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Baseball Pitchers Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the history of Major League Pitchers.

A multiple-choice quiz by willowtree22770. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
willowtree22770

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,164

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
655

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following pitchers led the league in strikeouts per 9 innings for 7 consecutive seasons? Hint

Randy Johnson

Cy Young

Nolan Ryan

Dazzy Vance

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following pitchers led the league in wins for 5 consecutive seasons? Hint

Warren Spahn

Nolan Ryan

Tom Seaver

Grover Alexander

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first pitcher to reach 300 strikeouts in one season in the National League? Hint

Randy Johnson

Sandy Koufax

Christy Mathewson

Dizzy Dean

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Question 4 of 10

4. What New York Met led the National League in strikeouts in 1990 and 1991?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... also played for the Yankees, among other teams)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Roger Clemens led the league in strikeouts 3 straight seasons.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following pitchers led their respective league the most times in strikeouts in their career? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Sandy Koufax

Grover Alexander

Walter Johnson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Allie Reynolds led the American League in strikeouts in 1952. Who was the next New York Yankee to lead the American League in strikeouts after Reynolds? Hint

Al Downing

Catfish Hunter

Roger Clemens

Whitey Ford

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Question 8 of 10

8. What pitcher was forced to retire in 1966 in the prime of his career? Hint

Jim Bunning

Steve Carlton

Mickey Lolich

Sandy Koufax

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was a Pittsburgh rookie in 1992? Hint

Ramiro Mendoza

Tim Wakefield

Scott Sullivan

Robb Nen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is a pitcher? Hint

Ramon Ortiz

Shane Halter

Denny Hocking

Carlos Lee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following pitchers led the league in strikeouts per 9 innings for 7 consecutive seasons?

Answer: Dazzy Vance

Vance led the leauge from 1922-1928 while pitching for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He retired with 2045 K's over 16 seasons.

2. Which of the following pitchers led the league in wins for 5 consecutive seasons?

Answer: Warren Spahn

Warren Spahn did this from 1957-1961 with the Milwaukee Braves. He won 21, 22, 21, 21, and another 21. What consistency! He also led the league on three other occasions.

3. Who was the first pitcher to reach 300 strikeouts in one season in the National League?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Koufax had 306 strikeouts in 1963..then went on to have a whopping 382 strikeouts in 1965.

4. What New York Met led the National League in strikeouts in 1990 and 1991?

Answer: David Cone

David Cone had 233 strikeouts in 1990, and 241 strikeouts in 1991, both leading the National League.

5. Roger Clemens led the league in strikeouts 3 straight seasons.

Answer: True

Clemens did this from 1996-1998. In 96' it was with the Red Sox, then in 97' and 98' with the Blue Jays.

6. Which of the following pitchers led their respective league the most times in strikeouts in their career?

Answer: Walter Johnson

This Washington Senator did it 12 times, compared to Ryan's 9 times in the American League and 2 times in the National.

7. Allie Reynolds led the American League in strikeouts in 1952. Who was the next New York Yankee to lead the American League in strikeouts after Reynolds?

Answer: Al Downing

He did it in 1964 by striking out 217 batters.

8. What pitcher was forced to retire in 1966 in the prime of his career?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

This Hall of Famer only played 12 seasons, and was forced to retire due to arthritis in his left elbow. His final season in 1966 rendered him 27 wins, a Cy Young award, and 2nd place voting in the MVP.

9. Which of the following was a Pittsburgh rookie in 1992?

Answer: Tim Wakefield

Tim was a rookie at age 25. He was a remarkable 8-1 as a rookie. He was traded to the Red Sox in 1995.

10. Which of the following is a pitcher?

Answer: Ramon Ortiz

Ramon pitched for the Anaheim Angels in 2002. He compiled 135 strikeouts while going 13-11.

Source: Author willowtree22770

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