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Paul Molitor Trivia Quiz

Paul Molitor was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,643

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
198

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many times did Molitor go to the All-Star Game? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Molitor placed second in batting average in 1987 with .353. How many points did he lose by to the eventual champion? Hint

.010

.015

.005

.020

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Question 3 of 10

3. Molitor had 3319 hits. When he retired from baseball, which rank was he all-time? Hint

8th

7th

10th

9th

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which year did Molitor lead the league in triples? Hint

1991

1993

1992

1990

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times did Molitor lead in runs? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1993, Molitor was second in the American League MVP voting. Who was first that year? Hint

John Olerud

Frank Thomas

Juan Gonzalez

Ken Griffey, Jr.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which year did Molitor lead in doubles? Hint

1985

1989

1983

1987

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Question 8 of 10

8. Molitor was walked over 1,000 times in his career.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Molitor only won one award. Which one was it? Hint

World Series MVP

Gold Glove

All Star MVP

Rookie of the Year

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Molitor ever steal over 500 bases during his career?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times did Molitor go to the All-Star Game?

Answer: 7

1980, 1985, 1988, 1991-1994.

2. Molitor placed second in batting average in 1987 with .353. How many points did he lose by to the eventual champion?

Answer: .010

The winner that year was Boston's Wade Boggs. Another second place finish was to teammate John Olerud in 1993. Molitor retired with a career .306 average, despite never winning a batting title.

3. Molitor had 3319 hits. When he retired from baseball, which rank was he all-time?

Answer: 9th

Paul retired in 1998 with the Twins.

4. Which year did Molitor lead the league in triples?

Answer: 1991

Molitor had 13 triples, tied with Lance Johnson of the White Sox.

5. How many times did Molitor lead in runs?

Answer: 3

1982, 1987, 1991.

6. In 1993, Molitor was second in the American League MVP voting. Who was first that year?

Answer: Frank Thomas

1992 was the 4th time Molitor was Top Ten in MVP voting.

7. Which year did Molitor lead in doubles?

Answer: 1987

Molitor had 41 doubles that year, one ahead of Wade Boggs.

8. Molitor was walked over 1,000 times in his career.

Answer: True

Molitor was walked 1094 over his 21-year career.

9. Molitor only won one award. Which one was it?

Answer: World Series MVP

Molitor was with the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays.

10. Did Molitor ever steal over 500 bases during his career?

Answer: Yes

504 over 21 years, with a season-high of 45 in 1987.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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