Do You Know About MLB - Chicago White SOX?

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  • 1. 

    Who did the Chicago White Sox select with the number one overall draft pick in 1977?

    • A. 

      Harold Baines

    • B. 

      Albert Belle

    • C. 

      Kevin Tapani

    • D. 

      Frank Thomas

    Correct Answer
    A. Harold Baines
    Explanation
    In 1977, the Chicago White Sox selected Harold Baines with the number one overall draft pick.

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  • 2. 

    Which baseball star is known for this fact, "former White Sox 3rd baseman went from Mets to Yankees in 2002"?

    • A. 

      Tom Tresh

    • B. 

      Robin Ventura

    • C. 

      Derek Jeter

    • D. 

      Ray Knight

    Correct Answer
    B. Robin Ventura
    Explanation
    Robin Ventura is the correct answer because he is the former White Sox 3rd baseman who went from the Mets to the Yankees in 2002. Tom Tresh, Derek Jeter, and Ray Knight are not known for this fact.

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  • 3. 

    Which Chicago White Sox was MVP of the American League in 1959?

    • A. 

      Jackie Jensen

    • B. 

      Roger Maris

    • C. 

      Nellie Fox

    • D. 

      Frank Robinson

    Correct Answer
    C. Nellie Fox
    Explanation
    Nellie Fox was the MVP of the American League in 1959.

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  • 4. 

    Which Chicago White Sox player was MVP of the American League in 1993?

    • A. 

      Frank Thomas

    • B. 

      Barry Bonds

    • C. 

      Jeff Bagwell

    • D. 

      Dennis Eckersley

    Correct Answer
    A. Frank Thomas
    Explanation
    Frank Thomas was named the MVP of the American League in 1993. This recognition was given to him based on his exceptional performance throughout the season. Thomas had an impressive batting average, hitting 41 home runs and driving in 128 runs. He also had a high on-base percentage and slugging percentage, making him a dominant force in the league. Thomas's contributions to the Chicago White Sox helped lead the team to the playoffs that year, solidifying his MVP status.

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  • 5. 

    Which baseball player for the Chicago White Sox was MVP of the American League in 1994?

    • A. 

      Cal Ripken, Jr.

    • B. 

      Frank Thomas

    • C. 

      Dennis Eckersley

    • D. 

      Ken Caminiti

    Correct Answer
    B. Frank Thomas
    Explanation
    Frank Thomas was the baseball player for the Chicago White Sox who was named MVP of the American League in 1994.

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  • 6. 

    Who hit a team-leading 41 home runs for the 2004 White Sox?

    • A. 

      Paul Konerko

    • B. 

      Jim Thome

    • C. 

      J.D. Drew

    • D. 

      Albert Pujols

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Konerko
    Explanation
    In 2004, Paul Konerko hit a team-leading 41 home runs for the White Sox. This means that out of all the players on the team, Konerko hit the most home runs that season. The other options, Jim Thome, J.D. Drew, and Albert Pujols, did not hit as many home runs as Konerko.

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  • 7. 

    Who averaged .310 to lead the White Sox in batting in 2004?

    • A. 

      Todd Helton

    • B. 

      Alexis Rios

    • C. 

      Shea Hillenbrand

    • D. 

      Aaron Rowand

    Correct Answer
    D. Aaron Rowand
    Explanation
    In 2004, Aaron Rowand led the White Sox in batting with an average of .310.

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  • 8. 

    Which pitcher led the 2004 White Sox in wins?

    • A. 

      Javier Vazquez And Jon Lieber

    • B. 

      Steve Trachsel

    • C. 

      Carlos Lee And Jon Garland

    • D. 

      Mark Buehrle

    Correct Answer
    D. Mark Buehrle
    Explanation
    Mark Buehrle is the correct answer because he led the 2004 White Sox in wins. The other pitchers listed, Javier Vazquez, Jon Lieber, Steve Trachsel, and Jon Garland, did not lead the team in wins that year.

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  • 9. 

    Which player batted .320 for the 2002 White Sox?

    • A. 

      Magglio Ordonez

    • B. 

      Ray Durham

    • C. 

      Mike Mordecai

    • D. 

      Jose Offerman

    Correct Answer
    A. Magglio Ordonez
    Explanation
    Magglio Ordonez is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who batted .320 for the 2002 White Sox. The question is asking for the player who had a batting average of .320 specifically for that season, and Magglio Ordonez is the only one who meets that criteria.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following did most of his work out of the White Sox bullpen in 2003?

    • A. 

      Tom Gordon

    • B. 

      Joey Eischen

    • C. 

      Fernando Rodney

    • D. 

      Justin Speier

    Correct Answer
    A. Tom Gordon
    Explanation
    Tom Gordon did most of his work out of the White Sox bullpen in 2003.

