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MLB Other Nationalties Trivia

MLB Other Nationalties Trivia Quizzes

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5 quizzes and 45 trivia questions.
1.
  Player Origins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The World Baseball Classic showed that baseball players come from many different nations and backgrounds. Guess the player's nationality or other unique background in this fun quiz for you baseball trivia nuts.
Average, 10 Qns, jmoskow, Mar 21 06
Average
jmoskow gold member
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2.
  Greeks in Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these ballplayers are of Greek descent. Some were stars, others, quite frankly, weren't. How many can you name?
Tough, 10 Qns, manny96, Oct 03 09
Tough
manny96
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3.
  Latin Stars I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Latin American players have flooded the majors. Players from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, Panama and other Latin countries have been among the brightest stars.
Tough, 10 Qns, leojahn, Jun 14 08
Tough
leojahn
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4.
  Latin Stars II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Following up on my Latin Stars quiz, I give you ten more questions regarding Latin-born MLB players.
Tough, 10 Qns, leojahn, Jun 14 08
Tough
leojahn
524 plays
5.
  Japanese Players in MLB    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Questions about Japanese players in Major League Baseball
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, fierceshep, Jun 14 08
Very Difficult
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MLB Other Nationalties Trivia Questions

1. On June 21, 1970, a weak hitting shortstop amazed the baseball world, by becoming the first player in history to go 7-for-7 in a single game. Who was this player?

From Quiz
Latin Stars II

Answer: Cesar Gutierrez - Venezuela

Cesar Gutierrez performed this feat for the Detroit Tigers in his only complete season in the Majors. He retired after the 1971 season with a .235 batting average.

2. Season 2002: only three players who played in 2002 had won the three parts of the Triple Crown at some point in their careers. Barry Bonds and A-Rod are the two obvious choices. Who was the third one to have done so?

From Quiz Latin Stars I

Answer: Andres Galarraga

Both A-Rod and Barry completed this feat in 2002. Galarraga was, for years, the only active player to have accomplished this feat, winning his batting title in 1993 (.370), his homers title in 1996 (47), and the rbi title also in 1996 (150). He was born in Venezuela.

3. Who was the first Latin born player to appear in an All Star Game?

From Quiz Latin Stars I

Answer: Chico Carrasquel

Chico, a Venezuelan born player, appeared in an All Star Game in 1950, his rookie year with the White Sox.

4. The first perfect game by a Latin pitcher happened on July 28, 1991, when the Expos beat the Dodgers 2-0 behind a pitching gem. Who was the winning pitcher?

From Quiz Latin Stars II

Answer: Dennis Martinez & Martinez

Dennis Martinez had a long career. He is also the winningest Latin pitcher with a record of 245-193, even surpassing Juan Marichal.

5. The following four players, all of them retired, were known to be excellent hitters. All of them played for 15 seasons in the Majors. Who is the one from this group, who retired with the highest batting average of .307?

From Quiz Latin Stars II

Answer: Matty Alou - Dominican Republic

Matty, a Dominican born player, even won the NL batting title in 1966 with a .342 average. Carty retired with a .299 avg., Guerrero with a .300 avg., and Oliva with a .304 avg.

6. Who was the first Latin born player to capture Cy Young honors?

From Quiz Latin Stars I

Answer: Mike Cuellar

Cuellar, a cuban born player, won the award in 1969, when he went 23-11 with a 2.38 ERA for the Orioles.

7. From the following group of excellent hitters, who was the only one that never won a batting title in his career?

From Quiz Latin Stars II

Answer: Roberto Alomar - Puerto Rico

Robbie Alomar, who has been one of the greatest and most consistent players of the past 15 years, hasn't won a batting crown. Clemente won 4, the last one in 1967 with a .357 average. Galarraga won his in 1993 with a .370 average, and Manny won his title in 2002 with a .349 avg.

8. This Dodger was a National League Rookie of the Year in 1992, and subsequently a color commentator for Fox.

From Quiz Greeks in Baseball

Answer: Eric Karros & Karros

Karros also played for the Cubs and the A's. He is the Dodger career home run leader with 270 and won the Silver Slugger award in 1995.

9. In 1954, the Cleveland Indians won a whopping 111 games. On that pennant-winning team, they had a second baseman who hit for a .341 batting average. Who was this Latin player?

From Quiz Latin Stars II

Answer: Bobby Avila - Mexico

Bobby Avila had his finest season in 1954. He never again matched that feat. Carrasquel played SS for the White Sox at the time. Minoso, also a White Sox player, was an outfielder. Trillo, the only other 2B in this group, didn't debut until 1975.

10. The record for most career saves by a latin pitcher is 320. Who set that record?

From Quiz Latin Stars II

Answer: Mariano Rivera - Panama

Rivera was the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball.

11. Which Latin player won nine Gold Gloves at shortstop before Omar Vizquel tied him in 2001?

From Quiz Latin Stars I

Answer: Luis Aparicio

Aparicio, a Venezuelan, won it for the last time in 1970 (his 9 were 1959-60-61-62, 1964, 1966, 1968 and 1970). He won Gold Gloves for the White Sox, Orioles and Red Sox.

12. Who was the 2005 National League home run champion born in Curacao?

From Quiz Player Origins

Answer: Andruw Jones & Jones & Andrew Jones

Jones is a Gold Glove centerfielder with the Atlanta Braves. He hit 2 home runs in the 1996 World Series at the age of 19. He finally had a breakout hitting year in 2005, when he led the majors with 51 home runs.

13. The four players listed below, all of them retired, are the Latin leaders in career stolen bases. Which one leads the pack with 649?

From Quiz Latin Stars II

Answer: Bert Campaneris - Cuba

Cedeno retired with 550 thefts. Aparicio, who once led the AL for 9 consecutive seasons, had 506. Moreno, a former Pirate, stole a total of 487 bases.

14. In 1969 he became the first Latin born to manage a Major League team. Who is he?

From Quiz Latin Stars I

Answer: Preston Gomez

Preston, born in Cuba, managed the Padres in 1969.

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