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A Man Named Brady Trivia Quiz

How well do you know Brady Anderson?

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

Author
badudesite

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,247

Updated
Jul 24 26

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
12 / 25

Plays
337

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Question 1 of 25

1. What was Brady Anderson's original uniform number when he joined to Orioles in 1988? Hint

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Question 2 of 25

2. How many grand slams did Brady Anderson have from 1988 to 2002? Hint

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Question 3 of 25

3. How many home runs did Brady Anderson hit from 1988 to 2002? Hint

157

189

234

210

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Question 4 of 25

4. In 1996, Brady Anderson set a new Major League record for lead-off home runs. How many lead-off home runs did he hit? Hint

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Question 5 of 25

5. In what year did Brady Anderson make his Major League debut? Hint

1989

1987

1988

1992

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Question 6 of 25

6. How many stolen bases did Brady Anderson have in 1992? Hint

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Question 7 of 25

7. How many times was Brady Anderson caught stealing in 1994? Hint

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Question 8 of 25

8. How many times did Brady Anderson make the All-Star team between 1988-2002? Hint

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Question 9 of 25

9. How many times was Brady Anderson intentionally walked in 1996? Hint

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Question 10 of 25

10. In 1996, Brady Anderson led the American League in Hit By Pitch. How many times was he hit? Hint

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Question 11 of 25

11. In what year did Brady Anderson collect his 1000th career hit? Hint

1996

1997

1998

1995

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Question 12 of 25

12. How many hits did Brady Anderson have in his Major League debut game? Hint

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Question 13 of 25

13. What team drafted Brady Anderson, in 1985? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Boston Red Sox

Cleveland Indians

San Diego Padres

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Question 14 of 25

14. Where did Brady Anderson make his Major League debut? Hint

Memorial Stadium

Yankee Stadium

Camden Yards

Fenway Park

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Question 15 of 25

15. What pitcher gave up Brady Anderson's first hit? Hint

Mike Boddicker

Frank Viola

Jack Morris

Nolan Ryan

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Question 16 of 25

16. Name the catcher who caught Brady Anderson stealing before his 1994-1995 consecutive stolen bases streak began; and also caught him to end the streak? Hint

Matt Walbeck

Sandy Alomar Jr.

Ivan Rodriguez

Dan Wilson

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Question 17 of 25

17. Where did Brady Anderson hit his first home run? Hint

Memorial Stadium

Camden Yards

Fenway Park

Tiger Stadium

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which pitcher gave up Brady Anderson's first career home run? Hint

Mike Flannagan

Tom Filer

Roger Clemens

Jesse Orosco

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Question 19 of 25

19. What former teammate gave Brady Anderson the nickname, 'Barley'? Hint

Cal Ripken Jr.

Bob Melvin

Mike Devereaux

Mike Mussina

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Question 20 of 25

20. In 1996, the same pitcher gave up both Brady Anderson's 50th home run and his 100th career home run. Name him. Hint

Bill Simas

Shawn Boskie

Pat Hentgen

Randy Johnson

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Question 21 of 25

21. In 1999, Brady Anderson became the Orioles' all-time stolen bases leader. Who previously held that record? Hint

John Shelby

Al Bumbry

Luis Aparicio

Paul Blair

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Question 22 of 25

22. In what television show did Brady Anderson guest star? Hint

Sabrina, The Teenage Witch

Homicide

Seinfeld

Beverly Hills, 90210

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Question 23 of 25

23. Brady Anderson was placed on the disabled list June 23, 1993. Why? Hint

broken rib

broken hand

appendicitis

chicken pox

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Question 24 of 25

24. What college did Brady Anderson attend? Hint

Stanford

UC Irvine

University Of Maryland

LSU

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Question 25 of 25

25. Where was Brady Anderson born? Hint

California

Nevada

Massachusetts

Maryland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Brady Anderson's original uniform number when he joined to Orioles in 1988?

Answer: 16

In 1989, Brady switched to number 9 to honor Ted Williams.

2. How many grand slams did Brady Anderson have from 1988 to 2002?

Answer: 3

He hit his first grand slam in September 30, 1995 off Sean Bergman of the Detroit Tigers.

3. How many home runs did Brady Anderson hit from 1988 to 2002?

Answer: 210

Brady is on the Orioles' all-time home run list behind Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray, Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson.

