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1. I was 20 years old when I won my first batting title, but it was not in the Major Leagues. I won six more before I crossed the Pacific Ocean to play with the Mariners in 2001. In 2001, I was the American League Rookie of the Year and the season MVP Award winner. I was the first ever Japanese postion player in the Majors. Who am I? Satchel Paige Ichiro Suzuki Hideo Nomo Natosma Yamaha

2. My first 10 seasons were split between the Mariners and the Rangers. My 11th season found me in New York Yankee uniform. As I was a shortstop, I moved to third base for the sake of the team, and gave way to teammate Derek Jeter. In six of my first 10 seasons, I was in the top ten of the MVP voting. I also hit over 50 home runs in 2001 and 2002. Who am I? Adrian Beltre Albert Pujols Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffey Jr.

3. In 1947, I hit the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history. That season was my second in the big leagues. I was a back-up catcher to Aaron Robinson, but took over for the catching duties for the Yankees full time in 1949. I set a record for career home runs by a catcher, hitting 358. I was the American League MVP in 1951, 1954, and 1955. When I retired in 1965, I had gone to 14 World Series, all with the Yankees. My entire career of 19 seasons was with the Yankees, except for four games as a New York Met. I later became a manager. Who am I? Ernie Banks Dean Chance Rod Carew Yogi Berra

4. Like the great Sandy Koufax, it took a few seasons before I came around in the Majors. Also like Koufax, I pitched a perfect game, the 18th thrown in the history of the Major Leagues. In 2002, I won my fifth Cy Young Award, pitching for Arizona. Who am I? Bo Belinsky Curt Schilling Randy Johnson Greg Maddux

5. Like NBA star, Latrell Sprewell, I had one incident that unfortunately overshadowed my great career. The incident was that I hit Dodger catcher, John Roseboro, in the head with a bat. For the San Francisco Giants, I won 20 games in a season six times in the 1960s. With my high-kick delivery, I had the nickname, 'Dominican Dandy', and ironically, retired as a Dodger in 1975. Who am I? Bob Gibson Juan Marichal Jim Bouton Whitey Ford

6. In a world class run from 1926-1958, these 33 seasons of Major League baseball saw which team go to 21 World Series? New York Yankees Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Washington / Philadelphia Phillies

7. Babe Ruth hit 238 home runs in his first 10 seasons in the Majors. I surpassed him by hitting 266 in my first 10 seasons. I was the first right-handed batter to hit over 500 home runs, and the second hitter in history behind the Babe to reach 500. In 1932, I led the Majors by hitting a forgotten 58 in the season. Who am I? Jimmie Foxx Hank Aaron Barry Bonds Mark McGwire

8. Of all Yankee greats, if one took the jersey number of Babe Ruth, then added the jersey number of Lou Gehrig, then added the number of Yogi Berra, which Yankee player jersey would they come up with? Thurman Munson Mickey Mantle Joe Pepitone Roger Maris

9. A new league was inducted in 1901, and played with the National League. Both leagues were officially known as the "Major Leagues" for the rest of the 20th century. Which league was it? National Association American Association Union Association American League

10. In 2004, who hit his 661st career home run, to surpass the great Willie Mays on the home run career list? Sammy Sosa Rafael Palmeiro Mark McGwire Barry Bonds