General Questions On Baseball! Trivia Quiz
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What do you know about baseball? Baseball is a sport of skill and strategy, and it is a time-honored past time in the United States. Going to a ball game is truly a fun-filled event. A baseball is a sphere that is approximately 9 inches (23 cm) in circumference and weighs five and 1/4 ounces. It is a tradition for someone in the stadium to catch a foul ball. Take this quiz and test your knowledge.
- 1.
Which non-inductee was closest to Hall of Fame induction in 2009, getting 67% of the vote?
- A.
Dale Murphy
- B.
Bert Blyleven
- C.
Mark McGwire
- D.
Andre Dawson
Correct Answer
D. Andre Dawson -
- 2.
How many people on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2009 will return in 2010?
- A.
Five
- B.
Three
- C.
None
- D.
One
Correct Answer
C. None -
- 3.
The 2008 Dodgers manager Joe Torre first managed which team, in 1977?
- A.
St. Louis Cardinals
- B.
Atlanta Braves
- C.
Philadelphia Phillies
- D.
New York Mets
Correct Answer
D. New York Mets -
- 4.
Who had seven complete games in his 17 starts in the National League in 2008?
- A.
John Smoltz
- B.
C. C. Sabathia
- C.
Johan Santana
- D.
Randy Johnson
Correct Answer
B. C. C. Sabathia -
- 5.
Who did Matt Harvey hit in the leg on a pitch in the 2013 All-Star Game?
- A.
Mike Trout
- B.
Robinson Cano
- C.
Dustin Pedroia
- D.
Joe Mauer
Correct Answer
B. Robinson Cano -
- 6.
For which team did Jose Valverde, who led the National League in saves in 2008, pitch?
- A.
Milwaukee Brewers
- B.
Houston Astros
- C.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- D.
San Francisco Giants
Correct Answer
B. Houston Astros -
- 7.
Who had two five-game home run-hitting streaks in 2008?
- A.
Chase Utley
- B.
Ichiro Suzuki
- C.
Jason Varitek
- D.
Manny Ramirez
Correct Answer
A. Chase Utley -
- 8.
Which pitcher hit a home run as a Cleveland Indian in 2008?
- A.
C. C. Sabathia
- B.
Cliff Lee
- C.
Rafael Betancourt
- D.
Fausto Carmona
Correct Answer
A. C. C. Sabathia -
- 9.
Who threw 26 1/3 innings in three straight September starts without giving up a single run?
- A.
Roy Oswalt
- B.
Tom Glavine
- C.
Pedro Martinez
- D.
Jair Jurrjens
Correct Answer
A. Roy Oswalt -
- 10.
Which team's Jed Lowrie drove in three runs on only one hit in his first Major League game?
- A.
Detroit Tigers'
- B.
Boston Red Sox'
- C.
Atlanta Braves'
- D.
Florida Marlins'
Correct Answer
B. Boston Red Sox' -
- 11.
Which Japanese pitcher had his second U.S. Major League season in 2008 at age 39?
- A.
Tsuyoshi Shinjo
- B.
Keiichi Yabu
- C.
Yasuhiko Yabuta
- D.
Hideo Nomo
Correct Answer
B. Keiichi Yabu -
- 12.
Who did Johan Santana strike out six times in 11 plate appearances in 2008?
- A.
Jimmy Rollins
- B.
Roy Oswalt
- C.
Dan Uggla
- D.
Frank Thomas
Correct Answer
C. Dan Uggla -
- 13.
How many times in 2008 did Carlos Zambrano have three or more hits in a game?
- A.
Eight
- B.
Three
- C.
Six
- D.
One
Correct Answer
B. Three -
- 14.
Which pitcher struck out Alex Rodriguez the most times in the 2008 regular season?
- A.
Tim Wakefield
- B.
Boof Bonser
- C.
A. J. Burnett
- D.
Zack Grienke
Correct Answer
C. A. J. Burnett -
- 15.
Who became the Arizona Diamondbacks manager with the most wins of all-time in late 2008?