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  • 11. 

    Who had a 3.61 ERA in 2005 for the White Sox?

    • A. 

      Jake Peavy

    • B. 

      Johan Santana

    • C. 

      Jose Contreras

    • D. 

      Al Leiter

    Correct Answer
    C. Jose Contreras
    Explanation
    Jose Contreras had a 3.61 ERA in 2005 for the White Sox.

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  • 12. 

    After Jim Thome was traded to the White Sox he became their regular at what position?

    • A. 

      Designated Hitter

    • B. 

      Outfield

    • C. 

      First Base

    • D. 

      Third Base

    Correct Answer
    A. Designated Hitter
    Explanation
    After being traded to the White Sox, Jim Thome became their regular designated hitter. This means that he was primarily responsible for hitting in the lineup, as opposed to playing a specific defensive position like outfield, first base, or third base. The designated hitter is a position in baseball where a player is designated to bat for the pitcher, allowing the pitcher to focus solely on pitching without having to worry about batting. Thome's role as the regular designated hitter for the White Sox indicates that he was primarily responsible for hitting in their lineup.

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  • 13. 

    Chris Singleton performed which feat during his rookie year in 1999?

    • A. 

      Hit For The Cycle

    • B. 

      Win Rookie Of The Year

    • C. 

      Pitch A No Hitter

    • D. 

      Hit A Grand Slam In First Game

    Correct Answer
    A. Hit For The Cycle
    Explanation
    Chris Singleton performed the feat of hitting for the cycle during his rookie year in 1999. Hitting for the cycle means that a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game. This is a rare accomplishment in baseball and demonstrates Singleton's skill and versatility as a hitter.

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  • 14. 

    What is the official fight song of the Chicago white Sox?

    • A. 

      Beat Them Up White Sox

    • B. 

      Let's Go, Go-Go White Sox

    • C. 

      Hang On White Sox

    • D. 

      White Sox Forever

    Correct Answer
    B. Let's Go, Go-Go White Sox
    Explanation
    The official fight song of the Chicago White Sox is "Let's Go, Go-Go White Sox". This song is commonly played during home games and is a rallying cry for the team and its fans. It is a catchy and energetic song that encourages support and enthusiasm for the White Sox.

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  • 15. 

    Other than black and white what other color is officially part of the White Sox uniform?

    • A. 

      Gold

    • B. 

      Grey

    • C. 

      Blue

    • D. 

      Silver

    Correct Answer
    D. Silver
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Silver. The White Sox uniform includes the color silver in addition to black and white.

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  • 16. 

    Which Chicago White Sox player is from Santa Maria, California?

    • A. 

      Robin Ventura

    • B. 

      Frank Thomas

    • C. 

      Larry Thomas

    • D. 

      Ron Karkovice

    Correct Answer
    A. Robin Ventura
    Explanation
    Robin Ventura is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who is from Santa Maria, California. The other players listed are not from Santa Maria.

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  • 17. 

    Who went by the nickname "Old Aches and Pains"?

    • A. 

      Luke Appling

    • B. 

      Wee Willie Keeler

    • C. 

      Fred Hutchinson

    • D. 

      Lou Gehrig

    Correct Answer
    A. Luke Appling
    Explanation
    Luke Appling went by the nickname "Old Aches and Pains" because he was known for his ability to play through injuries and pain. He was a professional baseball player who spent his entire career with the Chicago White Sox from 1930 to 1950. Appling was known for his durability and toughness, often playing through various injuries and ailments. His ability to persevere through pain earned him the nickname "Old Aches and Pains" among fans and teammates.

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  • 18. 

    What two Yankee teammates were roommates when they both played for the White Sox?

    • A. 

      Ron Davis And Ron Kittles

    • B. 

      Bucky Dent And Rich Goose Gossage

    • C. 

      Fred Stanley And Chris Chambliss

    • D. 

      Sparky Lyle And Roy White

    Correct Answer
    B. Bucky Dent And Rich Goose Gossage
    Explanation
    Bucky Dent and Rich "Goose" Gossage were both teammates on the New York Yankees and also roommates when they played for the Chicago White Sox.

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  • 19. 

    Where did the Chicago White Sox have spring training in 1945?

    • A. 

      Indianapolis, Indiana

    • B. 

      New Albany, Indiana

    • C. 

      Danville, Illinois

    • D. 

      Terre Haute, Indiana

    Correct Answer
    D. Terre Haute, Indiana
    Explanation
    In 1945, the Chicago White Sox had their spring training in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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  • 20. 

    What 4 men have managed the White Sox in the 1990's?

    • A. 

