Los Angeles Angels Trivia Quiz

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By AdewumiKoju

AdewumiKoju

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 950 | Total Attempts: 926,297

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 235 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

The Los Angeles Angels is a professional Baseball based in California. They play in the Major League Baseball as an American League member of the West Division. The name ''Angel" of the team was chosen in respect and tribute to a minor league side Los Angeles Angels in the Pacific Coast League. What else do you know about The Angels?

Questions and Answers

1.

Who won the 1979 American league MVP?
- A.
  
  Don Baylor
- B.
  
  Jim Nicholson
- C.
  
  Jason Cardle
- D.
  
  Lary Walker
Correct Answer
A. Don Baylor

Explanation
Don Baylor won the 1979 American League MVP.

Rate this question:
2.

Who was traded for Lou Johnson in their first history trade?
- A.
  
  Don Baylor
- B.
  
  Jim Carrey
- C.
  
  Jim McArnany
- D.
  
  James Roland
Correct Answer
C. Jim McArnany
3.

Which year did they win their first American League championship?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  2002
- C.
  
  2003
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
B. 2002

Explanation
In 2002, they won their first American League championship.

Rate this question:
4.

Which team never won against the Angels?
- A.
  
  Colorado Rockies
- B.
  
  Toledo rockets
- C.
  
  New York Yankees
- D.
  
  Orlando Pirates
Correct Answer
C. New York Yankees

Explanation
The New York Yankees never won against the Angels. This means that in all the games played between the Yankees and the Angels, the Yankees were not able to secure a victory.

Rate this question:
5.

Who was the first player to win the Cy Young award?
- A.
  
  Brian McKnight
- B.
  
  James Banes
- C.
  
  Don Baylor
- D.
  
  Dean chance
Correct Answer
D. Dean chance

Explanation
Dean Chance was the first player to win the Cy Young award. The Cy Young award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. Dean Chance won the award in 1964 when he was playing for the Los Angeles Angels. He had an outstanding season, leading the league in wins, complete games, and innings pitched. Chance's performance and dominance on the mound made him a deserving recipient of the first-ever Cy Young award.

Rate this question:
6.

Which of these players did not have 100 RBI in 1979?
- A.
  
  Brian Downing
- B.
  
  Dan Ford
- C.
  
  Bobby Grich
- D.
  
  Don Baylor
Correct Answer
A. Brian Downing

Explanation
In 1979, Brian Downing did not have 100 RBI.

Rate this question:
7.

Which Cal State University did Adam Kennedy attend?
- A.
  
  Oxford
- B.
  
  Cambridge
- C.
  
  Northindge
- D.
  
  Havard
Correct Answer
C. Northindge
8.

Who led the American league with 47 home runs in the 2000 season?
- A.
  
  Don Baylor
- B.
  
  Troy Claus
- C.
  
  Jim Nicholson
- D.
  
  Andrey Barnes
Correct Answer
B. Troy Claus

Explanation
Troy Claus led the American league with 47 home runs in the 2000 season.

Rate this question:
9.

Who has hit more home runs in an Angel uniform?
- A.
  
  Tim Salom
- B.
  
  Regsic Jackson
- C.
  
  Adam Kennedy
- D.
  
  Chone Figgins
Correct Answer
A. Tim Salom

Explanation
Tim Salom has hit more home runs in an Angel uniform compared to the other players listed.

Rate this question:
10.

Who was the first to be named Rookie of the year?
- A.
  
  Greg cook
- B.
  
  Paul Robinson
- C.
  
  Bobby Burnett
- D.
  
  Tim Salmon
Correct Answer
D. Tim Salmon

Explanation
Tim Salmon was the first to be named Rookie of the Year because he had an exceptional performance in his debut season. He made his MLB debut in 1992 with the California Angels and had an impressive rookie campaign, batting .283 with 31 home runs and 95 RBIs. His outstanding performance earned him the American League Rookie of the Year award that year.

Rate this question: