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Let's see how well you guys knew the 2002 Boston Red Sox.

A multiple-choice quiz by bosox rule. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bosox rule

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,471

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Johnny Damon was a really big boost for the base baths, leading the Red Sox in stolen bases in 2002. Who led the team in 2001? Hint

Carl Everett

Trot Nixon

Jose Offerman

Shea Hillenbrand

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Question 2 of 15

2. What pitcher led the Red Sox with an era of 2.26?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Nomar led the Red Sox in batting average in 2002?

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. The Red Sox missed clinching the AL East by how many games? Hint

2.5 games

10.5 games

0.5 games

42 games

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Question 5 of 15

5. In spring training, Dan Duquette was fired by the Red Sox. Who was the interim GM? Hint

Larry Lucchino

John Henry

Mike Port

Tom Werner

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Question 6 of 15

6. Combined, Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe had how many wins? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. The leading home run hitter on the Red Sox had 33 home runs. Who was he? Hint

Cliff Floyd

Trot Nixon

Nomar Garciaparra

Manny Ramirez

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Question 8 of 15

8. Pedro Martinez had 300+ K's?

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following did the Red Sox pick up at the trading deadline? Hint

Jack Martensly

Cliff Floyd

Bob Ackerly

Rick Naursen

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Question 10 of 15

10. Name the Red Sox player who was released by the Sox and picked up by the Mariners soon after. Hint

Rich Garces

Paxton Crawford

Jose Offerman

Carl Everett

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following Red Sox players were invited to the All-star game. Hint

Shea Hillenbrand

Pedro Martinez

They all were

Nomar Garciaparra

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Question 12 of 15

12. What Red Sox legend died to July 2002? Hint

Johnny Pesky

Dom Dimmagio

Carl Yaztremski

Ted Williams

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who wore the number 50 for the Red Sox?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 14 of 15

14. How did the Red Sox obtain Benny Agbayani? Hint

picked up off waivers

signed by Boston as a free agent in Spring Training

traded to Boston

none of the above

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Question 15 of 15

15. Name one of the players invited by Boston to Spring Training in 2002. Hint

They all were

Quilvio Veras

Ricky Henderson

Carlos Baerga

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Johnny Damon was a really big boost for the base baths, leading the Red Sox in stolen bases in 2002. Who led the team in 2001?

Answer: Carl Everett

Everett lead the team with 9 stolen bases. The Red Sox only had 46 stolen bases in 2002. Johnny Damon had 31 for the Sox in 2002.

2. What pitcher led the Red Sox with an era of 2.26?

Answer: Pedro Martinez

Pedro led the Red Sox and the American League in this category.

3. Nomar led the Red Sox in batting average in 2002?

Answer: false

Manny Ramirez led the Red Sox and the American League with a .349 batting average.

4. The Red Sox missed clinching the AL East by how many games?

Answer: 10.5 games

The Red Sox trailed the Yankees by 10 and a half games, even with 93 wins!

5. In spring training, Dan Duquette was fired by the Red Sox. Who was the interim GM?

Answer: Mike Port

Mike Port was the interim GM for the Sox. The Red Sox haven't had a permanant GM since 2/28/02, when Dan Duquette was fired.

6. Combined, Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe had how many wins?

Answer: 41

With an improved Derek Lowe, the Red Sox now had a reliable #2 starter to back up Pedro.

7. The leading home run hitter on the Red Sox had 33 home runs. Who was he?

Answer: Manny Ramirez

Manny lead the Sox with 33 home runs, Floyd had 28, and Garciaparra and Nixon both had 24.

8. Pedro Martinez had 300+ K's?

Answer: false

Pedro had 239 K's in 2002, leading the American League.

9. Which of the following did the Red Sox pick up at the trading deadline?

Answer: Cliff Floyd

At the deadline the Red Sox picked up OF Cliff Floyd from Montreal, and also RHP Bob Howry from the Chicago White Sox.

10. Name the Red Sox player who was released by the Sox and picked up by the Mariners soon after.

Answer: Jose Offerman

Jose Offerman was the player picked by the Mariners after being let go from the Sox. Paxton Crawford was injured, Carl Everett was traded to Texas in the 2001 off-season, and Rich Garces was designated for assignment.

11. Which of the following Red Sox players were invited to the All-star game.

Answer: They all were

Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe, Shea Hillenbrand, Nomar Garciaparra and Johnny Damon, were all invited by Joe Torre and/or the fans to play in the 2002 All-Star game. Pedro turned down the invitation, and Derek Lowe and Hillenbrand started the game.

12. What Red Sox legend died to July 2002?

Answer: Ted Williams

Ted Williams died in July 2002. RIP the greatest hitter of all-time.

13. Who wore the number 50 for the Red Sox?

Answer: Benny Agbayani

Benny Agbayani was picked up off waivers and wore the number 50 for the BoSox.

14. How did the Red Sox obtain Benny Agbayani?

Answer: picked up off waivers

Benny was picked up off waivers.

15. Name one of the players invited by Boston to Spring Training in 2002.

Answer: They all were

Ricky Henderson, Quilvio Veras, and Carlos Baerga were all invited to the Red Sox training camp.

Source: Author bosox rule

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