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Jason Varitek Trivia Quiz

Jason Varitek has always been my favorite baseball player. Good luck. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by baseballkid33. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
baseballkid33

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,233

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
280

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Jason Varitek's number in 2005? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many home runs did he hit in 1999? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What college did he attend? Hint

USC

Michigan State

Georgia Tech

UCLA

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was his batting average in the 2001 season? Hint

.432

.293

.342

.281

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which position did Jason come into the Major Leagues as? Hint

Catcher

Right Field

Shortstop

Pitcher

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team did he play for in 2004?
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Yankees

Dodgers

Mariners

Red Sox

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following years was Jason selected to appear in the All-Star Game? Hint

2000

2003

1998

2001

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many triples did he have in 2004? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many stolen bases did he have in 2004? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was his Major League debut? Hint

June 15, 1999

September 24, 1997

May 5, 1995

August 26, 1997

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Jason Varitek's number in 2005?

Answer: 33

He wore this number while with the Boston Red Sox during the first eight or nine years of his career.

2. How many home runs did he hit in 1999?

Answer: 20

It was a career high for him at the time. He was with the Boston Red Sox.

3. What college did he attend?

Answer: Georgia Tech

He set many of Georgia Techs offensive records. A few would be home runs and RBIs.

4. What was his batting average in the 2001 season?

Answer: .293

He had 51 hits in 174 at bats.

5. Which position did Jason come into the Major Leagues as?

Answer: Catcher

He played catcher every year of his career and will probably play this position for many years to come.

6. What team did he play for in 2004?

Answer: Red Sox

He was drafted by the Houston Astros right out of High School but optioned to go to college instead. He was then was drafted by the Seattle Mariners, but never played a major league game for them as he was traded to the Red Sox when he was in the minors.

7. Which of the following years was Jason selected to appear in the All-Star Game?

Answer: 2003

This was his first appearance in an All-Star Game.

8. How many triples did he have in 2004?

Answer: 1

This went along with his 30 doubles and 18 home runs.

9. How many stolen bases did he have in 2004?

Answer: 10

A pretty good tally for a catcher, this more than doubled his season high in 2002.

10. When was his Major League debut?

Answer: September 24, 1997

He had one hit in one at bat in his major league debut, and was the only game he played in the end of that season.

Source: Author baseballkid33

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