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MLB in 1993 Trivia Quiz

The best of the best of 1993.

A multiple-choice quiz by QuizKid21. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
QuizKid21

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,846

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1561

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the 1993 National League MVP? Hint

Chuck Carr

Mike Piazza

Tom Glavine

Barry Bonds

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team did the winner of the AL overall batting average play for? Hint

New York Yankees

Seattle Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays

Texas Rangers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the AL Rookie of the Year in '93? Hint

Tim Salmon

Chris Hoiles

Albert Belle

Rafael Palmiero

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Question 4 of 10

4. What baseball great died on July 3rd? Hint

Don Drysdale

Carlton Fisk

Roy Campanella

Vince Coleman

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Question 5 of 10

5. What member of the Atlanta Braves won the Cy Young award in '93?

Answer: (Full Name or Surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team won the World Series in 1993? Hint

Seattle Mariners

New York Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies

Toronto Blue Jays

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Question 7 of 10

7. What event occured on March 22? Hint

The Reds fired Tony Perez

Two umpires were killed

Two pitchers were killed

Dave Winfield got his 3,000th hit

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Question 8 of 10

8. Roger Clemens did not have a very good season in 1993. What was his final ERA total? Hint

3.25

10.87

6.89

4.46

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who pitched a No-Hitter on April 22, 1993? Hint

Kevin Appier

Pedro Martinez

Chris Bosio

Nolan Ryan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why was Reds owner Marge Schott suspended and fined? Hint

Punching a Reds player

Making racial remarks

Gambling

Stealing a Player's Golden Glove Award

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the 1993 National League MVP?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds won the MVP in 1993 for the NL, with the San Francisco Giants, along with Frank Thomas for the Chicago White Sox in the AL.

2. What team did the winner of the AL overall batting average play for?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

The winner of the award was John Olerud, with an average of .363.

3. Who was the AL Rookie of the Year in '93?

Answer: Tim Salmon

Tim Salmon was the AL rookie of the Year for the California Angels, the first Angel to do that. Salmon batted .283 with 31 home runs, with 95 RBIs in his first year in the big leagues.

4. What baseball great died on July 3rd?

Answer: Don Drysdale

Don Drysdale died in Montreal at the age of 56. He was on the road with the Dodgers as a member of their broadcast team at the time. Drysdale retired on August 11, 1969. Drysdale was elected into the Hall of Fame 1984, with 316 votes. When Don Drysdale retired, he held the National League record for most seasons with 200+ strikeouts, with 6. Drysdale played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, and became one of the ultimate pitching duos teaming with legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax. Drysdale hit a total of 154 batters, which was a National League record at the time he retired.

5. What member of the Atlanta Braves won the Cy Young award in '93?

Answer: Greg Maddux

Maddux won the Cy Young award in '93, having a 2.36 ERA, .18 lower than his ERA in the 90's.

6. What team won the World Series in 1993?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays won the Series in six games over the Phillies. This World Series was their second in a row.

7. What event occured on March 22?

Answer: Two pitchers were killed

The Indians were struck with tragedy, when pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews were killed in a boating accident. Bob Ojeda, another pitcher was seriously injured.

8. Roger Clemens did not have a very good season in 1993. What was his final ERA total?

Answer: 4.46

Roger Clemens did not have a career year in 93. He finished 11-14 for the year with a 4.46 ERA.

9. Who pitched a No-Hitter on April 22, 1993?

Answer: Chris Bosio

Chris Bosio, a Seattle Mariner, pitched a No-Hitter against the Red Sox, the first and only one of his career.

10. Why was Reds owner Marge Schott suspended and fined?

Answer: Making racial remarks

Marge Schott was fined for making racially insensitive remarks toward ballplayers.

Source: Author QuizKid21

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