MLB 1978 Season Trivia Quiz

Some questions on one of baseball's greatest years.

A multiple-choice quiz by Harrison. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Harrison

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,608

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1901

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. Ron Guidry had an incredible season in 1978, going 25-3, striking out 248, and had an amazing 1.74 ERA. Who was 2nd behind Ron in the AL in wins? Hint

Jim Palmer

Nolan Ryan

Dennis Eckersly

Mike Caldwell

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2. Who led the NL in homeruns in 1978? Hint

George Foster

Mike Schmidt

Dave Parker

Greg Luzinski

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3. Who led the AL in homeruns in 1978? Hint

Jim Rice

Larry Hisle

Don Baylor

Gorman Thomas

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4. Who won the NL Cy Young award in 1978? Hint

Gaylord Perry

Steve Carlton

Burt Hooton

Tom Seaver

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5. Who started for the AL at second and short in the '78 all star game? Hint

Willy Randolph and Bucky Dent

Don Money and Freddy Patek

Willie Randolph and Rick Burleson

Frank White and Rick Burleson

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6. In the Seattle Mariners' sophomore season (1978), who led the club in HRs? Hint

Rupert Jones

Lee Stanton

Alvin Davis

Leon Roberts

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7. Who won the 1978 MVP in the NL? Hint

George Foster

Steve Garvey

Ellis Valentine

Dave Parker

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8. Who lead the American Leaguee in batting in 1978? Hint

Jim Rice

Rod Carew

George Brett

Al Oliver

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9. Who led the major leagues in strikeouts in 1978? Hint

Ron Guidry

Gaylord Perry

J.R. Richard

Nolan Ryan

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10. Who won the AL MVP in 1978? Hint

Jim Rice

Ron Guidry

Larry Hisle

Don Baylor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ron Guidry had an incredible season in 1978, going 25-3, striking out 248, and had an amazing 1.74 ERA. Who was 2nd behind Ron in the AL in wins?

Answer: Mike Caldwell

Lefty Mike Caldwell of the Brewers also had a great season going 22-9 with an ERA of 2.37. Jim Palmer was 3rd in wins gong 21-12. Eck went 20-9 for the BoSox, Ryan just 10-13.

2. Who led the NL in homeruns in 1978?

Answer: George Foster

Foster followed up his 52 taters in 1977 with 40. 'The Bull', Luzinski and Parker each hit 34, while Schmidt had an off year with just 21.

3. Who led the AL in homeruns in 1978?

Answer: Jim Rice

Rice had an awesome year with 46 homers, 139 RBIs, a .315 batting average, and 15 triples. Baylor hit 34, and the Brew crew were led by Hisle's 34 and Stormin' Gorman's 32.

4. Who won the NL Cy Young award in 1978?

Answer: Gaylord Perry

It was the veteran Perry for the Padres. He finished 21-6 with a 2.72 e.r.a. He only gave up 66 walks and 9 dingers in 261 innings pitched.

5. Who started for the AL at second and short in the '78 all star game?

Answer: Don Money and Freddy Patek

6. In the Seattle Mariners' sophomore season (1978), who led the club in HRs?

Answer: Leon Roberts

It was Roberts who led the team with 22. He also became the first Mariner to bat .300 at .301 that year.

7. Who won the 1978 MVP in the NL?

Answer: Dave Parker

Parker had an amazing year for the Pirates leading the league with a .334 average, as well as belting 34 homeruns.

8. Who lead the American Leaguee in batting in 1978?

Answer: Rod Carew

Carew hit .333 in his last season for the Twins. Oliver finished second at .324 with the Texas Rangers.

9. Who led the major leagues in strikeouts in 1978?

Answer: J.R. Richard

Fireballer Richard K'd 303 batters that season for the Astros. Ryan had 260, Guidry 248, and Perry 154.

10. Who won the AL MVP in 1978?

Answer: Jim Rice

Rice edged out Guidry for the award. But Guidry would get the World Series ring, unfortunately for Red Sox fans.

Source: Author Harrison

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