted for the Triple Crown in the next season. Frank was inducted into the hall in 1982.

5. This Hall of Fame 'M' wore the number 44 and played most of his career with the San Francisco Giants at first base. Who was this that hit 521 career home runs, and had a water area named after him at his ballpark?

From Quiz M&M's and M's

Answer: Willie McCovey

Nicknamed 'Stretch' and 'Big Mac', McCovey played in 19 of his 22 seasons with the Giants. He began his endeavors by winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 1959, then won the National League MVP in 1969. Willie led the league three times in home runs and retired with 521, tied with Frank Thomas and the great Ted Williams. The water area beyond right field at Candlestick Park was named McCovey Cove in his honor. Willie was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.

6. Mel Ott was born in the Pelican State on March 2, 1909. In which state was Ott born?

From Quiz Master Melvin

Answer: Louisiana

"Master Melvin" Ott in Gretna, Louisiana. He was not an especially big man, but he possessed tremendous hitting power. Ott died in an automobile accident in Louisiana in 1958.

7. Jim Rice was the third straight all-time great to play left field for the Boston Red Sox. Who were the two Hall of Famers who were his immediate predecessors at that position?

From Quiz Red Sox Great Jim Rice

Answer: Ted Williams & Carl Yastrzemski

All of these players are or were well-known Red Sox outfielders. Mike Greenwell essentially followed Rice at that position and had a decent career, and then there was Manny being Manny.

8. Willie Mays began his tremendous career with the New York Giants, winning the Rookie of the Year award in the process. Which year was this?

From Quiz Say Hey!

Answer: 1951

1951 saw Willie win the rookie award over Chet Nichols of the Braves and Clem Labine of the Dodgers. Mays hit 20 home runs in his rookie season and batted .278.

9. Bobby Murcer was born in 1946 in what state?

From Quiz Bobby Murcer

Answer: Oklahoma

Murcer was born on May 20, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He became a high school star in baseball, basketball, and football, eventually choosing a career in baseball.

10. The name "Satchel" was actually only a nickname for him. What was Paige's real first name?

From Quiz The Great Satchel Paige

Answer: Leroy

Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige was his full name (including nickname). A story says that Paige got his nickname as a child, while holding suitcases for businessmen at a train station.

11. When did Brian make his big league debut?

From Quiz All About Brian Roberts

Answer: 2001

B-Rob made his debut on June 14, 2001, for the Baltimore Orioles.

12. When I retired, I was number five in career home runs. I also broke a season record for most home runs by hitting 70 in 1998. I retired as a St. Louis Cardinal. Who am I?

From Quiz Mmmmm Good!

Answer: Mark McGwire

McGwire began his career with the Oakland Athletics in 1986. In mid-season 1997, McGwire went to the Cardinals. In that season, he was the first in history to hit the most home runs in a season, but not lead a league. He hit 34 with the Athletics, then 24 with the Cardinals for a total of 58. In 1997, Ken Griffey Jr. led the American League with 56, and Larry Walker of Colorado led the National League with 49. McGwire retired with 583 career home runs.

13. How many times did Molitor go to the All-Star Game?

From Quiz Paul Molitor

Answer: 7

1980, 1985, 1988, 1991-1994.

14. When was Kevin born?

From Quiz Kevin Mench

Answer: January 7th 1978

Famous baseball player, Jermaine Dye was also born in January.

15. On September 9, 1986, Rafael hit his very first homerun off which Philadelphia Phillies pitcher?

From Quiz Palmeiro - His First 500 HRs

Answer: Kevin Gross

Out of Rafael's 500 homeruns, 25 were hit when he was with the Cubs, 182 when he was an Oriole, and 293 as a Texas Ranger. 286 were hit with the bases empty, 155 with one man on, and 49 with two men on.

16. Paul O'Neill had his best seasons while playing for the Yankees, but started with the Cincinnati Reds. Who did the Yankees trade to the Reds for O'Neill?

