Your San Diego Padres! Trivia Quiz

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
106,801

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
720

1. In what year did the Padres join Major League Baseball? Hint

1966

1961

1972

1969

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2. In what year did the Padres win their first National League title? Hint

1984

1996

1979

1986

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3. In which of the following years, did the Padres break the 2.5 million attendance barrier? Hint

1998

They never have

1974

1962

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4. In 1992, Gary Sheffield became a San Diego Padre. What position did he play in that season? Hint

Pitcher

Catcher

Right Field

Third Base

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5. What player set a team slugging percentage record of .621 in 1996? Hint

Ken Caminiti

Gary Sheffield

Greg Vaughn

Tony Gwynn

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6. What San Diego pitcher was the first to win 20 games in a season? Hint

Roger Clemens

Satchel Paige

Gaylord Perry

Randy Jones

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7. Who was the first Padre to hit 50 home runs in a season? Hint

Fred McGriff

Nobody has hit 50

Dave Winfield

Greg Vaughn

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8. Which of the following Padres set a team career record, for home runs as a Padre, when he hit number 163? Hint

Harmon Killebrew

Gary Sheffield

Al Kaline

Nate Colbert

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9. Which of the following players started their career with the Padres? Hint

Benito Santiago

Don Drysdale

Steve Garvey

Willie McCovey

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10. Which of the following never managed the Padres? Hint

Roger Craig

Frank Howard

Greg Pinchbeck

Don Zimmer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Padres join Major League Baseball?

Answer: 1969

The Padres joined the ranks in 1969. They were led by manager Preston Gomez to a 52-110 record and last (12th) place. Playing in Jack Murphy Stadium, the Padres drew just barely over 1/2 million in attendance.

2. In what year did the Padres win their first National League title?

Answer: 1984

Led by former Oakland A's manager Dick Williams, the Padres beat the Cubs for the National League crown 3 games to 2. San Diego lost the World Series to the Tigers 4 games to 1.

3. In which of the following years, did the Padres break the 2.5 million attendance barrier?

Answer: 1998

The Padres have hit the 2,000,000 mark numerous times in their franchise history, but in 1998 they drew 2,555,874 in attendance. This was the first time the fans helped break that barrier. The team also helped by winning the National League title for the second time.

4. In 1992, Gary Sheffield became a San Diego Padre. What position did he play in that season?

Answer: Third Base

Gary played third base but committed 16 errors that season. In 1993, he committed 15 more errors before being shipped to the Florida Marlins. The Marlins later moved him to the outfield position.

5. What player set a team slugging percentage record of .621 in 1996?

Answer: Ken Caminiti

Caminiti broke Tony Gwynn's mark of .568 set in 1994. Ken had a stellar year by hitting 40 home runs, 130 RBI's, along with 178 hits. This slugger also stole 11 bases.

6. What San Diego pitcher was the first to win 20 games in a season?

Answer: Randy Jones

Jones won 20 games or more twice for the Padres. His first was in 1975 when he won 20. Again in 1976 he won 22 games. Perry came along in 1978 and won 21.

7. Who was the first Padre to hit 50 home runs in a season?

Answer: Greg Vaughn

Vaughn belted 50 big ones in 1998. Greg helped vault the Padres to the National League crown by beating the Braves, but were skunked by the New York Yankees in the World Series.

8. Which of the following Padres set a team career record, for home runs as a Padre, when he hit number 163?

Answer: Nate Colbert

Colbert played in the Majors from 1966-1976. He started his career with Houston, before coming to the Padres in 1969. Nate wore the Padre uniform until 1975 when he became a Tiger. He hit number 163 in 1974, of his lifetime total of 173 home runs.

9. Which of the following players started their career with the Padres?

Answer: Benito Santiago

In 1986, Santiago began his career in a limited role for the Padres. In 1987 he was named Rookie of the Year. He was a Padre until 1992, before becoming a Florida Marlin in 1993. He was part of the Gary Sheffield trade to the Marlins.

10. Which of the following never managed the Padres?

Answer: Greg Pinchbeck

Pinchy never managed the Padres. Frank Howard helmed the team for just short of one entire season. Craig had the club for two seasons, and Zimmer managed the team in 1973.

Source: Author Nightmare

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