MLB - Seattle Mariners Trivia Questions - 5

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  • 1. 

    How many players on the 2001 Seattle Mariners team had at least 50 extra base hits?

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    In the 2001 Seattle Mariners team, there were 5 players who had at least 50 extra base hits.

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  • 2. 

    Which Seattle Mariners player recorded the highest slugging percentage on the team at .578 during 2001?

    • A.

      Mike Cameron

    • B.

      Edgar Martinez

    • C.

      David Bell

    • D.

      Bret Boone

    Correct Answer
    D. Bret Boone
    Explanation
    Bret Boone recorded the highest slugging percentage on the Seattle Mariners team in 2001 at .578. Slugging percentage measures a player's ability to hit for extra bases, indicating their power and ability to drive in runs. A higher slugging percentage suggests that a player consistently hits for extra bases, such as doubles, triples, and home runs. In this case, Bret Boone had the highest slugging percentage among the given options, making him the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    How many more runs did the Mariners surrender than score in 2011?

    • A.

      139

    • B.

      99

    • C.

      119

    • D.

      79

    Correct Answer
    C. 119
    Explanation
    In 2011, the Mariners surrendered 119 more runs than they scored. This means that their opponents scored 119 more runs against them than they were able to score themselves.

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  • 4. 

    Which Mariner grounded into the most double plays in 2011?

    • A.

      Ichiro Suzuki

    • B.

      Justin Smoak

    • C.

      Miguel Olivo

    • D.

      Mike Carp

    Correct Answer
    A. Ichiro Suzuki
    Explanation
    In 2011, Ichiro Suzuki grounded into the most double plays among the Mariners.

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  • 5. 

    Which Mariners pitcher managed to record 2 hits during the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Doug Fister

    • B.

      Erik Bedard

    • C.

      Jamey Wright

    • D.

      Michael Pineda

    Correct Answer
    A. Doug Fister
    Explanation
    Doug Fister managed to record 2 hits during the 2011 season.

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  • 6. 

    The Mariners opened the 2011 season with a series against which team?

    • A.

      Los Angeles Angels

    • B.

      Detroit Tigers

    • C.

      Texas Rangers

    • D.

      Oakland Atheltics

    Correct Answer
    D. Oakland Atheltics
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Oakland Athletics because the question asks about the team the Mariners opened the 2011 season with a series against. Therefore, the Oakland Athletics is the correct answer as they were the team that the Mariners played against at the beginning of the 2011 season.

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  • 7. 

    In which month of the 2011 season did the Mariners go 6-20?

    • A.

      July

    • B.

      June

    • C.

      May

    • D.

      August

    Correct Answer
    A. July
    Explanation
    In the 2011 season, the Mariners had a record of 6-20 in the month of July. This means that they won 6 games and lost 20 games during that month.

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  • 8. 

    Which Mariners pitcher gave up the most home runs during the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Felix Hernandez

    • B.

      Jason Vargas

    • C.

      Michael Pineda

    • D.

      Blake Beavan

    Correct Answer
    B. Jason Vargas
    Explanation
    Jason Vargas gave up the most home runs during the 2011 season.

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  • 9. 

    How many sacrifice flies did Miguel Olivo hit for the Mariners in 2011?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      6

    Correct Answer
    B. 8
    Explanation
    In 2011, Miguel Olivo hit a total of 8 sacrifice flies for the Mariners. This means that on 8 occasions, Olivo hit a fly ball that allowed a runner to score from third base while he was at bat. A sacrifice fly is a productive out in baseball, as it helps to advance or score a runner without the batter himself getting a hit.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following starters had the lowest ERA for the Mariners 2011?

    • A.

      Erik Bedard

    • B.

      Doug Fister

    • C.

      Jason Vargas

    • D.

      Felix Hernandez

    Correct Answer
    B. Doug Fister
    Explanation
    Doug Fister had the lowest ERA for the Mariners in 2011. This means that he had the best performance in terms of preventing runs from being scored against the team.

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  • 11. 

    Who played the most games in left field for the Mariners in 2011?

    • A.

      Mike Carp

    • B.

      Trayvon Robinson

    • C.

      Carlos Pequero

    • D.

      Greg Halman

    Correct Answer
    C. Carlos Pequero
    Explanation
    Carlos Pequero played the most games in left field for the Mariners in 2011.

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  • 12. 

    Which Mariners player was hit by a pitch the most times in 2011?

    • A.

      Carlos Pequero

    • B.

      Justin Smoak

    • C.

      Brendan Ryan

    • D.

      Casper Wells

    Correct Answer
    C. Brendan Ryan
    Explanation
    Brendan Ryan was hit by a pitch the most times in 2011. This means that he was hit by the ball thrown by the pitcher more frequently compared to the other Mariners players mentioned.

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  • 13. 

    The Mariners played a 7-inning game against which team in 2011?

    • A.

      St. Louis Cardinals

    • B.

      New York Yankees

    • C.

      Cleveland Indians

    • D.

      Oakland Athletics

    Correct Answer
    C. Cleveland Indians
    Explanation
    In 2011, the Mariners played a 7-inning game against the Cleveland Indians.

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  • 14. 

    Which player did the Mariners selected in the 3rd round of the 2011 amateur draft?

    • A.

      Carter Capps

    • B.

      Matt Tuiasosopo

    • C.

      Manny Delcarmen

    • D.

      Charlie Haeger

    Correct Answer
    A. Carter Capps
    Explanation
    Carter Capps was selected by the Mariners in the 3rd round of the 2011 amateur draft.

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  • 15. 

    What was the Mariners' record in interleague play for the 2011 season?

    • A.

      8-Oct

    • B.

      9-Sep

    • C.

      12-Jul

    • D.

      10-Aug

    Correct Answer
    B. 9-Sep
    Explanation
    The answer "9-Sep" does not provide a clear explanation or context. It is possible that "9-Sep" refers to the date of September 9th, but it is unclear how this relates to the Mariners' record in interleague play for the 2011 season. Without further information, it is difficult to determine the specific meaning of this answer choice.

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