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Braves Players Trivia Quiz

A quiz about some Braves players after the turn of the century.

A multiple-choice quiz by bravesfan3110. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bravesfan3110

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,536

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which outfielder came over from the Cardinals in a trade in 2004, that gave the Cardinals Jason Marquis? Hint

Jeff Francouer

J.D. Drew

Kelli Johnson

Brian Jordan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which player had the most steals with 46 in 2005? Hint

Rafael Furcal

Marcus Giles

Andruw Jones

Kelli Johnson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2005, who was the the rookie who got the most attention, being called "The Natural"? Hint

Kelli Johnson

Jeff Francoeur

Wilson Betemit

Ryan Langerhans

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many rookies did the Braves roster in 2005? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who had the most home runs on the Atlanta Braves staff in 2004 and 2005? Hint

J.D. Drew / Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones / Andruw Jones

J.D. Drew / Andruw Jones

Andruw Jones / Andruw Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Braves switched catchers each season from 2004-2006. Who was not one of them? Hint

Damon Berryhill

Johnny Estrada

Brian McCann

Javy Lopez

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Braves pitcher was the one of the best closers in 2002-2004, and moved back to the starting rotation in 2005? Hint

John Smoltz

Tim Hudson

Horacio Ramirez

Mike Hampton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did the Braves get from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays right before the 2005 season, then surprised the baseball world by making this reliever a starting pitcher? Hint

Jorge Sosa

John Smoltz

Tim Hudson

Horatio Ramirez

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the new Braves' starting shortstop in 2006? Hint

Willy Taveras

Scott Rolen

Edgar Renteria

Tino Martinez

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the right fielder for the Braves in 2002? Hint

Gary Sheffield

Danny Bautista

Mike Vento

Marty Cordova

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which outfielder came over from the Cardinals in a trade in 2004, that gave the Cardinals Jason Marquis?

Answer: J.D. Drew

J.D. Drew played one year with the Braves and had an outstanding one at that. 145 games, 118 runs, 158 hits, 28 doubles, 8 triples, 31 HRs, and 93 RBIs. All were career highs for him.

2. Which player had the most steals with 46 in 2005?

Answer: Rafael Furcal

Furcal was later traded to the Dodgers.

3. In 2005, who was the the rookie who got the most attention, being called "The Natural"?

Answer: Jeff Francoeur

He only played in 70 games and hit 14 HR, 45 RBIs, and also had 13 assists, the most for a right fielder and the third most in the Majors by an outfielder.

4. How many rookies did the Braves roster in 2005?

Answer: 18

This was the most rookies that the Braves had ever used in one season and they still won their division in 2005.

5. Who had the most home runs on the Atlanta Braves staff in 2004 and 2005?

Answer: J.D. Drew / Andruw Jones

In 2004, J.D. drew hit the most home runs with 31, but it was a close competition with Chipper Jones (30) and Andruw Jones (29). In 2005, Andruw Jones led the Majors with 51 home runs.

6. The Braves switched catchers each season from 2004-2006. Who was not one of them?

Answer: Damon Berryhill

In 2004, Lopez had a career year, but the Braves realized that they could save money by using Estrada and the same in 2005. Berryhill was the Braves' catcher in 1993.

7. Which Braves pitcher was the one of the best closers in 2002-2004, and moved back to the starting rotation in 2005?

Answer: John Smoltz

Smoltz compiled 144 saves in those three seasons, then came back and was 14-7 with 210 strikeouts and a 3.06 ERA.

8. Who did the Braves get from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays right before the 2005 season, then surprised the baseball world by making this reliever a starting pitcher?

Answer: Jorge Sosa

He had a 13-3 record with a 2.55 ERA in 44 games. He was picked up to help the bullpen, but he ended up picking up the slack in a very injury riddled Braves starting rotation.

9. Who was the new Braves' starting shortstop in 2006?

Answer: Edgar Renteria

He came over from the Boston Red Sox in a trade that sent Andy Marte to the Red Sox. Renteria had played in Boston 2005, after playing many seasons with the Cardinals.

10. Who was the right fielder for the Braves in 2002?

Answer: Gary Sheffield

Sheffield came to the Braves after playing for the Dodgers in 2001. He hit 25 home runs for Atlanta.

Source: Author bravesfan3110

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