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Quiz about Major League Baseball
Quiz about Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball Trivia Quiz


Here is a collection of questions designed for the MLB fan. Some answers are easier than others. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by doctor_trivia. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
82,546
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1691
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (4/10), Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 65 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the first name of the first manager to lead teams to World Series championships in both the National and American Leagues? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1955, Al Kaline became the youngest ever American League batting champ. Whose record did he break? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which one of these right-handed batters won the most league batting titles in his career? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which one of these left-handed batters won the most league home run titles in his career? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these players successfully stole home a total of 50 times in his career? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which one of these right-handed pitchers has the lowest career ERA? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which three sluggers are missing from this list of the first dozen right-handed batters to have hit 50+ homeruns in a season: McGwire, Sosa, Foxx, Greenberg, Wilson, Kiner, Foster, Mays, Rodriguez, _____ , _____ and _____ ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which three sluggers are missing from this list of the first seven left-handed batters to have hit 50+ home runs in a season. Bonds, Maris, Ruth, Gonzalez, _____ , _____ and _____ ? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which one of these all-stars never had 150+ RBI in a single season? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which one of these pitchers once gave up 50 home runs in a season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the first name of the first manager to lead teams to World Series championships in both the National and American Leagues?

Answer: George

George "Sparky" Anderson led the Cincinnati Reds and the Detroit Tigers to World Series' championships. His Reds were victorious in 1975 and 1976 (National League). His Tigers won the crown in 1984 (American League).
2. In 1955, Al Kaline became the youngest ever American League batting champ. Whose record did he break?

Answer: Ty Cobb

In 1955, when Kaline batted .340 to win the crown, he was one day younger than Cobb was when he batted .350 to win the crown in 1907. Cobb's birthday is December 18th, Kaline's birthday is December 19th.
3. Which one of these right-handed batters won the most league batting titles in his career?

Answer: Alex Johnson

Johnson was the only player on the list to win a batting title. In 1970, as a member of the California Angels, he hit .329 to pace the American League.
4. Which one of these left-handed batters won the most league home run titles in his career?

Answer: Darrell Evans

Evans was the only player on the list to win a homerun title. His 40 round-trippers as a member of the Detroit Tigers led the American League in 1985.
5. Which of these players successfully stole home a total of 50 times in his career?

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb's career total of 50 steals of home remained unbroken at the end of the 20th century.
6. Which one of these right-handed pitchers has the lowest career ERA?

Answer: Bret Saberhagen

Cone (3.46), McDowell (3.85), and Morris's career mark was 3.90.
7. Which three sluggers are missing from this list of the first dozen right-handed batters to have hit 50+ homeruns in a season: McGwire, Sosa, Foxx, Greenberg, Wilson, Kiner, Foster, Mays, Rodriguez, _____ , _____ and _____ ?

Answer: Cecil Fielder, Albert Belle and Greg Vaughn.

8. Which three sluggers are missing from this list of the first seven left-handed batters to have hit 50+ home runs in a season. Bonds, Maris, Ruth, Gonzalez, _____ , _____ and _____ ?

Answer: Ken Griffey Jr., Johnny Mize and Brady Anderson.

Barry Bonds leads this list with 73.
9. Which one of these all-stars never had 150+ RBI in a single season?

Answer: Johnny Bench

Bench's best single-season output was 148 in 1970. DiMaggio, Belle and Ott posted single-season highs of 167, 152 and 151 respectively.
10. Which one of these pitchers once gave up 50 home runs in a season?

Answer: Bert Blyleven

Blyleven served up 50 gopher balls in 1986. Roberts (46 in 1956), Mclain (42 in 1966)and Niekro (41 in 1979) were not too far behind.
Source: Author doctor_trivia

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