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  • 1. 

    Which pitcher won the MLB GIBBY Award for best starter in 2010?

    • A.

      Roy Halladay

    • B.

      Adam Wainwright

    • C.

      CC Sabathia

    • D.

      David Price

    Correct Answer
    A. Roy Halladay
    Explanation
    In 2010, Roy Halladay won the MLB GIBBY Award for best starter.

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  • 2. 

    Who won the GIBBY Award for Postseason MVP for 2010?

    • A.

      Robinson Cano

    • B.

      Matt Cain

    • C.

      Tim Lincecum

    • D.

      Colby Lewis

    Correct Answer
    C. Tim Lincecum
    Explanation
    Tim Lincecum won the GIBBY Award for Postseason MVP for 2010.

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  • 3. 

    Who won the 2004 American League Championship Series MVP Award?

    • A.

      Orel Hershiser

    • B.

      Josh Hamilton

    • C.

      Adam Kennedy

    • D.

      David Ortiz

    Correct Answer
    D. David Ortiz
    Explanation
    David Ortiz won the 2004 American League Championship Series MVP Award. This award is given to the player who is deemed the most valuable in the series. Ortiz had an outstanding performance during the series, hitting .387 with three home runs and 11 runs batted in. He played a crucial role in helping the Boston Red Sox come back from a 3-0 deficit against the New York Yankees and ultimately win the series. Ortiz's impressive offensive contributions and clutch performances made him a deserving recipient of the MVP Award.

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  • 4. 

    What Minnesota Twins catcher was known for his side burns early in his career?

    • A.

      Drew Butera

    • B.

      Justin Morneau

    • C.

      Michael Cuddyer

    • D.

      Joe Mauer

    Correct Answer
    D. Joe Mauer
    Explanation
    Joe Mauer, the Minnesota Twins catcher, was known for his sideburns early in his career. Sideburns are a distinctive facial hair style that extends from the hairline down the side of the face to the jawline. Mauer's sideburns became a recognizable feature and part of his image as a player for the Twins.

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  • 5. 

    The Minnesota Twins franchise was once known as what?

    • A.

      The Washington Senators

    • B.

      The Alaska Seawolves

    • C.

      The Michegan Wolverines

    • D.

      The Denver Pioneers

    Correct Answer
    A. The Washington Senators
    Explanation
    The Minnesota Twins franchise was once known as the Washington Senators. This was the original name of the team when it was founded in 1901. The franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961 and was renamed the Minnesota Twins. The Washington Senators name was then given to a new expansion team in 1961, which later moved to Texas and became the Texas Rangers.

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  • 6. 

    Who was the last Minnesota Twin to pitch a no-hitter?

    • A.

      Eric Milton

    • B.

      Bert Blyleven

    • C.

      Francisco Liriano

    • D.

      Brad Radke

    Correct Answer
    C. Francisco Liriano
    Explanation
    Francisco Liriano is the correct answer because he pitched a no-hitter on May 3, 2011, against the Chicago White Sox. Liriano struck out two batters and walked six in the game, but he managed to keep the opposing team from getting any hits. This made him the last Minnesota Twin to pitch a no-hitter.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the starting shortstop for the Minnesota Twins in 1987?

    • A.

      Scott Leius

    • B.

      Lucius Swift

    • C.

      Perry Cox

    • D.

      Greg Gagne

    Correct Answer
    D. Greg Gagne
    Explanation
    Greg Gagne is the correct answer because he was the starting shortstop for the Minnesota Twins in 1987.

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  • 8. 

    Jackie Robinson's number was retired by the MLB upon his death. What number did he wear?

    • A.

      45

    • B.

      10

    • C.

      34

    • D.

      42

    Correct Answer
    D. 42
    Explanation
    Jackie Robinson's number was retired by the MLB upon his death. The number he wore was 42.

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  • 9. 

    The Chicago Cubs franchise was founded in 1876. What was their original name?

    • A.

      Chicago Colts

    • B.

      Chicago White Sox

    • C.

      Chicago White Stockings

    • D.

      Chicago Orphans

    Correct Answer
    C. Chicago White Stockings
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Chicago White Stockings. The Chicago Cubs franchise was originally known as the Chicago White Stockings when it was founded in 1876. The team later changed its name to the Chicago Colts in 1890 and then became the Chicago Orphans in 1898. Finally, in 1903, the team adopted the name Chicago Cubs, which it has been known as ever since.

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  • 10. 

