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Baseball Mixture Quiz for Experts | MLB Mixture

Quiz about mixed baseball. Stats, records, honors, etc ... Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by stv24. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
stv24

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,074

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
656

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Pittsburgh and St. Louis players shared the 1979 N.L. MVP Award? Hint

Bill Madlock & Ozzie Smith

Willie Stargell & Keith Hernandez

Dave Parker & Tommy Herr

Phil Garner & Willie McGee

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1969 who did Mike Cuellar share the A.L. Cy Young Award with? Hint

Jim Palmer

Denny Mclain

Mickey Lolich

Vida Blue

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first player to hit a home run in Canada as both a National League player and an American League player? Hint

Rusty Staub

Joe Carter

Dave Winfield

Richie Zisk

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Question 4 of 10

4. What pitcher gave up George Brett's infamous "pine tar homerun"? Hint

Dave Righetti

Goose Gossage

Ron Guidry

Steve Howe

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1950s these two teams played in the only World Series that did not involve a team from New York. Which two teams? Hint

Chicago Whitesox & Los Angeles Dodgers

St. Louis Cardinals & Kansas City Royals

Detroit Tigers & Chicago Cubs

Baltimore Orioles & San Fransico Giants

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Red Sox player won the A.L. batting crown in 1979? Hint

Carl Yastremski

Carlton Fisk

Jim Rice

Fred Lynn

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who were the two Oakland A's pitchers that won 20 games each in 1990? Hint

Ron Darling & Bob Welch

Bob Welch & Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart & Ron Darling

Bob Welch & Eric Plunk

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Cincinati Red rookie won 20 games in 1985? Hint

Ted Powers

Jose Rijo

Tom Browning

Norm Charlton

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1972 which catcher led the American League in triples? Hint

Carlton Fisk

Jim Sundberg

Bob Boone

Jeff Torborg

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1920 the first ever World Series grand slam was hit. Who hit it? Hint

Elmer Smith

Davis Lane

Jim Bagby

Conrad Bayne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Pittsburgh and St. Louis players shared the 1979 N.L. MVP Award?

Answer: Willie Stargell & Keith Hernandez

Not only MVPs but World Series champs also in their careers.

2. In 1969 who did Mike Cuellar share the A.L. Cy Young Award with?

Answer: Denny Mclain

Mclain later began a pitching career in the Michigan penal system.

3. Who was the first player to hit a home run in Canada as both a National League player and an American League player?

Answer: Richie Zisk

Zisk hit a homer in Montreal as a Pirate, and one in Toronto as a member of the White Sox.

4. What pitcher gave up George Brett's infamous "pine tar homerun"?

Answer: Goose Gossage

Musial hit 475, but Never led the league.

5. In the 1950s these two teams played in the only World Series that did not involve a team from New York. Which two teams?

Answer: Chicago Whitesox & Los Angeles Dodgers

The Sox and Dodgers played out the 1959 World Series.

6. Which Red Sox player won the A.L. batting crown in 1979?

Answer: Fred Lynn

Lynn was the only player besides Rod Carew And George Brett to win a batting title between 1972 and 1980.

7. Who were the two Oakland A's pitchers that won 20 games each in 1990?

Answer: Bob Welch & Dave Stewart

Welch won 27 and Stewart 21.

8. What Cincinati Red rookie won 20 games in 1985?

Answer: Tom Browning

Browning never lived up the numbers he put up in his rookie year.

9. In 1972 which catcher led the American League in triples?

Answer: Carlton Fisk

Fisk actually tied for the lead in 1972.

10. In 1920 the first ever World Series grand slam was hit. Who hit it?

Answer: Elmer Smith

Smith played for the Cleveland Indians. His Teamate Jim Bagby hit the first WS Homerun by a pitcher.

Source: Author stv24

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