- A.
Bob Melvin
- B.
Buck Rodgers
- C.
Joe Torre
- D.
Bob Brenly
Correct Answer
A. Bob Melvin -
- 16.
Which MLB player had five walks in five plate appearances on July 30, 2008?
- A.
Jeff Francoeur
- B.
Barry Bonds
- C.
Chipper Jones
- D.
Alex Gordon
Correct Answer
D. Alex Gordon -
- 17.
How many World Series did the New York Yankees win with manager Joe Girardi as a player?
- A.
Four
- B.
None
- C.
Three
- D.
One
Correct Answer
C. Three -
- 18.
In 2008, Atlanta's Mark Kotsay was the first Brave to hit for the cycle since who?
- A.
Brook Jacoby
- B.
Dave Justice
- C.
Albert Hall
- D.
Dale Murphy
Correct Answer
C. Albert Hall -
- 19.
Who threw the only complete game no-hitter in the National League in 2008?
- A.
John Smoltz
- B.
Carlos Zambrano
- C.
Edinson Volquez
- D.
C. C. Sabathia
Correct Answer
B. Carlos Zambrano -
- 20.
Torii Hunter hit which milestone home run in the 2008 MLB season?
- A.
His 200th
- B.
His 300th
- C.
His 400th
- D.
His 100th
Correct Answer
A. His 200th -
- 21.
Who led the American League in 2008 with 37 home runs?
- A.
Miguel Cabrera
- B.
Alex Rodriguez
- C.
Jim Thome
- D.
Grady Sizemore
Correct Answer
A. Miguel Cabrera -
- 22.
Longtime San Diego Padre Trevor Hoffman was picked up by which team before the 2009 season?
- A.
Detroit Tigers
- B.
Chicago White Sox
- C.
Milwaukee Brewers
- D.
Atlanta Braves
Correct Answer
C. Milwaukee Brewers -
- 23.
Which team had the lowest payroll in the American League in 2008?
- A.
Tampa Bay Rays
- B.
Minnesota Twins
- C.
Kansas City Royals
- D.
Baltimore Orioles
Correct Answer
A. Tampa Bay Rays -
- 24.
Whose 13 hit batsmen in 2008 were the most ever by a 41-year-old pitcher?
- A.
Randy Johnson's
- B.
Greg Maddux'
- C.
Tim Wakefield's
- D.
Jamie Moyer's
Correct Answer
C. Tim Wakefield's -
- 25.
Boone Logan gave up two home runs on four pitches in a 2008 appearance with which team?
- A.
San Diego Padres
- B.
Chicago White Sox
- C.
Houston Astros
- D.
New York Mets
Correct Answer
B. Chicago White Sox -
- 26.
Which team was Wes Helms traded to by the Philadelphia Phillies in April 2008?
- A.
Florida Marlins
- B.
Baltimore Orioles
- C.
Washington Nationals
- D.
Colorado Rockies
Correct Answer
A. Florida Marlins -
- 27.
The Chicago Cubs' 97 wins in 2008 were the most by a Lou Piniella-managed team since when?
- A.
1990
- B.
2001
- C.
1987
- D.
2004
Correct Answer
B. 2001 -
- 28.
Which MLB pitcher was touched up for 15 hits but no home runs in 4 2/3 innings of a 2008 game?
- A.
Homer Bailey
- B.
Derek Lowe
- C.
Greg Maddux
- D.
Jon Lester
Correct Answer
A. Homer Bailey -
- 29.
What was the Texas Rangers' longest winning streak of the 2008 season?
- A.
Three Games
- B.
Eight Games
- C.
Five Games
- D.
Nine Games
Correct Answer
C. Five Games -
- 30.
Which MLB pitcher started 14 games from May 15 to July 23, 2008, without a single win?
- A.
Greg Maddux
- B.
Scott Olsen
- C.
Darrell Rasner
- D.
Ben Sheets
Correct Answer
A. Greg Maddux -
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