MLB - Minnesota Twins Quiz - 3

1.

Luis Castillo was replaced by which prospect when he left for the Twins before the 2006 season?
- A.
  
  Dan Uggla
- B.
  
  Hanley Ramirez
- C.
  
  Miguel Cabrera
- D.
  
  Mike Jacobs
Correct Answer
A. Dan Uggla

Explanation
Luis Castillo was replaced by Dan Uggla when he left for the Twins before the 2006 season.

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2.

Which Minnesota Twins player joined Harmon Killebrew on the 1961 American League All-Star team?
- A.
  
  Camilo Pascual
- B.
  
  Jim Kaat
- C.
  
  Tony Oliva
- D.
  
  Zoilo Versalles
Correct Answer
A. Camilo Pascual

Explanation
Camilo Pascual is the correct answer because he joined Harmon Killebrew on the 1961 American League All-Star team. This suggests that Pascual was a skilled player who was recognized for his performance and selected to represent the team in the All-Star game. The other options, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, and Zoilo Versalles, may have been notable players as well, but they did not join Killebrew on the 1961 All-Star team.

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3.

How many All-Star Games did Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek play in?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
C. 1

Explanation
Kent Hrbek played in only one All-Star Game.

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4.

Which Minnesota Twins pitcher was voted the American League Cy Young Award winner in 1970?
- A.
  
  Jim Perry
- B.
  
  Jim Kaat
- C.
  
  Frank Viola
- D.
  
  Bert Blyleven
Correct Answer
A. Jim Perry

Explanation
Jim Perry was voted the American League Cy Young Award winner in 1970.

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5.

Which Minnesota Twins player was voted co-Rookie of the Year in 1979?
- A.
  
  John Castino
- B.
  
  Gary Gaetti
- C.
  
  Kirby Puckett
- D.
  
  Kent Hrbek
Correct Answer
A. John Castino

Explanation
John Castino was voted co-Rookie of the Year in 1979 for the Minnesota Twins.

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6.

Which Minnesota Twins pitcher was the first to win the "Triple Crown"?
- A.
  
  Frank Viola
- B.
  
  Johan Santana
- C.
  
  Jim Kaat
- D.
  
  Jim Perry
Correct Answer
B. Johan Santana

Explanation
Johan Santana is the correct answer because he was the first Minnesota Twins pitcher to win the "Triple Crown." The "Triple Crown" in baseball refers to leading the league in three major statistical categories: wins, earned run average (ERA), and strikeouts. Santana achieved this feat in 2006, leading the American League with 19 wins, a 2.77 ERA, and 245 strikeouts. This made him the first Twins pitcher to accomplish this rare feat in the team's history.

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7.

Who was the first Minnesota Twins pitcher to pitch a no-hitter?
- A.
  
  Dean Chance
- B.
  
  Jack Kralick
- C.
  
  Eric Milton
- D.
  
  Scott Erickson
Correct Answer
B. Jack Kralick

Explanation
Jack Kralick was the first Minnesota Twins pitcher to pitch a no-hitter.

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8.

Who was the first Minnesota Twins first baseman to win a Gold Glove Award?
- A.
  
  Rod Carew
- B.
  
  Doug Mientkiewicz
- C.
  
  Kent Hrbek
- D.
  
  Vic Power
Correct Answer
D. Vic Power

Explanation
Vic Power was the first Minnesota Twins first baseman to win a Gold Glove Award.

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9.

When did Rod Carew make his Major League Baseball debut as a Minnesota Twin?
- A.
  
  12-May-65
- B.
  
  1-Aug-70
- C.
  
  April 11, 1967
- D.
  
  4-Jun-63
Correct Answer
C. April 11, 1967

Explanation
Rod Carew made his Major League Baseball debut as a Minnesota Twin on April 11, 1967.

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10.

How many home runs did Harmon Killebrew hit in 1962 as Minnesota Twin to lead the American League?
- A.
  
  54
- B.
  
  48
- C.
  
  36
- D.
  
  40
Correct Answer
B. 48

Explanation
In 1962, Harmon Killebrew hit 48 home runs as a Minnesota Twin, which led the American League. This suggests that Killebrew was a highly skilled and powerful hitter during that season, as he was able to hit a significant number of home runs, surpassing other players in the American League.

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11.

Who was the first Minnesota Twins manager to rack up 100 or more losses in a single season?
- A.
  
  Tom Kelly
- B.
  
  Billy Martin
- C.
  
  Gene Mauch
- D.
  
  Billy Gardner
Correct Answer
D. Billy Gardner

Explanation
Billy Gardner was the first Minnesota Twins manager to rack up 100 or more losses in a single season. This indicates that he had a season where the team's performance was significantly poor, resulting in a high number of losses. The other options, Tom Kelly, Billy Martin, and Gene Mauch, did not achieve this milestone as a Twins manager.

