Baseball Quiz And Trivia
Put on your thinking cap and answer these baseball trivia questions
- 1.
Dwight Gooden pitched for which Major League Baseball team in 1985?
- A.
Baltimore Orioles
- B.
San Francisco Giants
- C.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- D.
New York Mets
Correct Answer
D. New York MetsExplanation
In 1985, Dwight Gooden pitched for the New York Mets.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Steve Carlton pitched for which Major League Baseball team in 1980?
- A.
Philadelphia Phillies
- B.
New York Mets
- C.
Kansas City Royals
- D.
St. Louis Cardinals
Correct Answer
A. Philadelphia PhilliesExplanation
In 1980, Steve Carlton pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Sparky Lyle pitched for which Major League Baseball team in 1977?
- A.
Oakland A's
- B.
Chicago White Sox
- C.
Atlanta Braves
- D.
New York Yankees
Correct Answer
D. New York YankeesExplanation
In 1977, Sparky Lyle pitched for the New York Yankees.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Philadelphia Athletics player was MVP of the American League in 1952?
- A.
Yogi Berra
- B.
Hank Sauer
- C.
Bobby Shantz
- D.
Ted Williams
Correct Answer
C. Bobby ShantzExplanation
Bobby Shantz was named the MVP of the American League in 1952. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics and had an outstanding season that year. Shantz was a pitcher and had a record of 24 wins and 7 losses, with an impressive 2.48 ERA. He also had 152 strikeouts and 27 complete games. Shantz's performance on the mound, along with his contributions to the team's success, earned him the prestigious MVP award.Rate this question:
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- 5.
George Brett played for which of these teams in 1980?
- A.
Kansas City Royals
- B.
Boston Red Sox
- C.
Minnesota Twins
- D.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Correct Answer
A. Kansas City RoyalsExplanation
In 1980, George Brett played for the Kansas City Royals.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Sandy Koufax played for which of these teams in 1963?
- A.
Brooklyn Dodgers
- B.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- C.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- D.
Boston Red Sox
Correct Answer
B. Los Angeles DodgersExplanation
In 1963, Sandy Koufax played for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who won the 2001 American League Rookie of the Year Award in MLB?
- A.
Eric Hinske
- B.
Carlos Beltran
- C.
Ichiro Suzuki
- D.
Kazuhiro Sasaki
Correct Answer
C. Ichiro SuzukiExplanation
Ichiro Suzuki won the 2001 American League Rookie of the Year Award in MLB. He had an impressive debut season, recording a .350 batting average, 242 hits, and 56 stolen bases. Suzuki's performance not only earned him the Rookie of the Year Award but also the AL Most Valuable Player Award. He became the first player from Japan to win these prestigious awards, making a significant impact on the league and paving the way for other Japanese players to join MLB.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which baseball player won the 1970 American League Rookie of the Year Award?
- A.
Thurman Munson
- B.
Rod Carew
- C.
Carl Morton
- D.
Johnny Bench
Correct Answer
A. Thurman MunsonExplanation
Thurman Munson won the 1970 American League Rookie of the Year Award.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which player won the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year Award?
- A.
Joe Charboneau
- B.
Alvin Davis
- C.
Darryl Strawberry
- D.
Ron Kittle
Correct Answer
C. Darryl StrawberryExplanation
Darryl Strawberry won the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year Award.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which baseball player won the 1968 National League Rookie of the Year Award?
- A.
Rod Carew
- B.
Stan Bahnsen
- C.
Jim Lefebvre
- D.
Johnny Bench
Correct Answer
D. Johnny BenchExplanation
Johnny Bench won the 1968 National League Rookie of the Year Award.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which baseball team did Sandy Alomar, Jr. play for in 1990?
- A.
San Francisco Giants
- B.
Cleveland Indians
- C.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- D.
San Diego Padres
Correct Answer
B. Cleveland IndiansExplanation
In 1990, Sandy Alomar, Jr. played for the Cleveland Indians.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which team first hit the baseball field in 1961 in the American League?