    Who is the first Yankee to reach 3000 hits in his career?

    • A.

      Reggie Jackson

    • B.

      Derek Jeter

    • C.

      Horace Clark

    • D.

      Mickey Mantle

    Correct Answer
    B. Derek Jeter
    Explanation
    Derek Jeter is the correct answer because he is the first Yankee to reach 3000 hits in his career. He achieved this milestone on July 9, 2011, with a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter is widely regarded as one of the greatest Yankees of all time and his accomplishment of reaching 3000 hits solidifies his place in baseball history.

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  • 11. 

    What was Derek Jeter's 3000th hit?

    • A.

      Triple

    • B.

      Double

    • C.

      Home Run

    • D.

      Single

    Correct Answer
    C. Home Run
    Explanation
    Derek Jeter's 3000th hit was a home run. This means that he hit the ball and was able to run around all the bases, scoring a run for his team. A home run is considered a significant achievement in baseball, and reaching 3000 hits is a milestone that only a few players have accomplished in their careers. Jeter's 3000th hit being a home run adds to the significance and excitement of the moment.

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  • 12. 

    Who won the 2011 National League Cy Young Award?

    • A.

      Ian Kennedy

    • B.

      Roy Halladay

    • C.

      Clayton Kershaw

    • D.

      Cole Hamels

    Correct Answer
    C. Clayton Kershaw
    Explanation
    Clayton Kershaw won the 2011 National League Cy Young Award.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these hitters had the higher batting average for the 2011 MLB season?

    • A.

      Miguel Cabrera

    • B.

      Victor Martinez

    • C.

      Adrian Gonzalez

    • D.

      Jacoby Ellsbury

    Correct Answer
    A. Miguel Cabrera
    Explanation
    Miguel Cabrera had the higher batting average for the 2011 MLB season compared to Victor Martinez, Adrian Gonzalez, and Jacoby Ellsbury.

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  • 14. 

    Who was the only team in the MLB to win over 100 regular season games for 2011?

    • A.

      Detroit

    • B.

      Philadelphia

    • C.

      Arizona

    • D.

      Texas

    Correct Answer
    B. Philadelphia
    Explanation
    In 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies were the only team in Major League Baseball (MLB) to win over 100 regular season games. This means they had the highest number of wins compared to all the other teams in the league that year.

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  • 15. 

    How many home runs did Pablo Sandoval hit for the Giants in the 2011 season?

    • A.

      33

    • B.

      41

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      23

    Correct Answer
    D. 23
    Explanation
    In the 2011 season, Pablo Sandoval hit a total of 23 home runs for the Giants.

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  • 16. 

    Josh Hamilton played in 121 regular season games in 2011, how many home runs and runs batted in did he collect?

    • A.

      19 Home Runs and 78 RBIs

    • B.

      25 Home Runs and 94 RBIs

    • C.

      18 Home Runs and 87 RBIs

    • D.

      15 Home Runs and 73 RBIs

    Correct Answer
    B. 25 Home Runs and 94 RBIs
    Explanation
    In the 2011 regular season, Josh Hamilton played in 121 games. During this time, he hit 25 home runs and had 94 runs batted in (RBIs).

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  • 17. 

    How many home runs and runs batted in did Robinson Cano have in the 2011 regular season?

    • A.

      28 Home Runs and 118 RBIs

    • B.

      23 Home Runs and 87 RBIs

    • C.

      29 Home Runs and 96 RBIs

    • D.

      6 Home Runs and 61 RBIs

    Correct Answer
    A. 28 Home Runs and 118 RBIs
    Explanation
    In the 2011 regular season, Robinson Cano hit 28 home runs and had 118 runs batted in (RBIs).

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  • 18. 

    Who went eighth to the Kansas City Royals pick in 2013 draft?

    • A.

      Marco Gonzales

    • B.

      Hunter Dozier

    • C.

      Seth Blair

    • D.

      Ryne Stanek

    Correct Answer
    B. Hunter Dozier
    Explanation
    Hunter Dozier went eighth to the Kansas City Royals pick in the 2013 draft.

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  • 19. 

    In the 2012 draft, who was selected eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates?

    • A.

      Ty Hensley

    • B.

      Mark Appel

    • C.

      Hunter Renfroe

    • D.

      Seth Blair

    Correct Answer
    B. Mark Appel
    Explanation
    Mark Appel was selected eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2012 draft.

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  • 20. 