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12.

How many home runs did Harmon Killebrew hit as a Minnesota Twin?
- A.
  
  559
- B.
  
  475
- C.
  
  608
- D.
  
  402
Correct Answer
B. 475

Explanation
Harmon Killebrew hit 475 home runs as a Minnesota Twin.

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13.

How many career hits did Minnesota Twin Kirby Puckett amass?
- A.
  
  2851
- B.
  
  3026
- C.
  
  2304
- D.
  
  2018
Correct Answer
C. 2304

Explanation
Kirby Puckett, the former Minnesota Twin player, amassed a total of 2304 career hits.

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14.

Which Minnesota Twin hit for the cycle in 1980?
- A.
  
  Mike Cubbage
- B.
  
  Gary Ward
- C.
  
  John Castino
- D.
  
  Roy Smalley
Correct Answer
B. Gary Ward

Explanation
Gary Ward is the correct answer because he hit for the cycle in 1980. The cycle refers to a batter hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game.

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15.

How many triple plays were the Minnesota Twins duo of Kent Hrbek and Gary Gaetti a part of?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
B. 6

Explanation
Kent Hrbek and Gary Gaetti, the Minnesota Twins duo, were involved in a total of 6 triple plays. This suggests that they were successful in executing a triple play 6 times during their time playing together.

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16.

Which Minnesota Twin was hit 19 times by pitches in 1996?
- A.
  
  Matt Lawton
- B.
  
  Ron Coomer
- C.
  
  Don Baylor
- D.
  
  Chuck Knoblauch
Correct Answer
D. Chuck Knoblauch

Explanation
Chuck Knoblauch was hit 19 times by pitches in 1996. This indicates that he was frequently targeted by opposing pitchers, possibly due to his skill as a hitter or his positioning in the batter's box. Being hit by pitches can be a result of aggressive pitching tactics, attempting to disrupt the batter's rhythm, or simply an unintentional mistake by the pitcher. Nonetheless, Knoblauch's high number of hit-by-pitches in 1996 suggests that he was a player who was not afraid to crowd the plate and take one for the team.

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17.

What was the Minnesota Twins team pitching ERA in 1972?
- A.
  
  2.84
- B.
  
  3.84
- C.
  
  4.84
- D.
  
  5.84
Correct Answer
A. 2.84

Explanation
The Minnesota Twins team pitching ERA in 1972 was 2.84. The ERA, or earned run average, is a statistic used to measure the effectiveness of a pitcher or pitching staff. A lower ERA indicates that the team allowed fewer earned runs per nine innings pitched, suggesting that they had strong pitching performances throughout the season. This indicates that the Twins had a solid pitching staff in 1972, as their ERA was relatively low.

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18.

What was the Minnesota Twins team pitching ERA in 1995?
- A.
  
  4.76
- B.
  
  2.76
- C.
  
  5.76
- D.
  
  3.76
Correct Answer
C. 5.76

Explanation
The Minnesota Twins team pitching ERA in 1995 was 5.76. ERA stands for Earned Run Average, which is a statistic used in baseball to measure the effectiveness of a pitcher. A higher ERA indicates that the team's pitchers gave up more earned runs per game, suggesting that they were less effective at preventing the opposing team from scoring.

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MLB - Minnesota Twins Quiz - 3

Luis Castillo was replaced by which prospect when he left for the Twins before the 2006 season?

Which Minnesota Twins player joined Harmon Killebrew on the 1961 American League All-Star team?

How many All-Star Games did Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek play in?

Which Minnesota Twins pitcher was voted the American League Cy Young Award winner in 1970?

Which Minnesota Twins player was voted co-Rookie of the Year in 1979?

Which Minnesota Twins pitcher was the first to win the "Triple Crown"?

Who was the first Minnesota Twins pitcher to pitch a no-hitter?

Who was the first Minnesota Twins first baseman to win a Gold Glove Award?

When did Rod Carew make his Major League Baseball debut as a Minnesota Twin?

How many home runs did Harmon Killebrew hit in 1962 as Minnesota Twin to lead the American League?

Who was the first Minnesota Twins manager to rack up 100 or more losses in a single season?

How many home runs did Harmon Killebrew hit as a Minnesota Twin?

How many career hits did Minnesota Twin Kirby Puckett amass?

Which Minnesota Twin hit for the cycle in 1980?

How many triple plays were the Minnesota Twins duo of Kent Hrbek and Gary Gaetti a part of?

Which Minnesota Twin was hit 19 times by pitches in 1996?

What was the Minnesota Twins team pitching ERA in 1972?

What was the Minnesota Twins team pitching ERA in 1995?