How Much Do You Know About The MLB Home Run Derby?
Test your MLB Home Run Derby knowledge.
- 1.
Who won the 1999 Home Run Derby at Fenway Park?
- A.
Mark McGwire
- B.
Nomar Garciaparra
- C.
Ken Griffey, Jr.
- D.
Sammy Sosa
Correct Answer
C. Ken Griffey, Jr.Explanation
Ken Griffey, Jr. won the 1999 Home Run Derby at Fenway Park. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year was the first All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby held?
- A.
1979
- B.
1980
- C.
1985
- D.
1991
Correct Answer
C. 1985Explanation
The first All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby was held in 1985.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who won the first MLB Home Run Derby?
- A.
Dave Parker
- B.
Jim Rice
- C.
Eddie Murray
- D.
Jack Clark
Correct Answer
A. Dave ParkerExplanation
Dave Parker won the first MLB Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. Jose CansecoExplanation
Jose Canseco did not participate in the first MLB Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where was the first MLB Home Run Derby held?
- A.
The Metrodome
- B.
The Astrodome
- C.
Yankee Stadium
- D.
Fulton County Stadium
Correct Answer
A. The MetrodomeExplanation
The first MLB Home Run Derby was held at The Metrodome.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. 28Explanation
Josh Hamilton hit 28 home runs in that round, setting a new single-round home run record at the 2008 event.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
A. Bobby AbreuExplanation
Bobby Abreu won the 2005 MLB Home Run Derby at Comerica Park. During this event, players represented their home countries.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. St. Louis CardinalsExplanation
The St. Louis Cardinals have had the most Home Run Derby participants in the event's history.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. 2005Explanation
In 2005, the MLB started using gold balls once a player reaches his final out in each round.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer(s)
B. David Ortiz
D. Prince FielderExplanation
In the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby, David Ortiz and Prince Fielder served as captains. They were chosen to lead their respective teams in the derby, where players compete to hit the most home runs. Both Ortiz and Fielder were well-known power hitters in the league at that time, making them suitable choices for the captaincy role.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of these players has never won a Home Run Derby?
- A.
Josh Hamilton
- B.
Prince Fielder
- C.
Ryan Howard
- D.
Jason Giambi
Correct Answer
A. Josh HamiltonExplanation
Josh Hamilton has never won a Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The 1988 Home Run Derby was canceled due to rain.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that the 1988 Home Run Derby was canceled due to rain. This means that the event did not take place as scheduled because of the rainy weather conditions.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Wrigley Field has never hosted a Home Run Derby.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Wrigley Field was the home of the 1990 Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of these players never participated in a Home Run Derby?
- A.
Hank Blalock
- B.
Andres Galarraga
- C.
Damion Easley
- D.
Ray Lankford
Correct Answer
B. Andres GalarragaExplanation
Andres Galarraga never participated in a Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of these parks has never hosted a Home Run Derby?
- A.
Safeco Field
- B.
Miller Park
- C.
Coors Field
- D.
Tropicana Field
Correct Answer
D. Tropicana FieldExplanation
Tropicana Field has never hosted a Home Run Derby. Safeco Field, Miller Park, and Coors Field have all hosted Home Run Derbies in the past.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Mike Piazza -
- 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
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ken Griffey, Jr.
D. Juan GonzalezExplanation
Ken Griffey, Jr. and Juan Gonzalez participated in a decisive playoff at the 1993 Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. Ryan HowardExplanation
Ryan Howard is the correct answer because he has hit at least one home run in every Home Run Derby round he has participated in. This means that he has never had a round where he hit zero home runs.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
A. Cleveland IndiansExplanation
The Cleveland Indians have never had a representative win the Home Run Derby. This means that no player from the Cleveland Indians has ever been the champion of the Home Run Derby competition.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. Adrian GonzalezExplanation
Robinson Cano defeated Adrian Gonzalez in the final round of the 2011 Home Run Derby.Rate this question:
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