From Quiz Paul O'Neill

Answer: Roberto Kelly

Roberto Kelly started in the Yankees' outfield for 4 seasons before being traded straight up for O'Neill. After the trade, their careers headed in opposite directions. While O'Neill thrived on the Yankees for the next 9 years (1993 to 2001), Kelly switched teams 8 times over the following 8 years until he retired, playing his final 10 games back on the Yankees in 2000. Paul O'Neill was born on February 25, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio.

17. Graig Nettles is best known for his time with the Yankees. But he also played for 5 other teams during his career. With which team did he play his rookie season?

From Quiz Graig Nettles

Answer: Minnesota Twins

He started with Minnesota in 1967, and played there through 1969. He then played for Cleveland from 1970 through 1972, when he was traded to the Yankees. He played for San Diego from 1984 through 1986, and played in the '84 World Series with them against Detroit. He finished his career with Atlanta in 1987, and Montreal in 1988.

18. How many years did Ryan play in the Major Leagues?

From Quiz Nolan Ryan - Statistics

Answer: 27

Ryan's first major league season was 1966, although he only played in 2 games for 3 innings. He then played full time from 1968 thru 1993, for 27 total years.

19. Don Mattingly was known as one of the best defensive first basemen of all time. How many Gold Glove Awards did he win?

From Quiz Donnie 'Baseball'

Answer: 9

Mattingly won the awards from 1985-1998 and 1991-1994. A total of nine times.

20. Nolan Ryan was born on January 31, 1947, in what state?

From Quiz Life of the Ryan Express

Answer: Texas

He was born in Refugio, Texas, to Lynn Nolan Ryan Sr., and Martha Lee Hancock Ryan.

21. Which team did Perez start and end his career with?

From Quiz Tony Perez

Answer: Cincinnati Reds & Reds

Perez played 1964-1976, and 1984-1986 with the Reds. He played from 1977-1979 with Montreal, 1980-1982 with Boston, and 1983 with Philadelphia.

22. How many teams did Murray play for?

From Quiz Eddie Murray

Answer: 5

Murray played with the Orioles from 1977-1988, Dodgers 1989-1991, Mets in 1992 and 1993, Cleveland from 1994-1996, Baltimore again in 1996, then split time between Anaheim and LA in 1997.

23. Which MLB team did Pete Rose Not play on in his career?

From Quiz Pete Rose

Answer: Braves

He played on the Reds from 1963-78, Phillies from 1979-83, and back to the Reds from 1984-86. He also managed the Reds from 1984-1989.

24. On October 26, 2002 Manny Ramirez was playing for the Boston Red Sox. Which team did he play for prior to his move to Boston?

From Quiz Manny Ramirez

Answer: Cleveland Indians

Manny spent 8 years with the Indians before moving to Boston!

25. Johnny was born in January of 1946 in what North Carolina town?

From Quiz Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

Answer: Sylva

Sylva is located in western North Carolina. It is a small mountain town near Western Carolina University, which me and my wife attended.

26. How many games did Cal play in the 1981 season?

From Quiz The Iron Man

Answer: 23

27. When is Cal Ripken's birthday?

From Quiz Cal Ripken Jr.

Answer: August 24, 1960

Cal Ripken turned 40 years old in August of 2000, the last year of the 20th century!

28. This outfielder split his 17-season career between the Reds and the Yankees. He was a five-time all-star and led the league in batting once. Who is this that wore the number 21?

From Quiz Oooooohhhh Boy!

Answer: Paul O'Neill

Paul's career stretched from 1985-2001. The Reds traded him after the 1992 season, then he spent his remaining nine seasons in the pinstripes. O'Neill went to one World Series with the Reds, then five with the Yankees for a series record of 5-1.

29. This Hall of Fame 'R' set a record for throwing seven no-hitters in his career of 27 seasons. He also retired with more strikeouts than anyone in baseball. Who is he?

From Quiz The 3 R's and Who?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Nolan pitched with four teams over his 27 seasons, retiring in 1993. He retired with 324 wins, along with 5714 career strikeouts.

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