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Dummies Baseball #6 Trivia Quiz

Here's some more of those Baseball for Dummies type questions. I hope that you enjoy it. I only had 3 correct! If you have a chance, please rate this quiz. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,782

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1361

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. What player led the National League in 2002, with the highest batting average? Hint

Ichiro Suzuki

Alex Rodriguez

Nomar Garciaparra

Barry Bonds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jason Jennings of the Colorado Rockies, was in his 2nd full season in the Majors in the 2003 season. What year did he win the Rookie of the Year Award? Hint

2002

2004

1999

2000

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Question 3 of 10

3. The St. Louis Browns franchise, which became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954, was called what in their first year of franchise history in 1901? Hint

New York Mets

San Diego Padres

Milwaukee Brewers

Minnesota Twins

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Question 4 of 10

4. What player set a Major League record, by walking 198 times in the 2002 season? Hint

Ted Kluszewski

Mickey Mantle

Jim Gilliam

Barry Bonds

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Question 5 of 10

5. What 15 year old made his debut in the Majors in 1944, and pitched one game at the age of 15? Hint

Joe Nuxhall

Fernando Valenzuela

Roger Clemens

Randy Johnson

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team won 3 consecutive World Series in the 1970s? Hint

Chicago White Sox

Oakland Athletics

Chicago Cubs

Minnesota Twins

7. I played for 22 seasons in the big leagues, mostly with the Giants. I played 2nd fiddle to a teammate with the same name as I. I am a member of the 500 home run club. I was the 1959 Rookie of the Year, and won a National League MVP 10 years later. I am a member of baseball's Hall of Fame. I was 6'4" and left-handed all the way. I had a lake, pond, or something named after me. Who am I? Hint

Carl Yastrzemski

None listed

Willie McCovey

Jose Canseco

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of the 475 career home runs that Willie Stargell hit from 1962-1982, how many were hit in a Colorado Rockies' uniform? Hint

501

476

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Question 9 of 10

9. What player received the most Rookie of the Year Awards in the 20th century, with 6? Hint

Lou Gehrig

None listed

Joe DiMaggio

Joe Adcock

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Question 10 of 10

10. What National League team, played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium in the 2002 season? Hint

New York Yankees

Anaheim Angels

Seattle Mariners

San Diego Padres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What player led the National League in 2002, with the highest batting average?

Answer: Barry Bonds

The other listed were in the American League. Bonds with the Giants, batted .370 and led the Major Leagues. Manny Ramirez hit .349 to lead the American League.

2. Jason Jennings of the Colorado Rockies, was in his 2nd full season in the Majors in the 2003 season. What year did he win the Rookie of the Year Award?

Answer: 2002

Born in Dallas, Texas, Jennings was 16-8 and took the honors in the National League. Eric Hinke of the Blue Jays won the award in 2002 for the American League.

3. The St. Louis Browns franchise, which became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954, was called what in their first year of franchise history in 1901?

Answer: Milwaukee Brewers

None of the other teams existed in 1901. The Brewers, additions to the new American League in 1901, became the St.Louis Browns the following season in 1902, until the the 1954 season. In 1954, the Baltimore Orioles appeared as the new name in their franchise.

In 1901, their was a Baltimore Orioles team, that changed its name to the New York Highlanders, then became the infamous Yankees in 1913.

4. What player set a Major League record, by walking 198 times in the 2002 season?

Answer: Barry Bonds

All others listed, retired more than 30 years earlier. Bonds set the record of 198, breaking his own record of 177 in 2001. In 2001, he broke Babe Ruth's record of being walked 170 times in 1923.

5. What 15 year old made his debut in the Majors in 1944, and pitched one game at the age of 15?

Answer: Joe Nuxhall

The others listed weren't born yet. Nuxhall was a month shy of his 16th birthday, when he pitched for the Cincinnati Reds on June 10th. He pitched less than a full inning, allowed 2 earned runs, gave up 5 walks, and struck out none, in his no-decision game.

His next game in the Majors was 8 years later in 1952 in a Reds' uniform. He appeared in 37 games that season, and was 1-4. He retired in 1966.

6. What team won 3 consecutive World Series in the 1970s?

Answer: Oakland Athletics

The other listed, never appeared in the Series in the 1970s. 1972, 1973, and 1974, were the seasons of the Athletics helmed by Dick Williams and Alvin Dark. Their victims were the Reds, Mets, and Dodgers respectively. The A's were led by Bert Campaneris, Sal Bando, Reggie Jackson, and Gene Tenace. Their all-star arms were Ken Holtzman, Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, and Blue Moon Odom.

Answer: Willie McCovey

None of the others are members of the 500 club, or played in the National League. 'Stretch' played 19 seasons with the Giants and wore the number 44. McCovey Cove in San Francisco beyond right field was named after him, but became famous when Barry Bonds started his terror. The fellow Giant who took the headlines over McCovey, was the 'Say Hey Kid', Willie Mays.

8. Of the 475 career home runs that Willie Stargell hit from 1962-1982, how many were hit in a Colorado Rockies' uniform?

Answer: 0

The Rockies did not exist for more than 30 years when Stargell was a rookie, and started their franchise in 1993. "Pops" as he was nicknamed, played his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, from 1962-1982. This Hall of Famer died in April of 2001. He and Roberto Clemente will always be known as 'Mr. Pirate'.

9. What player received the most Rookie of the Year Awards in the 20th century, with 6?

Answer: None listed

A Rookie of the Year Award is only awarded in the player's rookie season. A player can't win it more than once.

10. What National League team, played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium in the 2002 season?

Answer: San Diego Padres

All others listed were American League teams. The Padres began their franchise in 1969, and started using Qualcomm that season. The NFL's San Diego Chargers had been using the stadium. Qualcomm took over the name in 1997, after it was named Jack Murphy Stadium since 1980. Its original name was San Diego Stadium.

Source: Author Nightmare

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