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    Which baseball player for the Texas Rangers was MVP of the American League in 1999?

    • Juan Gonzalez
    • Ken Griffey Jr.
    • Chipper Jones
    • Ivan Rodriguez
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  • 2. 

    From what National League team did the Texas Rangers acquire Fergie Jenkins in 1973?

    • Chicago Cubs

    • St. Louis Cardinals

    • Los Angeles Dodgers

    • New York Mets

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago Cubs
    Explanation
    In 1973, the Texas Rangers acquired Fergie Jenkins from the Chicago Cubs.

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  • 3. 

    Which Texas Ranger was the first to lead the AL in home runs for three consecutive seasons?

    • Rafael Palmeiro

    • Juan Gonzalez

    • Alex Rodriguez

    • Frank Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Alex Rodriguez
    Explanation
    Alex Rodriguez was the first Texas Ranger to lead the American League (AL) in home runs for three consecutive seasons. This means that for three consecutive years, Rodriguez hit the most home runs among all players in the AL while playing for the Texas Rangers.

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  • 4. 

    Who was the first Texas Rangers pitcher to win the Gold Glove Award?

    • Bobby Witt

    • Kenny Rogers

    • Bert Blyleven

    • Nolan Ryan

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenny Rogers
    Explanation
    Kenny Rogers was the first Texas Rangers pitcher to win the Gold Glove Award. This means that he was recognized as the best fielding pitcher in the American League during the specific year he won the award. His exceptional defensive skills and ability to make plays on the field set him apart from other pitchers in the league.

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  • 5. 

    During Johnny Oates' career as the Rangers' manager, how many times did they finish in 1st place?

    • 2

    • 5

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Johnny Oates' career as the Rangers' manager resulted in the team finishing in 1st place a total of 3 times.

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  • 6. 

    Which pitcher did the Rangers trade to the Blue Jays in 2001 in order to acquire Michael Young?

    • Roy Halladay

    • Esteban Loaiza

    • Kenny Rogers

    • Gustavo Chacin

    Correct Answer
    A. Esteban Loaiza
    Explanation
    The Rangers traded Esteban Loaiza to the Blue Jays in 2001 in order to acquire Michael Young.

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  • 7. 

    Who hit the first home run by a Texas Ranger at Arlington Stadium on April 21, 1972?

    • Tom Grieve

    • Toby Harrah

    • Dave Nelson

    • Frank Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Frank Howard
    Explanation
    Frank Howard hit the first home run by a Texas Ranger at Arlington Stadium on April 21, 1972.

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  • 8. 

    In 2002, Texas Rangers Alex Rodriguez lost out to which player in his bid for MVP?

    • Miguel Tejada

    • Garret Anderson

    • Jason Giambi

    • Alfonso Soriano

    Correct Answer
    A. Miguel Tejada
    Explanation
    In 2002, Alex Rodriguez, a player for the Texas Rangers, was competing for the MVP award. However, he lost out to Miguel Tejada. This means that Tejada was ultimately chosen as the Most Valuable Player for that year, surpassing Rodriguez and the other listed players, Garret Anderson, Jason Giambi, and Alfonso Soriano.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the first Texas Ranger to hit for the cycle?

    • Mike Hargrove

    • Mark Teixeira

    • Toby Harrah

    • Oddibe McDowell

    Correct Answer
    A. Oddibe McDowell
    Explanation
    Oddibe McDowell was the first Texas Ranger to hit for the cycle. A cycle in baseball refers to a player hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game. McDowell achieved this feat on July 23, 1985, against the Cleveland Indians. He hit a single in the first inning, a double in the third, a triple in the fifth, and a home run in the seventh. McDowell's achievement made him the first Texas Ranger in the team's history to hit for the cycle.

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  • 10. 

    How many strikeouts did Nolan Ryan rack up as a member of the Texas Rangers?

    • 1298

    • 5714

    • 939

    • 2357

    Correct Answer
    A. 939
    Explanation
    Nolan Ryan racked up a total of 939 strikeouts as a member of the Texas Rangers.

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  • 11. 

    Who pitched a perfect game against the Texas Rangers in 1984?

    • Mike Witt

    • Dan Quisenberry

    • Mike Boddicker

    • Jack Morris

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Witt
    Explanation
    Mike Witt pitched a perfect game against the Texas Rangers in 1984.

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  • 12. 

    What happened at the Senators' last game before moving to Texas?

    • Pounded The Yankees 12-2

    • Routed 23-0

    • Forfeited As Fans Tore Up The Field

    • Bench-Clearing Brawl Erupted

    Correct Answer
    A. Forfeited As Fans Tore Up The Field
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the Senators forfeited the game because fans tore up the field. This suggests that there was some kind of disturbance or unruly behavior from the fans that led to the game being called off.

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  • 13. 

    What Texas Rangers player was voted the 1990 All-Star MVP?

    • Julio Franco

    • Ivan Rodriguez

    • Rafael Palmeiro

    • Ruben Sierra

    Correct Answer
    A. Julio Franco
    Explanation
    Julio Franco was voted the 1990 All-Star MVP because he had an outstanding performance in the game. He displayed exceptional skills and contributed significantly to his team's success. Franco's impressive performance, both offensively and defensively, made him stand out among the other players. His contributions and impact on the game were recognized and acknowledged by the voters, leading to him being named the All-Star MVP for that year.

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  • 14. 

    Which Texas Rangers player hit for the cycle in 2006?

    • Gary Mathews, Jr.

    • Alfonso Soriano

    • Mark Teixeira

    • Michael Young

    Correct Answer
    A. Gary Mathews, Jr.
    Explanation
    In 2006, Gary Mathews, Jr. hit for the cycle while playing for the Texas Rangers.

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  • 15. 

    Who was the Texas Rangers skipper when they won their first West Division title in 1994?

    • Kevin Kennedy

    • Johnny Oates

    • Toby Harrah

    • Bobby Valentine

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Kennedy
    Explanation
    Kevin Kennedy was the Texas Rangers skipper when they won their first West Division title in 1994.

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