Baseball for Dummies No. 8

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Most home runs in a season during the 20th century: what slugger was ranked at number 2? Sammy Sosa Mark McGwire Barry Bonds Roger Maris

2. What position did Whitey Ford play throughout his career? catcher pitcher 2nd base shortstop

3. What team lost the 1939 World Series being skunked 4 games to 0? Minnesota Twins Florida Marlins San Diego Padres Cincinnati Reds

4. What team did Jason Giambi start his career with? Washington New York Oakland Los Angeles

5. Which of the following baseball personalities managed Major League teams winning 1253 career games while managing Minnesota, Detroit, Texas, Yankees, and the Athletics? Sparky Anderson Cap Anson Casey Stengel Billy Martin

6. What pitcher entered the Hall of Fame by winning only 28 games in his Major League Career? Satchel Paige Steve Garvey Greg Pinchbeck Rogers Hornsby

7. Which of the following players retired with 563 career home runs? Eddie Gaedel Dusty Baker Jim Bunning Reggie Jackson

8. Which of the following pitchers holds the 20th Century record for most wins in a season? Jack Chesbro Denny McLain Christy Mathewson Cy Young

9. The Oakland Athletics in their franchise history were originally from Philadelphia led by managing-great Connie Mack. Where did they move to before they moved to Oakland in 1968? Detroit Brooklyn Kansas City Minnesota

10. What is the rule if a fly ball hits the ground and bounces over the center field fence? double home run if not touched by a player triple batter is given a free hot dog