Interesting Quiz On MLB - Colorado Rockies

Tucson, Arizona was chosen as the spring training site for the Colorado Rockies in 1992.

In 1999, the Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres had exhibition games in Mexico. This suggests that Mexico was the country where these games took place.

Armando Reynoso was the first winner of the Colorado Rockies Pitcher of the Year Award. This indicates that he was recognized as the best pitcher for the Rockies during that particular year.

Jack Corrigan started in the Rockies' radio booth in 2003.

In 1993, the Colorado Rockies played their first extra innings game against the Florida Marlins. This means that the game went beyond the standard nine innings and required additional innings to determine the winner. The other options, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and San Diego Padres, did not play the first extra innings game against the Colorado Rockies in 1993.

Brent Mayne was the correct answer because he was the first position player in 32 years to have a pitching win in 2000. This means that Mayne, who played for the Colorado Rockies, was not a pitcher by position but was able to pitch in a game and record a win. This was a rare occurrence and had not happened for 32 years prior to Mayne's achievement.

The correct answer is Father's Day because it is a holiday that typically falls in June, which is during the baseball season. Father's Day is a popular time for families to attend baseball games together, which could explain why the Colorado Rockies reached the two million mark for fans at home games on this particular holiday.

Alex Cole is the correct answer because he had the first walk in the history of the Colorado Rockies. This suggests that he was the first player on the team to receive a base on balls, indicating his ability to effectively judge pitches and display patience at the plate.

In 1993, it took the Rockies 71 home games to pass the 4 million mark in attendance. This implies that the average attendance per home game was high enough to reach the 4 million mark within 71 games.

In 1994, the Colorado Rockies, the City of Denver, and Feed The Children started "Hitting Home" about literacy. This initiative aimed to address the issue of illiteracy and promote literacy among children in the community. Feed The Children, a non-profit organization, focuses on providing food, education, and resources to children in need. By partnering with the Colorado Rockies and the City of Denver, they were able to raise awareness about literacy and make a positive impact on the lives of children in Denver.

In 1992, the Colorado Rockies uniforms made their first appearance at Mile High Stadium during a Team USA game against Team Cuba. This suggests that the game was significant enough for the Rockies to showcase their uniforms, indicating that Team Cuba was a notable opponent.

Mark Brownson is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who threw a complete game shutout in their Major League debut in 1998. The other players listed may have had successful debuts, but they did not achieve a complete game shutout. Therefore, Mark Brownson stands out as the correct answer for this question.

The correct answer is University of Denver. This is evident from the question which states that the Colorado Rockies conducted a tryout at a Colorado university on June 6, 1992. Among the given options, University of Denver is the only university in Colorado mentioned. Therefore, it can be deduced that the tryout took place at the University of Denver.

Dante Bichette was the first Colorado Rockies player to win the Mel Ott Award. This award is given annually to the National League player who demonstrates outstanding offensive performance. Bichette, who played for the Rockies from 1993 to 1999, had an impressive career with the team, including leading the league in hits and RBIs in 1995. His exceptional offensive skills made him deserving of the Mel Ott Award, making him the first Rockies player to receive this honor.

John Burke became the first-ever Colorado Rockies draft selection in the first round of the 1992 MLB Draft.

Dante Bichette was the first Colorado Rockies player to hit for the cycle. This means that he hit a single, double, triple, and home run all in the same game. This achievement is quite rare in baseball and Bichette was the first player in the Rockies' history to accomplish it.