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Quiz about Lets Let Mikey Do It
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Let's Let Mikey Do It Trivia Quiz


All multiple choice about some prominent Mikes in Major League baseball. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
189,755
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
943
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. Some of my greatest seasons were overshadowed by teammate, Denny McLain. Although Denny shined in 1968, I won the World Series MVP for the Tigers. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. My entire career was spent with the Phillies. 10 third base Gold Gloves and three season MVP Awards later, I retired after 18 seasons in 1989. I was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1995. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I played most of my career with the Astros. I won the 1986 Cy Young Award, blowing out the National League with 306 strikeouts. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Born in Nara, Japan, I was a 2003 Minnesota Twin rookie pitcher. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I was drafted as a favor to my Father. I had no chance but was given a tryout. Luck would have it, as I hit over 350 home runs in my career, setting a record for catchers. I was still banging them out in 2004. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. My nickname is 'Moose'. After pitching for the Orioles for 10 seasons, I went to the Yankees in 2001, went 17-11, and was sixth in the Cy Young voting. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In only my second season in the Major Leagues in 2003, I threw a miserable 9-21, but that was almost 25% of my team's season wins. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I pitched on one of the greatest pitching rotations in baseball history with the Orioles. In 1969, I was a co-Cy Young winner with the Tigers' Denny McLain. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I pitched most of my 14 seasons with the Orioles. I was fourth in the Cy Young voting in 1984, going 22-11. I retired in 1993. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I was a Dodger catcher my entire career of 13 seasons, then went on to manage the Anaheim Angels to a World Series crown. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Some of my greatest seasons were overshadowed by teammate, Denny McLain. Although Denny shined in 1968, I won the World Series MVP for the Tigers. Who am I?

Answer: Mickey Lolich

Born Michael Stephen Lolich, he saw McLain go 31-6 in the 1968 season. Lolich was no slouch, as he went 17-9. Mickey won three games, in the four games to three downing of the Cardinals in the World Series of 1968. He also batted .250 in the Series.
2. My entire career was spent with the Phillies. 10 third base Gold Gloves and three season MVP Awards later, I retired after 18 seasons in 1989. I was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1995. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Schmidt

Schmidt played with the Phillies from 1972-1986. He won the MVP in 1980 and 1981 over two Montreal Expos, Gary Carter and Andre Dawson. His third MVP came in 1986 over Glenn Davis of Houston. Mike was inducted into the Hall with 97% of the voting.
3. I played most of my career with the Astros. I won the 1986 Cy Young Award, blowing out the National League with 306 strikeouts. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Scott

Michael Warren Scott, played his first four seasons with the Mets in limited duty. He went to Houston in 1983, and had his first winning season by going 10-6. Mike retired from baseball in 1991.
4. Born in Nara, Japan, I was a 2003 Minnesota Twin rookie pitcher. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Nakamura

Old for a rookie at age 26, Micheal Yoshihide Nakamura, pitched in 12 games for the Twins in 2003 with no record. He pitched in less than 13 innings, but struck out 14 batters.
5. I was drafted as a favor to my Father. I had no chance but was given a tryout. Luck would have it, as I hit over 350 home runs in my career, setting a record for catchers. I was still banging them out in 2004. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Piazza

Piazza was drafted by Dodger manager Tom Lasorda, who knew Mike's Father. He played in 21 games in 1992, then won the Rookie of the Year in 1993. In 1998, Piazza became a New York Met.
6. My nickname is 'Moose'. After pitching for the Orioles for 10 seasons, I went to the Yankees in 2001, went 17-11, and was sixth in the Cy Young voting. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Mussina

Michael Cole Mussina, also went 18-10 in 2002, then 17-8 in 2003. In the 2003 World Series, Mussina won game three, in a losing Series effort against the Marlins.
7. In only my second season in the Major Leagues in 2003, I threw a miserable 9-21, but that was almost 25% of my team's season wins. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Maroth

After going 6-10 in his first season, Michael Warren Maroth, went backwards by losing 21 games in 2003. The Tigers went a dismal 43-119 in season.
8. I pitched on one of the greatest pitching rotations in baseball history with the Orioles. In 1969, I was a co-Cy Young winner with the Tigers' Denny McLain. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Cuellar

Born, Miguel Angel Cuellar Santana, in Santa Clara, Cuba, Mike went 23-11 in 1969. Cuellar pitched along with teammates Dave McNally, Jim Palmer, Pat Dobson, and Mike Torrez. After 15 seasons, Cuellar retired as an Angel in 1977.
9. I pitched most of my 14 seasons with the Orioles. I was fourth in the Cy Young voting in 1984, going 22-11. I retired in 1993. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Boddicker

Michael James Boddicker, out of the University of Iowa, was a sixth round draft pick by Baltimore in 1978. From 1980-1988, Boddicker played in Baltimore. He also played for the Red Sox, Royals, and Brewers.
10. I was a Dodger catcher my entire career of 13 seasons, then went on to manage the Anaheim Angels to a World Series crown. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Scioscia

Michael Lorri Scioscia, was Dodger-blue from 1980-1992. He tried his hand at managing, as he replaced managers Terry Collins and Joe Maddon, and took the Angels' helm for the 2000 season. In the west coast World Series of 2002, the Angels defeated the Giants, four games to three.
Source: Author Nightmare

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