Quiz On MLB World Series - 3

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team
The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2572 | Total Attempts: 9,184,646
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 218

SettingsSettingsSettings
World Series Quizzes & Trivia

This quiz is just for fun and if you are interested in baseball then you can play this quiz!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who was the first batter to strike out in the 2008 World Series?

    • A.

      Ryan Howard

    • B.

      Willy Aybar

    • C.

      Carlos Pena

    • D.

      Pat Burrell

    Correct Answer
    D. Pat Burrell
    Explanation
    Pat Burrell was the first batter to strike out in the 2008 World Series. This means that he was the first player from either team to fail to make contact with the ball and be called out by the umpire.

    Rate this question:

  • 2. 

    What was the largest attendance reported for any of the 2008 World Series games?

    • A.

      45,940

    • B.

      44,138

    • C.

      67,230

    • D.

      38,329

    Correct Answer
    A. 45,940
    Explanation
    In the 2008 World Series, the largest attendance reported for any of the games was 45,940.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Who recorded both of the saves credited in the 1991 World Series?

    • A.

      Steve Bedrosian

    • B.

      Jeff Reardon

    • C.

      Kent Mercker

    • D.

      Rick Aguilera

    Correct Answer
    D. Rick Aguilera
    Explanation
    Rick Aguilera recorded both of the saves credited in the 1991 World Series.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Who stole four bases in the 1991 World Series?

    • A.

      Kirby Puckett

    • B.

      Chuck Knoblauch

    • C.

      Ron Gant

    • D.

      Dan Gladden

    Correct Answer
    B. Chuck Knoblauch
    Explanation
    Chuck Knoblauch stole four bases in the 1991 World Series.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    What was the last year that five wins were required to win the World Series?

    • A.

      1921

    • B.

      1912

    • C.

      1918

    • D.

      1908

    Correct Answer
    A. 1921
    Explanation
    In 1921, five wins were required to win the World Series. This means that the team had to win five out of the seven games played in the series to be crowned as the champions. This requirement changed in subsequent years, but in 1921, it took a total of five wins to secure the World Series title.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    Who recorded the only save for the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series?

    • A.

      Paul Assenmacher

    • B.

      Orel Hershiser

    • C.

      Alan Embree

    • D.

      Jose Mesa

    Correct Answer
    D. Jose Mesa
    Explanation
    Jose Mesa recorded the only save for the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    Who hit a home run in his only 2007 World Series at-bat?

    • A.

      Eric Hinske

    • B.

      Jon Lester

    • C.

      Bobby Kielty

    • D.

      Seth Smith

    Correct Answer
    C. Bobby Kielty
    Explanation
    Bobby Kielty hit a home run in his only 2007 World Series at-bat.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    Who stole four bases for the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series?

    • A.

      Jason Bartlett

    • B.

      Akinori Iwamura

    • C.

      Carl Crawford

    • D.

      B. J. Upton

    Correct Answer
    D. B. J. Upton
    Explanation
    B.J. Upton stole four bases for the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    What was Babe Ruth's only hit in 11 at-bats in the World Series with Boston?

    • A.

      A Triple

    • B.

      A Bunt Single

    • C.

      A Home Run

    • D.

      A Double

    Correct Answer
    A. A Triple
    Explanation
    Babe Ruth's only hit in 11 at-bats in the World Series with Boston was a triple.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    Which two Philadelphia Phillies stole six of the team's seven 2008 World Series bases?

    • A.

      Chase Utley & Carlos Ruiz

    • B.

      Jayson Werth & Jimmy Rollins

    • C.

      Shane Victorino & Chase Utley

    • D.

      Chase Utley & Jayson Werth

    Correct Answer
    D. Chase Utley & Jayson Werth
    Explanation
    Chase Utley and Jayson Werth were the two Philadelphia Phillies players who stole six of the team's seven 2008 World Series bases.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

    How many strikeouts did San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throw in the final game of the 2010 World Series?

    • A.

      8

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    D. 10
    Explanation
    In the final game of the 2010 World Series, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum threw a total of 10 strikeouts. This indicates that he successfully struck out 10 opposing batters during the game.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    Who hit three doubles in the opening game of the 2010 MLB World Series?

    • A.

      Edgar Renteria

    • B.

      Brian Wilson

    • C.

      Freddy Sanchez

    • D.

      Juan Uribe

    Correct Answer
    B. Brian Wilson
    Explanation
    Brian Wilson did not hit three doubles in the opening game of the 2010 MLB World Series. The question is asking for the player who hit three doubles, but Brian Wilson is a pitcher and not known for his hitting abilities. Therefore, the correct answer is not Brian Wilson.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    The San Francisco Giants sealed Game two of the 2010 World Series by scoring how many runs in the eighth inning?

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      8

    • D.

      7

    Correct Answer
    D. 7
    Explanation
    In the eighth inning of Game two of the 2010 World Series, the San Francisco Giants scored a total of 7 runs.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    The San Francisco Giants scored nine runs off of how many hits in Game two of the 2010 MLB World Series?

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      12

    • C.

      9

    • D.

      8

    Correct Answer
    D. 8
  • 15. 

    Matt Bumgarner struck out which Texas Rangers slugger three times in Game four of the 2010 MLB World Series?

    • A.

      Vladimir Guerrero

    • B.

      Josh Hamilton

    • C.

      Nelson Cruz

    • D.

      Michael Young

    Correct Answer
    A. Vladimir Guerrero
    Explanation
    In Game four of the 2010 MLB World Series, Matt Bumgarner struck out Vladimir Guerrero three times.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 16, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Feb 25, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Thames
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.