MLB - Colorado Rockies Trivia Question

In 1992, the radio station KOA 850 AM signed a 5-year deal to become the Colorado Rockies' flagship station.

Larry Walker was not on the Rockies' expansion roster in 1993. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the player who was not on the roster. The other three players, Andres Galarraga, Darren Holmes, and Dante Bichette, were all on the Rockies' expansion roster in 1993.

The Colorado Rockies gave $22,366 to support baseball programs for inner city youth to the Boys And Girls Club.

The correct answer is Mother's Day. Mother's Day is a holiday celebrated to honor mothers and motherhood. On this day, many people gather at different places to celebrate and show appreciation to their mothers. Mile High Stadium is a popular sports venue, and it is likely that the one millionth Colorado Rockies fan turned up at the stadium on Mother's Day, making it a special occasion for both the fan and their mother.

Jason Jennings was the Player of the Year that the Colorado Rockies selected with their 1st pick in the 1999 First-Year Player Draft.

KWGN Channel 2 signed a five-year deal for exclusive over-the-air rights to the Colorado Rockies.

Andres Gallaraga was the first Colorado Rockies player to strikeout because he played for the team from its inaugural season in 1993. As a key player for the Rockies, Gallaraga had numerous plate appearances and strikeouts throughout his career. Therefore, it can be concluded that he was the first player from the Rockies to strikeout.

The Colorado Rockies played their first home game at Mile High Stadium against the Montreal Expos.

Dante Bichette hit the first home run in Colorado Rockies history. This is evidenced by the fact that his name is listed as one of the options and he is the correct answer.

The Colorado Rockies were the second team to have two 30-30 players in one MLB season behind the New York Mets. This means that the New York Mets had two players who achieved the feat of hitting 30 home runs and stealing 30 bases in a single season before the Colorado Rockies did.

In the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, the Colorado Rockies selected David Nied with their first pick.

Jay Gainer is the correct answer because he is the only player among the options who played for the Colorado Rockies during the specified time period. The question asks for a Colorado Rockie, and Jay Gainer fits that criteria. Additionally, he is stated to be the 12th MLB rookie to hit a home run on a first pitch, further confirming his status as the correct answer.

Andres Galarraga was signed by the Colorado Rockies on November 16, 1992.

Lydia Smith is the correct answer because she was the one millionth fan through the gates at Mile High Stadium for a Colorado Rockies game.

Charlie Hayes was the first Colorado Rockies player to be ejected. This suggests that he was the first player from the team to be removed from a game by an umpire due to a rule violation or misconduct.

In 1993, the Colorado Rockies won 67 games, which set a new record for an NL expansion team. This means that they surpassed the previous record for wins by a newly established team in the National League.

In 1996, the Colorado Rockies broke the modern record of most runs scored at home in a season, which was previously held by the Boston Red Sox.

The Colorado Rockies defeated the San Francisco Giants in their first spring training game.

The Colorado Rockies were the 3rd 20th century team to score in each of nine innings against the Chicago Cubs.

In the 1995 playoff game against the Atlanta Braves, the Rockies had to use Lance Painter as a pinch hitter. This suggests that the Rockies were in a situation where they needed a hitter to come off the bench and make a crucial at-bat. The fact that they chose a pitcher, Lance Painter, to fill this role indicates that they may have been short on available position players or were looking for a specific skill set, such as the ability to bunt or hit for power.

Joe Girardi had the first triple in the history of the Colorado Rockies.

Ellis Burks was the first Colorado Rockies player to have a 30-30 season. A 30-30 season refers to a baseball player hitting at least 30 home runs and stealing at least 30 bases in a single season. While Larry Walker, Dante Bichete, and Vinny Castilla were all notable players for the Rockies, it was Ellis Burks who achieved this milestone first.

In the 1997 MLB Expansion Draft, the Colorado Rockies lost Bryan Rekar and Quinton McCracken.

Tsao Chin-Hui was the first Colorado Rockies player from the Far East. This is evident from the fact that the other three options, Sun Woo Kim, Masato Yoshii, and Byung-Hyun Kim, are not the correct answers. Therefore, Tsao Chin-Hui is the only remaining option and must be the correct answer.

Dante Bichette did not win a Silver Slugger Award in 1996.

After the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, the Colorado Rockies postponed one game.

Jim Tatum was the first Colorado Rockies player to hit a grand slam.