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2002: AL Starters Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the infamous 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which ended in a tie after the 11th inning. Do you know what players started for the American League?

A multiple-choice quiz by marchmadness. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
marchmadness

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,567

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
985

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who started at catcher for the American League? Hint

Jason Varitek

Ivan Rodriguez

Jorge Posada

A.J. Pierzynski

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who started at first base for the American League All-Stars?

Answer: (Two Words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the starter at second base? Hint

Bret Boone

Rey Sanchez

Luis Rivas

Alfonso Soriano

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which third baseman started the game for the American League All-Stars? Hint

Robin Ventura

Corey Koskie

Troy Glaus

Shea Hillenbrand

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who started the game at shortstop? Hint

Nomar Garciaparra

Carlos Guillen

Derek Jeter

Alex Rodriguez

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who started the game in left field? Hint

Magllio Ordonez

Mike Cameron

Manny Ramirez

Kenny Lofton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who started the game in center field?

Answer: (Two Words, or just surname, Twins)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the leading vote getter, and the starter in right field?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... or just first name!)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the starting pitcher for the American League?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who made a miraculous catch to rob Barry Bonds of a home run?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who started at catcher for the American League?

Answer: Jorge Posada

Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees, batted .266 with 15 homeruns and 58 RBI at the All-Star Break.

2. Who started at first base for the American League All-Stars?

Answer: Jason Giambi

Jason Giambi of the New York Yankees, batted .318 with 22 homeruns and 71 RBIs at the break.

3. Who was the starter at second base?

Answer: Alfonso Soriano

Alfonso Soriano of the New York Yankees, batted .315 with 20 homeruns and 56 RBIs at the All-Star break.

4. Which third baseman started the game for the American League All-Stars?

Answer: Shea Hillenbrand

Shea Hillenbrand of the Boston Red Sox, batted .298 with 13 homeruns and 51 RBIs at the break.

5. Who started the game at shortstop?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers, batted .305 with 27 homeruns and 73 RBIs at the All-Star Break.

6. Who started the game in left field?

Answer: Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox, batted .340 with 9 homeruns and 38 RBIs in an injury-riddled first half.

7. Who started the game in center field?

Answer: Torii Hunter

Torii Hunter of the Minnesota Twins batted .306 with 20 homeruns and 61 RBIs in the first half.

8. Who was the leading vote getter, and the starter in right field?

Answer: Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners, batted .357 with 2 home runs and 28 RBIs in the first half.

9. Who was the starting pitcher for the American League?

Answer: Derek Lowe

Derek Lowe of the Boston Red Sox, was 12-4 with a 2.36 ERA at the All-Star break.

10. Who made a miraculous catch to rob Barry Bonds of a home run?

Answer: Torii Hunter

Torii Hunter leaped against the wall and took away a sure home run from Barry Bonds. Hope you enjoyed my quiz!

Source: Author marchmadness

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