San Francisco Giants All-star Quiz

1. Which Giants pitcher allowed the only grand slam in All-Star history?

Atlee Hammaker

Gaylord Perry

Rick Reuschel

In 1983, Atlee Hammaker surrendered a grand slam to the Angels’ Fred Lynn during a seven-run third inning by the American League

Explanation

In 1983, Atlee Hammaker surrendered a grand slam to the Angels’ Fred Lynn during a seven-run third inning by the American League

2. Which A.L. outfielder robbed Barry Bonds of a home run in the 2002 All-Star game?

Garret Anderson

Torii Hunter

Ichiro Suzuki

Minnesota Twins center fielder Torii Hunter reached high above the wall to grab Barry Bonds’ long drive to end the first inning. As Hunter trotted back to the dugout, he was playfully lifted over Bonds’ shoulder.

Explanation

Minnesota Twins center fielder Torii Hunter reached high above the wall to grab Barry Bonds’ long drive to end the first inning. As Hunter trotted back to the dugout, he was playfully lifted over Bonds’ shoulder.

3. Which Giants pitcher, according to legend, was blown off the mound by a strong wind at Candlestick Park in 1961, causing him to balk?

Juan Marichal

Mike McCormick

Stu Miller

Stu Miller told the Mercury News in 2011 that reports of his being blown off the mound were greatly exaggerated. He said a strong gust struck his shoulder, causing him to flinch.

Explanation

Stu Miller told the Mercury News in 2011 that reports of his being blown off the mound were greatly exaggerated. He said a strong gust struck his shoulder, causing him to flinch.

4. Which Giants player was the All-Star MVP in 1973?

Bobby Bonds

Dave Kingman

Chris Speier

Bobby Bonds entered the game in the fifth inning and promptly hit a two-run home run off the Angels’ Bill Singer. Bonds added a double off Nolan Ryan

Explanation

Bobby Bonds entered the game in the fifth inning and promptly hit a two-run home run off the Angels’ Bill Singer. Bonds added a double off Nolan Ryan

5. Which American Leaguer hit an inside-the-park home run at AT&T Park when the Giants hosted the All-Star game in 2007?

Carl Crawford

Torii Hunter

Ichiro Suzuki

Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki scampered around the bases in the fifth inning after hitting a drive to left-center field off the Padres’ Chris Young.

Explanation

Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki scampered around the bases in the fifth inning after hitting a drive to left-center field off the Padres’ Chris Young.

6. Which 19-year-old National Leaguer struck out the side when the game was held at Candlestick Park in 1984?

Mario Soto

Fernando Valenzuela

Dwight Gooden

The New York Mets’ Dwight Gooden was one of three pitchers to strike out three batters in an inning in this game, along with the Dodgers’ Valenzuela and the A’s Bill Caudill.

Explanation

The New York Mets’ Dwight Gooden was one of three pitchers to strike out three batters in an inning in this game, along with the Dodgers’ Valenzuela and the A’s Bill Caudill.

7. Which of the following career All-Star records is NOT held by Willie Mays?

Hits

Home runs

Stolen bases

Former St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial hit a record six home runs. Mays, however, holds the career records for hits (23) and stolen bases (six), as well as at-bats (75) and runs (20). He also has a share of the marks for extra-base hits (eight), total bases (40) and triples (three).

Explanation

Former St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial hit a record six home runs. Mays, however, holds the career records for hits (23) and stolen bases (six), as well as at-bats (75) and runs (20). He also has a share of the marks for extra-base hits (eight), total bases (40) and triples (three).

8. Which is the only Giants player to win the Home Run Derby?

Barry Bonds

Will Clark

Kevin Mitchell

Barry Bonds won the Home Run Derby at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium in 1996, edging the A’s Mark McGwire in the finals, 3-2.

Explanation

Barry Bonds won the Home Run Derby at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium in 1996, edging the A’s Mark McGwire in the finals, 3-2.

9. Which Giants slugger hit two home runs in one All-Star game?

Barry Bonds

Willie McCovey

Kevin Mitchell

In 1969, Willie McCovey blasted a two-run shot off the A’s John Odom in the third inning, then took the Tigers’ Denny McLain deep with the bases empty in the fourth.

Explanation

In 1969, Willie McCovey blasted a two-run shot off the A’s John Odom in the third inning, then took the Tigers’ Denny McLain deep with the bases empty in the fourth.

10. Which Giants player was an All-Star for five different teams?

Will Clark

Moises Alou

Gaylord Perry

Moises Alou was an All-Star for the Montreal Expos (1994), the Florida Marlins (1997), the Houston Astros (1998, 2001), the Chicago Cubs (2004) and the Giants (2005).

Explanation

Moises Alou was an All-Star for the Montreal Expos (1994), the Florida Marlins (1997), the Houston Astros (1998, 2001), the Chicago Cubs (2004) and the Giants (2005).