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Southpaws Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about left-handed pitchers. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by miamisammy29. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
miamisammy29

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,130

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
752

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of the following Major League pitchers is NOT lefthanded? Hint

Buddy Groom

Matt Anderson

Darren Oliver

Andy Pettitte

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which lefthander set the record for throwing the least amount of pitches in a nine-inning complete game (61), in 1975? Hint

Steve Carlton

Randy Jones

John Matlack

Mike Cuellar

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of the following lefthanders has never won a Cy Young Award? Hint

Bruce Hurst

Mike Flanagan

Frank Viola

Sparky Lyle

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Question 4 of 15

4. Lefthanded reliever Al Hrabosky was known by what nickname? Hint

The Polish Prince

The Russian Wolfhound

The Mad Hungarian

The German Blitzkrieg

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following lefthanders had the most Major League wins? Hint

Fernando Valenzuela

Rick Honeycutt

John Tudor

Jerry Koosman

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which lefthander went 25-3 for the New York Yankees in 1978? Hint

Catfish Hunter

Sparky Lyle

Ron Guidry

Ed Figueroa

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Question 7 of 15

7. The big lefthander Randy Johnson pitched his first Major League game for what team? Hint

Philadelphia Phillies

Seattle Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers

Montreal Expos

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which 6-foot, 7-inch lefthander was nicknamed 'The Candy Man'?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname (derivative of his last name))

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which lefthander was the first to win three Cy Young Awards? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Whitey Ford

Steve Carlton

Randy Johnson

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which Arizona Diamondbacks lefthander was been affectionately referred to as 'The Little Unit'?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following lefthanders never won the Rookie of the Year Award? Hint

Steve Howe

Dave Righetti

Fernando Valenzuela

Sid Fernandez

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which one of these Japanese imports is lefthanded? Hint

Kazuhisa Ishii

Hideo Nomo

Masato Yoshii

Kazuhiro Sasaki

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Question 13 of 15

13. What lefthander was known as the 'Spaceman'?

Answer: (Two Words (1975 Red Sox))

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of the following southpaws has saved the most games in his career? Hint

Randy Myers

Dave Righetti

Hoyt Wilhelm

John Franco

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who is the winningest lefthanded pitcher in Major League history? Hint

Steve Carlton

Walter Johnson

Lefty Grove

Warren Spahn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following Major League pitchers is NOT lefthanded?

Answer: Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson is the righthanded fireballer for the Detroit Tigers. His pitches have been consistently clocked at 100mph.

2. Which lefthander set the record for throwing the least amount of pitches in a nine-inning complete game (61), in 1975?

Answer: Randy Jones

For the San Diego Padres in 1975.

3. Which of the following lefthanders has never won a Cy Young Award?

Answer: Bruce Hurst

Lyle won it with the Yankees in 1977. Flanagan won it with the Orioles in 1979. Viola won it with the Twins in 1988.

4. Lefthanded reliever Al Hrabosky was known by what nickname?

Answer: The Mad Hungarian

'The Mad Hungarian' pitched for St. Louis, Kansas City, and Atlanta over his thirteen-year career. He was known for his bushy handlebar moustache and his intimidating antics on the mound.

5. Which of the following lefthanders had the most Major League wins?

Answer: Jerry Koosman

Koosman had a record of 222-209 (1967-1985). Valenzuela had a record of 173-153 (1980-1987). Tudor had a record of 117-72 (1979-1990). Honeycutt had a record of 109-143 (1977-1997).

6. Which lefthander went 25-3 for the New York Yankees in 1978?

Answer: Ron Guidry

'Lousiana Lightning', as Guidry was nicknamed, had a career record of 170-91, and won the AL Cy Young Award in 1978.

7. The big lefthander Randy Johnson pitched his first Major League game for what team?

Answer: Montreal Expos

'The Big Unit' made his debut with Montreal in 1988. He began his career 3-0, then went 0-4 to start the 1989 season, and was traded to Seattle. In what was probably the most blatant case of not allowing a farmhand to mature, Johnson went on to win over 200 more games, four Cy Young Awards, and a World Series title.

8. Which 6-foot, 7-inch lefthander was nicknamed 'The Candy Man'?

Answer: John Candelaria

Candelaria pitched for seven different teams over a 19-year career. He compiled career numbers of 177 wins, 122 losses, and a 3.33 ERA.

9. Which lefthander was the first to win three Cy Young Awards?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax was the first to win three, accomplishing the feats in 1963, 1965, 1966. Carlton was the first to win four. Johnson already has four under his belt. Whitey Ford won one in 1961.

10. Which Arizona Diamondbacks lefthander was been affectionately referred to as 'The Little Unit'?

Answer: Brian Anderson

Anderson has been considered to be a shorter, somewhat slower version of Randy Johnson. Although his lifetime record is only 55-47, he has shown flashes of pitching brilliance reminiscent of the 'The Big Unit'. Anderson had been with the Diamondbacks from 1998 to 2002.

11. Which of the following lefthanders never won the Rookie of the Year Award?

Answer: Sid Fernandez

Howe won it in 1980 with the Dodgers. Righetti won it in 1980 with the Yankees. Valenzuela won it in 1981 with the Dodgers.

12. Which one of these Japanese imports is lefthanded?

Answer: Kazuhisa Ishii

Ishii, the rookie phenom for the L.A. Dodgers began the 2002 season with six straight wins.

13. What lefthander was known as the 'Spaceman'?

Answer: Bill Lee

Bill Lee's 14-year Major League career was spent with the Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expos. He had a career record of 119-90, but was more famous for his not-of-this-earth behavior.

14. Which of the following southpaws has saved the most games in his career?

Answer: John Franco

Franco had 422 (1984-2001). Myers had 347 (1985-1998). Righetti had 252 (1979-1995). Wilhelm had 227 (1952-1972).

15. Who is the winningest lefthanded pitcher in Major League history?

Answer: Warren Spahn

Born April 23, 1921, in Buffalo, NY, Warren Spahn pitched in 21 major league seasons, compiling a record of 363-245. He had 13 seasons of 20 or more wins, was an All Star 14 times, and won the Cy Young award in 1957. Walter Johnson had 417 wins, but he was righthanded.

Source: Author miamisammy29

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