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Totally Random Baseball Trivia Quiz

How well do you know your baseball?

A multiple-choice quiz by joesmoke25. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
joesmoke25

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,212

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

Plays
868

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What original member of the Seattle Mariners turned 40 years old during their inaugural 1977 season, and also had at least one son that was a successful Major League player? Hint

Bob Boone

Sandy Alomar

Felipe Alou

Diego Segui

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Question 2 of 10

2. What small college did 1989 National League Rookie of the Year Jerome Walton attend? Hint

Chipola Junior College (Florida)

San Jacinto (Texas)

Columbus State (Georgia)

Enterprise State Junior College (Alabama)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What ballpark held its first game on April 12, 1909, and closed its doors for good with its last game on October 1, 1970? Hint

Griffith Stadium (Washington)

Shibe Park (Philadelphia)

The Polo Grounds (New York)

Crosley Field (Cincinnati)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the original name of the Atlanta Braves franchise? Hint

Milwaukee Braves

Boston Red Caps

Boston Doves

Boston Rustlers

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the title of the first ever feature length baseball film? Hint

Casey at the Bat

Right Off the Bat

The Busher

Spit Ball Sadie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first pitcher ejected under the new 'no spitball' rule in 1944? Hint

Hal Newhouser

Mort Cooper

Dizzy Trout

Nels Potter

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first pitcher to win at least 10 games in both leagues in the same season? Hint

Virgil Trucks

Bartolo Colon

Hank Borowy

George Pipgras

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Question 8 of 10

8. What player hit the first grand slam in the 20th century? Hint

Neal Ball

Mike O'Neill

Marty Kavanagh

Roger Bresnahan

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Question 9 of 10

9. What switch-hitter was the first player to get 100 hits from both sides of the plate in one season? Hint

Eddie Murray

Roberto Alomar

Mickey Mantle

Garry Templeton

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Hank Aaron do on May 10, 1967? Hint

Pitched one inning in relief

Hit for the cycle

Hit an inside the park home run

Had four outfield assists

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What original member of the Seattle Mariners turned 40 years old during their inaugural 1977 season, and also had at least one son that was a successful Major League player?

Answer: Diego Segui

All the choices had successful sons play Major League baseball, but only Diego Segui played for the Seattle Mariners in 1977. The combination of his age and team earned him the nickname, 'The Ancient Mariner'. He was also the only player in Major League history to play on both the Mariners and the previous Seattle team, the Pilots in 1969.

2. What small college did 1989 National League Rookie of the Year Jerome Walton attend?

Answer: Enterprise State Junior College (Alabama)

Jerome Walton attended Enterprise State Junior College in Alabama. He was drafted in the second round of the 1986 amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs and went on to win the 1989 National League Rookie of the Year award. He played parts of 10 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Cubs, Angels, Reds, Braves, Orioles, and Devil Rays before retiring in 1998.

3. What ballpark held its first game on April 12, 1909, and closed its doors for good with its last game on October 1, 1970?

Answer: Shibe Park (Philadelphia)

Shibe Park was named after Ben Shibe, a Philadelphia Athletics stockholder. His idea was to build the first concrete and steel stadium in the Major Leagues.

4. What was the original name of the Atlanta Braves franchise?

Answer: Boston Red Caps

The Atlanta Braves have only been the Atlanta Braves since 1966 when they moved to Atlanta. From 1953-1965 they were located in Milwaukee. Prior to 1953 they were located in Boston and had many names including the Bees, Rustlers, Doves and Beaneaters. Their first name, however, was the Boston Red Caps which they used from 1876-1882.

5. What is the title of the first ever feature length baseball film?

Answer: Right Off the Bat

The movie 'Right Off the Bat' was the first feature length baseball film in 1915. 'Spit Ball Sadie' was released later the same year.

6. Who was the first pitcher ejected under the new 'no spitball' rule in 1944?

Answer: Nels Potter

Nels Potter was the first player ejected from a game for throwing a spitball on July 20, 1944, while pitching for the St. Louis Browns.

7. Who was the first pitcher to win at least 10 games in both leagues in the same season?

Answer: Hank Borowy

Hank Borowy began the 1945 season with a 10-5 record with the New York Yankees. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs at midseason, and went 11-2 finishing with a 21-7 record between the two leagues. The second pitcher to accomplish this was Bartolo Colon in 2002, when he won 10 games with the Cleveland Indians and 10 more games after being traded to the Montreal Expos.

8. What player hit the first grand slam in the 20th century?

Answer: Mike O'Neill

Mike O'Neill of the St. Louis Cardinals hit the first grand slam on June 3, 1902. It was also the first pinch-hit grand slam in baseball history.

9. What switch-hitter was the first player to get 100 hits from both sides of the plate in one season?

Answer: Garry Templeton

Garry Templeton had 100 hits from both sides of the plate while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979.

10. What did Hank Aaron do on May 10, 1967?

Answer: Hit an inside the park home run

On May 10, 1967, Hank Aaron hit his first and only inside the park home run. The other 754 went over the wall.

Source: Author joesmoke25

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