- A.
St. Louis Cardinals
- B.
Seattle Mariners
- C.
Houston Astros
- D.
Anaheim Angels
Correct Answer
D. Anaheim AngelsExplanation
In 1961, the Anaheim Angels (now known as the Los Angeles Angels) became the first team to hit the baseball field in the American League. The St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros are all teams in the National League, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which team in 1969 joined the American League?
- A.
Colorado Rockies
- B.
New York Yankees
- C.
Montreal Expos
- D.
Kansas City Royals
Correct Answer
D. Kansas City RoyalsExplanation
The Kansas City Royals joined the American League in 1969.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which team started playing baseball in 1977 in the American League?
- A.
Seattle Mariners
- B.
Texas Rangers
- C.
Baltimore Orioles
- D.
California Angels
Correct Answer
A. Seattle MarinersExplanation
The Seattle Mariners started playing baseball in 1977 in the American League.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which team first hit the baseball field in 1998 in the American League?
- A.
Seattle Mariners
- B.
Arizona Diamondbacks
- C.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- D.
New York Yankees
Correct Answer
C. Tampa Bay Devil RaysExplanation
In 1998, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were the team that first hit the baseball field in the American League.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which team first hit the baseball field in 1993 in the National League?
- A.
St. Louis Cardinals
- B.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- C.
Colorado Rockies
- D.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Correct Answer
C. Colorado RockiesExplanation
The Colorado Rockies first hit the baseball field in 1993 in the National League.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which team first hit the baseball field in 1962 in the National League?
- A.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- B.
Houston Astros
- C.
Cleveland Indians
- D.
St. Louis Cardinals
Correct Answer
B. Houston AstrosExplanation
The Houston Astros first hit the baseball field in 1962 in the National League.Rate this question:
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- 18.
In 1970, which AL East team won 108 games and had a team batting average of .257?
- A.
Baltimore Orioles
- B.
Boston Red Sox
- C.
New York Yankees
- D.
Washington Senators
Correct Answer
A. Baltimore OriolesExplanation
In 1970, the Baltimore Orioles won 108 games and had a team batting average of .257. This indicates that they had a very successful season in terms of both winning games and hitting the ball effectively. The other teams listed, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Washington Senators, did not have the same level of success in terms of wins or batting average. Therefore, the correct answer is Baltimore Orioles.Rate this question:
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- 19.
In 1970, which NL West team won 102 games, had 191 home runs and a .270 team average?
- A.
Houston Astros
- B.
Cincinnati Reds
- C.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- D.
Atlanta Braves
Correct Answer
B. Cincinnati RedsExplanation
The Cincinnati Reds won 102 games, hit 191 home runs, and had a team average of .270 in 1970.Rate this question:
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- 20.
In 1971, which AL West team won 101 games, had 160 home runs and a .252 team average?
- A.
California Angels
- B.
Minnesota Twins
- C.
Oakland A's
- D.
Milwaukee Brewers
Correct Answer
C. Oakland A'sExplanation
The Oakland A's won 101 games in 1971, had 160 home runs, and a .252 team average. This suggests that they had a strong season, performing well in terms of both wins and offensive statistics.Rate this question:
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- 21.
In 1975, which NL West team won 108 games, had 124 home runs and a team batting average of .271?
- A.
San Francisco Giants
- B.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- C.
Atlanta Braves
- D.
Cincinnati Reds
Correct Answer
D. Cincinnati RedsExplanation
The correct answer is Cincinnati Reds. In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds won 108 games, had 124 home runs, and a team batting average of .271.Rate this question:
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- 22.
In 1998, which NL Central team won 102 games, had 166 home runs and a team batting average of .280?
- A.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- B.
Chicago Cubs
- C.
Milwaukee Brewers
- D.
