How Much Do You Know About The MLB Home Run Derby?

20 Questions | By RJD227 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 529

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1.

Who won the 1999 Home Run Derby at Fenway Park?
- A.
  
  Mark McGwire
- B.
  
  Nomar Garciaparra
- C.
  
  Ken Griffey, Jr.
- D.
  
  Sammy Sosa
2.

In what year was the first All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby held?
- A.
  
  1979
- B.
  
  1980
- C.
  
  1985
- D.
  
  1991
3.

Who won the first MLB Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Dave Parker
- B.
  
  Jim Rice
- C.
  
  Eddie Murray
- D.
  
  Jack Clark
4.

Which player did not participate in the first MLB Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Jim Rice
- B.
  
  Carlton Fisk
- C.
  
  Cal Ripken, Jr.
- D.
  
  Jose Canseco
5.

Where was the first MLB Home Run Derby held?
- A.
  
  The Metrodome
- B.
  
  The Astrodome
- C.
  
  Yankee Stadium
- D.
  
  Fulton County Stadium
6.

Josh Hamilton set a new single-round home run record at the 2008 event. How many homers did he hit in that round?
- A.
  
  18
- B.
  
  22
- C.
  
  25
- D.
  
  28
7.

Who won the 2005 MLB Home Run Derby at Comerica Park, during which players represented their home countries?
- A.
  
  Bobby Abreu
- B.
  
  David Ortiz
- C.
  
  Matt Holliday
- D.
  
  Mark Teixeira
8.

Entering 2012, which team has had the most Home Run Derby participants in the event's history?
- A.
  
  New York Yankees
- B.
  
  Atlanta Braves
- C.
  
  St. Louis Cardinals
- D.
  
  Texas Rangers
9.

In what year did the MLB start using gold balls once a player reaches his final out in each round?
- A.
  
  1999
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2005
- D.
  
  2010
10.

Which two players served as captains for the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Matt Kemp
- B.
  
  David Ortiz
- C.
  
  Josh Hamilton
- D.
  
  Prince Fielder
11.

Which of these players has never won a Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Josh Hamilton
- B.
  
  Prince Fielder
- C.
  
  Ryan Howard
- D.
  
  Jason Giambi
12.

The 1988 Home Run Derby was canceled due to rain.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Wrigley Field has never hosted a Home Run Derby.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Which of these players never participated in a Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Hank Blalock
- B.
  
  Andres Galarraga
- C.
  
  Damion Easley
- D.
  
  Ray Lankford
15.

Which of these parks has never hosted a Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Safeco Field
- B.
  
  Miller Park
- C.
  
  Coors Field
- D.
  
  Tropicana Field
16.

Which player famously hit zero home runs in back-to-back events in 1993-1994?
- A.
  
  Cecil Fielder
- B.
  
  Mike Piazza
- C.
  
  Bobby Bonilla
- D.
  
  Matt Williams
17.

Which two players participated in a decisive playoff at the 1993 Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Ken Griffey, Jr.
- B.
  
  Albert Belle
- C.
  
  Mark McGwire
- D.
  
  Juan Gonzalez
18.

Which of these players has never hit zero home runs in a Home Run Derby round?
- A.
  
  Jason Bay
- B.
  
  Troy Glaus
- C.
  
  Jim Thome
- D.
  
  Ryan Howard
19.

Which of these teams has never had a representative win the Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Cleveland Indians
- B.
  
  Boston Red Sox
- C.
  
  Philadelphia Phillies
- D.
  
  Oakland Athletics
20.

Which player did Robinson Cano defeat in the final round of the 2011 Home Run Derby?
- A.
  
  Josh Hamilton
- B.
  
  Jose Bautista
- C.
  
  Adrian Gonzalez
- D.
  
  Matt Kemp