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Baseball for Dummies #36 Trivia Quiz

Another multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,788

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1718

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Who led the 2002 Chicago Cubs in home runs? Hint

Barry Bonds

Sammy Sosa

Troy Glaus

Mark McGwire

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following, was the first New York Yankee to strikeout 300 batters in a season? Hint

Jack Chesbro

Al Downing

Whitey Ford

None listed

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following Nelsons played from 1949-1961 with the Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, Pirates, and Indians? Hint

Ricky Nelson

Ray Nelson

Roger Nelson

Rocky Nelson

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Question 4 of 10

4. This famous threesome infield combination, was one of the most respected in baseball. Who were these players? Hint

Tinkers-Evers-Chance

Brock-Flood-McCarver

Larry-Moe-Curly

Mantle-Maris-Ford

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson retired with what team? Hint

Philadelphia Phillies

Baltimore Orioles

San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 2002, AL Central Division Champions Minnesota Twins had how many 20 game winners? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Darryl Strawberry started his career in 1983 with what team? Hint

Twins

Tigers

Mets

Angels

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Tall Tactician", Connie Mack was born to what name? Hint

Cornelius McGillicuddy

Cornholeo Winston McGillicuddy

Cornwall James Mack

Constance Medwick Mack

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first player to compile 250 hits in a season? Hint

Ted Sizemore

George Sisler

John Kruk

Bob Uecker

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Question 10 of 10

10. Maury Wills set a record in 1962 for what? Hint

Most times hit by a pitch in a season

First player to steal 100 bases in a season

First pitcher to strikeout 17 batters in a game

First player to commit 8 errors in a game

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who led the 2002 Chicago Cubs in home runs?

Answer: Sammy Sosa

Sammy hit 49 for the Cubbies in 2002, 19 more than team runner-up, Fred McGriff. The others listed were not Cubs.

2. Which of the following, was the first New York Yankee to strikeout 300 batters in a season?

Answer: None listed

In the 20th century, Ron Guidry set a team mark for striking out 248 in 1978. This record was still untouched at the end of the century.

3. Which of the following Nelsons played from 1949-1961 with the Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, Pirates, and Indians?

Answer: Rocky Nelson

Although all listed were players, Rocky was shuttled around the Majors 8 times before retiring. He was mostly a reserve.

4. This famous threesome infield combination, was one of the most respected in baseball. Who were these players?

Answer: Tinkers-Evers-Chance

Joe Tinkers, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance, combined for one of the most respected double-play combinations in history. The announcer's famous saying of, "Tinkers to Evers to Chance", will remain a cornerstone of baseball. These 3 Chicago Cubs combined their skills from 1902-1912.

5. Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson retired with what team?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Not only did Brooks never see a National League team, he never played with any team other than Baltimore. This 16-time Gold Glove winner played from 1955-1977. He also won the American League, All-Star, and World Series MVPs.

6. The 2002, AL Central Division Champions Minnesota Twins had how many 20 game winners?

Answer: 0

Surprisingly enough, with their season record of 94-67, they did not have a pitcher win over 15. Rick Reed led the team with 15, Kyle Lohse and Eric Milton both won only 13. No right-handed Twin, won more than 10 games in the season.

7. Darryl Strawberry started his career in 1983 with what team?

Answer: Mets

The 'Straw' did not see the American League until 1995, when he became a Yankee. In order, he played for the Mets, Dodgers, Giants, and then retired as a Yankee in 1999. He popped for 335 career home runs.

8. "The Tall Tactician", Connie Mack was born to what name?

Answer: Cornelius McGillicuddy

Connie was born in Massachussetts in 1862. This manager and owner, who led teams for 50 years, mostly the Philadephia Athletics of the American League, was also a player from 1886-1896.

9. Who was the first player to compile 250 hits in a season?

Answer: George Sisler

Sisler hit 257 times in 1922 with the St.Louis Browns. This left-handed first baseman, also pitched off and on for 7 seasons in minimal duty. He appeared in 15 games as a rookie pitcher, with a record of 4-4.

10. Maury Wills set a record in 1962 for what?

Answer: First player to steal 100 bases in a season

Wills broke an almost 50 record of Ty Cobb, by stealing 104 bases in 1962. Cobb stole 96 in 1915. This Los Angeles Dodger, also stole another 94 in 1965.

Source: Author Nightmare

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