Baseball Bits and Pieces

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1. The Rookie of the Year award began in 1947, which Dodger Jackie Robinson was the first recepient. Willie Mays was the first Giant to win the award in 1951. How many Rookie of the Year awards did Willie win throughout his 22-season career? 7 3 1 5

2. Which American League pitcher led the Major League by losing 18 games in 2006? Brad Penny Rodrigo Lopez John Smoltz Carlos Zambrano

3. One of the ugliest brawls in baseball history occurred in 1965 between which two teams at Candlestick Park? Dodgers - Giants Twins - Padres Royals - Phillies Expos - Tigers

4. Which 2006 American League team saw their ninth consecutive losing season by not winning 81 games? Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Oakland Athletics Baltimore Orioles

5. On June 3, 2003, in a historic event, Sammy Sosa was ejected from the game for having a corked bat. How many bats did Major League baseball confiscate and inspect? 54 76 37 19

6. Which career Boston Red Sox player had the nickname of, 'The Little Professor'? Ernie Lombardi Dom DiMaggio Johnny Vander Meer Hugh Mulcahy

7. The Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx, pleased his hometown fans of the Athletics and Red Sox for many of his 20 seasons from 1925-1945. Which team did he retire with? Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox

8. Which of the following was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame first? Lou Gehrig Zack Wheat Sam Crawford Joe Cronin

9. Three of these baseballers managed for at least 15 seasons. Which did not? Dick Williams Duke Snider Chuck Tanner Billy Martin

10. Which team by name, joined the Major Leagues first? Kansas City Royals Seattle Pilots Los Angeles Angels Montreal Expos