Interesting Quiz On Everything Baseball

In 2010, Roy Halladay won the MLB GIBBY Award for best starter.

Tim Lincecum won the GIBBY Award for Postseason MVP for 2010.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Clayton Kershaw won the 2011 National League Cy Young Award.

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

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.

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

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).

In the 2011 regular season, Robinson Cano hit 28 home runs and had 118 runs batted in (RBIs).

Hunter Dozier went eighth to the Kansas City Royals pick in the 2013 draft.

Mark Appel was selected eighth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2012 draft.

Clint Frazier was selected as the fifth pick overall in the 2013 draft.

Kohl Stewart was the fourth pick for the Minnesota Twins in the 2013 draft.

In the 2012 draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected Kevin Gausman as the fourth overall pick.

Dylan Bundy was selected as the fourth pick overall in the 2011 draft.

Jonathan Gray was selected third overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2013 draft.

Trevor Bauer went third to the Arizona Diamondbacks pick in the 2011 draft.

Danny Hultzen was selected as the second pick overall in the 2011 draft.

Byron Buxton was selected second overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2012 draft.

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.

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.

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.