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    Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1954?

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  • 2. 

    Who had the highest batting average in 2005?

    • Hideki Matsui

    • Eric Chavez

    • Darrin Erstad

    • Alphonso Soriano

    Correct Answer
    A. Hideki Matsui
    Explanation
    Hideki Matsui had the highest batting average in 2005. This means that Matsui had the highest percentage of successful hits compared to the number of times he was at bat during that year.

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  • 3. 

    Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1960?

    • Mickey Mantle

    • Maury Wills

    • Jackie Jensen

    • Roger Maris

    Correct Answer
    A. Roger Maris
    Explanation
    Roger Maris was the correct answer because he was the baseball player for the New York Yankees who won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the American League in 1960. Maris had an outstanding season that year, setting a new single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record. This remarkable achievement earned him the MVP title and solidified his place in baseball history.

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  • 4. 

    Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1943?

    • Joe Gordon

    • Spud Chandler

    • Ted Williams

    • Stan Musial

    Correct Answer
    A. Spud Chandler
    Explanation
    Spud Chandler was named the MVP of the American League in 1943. He played as a baseball player for the New York Yankees during that time. Chandler had an exceptional season, leading the league in wins with a record of 20-4 and an impressive 1.64 ERA. He was a key contributor to the Yankees' success that year, helping them win the World Series. Chandler's outstanding performance and contributions to his team made him a deserving recipient of the MVP award.

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  • 5. 

    Which New York Yankee hit a ball that hit Herb Score's eye, in effect ending Score's career?

    • Johnny Blanchard

    • Bob Cerv

    • Hank Bauer

    • Gil McDougal

    Correct Answer
    A. Gil McDougal
    Explanation
    Gil McDougal is the correct answer because he hit a line drive during a game against the Cleveland Indians that struck Herb Score in the eye. This unfortunate incident resulted in a severe injury to Score's eye, ultimately ending his career as a pitcher.

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  • 6. 

    How many home runs did Alex Rodriguez hit in 2003?

    • 47

    • 33

    • 59

    • 66

    Correct Answer
    A. 47
    Explanation
    Alex Rodriguez hit 47 home runs in 2003.

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  • 7. 

    What was the team record for the Yankees that Jorge Posada set on 6/20/2006?

    • 5 Doubles In A Game

    • 7 Times He Struck Out

    • 6 Runners Thrown Out At 2nd

    • 25th Home Run In A Different Ballpark

    Correct Answer
    A. 25th Home Run In A Different Ballpark
    Explanation
    Jorge Posada set the team record for the Yankees on 6/20/2006 by hitting his 25th home run in a different ballpark.

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  • 8. 

    When was Jason Giambi the American League MVP?

    • 1999

    • 2004

    • 2003

    • 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 2000
    Explanation
    Jason Giambi was named the American League MVP in 2000. This means that in that particular year, he was considered the most valuable player in the American League.

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  • 9. 

    What was former MLB player Reggie Jackson's career slugging percentage?

    • 0.987

    • 0.241

    • 0.49

    • 0.79

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.49
    Explanation
    The given answer, 0.49, is the slugging percentage of former MLB player Reggie Jackson's career. Slugging percentage is a statistic that measures a player's power and ability to hit for extra bases. It is calculated by dividing the total number of bases a player has earned by the total number of at-bats. A slugging percentage of 0.49 indicates that Jackson earned approximately 49% of a base per at-bat throughout his career.

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  • 10. 

    Who has more career RBI's?

    • Lou Gehrig

    • Joe DiMaggio

    • Babe Ruth

    • Mickey Mantle

    Correct Answer
    A. Babe Ruth
    Explanation
    Babe Ruth has more career RBI's compared to Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle. This means that throughout his career, Babe Ruth had a higher number of runs batted in, indicating that he was more successful in driving runners home and contributing to his team's score.

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    How many games did Jason Giambi appear in for the Yankees in his injury ridden year in 2004?

    • 80 Games

    • 12 Games

    • 46 Games

    • 120 Games

    Correct Answer
    A. 80 Games
    Explanation
    In 2004, Jason Giambi appeared in 80 games for the Yankees. This indicates that he was able to play in a significant number of games despite being injured during that year. It suggests that he either recovered from his injuries relatively quickly or was able to play through them to contribute to the team's performance.

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  • 12. 

    How many shutouts did Ron Guidry throw in his career?

    • 26

    • 28

    • 19

    • 23

    Correct Answer
    A. 26
    Explanation
    Ron Guidry threw 26 shutouts in his career.

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  • 13. 

    Which Yankee was MVP of the American League in 1950?

    • Yogi Berra

    • Lou Boudreau

    • Phil Rizzuto

    • Joe DiMaggio

    Correct Answer
    A. Phil Rizzuto
    Explanation
    Phil Rizzuto was named the MVP of the American League in 1950. Rizzuto, who played shortstop for the New York Yankees, had an outstanding season both offensively and defensively. He had a batting average of .324, scored 125 runs, and had 200 hits. Rizzuto also displayed exceptional defensive skills, leading the league in fielding percentage among shortstops. His contributions to the Yankees' success in 1950 made him a deserving recipient of the MVP award.

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  • 14. 

    What is the original name of the New York Yankees?

    • Giants

    • Highlanders

    • Senators

    • Orioles

    Correct Answer
    A. Orioles
    Explanation
    The original name of the New York Yankees was the Orioles. The team was originally established in Baltimore in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. However, in 1903, the team relocated to New York and changed their name to the New York Highlanders. In 1913, the team officially became known as the New York Yankees. Therefore, the correct answer is Orioles.

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    Which one of these baseball players was an All Star for the New York Yankees in 1980?

    • Rick Cerone

    • Tommy John

    • AL Downing

    • Dave Winfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Tommy John
    Explanation
    Tommy John was an All Star for the New York Yankees in 1980.

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