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Quiz about The Original Washington Nationals

The Original Washington Nationals Quiz

This focuses on the 1884 Union Association team. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kingelvis2000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kingelvis2000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,264

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. He caught in 34 of 112 games for the Nationals and had the most at bats of any catcher. He batted .276 with no home runs, who was this starting catcher for the Nationals? Hint

Abner Powell

Bill Wise

Chris Fulmer

Randy Knorr

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Question 2 of 15

2. He batted .288 for the Nationals, and though he made appearances at catcher and in the outfield, he was their starting first baseman. Who was he? Hint

Jerry McCormick

Phil Baker

Randy Knorr

Bill Wise

3. This player played in all but three games at second base for the Nationals. Even so, he was a terrible fielder with an .869 fielding percentage. He also was a poor hitter hitting only .232 with 0 home runs and one triple. Who was this poor performing second baseman? Hint

Tom Evers

Jim Haplan

Randy Knorr

Chris Fulmer

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Question 4 of 15

4. He was the depressingly bad fielding third baseman for the Nationals with a .792 fielding percentage. He batted an awful .217 with two triples and a walk. Despite all this, he played more games at third base than anyone on the Nationals. Who was he? Hint

Phil Baker

Randy Knorr

Mike Scanlor

Jerry McCormick

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Question 5 of 15

5. This player was the starting shortstop for the Nationals. He was also the starter with the lowest batting average at .185 and a pathetic fielder at .809. Of his 31 base hits only three were for extra bases, and those were doubles. Who was this young starter for the Nationals? Hint

Jim Halpin

Chris Fulmer

Randy Knorr

Harry Moore

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Question 6 of 15

6. He was a starting outfielder that hit .336 and shared the team lead with five triples in his only year playing. Who was this one year wonder for the Nationals? Hint

Tom Evars

Randy Knorr

Harry Moore

Phil Baker

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Question 7 of 15

7. He was the outfielder that was also the ace of the pitching staff, leading in almost every pitching category for the Nationals. With a 23-18 record and a 3.04 ERA in 364.3 innings pitched. Who was this wonderful team asset? Hint

Chris Fulmer

Harry Moore

Bill Wise

Randy Knorr

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Question 8 of 15

8. He was an outfielder that was also a regular starting pitcher for the Nationals that hit .283 with five triples. He also pitched 6-12 year with a 3.32 ERA. Who was he? Hint

Abner Powell

Tom Evars

Randy Knorr

Harry Moore

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was the manager of the 1884 Nationals? Hint

Randy Knorr

Chris Fulmer

Harry Moore

Mike Scanlon

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the record of the 1884 Washington Nationals? Hint

65-47

7-11

42-120

47-65

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Question 11 of 15

11. How did the 1884 Washington Nationals rank in the standings of the Union Association? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who lead the team in ERA among all of the pitchers on the 1884 Washington Nationals? Hint

Charlie Geggus

Bill Wise

Randy Knorr

Abner Powell

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who led the Nationals in home runs? Hint

Phil Baker

Bill Wise

Jim Halpin

Randy Knorr

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who led the 1884 Washington Nationals in every hitting category but home runs? Hint

Bill Wise

Harry Moore

Randy Knorr

Jerry McCormick

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Question 15 of 15

15. Did anyone ever play every position for the 1884 Washington Nationals?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. He caught in 34 of 112 games for the Nationals and had the most at bats of any catcher. He batted .276 with no home runs, who was this starting catcher for the Nationals?

Answer: Chris Fulmer

Chris Fulmer went on to play for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association from 1886-1889, then retired. Joe Gunson caught the second most number of games

2. He batted .288 for the Nationals, and though he made appearances at catcher and in the outfield, he was their starting first baseman. Who was he?

Answer: Phil Baker

Baker also lead the team lead with 5 triples and hit one home run in 1884. Baker attempted a comeback with the National League team called the Washington Nationals in 1886, but only batted .222 in 81 games and never played again.

Answer: Tom Evers

This was his last year in baseball. Before this he had played in one game back in 1882 for the American Association Baltimore Orioles.

Answer: Jerry McCormick

His real name was John McCormick, but played under the name Jerry. In his second and last season, McCormick also played for the Philadelphia Keystones in 1884 where he batted a much better .285.

Answer: Jim Halpin

Jim Halpin was born in England. He as well had a very short career, retiring after being on the bench for the Detroit Wolverines in 1885.

6. He was a starting outfielder that hit .336 and shared the team lead with five triples in his only year playing. Who was this one year wonder for the Nationals?

Answer: Harry Moore

The question says it all, Harry Moore was the team leader with a .336 batting average. The team overall batted .237, so he could be considered the best player on the team.

Answer: Bill Wise

Bill Wise also led the team in home runs with two. He would make an attempted come back with the National League's Washington Nationals in 1886, but started one game and was blown out after three innings. He never pitched again.

8. He was an outfielder that was also a regular starting pitcher for the Nationals that hit .283 with five triples. He also pitched 6-12 year with a 3.32 ERA. Who was he?

Answer: Abner Powell

Abner Powell was just an average pitcher in their starting rotation, and also an average outfielder. He would play one more year in 1886 for the American Association's Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Red Stockings. However, after the sub par year, he retired and never played again.

9. Who was the manager of the 1884 Nationals?

Answer: Mike Scanlon

He would come back to manage part of the National League's Washington Nationals in 1886. Those were his only two years as a manager.

10. What was the record of the 1884 Washington Nationals?

Answer: 47-65

Actually not a bad record for a team that would go on to fold after the season was over. They finished seventh out of 12 teams in the Union Association. The St. Louis Maroons won the 1884 Union Association championship.

11. How did the 1884 Washington Nationals rank in the standings of the Union Association?

Answer: 7

With the help of a few good players, a great year from Bill Wise and a versatile fielding roster, the Nationals managed to keep out of the basement of the Union Association despite their poor play.

12. Who lead the team in ERA among all of the pitchers on the 1884 Washington Nationals?

Answer: Charlie Geggus

He pitched an impressive 2.54 ERA. This is another player on the team that pitched the one year, did very well but never pitched again for some unknown reason.

13. Who led the Nationals in home runs?

Answer: Bill Wise

Bill Wise hit two of the four home runs that the Washington Nationals hit in 1884.

14. Who led the 1884 Washington Nationals in every hitting category but home runs?

Answer: Harry Moore

Harry Moore was most likely the best player on the team having the best offensive numbers. One could make an argument for Bill Wise, who both pitched well and hit well.

15. Did anyone ever play every position for the 1884 Washington Nationals?

Answer: No

Oddly enough, with so many cameos that were made on this team, nobody played every single position.

Source: Author kingelvis2000

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