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Major League Baseball: Pt 2 Trivia Quiz

This is my second quiz on MLB in general. It is all multiple choice. Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by RedsRock29. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
RedsRock29

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
266

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What medical malady befell Kansas City's George Brett in the 1980 World Series? Hint

Laryngitis

Hemorrhoids

Sunstroke

Epilepsy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What lucky charm helped the Anaheim Angels win the 2002 World Series? Hint

Ricky the Rat

Dugout Ducky

Homer Hanky

Rally Monkey

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did the save become an official statistic in Major League baseball? Hint

1954

1969

1958

1963

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first batter to hit three home runs in an American League Championship Series game? Hint

Freddie Patek

Juan Gonzalez

Scott Spiezio

George Brett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player was the first to win a league MVP and Gold Glove in the same season? Hint

Steve Garvey

Jimmie Foxx

Maury Wills

Brooks Robinson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Home runs to right field at Montreal's Jarry Park would sometimes land in what? Hint

A swimming pool

Used car lot

Horse stable

Railroad yard

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first man to manage both the American League and National League in the all-star game? Hint

Alvin Dark

Lou Boudreau

John McNamara

Connie Mack

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which player hit a grand slam in his first World Series at-bat? Hint

Frank Robinson

Jose Canseco

Willie Stargell

Reggie Jackson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which baseball team had only one winning season in the 20th century? Hint

Seattle Mariners

Colorado Rockies

Toronto Blue Jays

Florida Marlins

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the only player to win two American League batting titles in the 1990s? Hint

Paul O'Neill

Edgar Martinez

Sammy Sosa

Barry Bonds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What medical malady befell Kansas City's George Brett in the 1980 World Series?

Answer: Hemorrhoids

Brett's hemorrhoids were so painful that he needed surgery between games two and three.

2. What lucky charm helped the Anaheim Angels win the 2002 World Series?

Answer: Rally Monkey

Angels fans also used thousands of thunderstix to create a deafening noise. They won the World Series against the Giants.

3. In what year did the save become an official statistic in Major League baseball?

Answer: 1969

Minnesota's Ron Perranoski led the majors that year with 31 saves.

4. Who was the first batter to hit three home runs in an American League Championship Series game?

Answer: George Brett

The Royals slugger, George Brett, hit three against the New York Yankees on October 6, 1978. The Royals still lost the series.

5. Which player was the first to win a league MVP and Gold Glove in the same season?

Answer: Maury Wills

The Gold Glove shortstop won the 1962 MVP Award while stealing a record 104 bases.

6. Home runs to right field at Montreal's Jarry Park would sometimes land in what?

Answer: A swimming pool

The park was home to the Expos from 1969 to 1976.

7. Who was the first man to manage both the American League and National League in the all-star game?

Answer: Alvin Dark

Alvin Dark won with the National League in 1963 and lost with the American League in 1975.

8. Which player hit a grand slam in his first World Series at-bat?

Answer: Jose Canseco

It was Jose Canseco's only hit of the series as his Athletics lost in five games to the Dodgers in 1988.

9. Which baseball team had only one winning season in the 20th century?

Answer: Florida Marlins

The Marlins had a winning season in 1997 when they were 92-70 and won the World Series.

10. Who was the only player to win two American League batting titles in the 1990s?

Answer: Edgar Martinez

The Mariners star, Edgar Martinez, won the batting titles in 1992 with .343 batting average and again in 1995 with .356 batting average.

Source: Author RedsRock29

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