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Colorado Rockies Baseball Quiz for Experts | MLB Teams

A quiz on the short history of the Colorado Rockies franchise.

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

Author
Dash_Lane

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,094

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
604

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Question 1 of 10

1. What pitcher is credited with the first regular season win in a Colorado Rockies uniform? Hint

David Neid

Bill Swift

Bryn Smith

Bruce Ruffin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who hit the Rockies' first regular season home run? Hint

Dante Bichette

Andres Galaragga

Eric Young

Gerald Clark

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Rockie to win MVP of the National League while in a Rockies uniform? Hint

Larry Walker

Ellis Burks

Todd Helton

Andres Galaragga

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before Shawn Chacon, what Rockies pitcher held the record for most victories before the all-star break? Hint

Willie Blair

Kevin Ritz

Mike Hampton

Roger Bailey

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Rockies' 1993 starting third baseman?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Rockies' #1 pick in the expansion draft? Hint

Andres Galaragga

John Thomson

Dante Bichette

David Neid

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Question 7 of 10

7. What manager succeeded Don Baylor?

Answer: ( two words or surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Rockie, set a single season team record for saves? Hint

Jose Jimenez

Dave Veres

Darren Holmes

Curtis Leskanic

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Question 9 of 10

9. What 1993 Rockie was drafted from the Japanese leagues? Hint

Bruce Ruffin

Alex Coles

Gerald Clark

Charlie Hayes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What 1993 Rockie fell just short of hitting 400 career home runs in a Rockies uniform?

Answer: (Two words or surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What pitcher is credited with the first regular season win in a Colorado Rockies uniform?

Answer: Bryn Smith

Bryn Smith was the Mile High Stadium opening day pitcher against the Montreal Expos.

2. Who hit the Rockies' first regular season home run?

Answer: Dante Bichette

Bichette hit the first home run in the opening road series in New York. Eric Young hit the first home run in Colorado as the first Rockies batter at Mile High Stadium.

3. Who was the first Rockie to win MVP of the National League while in a Rockies uniform?

Answer: Larry Walker

Larry Walker accomplished this feat in 1997, his second year in a Rockies uniform.

4. Before Shawn Chacon, what Rockies pitcher held the record for most victories before the all-star break?

Answer: Kevin Ritz

Kevin Ritz had one of the most promising single seasons for a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in 1995. He finished the year with 15 victories.

5. Who was the Rockies' 1993 starting third baseman?

Answer: Charlie Hayes

Charlie Hayes was an effective third baseman, finishing third on the '93 Rockies in home runs.

6. Who was the Rockies' #1 pick in the expansion draft?

Answer: David Neid

David Neid was swiped away from the Atlanta Braves organization as the #1 pick in the 1992 expansion draft, and was hailed as a steal. Arm troubles kept him from ever realizing his potential, however.

7. What manager succeeded Don Baylor?

Answer: Jim Leyland

Jim Leyland had an unsuccessful stint with the Rockies, after leading the Florida Marlins to a World Series ring.

8. Which Rockie, set a single season team record for saves?

Answer: Jose Jimenez

Jimenez set the team single season record in saves, for his closing duties in the 2002 season. However, he was not the most effective. Curtis Leskanic proved to be a valuable asset during the 1995 playoff campaign by a virtual guarantee of victory if the Rockies reached the ninth with a lead.

9. What 1993 Rockie was drafted from the Japanese leagues?

Answer: Gerald Clark

Gerald Clark was the opening day right fielder in 1993.

10. What 1993 Rockie fell just short of hitting 400 career home runs in a Rockies uniform?

Answer: Dale Murphy

Dale Murphy, at age 40, couldn't muster the strength in a Rockies uniform to hit numbers 399 and 400. His career ended with 398 home runs.

Source: Author Dash_Lane

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