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Your 2005 New York Mets Trivia Quiz

If you are a big Met's fan like me, it should be a piece of cake. If not, then here comes trouble for the 2005 season!

A multiple-choice quiz by cartmansalad. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
cartmansalad

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,447

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
806

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Met led the National league in steals with 60? Hint

David Wright

Kaz Matsui

Carlos Beltran

Jose Reyes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Mets pitcher had 15 wins and 8 losses while having an earned run average of 2.82? Hint

Cliff Floyd

Tom Glavine

Pedro Martinez

Steve Trachsel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Mets manager that led the team to a 83-79 record? Hint

Art Howe

Gil Hodges

Bobby Valentine

Willie Randolph

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Mets' young slugging third baseman who, like Reyes, also took advantage of his first full season? Hint

Chris Woodward

Ramon Castro

Carlos Beltran

David Wright

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two outfielders had a serious collision, injuring both of them? Hint

Chris Woodward and Jose Reyes

Cliff Floyd and Carlos Beltran

Mike Cameron and Carlos Beltran

Mike Cameron and Cliff Floyd

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the team with 34 home runs? Hint

David Wright

Mike Piazza

Carlos Beltran

Cliff Floyd

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which closer had 28 saves? Hint

Aaron Heilman

Vincente Padilla

Heath Bell

Braden Looper

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Mets first basemen who was a former Minnesota Twin? Hint

Kaz Matsui

Marlon Anderson

Doug Mientkiewicz

Chris Woodward

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which second baseman was out for most of the season in his second year with the Mets? Hint

Mike Piazza

Kaz Matsui

Cliff Floyd

Mike Cameron

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the pitching coach in 2005? Hint

Rick Peterson

Sandy Alomar

Mookie Wilson

Manny Acta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Met led the National league in steals with 60?

Answer: Jose Reyes

It was Jose's first full season due to injuries in past years, and the young speedster was able to make something of it.

2. Which Mets pitcher had 15 wins and 8 losses while having an earned run average of 2.82?

Answer: Pedro Martinez

Pedro had amazing year. Glavine had a good year with a 13-13 record but didn't get the run support he needed. Cliff Floyd was the left fielder, and Steve Trachsel was injured for most of the season.

3. Who was the Mets manager that led the team to a 83-79 record?

Answer: Willie Randolph

The others all are former Mets managers. It was Willie's first year as a manager and he was a player for many, mostly with the Yankees.

4. Who was the Mets' young slugging third baseman who, like Reyes, also took advantage of his first full season?

Answer: David Wright

He had 27 home runs, 102 RBIs, a .306 average, and 17 steals.

5. Which two outfielders had a serious collision, injuring both of them?

Answer: Mike Cameron and Carlos Beltran

It ended Camerons season and most of Beltrans but, fortunately, it was in September so they didn't miss too much time.

6. Who led the team with 34 home runs?

Answer: Cliff Floyd

That was the most home runs he ever hit in a single season (breaking his record of 31).

7. Which closer had 28 saves?

Answer: Braden Looper

Along with his 28 saves, he also blew 8 saves to the Mets' disadvantage.

8. Who was the Mets first basemen who was a former Minnesota Twin?

Answer: Doug Mientkiewicz

He was a good in the field but wasn't all to helpful with the bat with his average was .240.

9. Which second baseman was out for most of the season in his second year with the Mets?

Answer: Kaz Matsui

He didn't help the team all too much when he came back with an average of .255 in 267 at-bats.

10. Who was the pitching coach in 2005?

Answer: Rick Peterson

It was his first year as the Mets pitching coach and he never had pitching experience in the Major Leagues.

Source: Author cartmansalad

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