Houston Astros
Correct Answer
D. Houston AstrosExplanation
The correct answer is Houston Astros. In 1998, the Houston Astros won 102 games, hit 166 home runs, and had a team batting average of .280.Rate this question:
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- 23.
In 2001, which AL West team won 116 games, had 169 home runs, and a team batting average of .288?
- A.
Texas Rangers
- B.
Oakland A's
- C.
Anaheim Angels
- D.
Seattle Mariners
Correct Answer
D. Seattle MarinersExplanation
The Seattle Mariners won 116 games in 2001, which is the highest number of wins in a single season in American League history. They also had 169 home runs and a team batting average of .288. This indicates that they had a strong offensive lineup and were able to consistently score runs. The other teams listed, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's, and Anaheim Angels, did not have the same level of success in terms of wins, home runs, and batting average in the 2001 season.Rate this question:
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- 24.
The Metrodome is located in which state?
- A.
Indiana
- B.
Minnesota
- C.
Louisiana
- D.
Washington State
Correct Answer
B. MinnesotaExplanation
The Metrodome is located in Minnesota.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which tactic is constrained by a free-agent limit in fantasy baseball?
- A.
Hit And Run
- B.
Catch And Go
- C.
Throw And Go
- D.
Pitch And Ditch
Correct Answer
D. Pitch And DitchExplanation
In fantasy baseball, the tactic that is constrained by a free-agent limit is "Pitch And Ditch." This refers to the strategy of quickly picking up a pitcher from the free-agent pool, using them for a short period of time, and then dropping them for another pitcher. The free-agent limit restricts the number of times a team can make these transactions, preventing managers from constantly rotating pitchers to gain an advantage.Rate this question:
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- 26.
How many straight games did umpire Bill McGowan call?
- A.
1320
- B.
550
- C.
2541
- D.
32000
Correct Answer
C. 2541Explanation
The correct answer is 2541. This answer indicates that umpire Bill McGowan called a total of 2541 straight games.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Who was the first Major League to be drafted into the military for World War 2?
- A.
Tim Mungro
- B.
Dick Williams
- C.
Hugh Mulcahy
- D.
Willard Mostil
Correct Answer
C. Hugh MulcahyExplanation
During World War 2, Hugh Mulcahy became the first Major League player to be drafted into the military. This means that he was selected and required to serve in the armed forces. The question is asking for the player who holds this distinction, and the correct answer is Hugh Mulcahy.Rate this question:
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- 28.
What Hall of Famer faced Hank Aaron and Eddie Matthews in his major-league debut?
- A.
Nolan Ryan
- B.
Don Drysdale
- C.
Tom Seaver
- D.
Sandy Koufax
Correct Answer
A. Nolan RyanExplanation
Nolan Ryan is the correct answer because he faced Hank Aaron and Eddie Matthews in his major-league debut. This suggests that Ryan had a successful and notable career, as both Aaron and Matthews are Hall of Famers themselves.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Hall Of Famers Mel Ott and Johnny Mize were the first two batters faced by which Hall of Fame pitcher in his Major League debut?
- A.
Warren Spahn
- B.
Robin Roberts
- C.
Bob Lemon
- D.
Hal Newhouser
Correct Answer
A. Warren SpahnExplanation
Warren Spahn faced Hall of Famers Mel Ott and Johnny Mize in his Major League debut.Rate this question:
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- 30.
What do Major League Baseball teams use about 850,000 of per season?
- A.
Balls
- B.
Bats
- C.
Pieces Of Bubble Gum
- D.
Gloves
Correct Answer
A. BallsExplanation
Major League Baseball teams use about 850,000 balls per season. This is because baseballs are used throughout the game, and they can easily get lost or damaged during play. Each team requires a large number of balls to ensure that there are enough for practices, warm-ups, and actual games. Additionally, baseballs are often customized with team logos and signatures, making them unique to each team. Therefore, it is essential for teams to have a substantial supply of balls to meet their needs throughout the season.Rate this question:
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