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College World Series 2004 Trivia Quiz

Just some fun and interesting facts about the 2004 College World Series!

A multiple-choice quiz by cajun24. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
cajun24

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,038

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two teams played for the national title in the 2004 College World Series?
Hint

Texas and Cal State Fullerton

South Carolina and Texas

Cal State Fullerton and South Carolina

Arizona and Miami

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the College World Series MVP in 2004? Hint

Landon Powell

Jason Windsor

Jon Jay

Felipe Garcia

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the elimination game between South Carolina and LSU, which South Carolina second baseman got thrown out of the game for a collision at home plate? Hint

Brian Buscher

Drew Meyer

Kevin Melillo

Justin Harris

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Southeastern Conference teams were in the 2004 College World Series? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who were the first two teams to be eliminated from the 2004 College World Series? Hint

Arkansas and Georgia

Arizona and Texas

LSU and Arkansas

Arizona and LSU

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Game one, which Georgia player was thrown out of the game in the sixth inning for not sliding into home plate? Hint

Justin Holmes

Joey Side

Will Startup

Nick Hundley

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which pitcher started for the Texas Longhorns in game one of the 2004 College World Series Championship Series? Hint

J. Brent Cox

Buck Cody

JP Howell

Huston Street

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Question 8 of 10

8. In game 12, which South Carolina third baseman hit a home run to left field, and after rounding the bases, gave the famous "low five" to teammate Steve Pearce? Hint

Landon Powell

Bryan Triplett

Kevin Melillo

Steven Tolleson

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 2004 College World Series had a large showing of good closing pitchers. Which of the following was not a closing pitcher? Hint

Chad Blackwell

Ricky Romero

Huston Street

Will Startup

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Cal State Fullerton Titans ended the 2004 season as the National Champions. Who did they beat in their home super regional to get to the College World Series? Hint

Clemson

Stanford

Tulane

Long Beach State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two teams played for the national title in the 2004 College World Series?

Answer: Texas and Cal State Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton beat the Texas Longhorns in two games to win the national championship. The Titans beat Texas 6-4 in game one, then 3-2 in game two.

2. Who was the College World Series MVP in 2004?

Answer: Jason Windsor

For the season he pitched in 22 games with 18 starts, and went 13-4 with a 1.72 ERA and 148 strikeouts. In the World Series, he threw two complete nine inning games and came on in relief, a total of 21 innings. He also got a save, and threw a total of 322 pitches in eight days.

3. In the elimination game between South Carolina and LSU, which South Carolina second baseman got thrown out of the game for a collision at home plate?

Answer: Kevin Melillo

Melillo collided with LSU catcher Matt Liuzza in the sixth inning. The Gamecocks would score six runs in that inning after the call was reversed.

4. How many Southeastern Conference teams were in the 2004 College World Series?

Answer: 4

Four SEC teams played, including Arkansas, LSU, Georgia, and South Carolina. LSU and Arkansas were the first two eliminated, and Georgia and South Carolina finished tied for third place.

5. Who were the first two teams to be eliminated from the 2004 College World Series?

Answer: LSU and Arkansas

LSU and Arkansas both went 0-2 in the series and were from the SEC.

6. In Game one, which Georgia player was thrown out of the game in the sixth inning for not sliding into home plate?

Answer: Justin Holmes

Justin Holmes got a late start from third base and tried to tag up and score from third, and did not slide into home. The rule says if a play can be made by the catcher, the runner cannot go into home plate standing. Holmes did, and was removed from the game.

7. Which pitcher started for the Texas Longhorns in game one of the 2004 College World Series Championship Series?

Answer: JP Howell

JP Howell was the ace of the Texas pitching staff, going 15-2 with a 2.13 ERA in 24 appearances. He pitched 135.1 innings with 166 strikeouts.

8. In game 12, which South Carolina third baseman hit a home run to left field, and after rounding the bases, gave the famous "low five" to teammate Steve Pearce?

Answer: Bryan Triplett

Bryan Triplett hit a two-run home run into the left field bleachers, giving the Gamecocks a 3-2 lead over Cal State Fullerton in the third inning.

9. The 2004 College World Series had a large showing of good closing pitchers. Which of the following was not a closing pitcher?

Answer: Ricky Romero

Rickey Romero was the second starting pitcher for Cal State Fullerton. In the rotation, he was second to the College World Series MVP Jason Windsor. Huston Street was a closer for Texas, Will Startup for Georgia, and Chad Blackwell for South Carolina.

10. The Cal State Fullerton Titans ended the 2004 season as the National Champions. Who did they beat in their home super regional to get to the College World Series?

Answer: Tulane

They played Tulane and won by the scores of 9-0 and 10-7.

Source: Author cajun24

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