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    2012 marks the last season for which team in the National League as they move to the American League in 2013?

    • San Diego Padres
    • Houston Astros
    • Colorado Rockies
    • Arizona Diamondbacks
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2012 Highlights Quizzes & Trivia
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Explore pivotal moments from the 2012 MLB season, including Hall of Fame inductions, significant anniversaries, and award recognitions. This quiz assesses knowledge on key events and player achievements, enhancing understanding of baseball history.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the Major League Baseball player nicknamed "Kung Fu Panda"?

    • Robinson Cano

    • Ben Zobrist

    • Jose Bautista

    • Pablo Sandoval

    Correct Answer
    A. Pablo Sandoval
  • 3. 

    Who is the Major League Baseball player nicknamed "Spiderman"?

    • Lance Berkman

    • Derek Jeter

    • Torii Hunter

    • Ryan Roberts

    Correct Answer
    A. Torii Hunter
  • 4. 

    Which Cincinnati Red was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2012?

    • Johnny Bench

    • Tony Perez

    • George Foster

    • Barry Larkin

    Correct Answer
    A. Barry Larkin
  • 5. 

    What birthday did Fenway Park celebrate in 2012?

    • 90th

    • 75th

    • 100th

    • 50th

    Correct Answer
    A. 100th
  • 6. 

    In 2012, Jim Thome was the fourth player in Major League history to do what on three different teams?

    • Get Hit By A Pitch

    • Hit 100 Homers

    • Win A Golden Glove

    • Hit 100 Triples

    Correct Answer
    A. Hit 100 Homers
  • 7. 

    How many seasons did it take for the New York Mets to record their first no-hitter thrown by Johan Santana in 2012?

    • 20

    • 40

    • 30

    • 50

    Correct Answer
    A. 50
  • 8. 

    Yasmani Grandal became the first player to do what from each side of the plate in his first two MLB at bats?

    • Get Hit By A Pitch

    • Double

    • Hit A Home Run

    • Triple

    Correct Answer
    A. Hit A Home Run
  • 9. 

    Chipper Jones retired after how many seasons at the end of the 2012?

    • 22

    • 25

    • 15

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
  • 10. 

    After Tony La Russa retired as manager of the Cardinals, who was named manager for 2012?

    • Mike Matheny

    • Clint Hurdle

    • Bud Black

    • Walt Weiss

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Matheny
  • 11. 

    What was awarded to Bob Melvin in 2012?

    • National League Manager of the Year

    • American League Rookie of the Year

    • Cy Young Award National League

    • American League Manager of the Year

    Correct Answer
    A. American League Manager of the Year
  • 12. 

    Who played in the 2012 National League's wild card game?

    • Dodgers Cardinals

    • Mets Braves

    • Braves Dodgers

    • Braves Cardinals

    Correct Answer
    A. Braves Cardinals
  • 13. 

    Who is the baseball player nicknamed "Little Cowboy"?

    • Pablo Sandoval

    • Andrew McCutchen

    • Josh Tomlin

    • Jose Bautista

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Tomlin
  • 14. 

    Who led Major League Baseball in strikeouts in 2012?

    • Justin Upton

    • Adam Dunn

    • Mike Napoli

    • B.J. Upton

    Correct Answer
    A. Adam Dunn
  • 15. 

    Which of these players was the 2012 World Series MVP?

    • Buster Posey

    • Matt Cain

    • Miguel Cabrera

    • Pablo Sandoval

    Correct Answer
    A. Pablo Sandoval
  • 16. 

    In April of 2012, Alex Rodriguez hit his 631st home run passing which slugger?

    • Sammy Sosa

    • Barry Bonds

    • Ken Griffey Jr.

    • Mark McGwire

    Correct Answer
    A. Ken Griffey Jr.
  • 17. 

    Who is the Major League Baseball player nicknamed "El Caballo"?

    • Carlos Lee

    • Ichiro Suzuki

    • Jeff Francoeur

    • Felix Hernandez

    Correct Answer
    A. Carlos Lee
  • 18. 

    Who led Major League Baseball in walks in 2012?

    • Kevin Youkilis

    • Joe Mauer

    • Adam Dunn

    • Carlos Santana

    Correct Answer
    A. Adam Dunn
  • 19. 

    The National League won the 2012 Baseball All-Star Game, making that how many years in a row?

    • Five

    • Four

    • Three

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
  • 20. 

    Which Cincinnati Red hit three homers on Mother's Day 2012 including a walk-off grand slam?

    • Joey Votto

    • Ryan Hanigan

    • Scott Rolen

    • Brandon Phillips

    Correct Answer
    A. Joey Votto
  • 21. 

    What Canadian born MLB player won a NL MVP Award?

    • Joey Votto

    • Jason Bay

    • Russell Martin

    • Ryan Braun

    Correct Answer
    A. Joey Votto
  • 22. 

    Which of these pitchers struck out four batters in one inning on April 27,2012?

    • Philip Humber

    • Felix Hernandez

    • Ryan Cook

    • Justin Verlander

    Correct Answer
    A. Ryan Cook
  • 23. 

    In 2012, Jim Thome hit his 13th career walk-off home run, he shared that record with all but which one of these greats?

    • Babe Ruth

    • Reggie Jackson

    • Mickey Mantle

    • Frank Robinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Reggie Jackson
  • 24. 

    The 2012 MLB season began at the Tokyo Dome with the Seattle Mariners playing which team?

    • Oakland Athletics

    • Chicago Cubs

    • New York Yankees

    • Baltimore Orioles

    Correct Answer
    A. Oakland Athletics
  • 25. 

    In 2012, Mike Trout became the youngest player to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least how many bases?

    • 30

    • 40

    • 20

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 40
  • 26. 

    Philip Humber, Felix Hernandez and which of these pitchers threw perfect games in 2012?

    • Matt Cain

    • Jered Weaver

    • Johan Santana

    • Homer Bailey

    Correct Answer
    A. Matt Cain

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