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Baseball Sluggers Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on home run hitters in the 20th century. It may be a little tough, but a challenge never hurt anybody. Have fun!

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

Author
rolen

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,309

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1398

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1932, who in the AL hit 58 round-trippers? Hint

Al Simmons

Wes Ferrell

Roy Campanella

Jimmie Foxx

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Question 2 of 10

2. Did Mickey Mantle hit 52 homers in 1956?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who in 1970, was the first player in the 20th century to go 7-for-7 in a single game? Hint

Johnny Bench

Tim Raines

Bobby Bonds

Cesar Gutierrez

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the 1990 NL MVP? Hint

Cecil Fielder

Barry Bonds

George Brett

Billy Hatcher

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1996, which franchise became the second team with three 40 home run players? Hint

Rockies

Red Sox

A's

White Sox

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the third member of the 40-40 club (40 home runs/40 stolen bases in a season)? Hint

Cal Ripken Jr.

Tom Gordon

Alex Rodriguez

Bud Selig

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rogers Hornsby won his fifth consecutive NL bat crown in 1923?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pete Rose was on what team for his rookie year?

Answer: ( Two Words ... or just one word (either 1st or 2nd word))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first player to hit for the cycle, and perform a triple-play on the same team? Hint

Steve Sax

John Valentin

Johnny Callison

Phil Rizzuto

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who grabbed the 1989 NL batting crown?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1932, who in the AL hit 58 round-trippers?

Answer: Jimmie Foxx

Jimmie Foxx nicknamed Double-X, hit 58 home runs falling two short of George Herman "Babe" Ruth's record of 60 taters.

2. Did Mickey Mantle hit 52 homers in 1956?

Answer: Yes

Mantle won the Triple Crown in 1956 with a .353 batting average,52 homers, including a record 20 by the end of May, and 130 RBI's.

3. Who in 1970, was the first player in the 20th century to go 7-for-7 in a single game?

Answer: Cesar Gutierrez

He did it on June 21,1970 in a 12-inning game.He played only 4 seasons in the Majors.In 1970,he did this with the Tigers.

4. Who was the 1990 NL MVP?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds became the first player in Major League history to hit .300 with 30 homers, 100 RBI's, and 50 stolen bases.

5. In 1996, which franchise became the second team with three 40 home run players?

Answer: Rockies

The Rockies did it with Ellis Burks, Andres Galarraga, and Vinny Castilla.Andres hit 47, Ellis 40, and Vinny also 40.Dante Bichette hit 31 that season also.

6. Who was the third member of the 40-40 club (40 home runs/40 stolen bases in a season)?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

The A-Rod amassed 42 homers and 46 bases stolen in 1998.Alex did this in his 5th season of baseball with the Mariners.

7. Rogers Hornsby won his fifth consecutive NL bat crown in 1923?

Answer: False

He won his fourth consecutive bat crown in 1923 with St.Louis.He would go on to win 2 more for 6 consecutive titles, the last being in 1925.He won another one in 1928, but this time as a Boston Brave.

8. Pete Rose was on what team for his rookie year?

Answer: Cincinnatti Reds

Rose was a rookie in 1963 with the Reds. He played for Cincinnati for 16 seasons before moving to the Philadelphia Phillies. After 5 seasons with Philadelphia, he split the 1984 season with the Expos of Montreal and the Reds again. He retired in 1986 in a Reds uniform.

9. Who was the first player to hit for the cycle, and perform a triple-play on the same team?

Answer: John Valentin

John Valentin did this with the Boston Red Sox.

10. Who grabbed the 1989 NL batting crown?

Answer: Tony Gwynn

He had a .336 batting average as a San Diego Padre.

Source: Author rolen

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