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Major League Baseball: 2009 Trivia Quiz

Is the 2009 MLB season still fresh in your mind?

A multiple-choice quiz by George95. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
George95

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,811

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
933

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who hit his 500th career home run as his first of the season with a new team, and as a pinch-hitter? Hint

Albert Pujols

Gary Sheffield

Alex Rodriguez

Manny Ramirez

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these players was not traded at the trade deadline? Hint

Joe Mauer

Victor Martinez

Jake Peavy

Scott Rolen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these four teams did not make the postseason? Hint

Colorado Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who led the Major Leagues in home runs? Hint

Albert Pujols

Ryan Howard

Prince Fielder

Mark Reynolds

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team was the only Major League team to eclipse 100 losses with 103 during their season? Hint

Washington Nationals

Cleveland Indians

Pittsburgh Pirates

Kansas City Royals

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Question 6 of 10

6. One team had 103 losses for the season. Who had 103 wins? Hint

LA Angels of Anaheim

New York Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers

Boston Red Sox

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who threw the 18th perfect game in Major League history on July 23 in the 2009 season? Hint

Mark Buehrle

Roy Halladay

Cliff Lee

Tim Lincecum

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did LA Dodger Manny Ramirez get suspended for 50 games at the beginning of the season? Hint

Personal Conduct

Arrest

His part in a brawl

Substance abuse

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was crowned the 2009 Home Run Derby champion? Hint

Prince Fielder

Albert Pujols

Nelson Cruz

Brandon Inge

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team lost a great young pitcher in a tragic car crash in April after only his second career start? Hint

Brewers

Mets

Angels

Blue Jays

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who hit his 500th career home run as his first of the season with a new team, and as a pinch-hitter?

Answer: Gary Sheffield

Sheffield became the 25th member of the 500 Home Run Club and was the only one to reach that milestone in the season. He hit his 500th while a pinch-hitter. It ended up being a clutch home run as Gary's new club, the Mets, rallied to win 5-4.

2. Which of these players was not traded at the trade deadline?

Answer: Joe Mauer

Mauer stayed put in Minnesota continuing his stellar season. Jake Peavy changed his address from San Diego to Chicago. Victor Martinez went to Boston from Cleveland and Scott Rolen went south of the border going from Toronto to Cincinnati.

3. Which one of these four teams did not make the postseason?

Answer: Tampa Bay Rays

The LA Dodgers captured the NL West, the Cardinals captured the NL Central, while the Rockies were the wildcard spot. Meanwhile, pinned in a division with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the Rays fell short of a repeat performance of 2008.

4. Who led the Major Leagues in home runs?

Answer: Albert Pujols

Albert Pujols was a monster in the season. He hit 47 home runs, easily leading the Major Leagues.

5. Which team was the only Major League team to eclipse 100 losses with 103 during their season?

Answer: Washington Nationals

The Nats stumbled out of the gate going 0-7 to start the season, and then never gained anymore ground falling to 59-103 at the end.

6. One team had 103 losses for the season. Who had 103 wins?

Answer: New York Yankees

The Yankees had the exact opposite fate as the Nationals. The LA Angels were able to go 97-65, the Dodgers and Red Sox 95-67. The Yankees went 103-59.

7. Who threw the 18th perfect game in Major League history on July 23 in the 2009 season?

Answer: Mark Buehrle

Mark Buehrle the 18th perfect game in Major League history. Buehrle became the 24th pitcher ever to complete 2 no-hitters, and only the 6th to have a no-hitter and perfect game on his resume.

8. Why did LA Dodger Manny Ramirez get suspended for 50 games at the beginning of the season?

Answer: Substance abuse

Manny admitted to using substances and took the suspension. He returned and still put up good numbers with 19 HRs and 63 RBIs.

9. Who was crowned the 2009 Home Run Derby champion?

Answer: Prince Fielder

Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers hit 23 HRs that evening, beating out Nelson Cruz in an epic final round. Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers would get the last laugh though when the AL won the All-Star game the next night.

10. Which team lost a great young pitcher in a tragic car crash in April after only his second career start?

Answer: Angels

Nick Adenhart died on April 9, 2009, when as a passenger at a stop light a vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the car carrying Adenhart, killing him and two friends.

Source: Author George95

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