      Art Kuysner, Jim Snyder, Bobby Thigpen, Mike Hargrove

    • B. 

      Tony La Russa, Cap Anson, Gene Lamont, Jim Leyland

    • C. 

      Jeff Torborg, Gene Lamont, Terry Bevington, Jerry Manuel

    • D. 

      Jeff Torborg, Mark Salas, Minnie Minoso, Jim Riggleman

    Correct Answer
    C. Jeff Torborg, Gene Lamont, Terry Bevington, Jerry Manuel
  • 21. 

    What 3 pitchers did the Sox trade to the Giants in 1997 in MLB's "White Flag" trade?

    • A. 

      Bere, Abbott, Karchner

    • B. 

      McDowell, Fernandez, Thigpen

    • C. 

      Hernandez, Alvarez, Darwin

    • D. 

      Sanderson, Darwin, McCaskill

    Correct Answer
    C. Hernandez, Alvarez, Darwin
    Explanation
    In 1997, the Sox traded Hernandez, Alvarez, and Darwin to the Giants in MLB's "White Flag" trade.

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  • 22. 

    Which award has not been won by a White Sox player in the 1990's?

    • A. 

      All-Star

    • B. 

      Most Valuable Player

    • C. 

      Cy Young Award

    • D. 

      Rookie Of The Year

    Correct Answer
    D. Rookie Of The Year
    Explanation
    The question asks which award was not won by a White Sox player in the 1990s. The All-Star, Most Valuable Player, and Cy Young Award are all prestigious awards in baseball that are given out annually. However, the Rookie of the Year award is given to the best rookie player in each league, and it is possible that a White Sox player did not win this award in the 1990s.

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  • 23. 

    The infamous old time baseball player "Shoeless" Joe Jackson had a lifetime batting average of what?

    • A. 

      0.3

    • B. 

      0.356

    • C. 

      0.255

    • D. 

      0.288

    Correct Answer
    B. 0.356
    Explanation
    "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, an infamous old-time baseball player, had a lifetime batting average of 0.356. This means that throughout his career, he successfully hit the ball and reached base approximately 35.6% of the time. This is a high batting average, indicating that Jackson was a skilled hitter and consistently performed well at the plate.

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  • 24. 

    Which player for the Chicago White Sox was MVP of the American League in 1972?

    • A. 

      Johnny Bench

    • B. 

      Joe Torre

    • C. 

      Richie Allen

    • D. 

      Fred Lynn

    Correct Answer
    C. Richie Allen
    Explanation
    Richie Allen was the MVP of the American League in 1972 while playing for the Chicago White Sox.

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  • 25. 

    When the Chicago White Sox finished the 2004 season at 83-79, where were they in their division?

    • A. 

      2nd In AL Central Division

    • B. 

      3rd In AL Eastern Division

    • C. 

      1st In AL Eastern Division

    • D. 

      3rd In NL Central Division

    Correct Answer
    A. 2nd In AL Central Division
    Explanation
    The Chicago White Sox finished the 2004 season with a record of 83-79. This means they won 83 games and lost 79 games. The question asks where they were in their division, and the answer states that they were in 2nd place in the AL Central Division. This means that there was at least one team in their division that had a better record than them, but they finished ahead of the other teams in their division.

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  • 26. 

    What White Sox hitter batted .308 for them in 2000?

    • A. 

      Warren Morris

    • B. 

      Matt Stairs

    • C. 

      Herb Perry

    • D. 

      David Justice

    Correct Answer
    C. Herb Perry
    Explanation
    Herb Perry was the White Sox hitter who batted .308 for them in 2000.

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  • 27. 

    Which pitcher gave up 30 homers and struck out 173 batters for the 2003 White Sox?

    • A. 

      Dustin Hermanson

    • B. 

      Jason Schmidt

    • C. 

      Jeff Suppan

    • D. 

      Bartolo Colon

    Correct Answer
    D. Bartolo Colon
    Explanation
    Bartolo Colon is the correct answer because he fits the criteria of giving up 30 homers and striking out 173 batters for the 2003 White Sox. The other pitchers listed, Dustin Hermanson, Jason Schmidt, and Jeff Suppan, do not meet both criteria.

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  • 28. 

    Which players were traded to the Chicago White Sox for Carlos Lee in 2004?

    • A. 

      Nelson Cruz and Kevin Mench

    • B. 

      Scott Podsednik and Luis Vizcaino

    • C. 

      Scott Podsednik and Julian Cordero

    • D. 

      Luiz Vizcaino and Kevin Mench

    Correct Answer
    B. Scott Podsednik and Luis Vizcaino
    Explanation
    In 2004, the Chicago White Sox traded Carlos Lee to acquire Scott Podsednik and Luis Vizcaino.

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