4. In 1996, Brady Anderson set a new Major League record for lead-off home runs. How many lead-off home runs did he hit?

Answer: 12

Bobby Bonds was the previous record holder with 11.

5. In what year did Brady Anderson make his Major League debut?

Answer: 1988

Brady was signed by scout Joe Stephenson.

6. How many stolen bases did Brady Anderson have in 1992?

Answer: 53

In 1992, his season totals were 21 HR, 53 SB, and 80 RBI.

7. How many times was Brady Anderson caught stealing in 1994?

Answer: 1

Brady had 31 steals in 32 attempts,(.969) setting a major league record for 25 or more steals.

8. How many times did Brady Anderson make the All-Star team between 1988-2002?

Answer: 3

Brady was selected to the American League All-Star team in 1992, 1996, & 1997.

9. How many times was Brady Anderson intentionally walked in 1996?

Answer: 1

The 1996 Orioles featured 9 players who hit 20 or more home runs. Despite hitting 50 home runs that year, pitchers were still willing to face Brady.

10. In 1996, Brady Anderson led the American League in Hit By Pitch. How many times was he hit?

Answer: 22

Brady was hit 154 times from 1988 - 2002.

11. In what year did Brady Anderson collect his 1000th career hit?

Answer: 1997

Brady hit a double off of Kansas City Royals pitcher Kevin Appier on April 7, for his 1000th hit.

12. How many hits did Brady Anderson have in his Major League debut game?

Answer: 3

Brady was 3-5 in his first game.

13. What team drafted Brady Anderson, in 1985?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

Growing up, the Red Sox were Brady's favorite team.

14. Where did Brady Anderson make his Major League debut?

Answer: Fenway Park

Brady was the starting centerfielder for the Red Sox on Opening Day 1988.

15. What pitcher gave up Brady Anderson's first hit?

Answer: Jack Morris

Brady was 3-5 off Jack Morris (Detroit Tigers) on Opening Day 1988.

16. Name the catcher who caught Brady Anderson stealing before his 1994-1995 consecutive stolen bases streak began; and also caught him to end the streak?

Answer: Matt Walbeck

Brady set an Amercan League record with his 34th consecutive steal. His streak ended at 36. This record was later broken by Tim Raines.

17. Where did Brady Anderson hit his first home run?

Answer: Memorial Stadium

Brady hit his first career home run on August 6, 1988.

18. Which pitcher gave up Brady Anderson's first career home run?

Answer: Tom Filer

Tom Filer was a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

19. What former teammate gave Brady Anderson the nickname, 'Barley'?

Answer: Bob Melvin

While playing in Oakland, catcher Bob Melvin was hit in the head with a warm-up pitch. When Brady went into the clubhouse to ask about his condition, Melvin replied, 'Yea, I'm fine Barley.'

20. In 1996, the same pitcher gave up both Brady Anderson's 50th home run and his 100th career home run. Name him.

Answer: Pat Hentgen

Brady hit his 100th career home run on July 1st. He hit his 50th home run of the season on September 29th. Pat Hentgen went on to win the Cy Young Award for 1996, and later became one of Brady's teammates.

21. In 1999, Brady Anderson became the Orioles' all-time stolen bases leader. Who previously held that record?

Answer: Al Bumbry

Brady finished his career as an Oriole with 307 steals. Between 1988 - 2002, he had a total of 315 stolen bases. He stole 4 bases with the Red Sox in 1988 and 4 with the Cleveland Indians in 2002.

22. In what television show did Brady Anderson guest star?

Answer: Sabrina, The Teenage Witch

Brady played himself in an episode titled, 'Sabrina Through The Looking Glass'.

23. Brady Anderson was placed on the disabled list June 23, 1993. Why?

Answer: chicken pox

Brady did not return to the DL until he was sidelined with a strain of the right sternoclavicular joint in 1998. He did not go on the DL for any of the other injuries listed. This earned him the nickname, 'Little Cal'.

24. What college did Brady Anderson attend?

Answer: UC Irvine

Brady attended UC Irvine from 1982-85. UCI was the only school to offer him a baseball scholarship.

25. Where was Brady Anderson born?

Answer: Maryland

Brady's mother, Sharon, was attending the University of Maryland when her son arrived prematurely.

Source: Author badudesite

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