    Who is the Outfielder selected as the fifth pick overall in the 2013 draft?

    • A.

      Ryne Stanek

    • B.

      Clint Frazier

    • C.

      Carlos Correa

    • D.

      Dylan Bundy

    Correct Answer
    B. Clint Frazier
    Explanation
    Clint Frazier was selected as the fifth pick overall in the 2013 draft.

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  • 21. 

    Who went fourth to the Minnesota Twins pick in 2013 draft?

    • A.

      Kohl Stewart

    • B.

      Michael Wacha

    • C.

      Seth Blair

    • D.

      Derek (Bubba) Starling

    Correct Answer
    A. Kohl Stewart
    Explanation
    Kohl Stewart was the fourth pick for the Minnesota Twins in the 2013 draft.

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  • 22. 

    Who did the Baltimore Orioles select as the fourth pick overall in the 2012 draft?

    • A.

      Kyle Zimmer

    • B.

      Kevin Gausman

    • C.

      Seth Blair

    • D.

      Ryne Stanek

    Correct Answer
    B. Kevin Gausman
    Explanation
    In the 2012 draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected Kevin Gausman as the fourth overall pick.

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  • 23. 

    Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the fourth pick overall in the 2011 draft?

    • A.

      Deven Marrero

    • B.

      Seth Blair

    • C.

      Dylan Bundy

    • D.

      Max Fried

    Correct Answer
    C. Dylan Bundy
    Explanation
    Dylan Bundy was selected as the fourth pick overall in the 2011 draft.

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  • 24. 

    In the 2013 draft, who was selected third overall by the Colorado Rockies?

    • A.

      Carlos Correa

    • B.

      Nick Ciuffo

    • C.

      Jonathan Gray

    • D.

      Marco Gonzales

    Correct Answer
    C. Jonathan Gray
    Explanation
    Jonathan Gray was selected third overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2013 draft.

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  • 25. 

    Who went third to the Arizona Diamondbacks pick in 2011 draft?

    • A.

      Dominic Smith

    • B.

      Trevor Bauer

    • C.

      Ryne Stanek

    • D.

      Seth Blair

    Correct Answer
    B. Trevor Bauer
    Explanation
    Trevor Bauer went third to the Arizona Diamondbacks pick in the 2011 draft.

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  • 26. 

    Who is the Left Handed Pitcher selected as the second pick overall in the 2011 draft?

    • A.

      Seth Blair

    • B.

      Michael Wacha

    • C.

      Kevin Gausman

    • D.

      Danny Hultzen

    Correct Answer
    D. Danny Hultzen
    Explanation
    Danny Hultzen was selected as the second pick overall in the 2011 draft.

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  • 27. 

    In the 2012 draft, who was selected second overall by the Minnesota Twins?

    • A.

      Byron Buxton

    • B.

      J.P. Crawford

    • C.

      Ty Hensley

    • D.

      Mark Appel

    Correct Answer
    A. Byron Buxton
    Explanation
    Byron Buxton was selected second overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2012 draft.

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  • 28. 

    Who went second to the Chicago Cubs pick in 2013 draft?

    • A.

      Kris Bryant

    • B.

      Kyle Zimmer

    • C.

      Chris Reed

    • D.

      Ty Hensley

    Correct Answer
    A. Kris Bryant
    Explanation
    Kris Bryant went second to the Chicago Cubs pick in the 2013 draft. This means that he was the second player chosen by the Cubs in that draft.

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  • 29. 

    Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the first pick overall in the 2013 draft?

    • A.

      Dominic Smith

    • B.

      Mark Appel

    • C.

      Max Fried

    • D.

      Ryne Stanek

    Correct Answer
    B. Mark Appel
    Explanation
    Mark Appel is the correct answer because he was indeed selected as the first overall pick in the 2013 draft. He was a right-handed pitcher who was highly regarded coming out of college and was chosen by the Houston Astros as the top pick. However, Appel's professional career did not pan out as expected, and he struggled to find success at the major league level. Nonetheless, at the time of the draft, he was considered a highly talented prospect and was the consensus choice for the first overall selection.

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  • 30. 

    Albert Pujols signed a 10-year deal with which team in 2011?

    • A.

      Boston Red Sox

    • B.

      St. Louis Cardinals

    • C.

      Atlanta Braves

    • D.

      Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

    Correct Answer
    D. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
    Explanation
    In 2011, Albert Pujols signed a 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This means that he agreed to play for the Angels for the next 10 years.

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