Test Your Knowledge On MLB - St. Louis Cardinals

Bob Gibson received two Cy Young Awards.

In 2007, Cardinal Mike Shannon supported St. Louis' Boys and Girls Club with the "It's a Goner" photo. This suggests that Shannon was involved in a charitable activity or event that aimed to benefit the Boys and Girls Club in St. Louis.

Bob Forsch is the correct answer because he is the St. Louis Cardinal pitcher who threw two no hitters.

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Bob Gibson's nickname in baseball was "Hoot" because he had a powerful and intimidating pitching style. The term "hoot" is often used to describe something or someone that is impressive, exciting, or extraordinary, which perfectly captures Gibson's skills and impact on the game.

Bob Gibson is the correct answer because he is the only Cardinals pitcher listed who threw a no-hitter in his career. The question specifies that the pitcher threw his only career no-hitter, which eliminates Joaquin Andujar, Steve Carlton, and Bruce Sutter as they all had multiple no-hitters in their careers. Bob Gibson is known for his exceptional pitching skills and his no-hitter against the Pirates in 1970 is a significant achievement in his career.

Chris Carpenter sat out the 2003 season due to a torn labrum. A torn labrum is a common injury in the shoulder joint, specifically in the cartilage that surrounds the socket. This injury can cause pain, instability, and limited range of motion in the shoulder. It often requires surgical intervention and a lengthy rehabilitation process to fully recover.

In 1998, Mark McGwire hit his farthest home run off of Livan Hernandez.

Moe Drabowsky is the correct answer because he was the pitcher who gave up Stan Musial's 3,000th hit.

In 1966, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Larry Jaster achieved the special feat of throwing 5 shutouts against the Dodgers. This means that in five separate games against the Dodgers, Jaster prevented them from scoring any runs. Shutouts are considered a remarkable accomplishment in baseball, as they require the pitcher to completely dominate the opposing team's hitters and prevent them from reaching home plate. Jaster's achievement of throwing 5 shutouts against a specific team, the Dodgers, showcases his exceptional skill and effectiveness on the mound during that season.

Mike Shannon is the correct answer because he is a broadcaster who called St. Louis Cardinals games for the radio. He is known for his long career with the Cardinals, having been a part of the team's broadcasting team since 1972. Shannon has become a beloved figure among Cardinals fans for his enthusiastic and knowledgeable commentary during games.

Mark McGwire had a total of 11 career stolen bases at the end of the 1999 season. This means that throughout his entire career up until that point, he successfully stole bases a total of 11 times.

Allen Watson was the St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher who won his first six decisions in 1993.

Chris Carpenter's career ERA through 2006 was 4.09. This means that, on average, he allowed 4.09 earned runs per nine innings pitched throughout his career up until that point.

Harvey Haddix retired 36 batters in a row before losing his perfect game on May 26, 1959. This means that he successfully got every batter out without any of them reaching base or getting a hit for 36 consecutive at-bats. However, he was unable to complete the perfect game as he gave up a hit in the 13th inning, ending his streak.

Chris Carpenter's 5 year contract with the Cardinals in 2006 was worth $65 million.

In 1998, Mark McGwire had 10 multi-homer games. This means that in 10 different games throughout the season, he hit two or more home runs. This statistic highlights his exceptional power and ability to hit multiple home runs in a single game.

Mark McGwire's 70 home runs in 1998 were accompanied by 147 RBIs. This means that in addition to hitting 70 home runs, he also drove in 147 runs, contributing significantly to his team's offense.

Jose Jimenez is the correct answer because he threw a no-hitter against the Diamondbacks on June 25, 1999, as stated in the question.

Jeff Weaver played the role of a pinch hitter in his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006. As a pinch hitter, he would have been substituted into the game to bat in place of another player, typically a pitcher, in a specific situation where his hitting skills were needed.

In his final big league season, Mark McGwire batted below .200 for a full season for the first time in his career. This means that his batting average was below .200, indicating that he had a low success rate in hitting the ball. This is a significant change for McGwire, as he was known for his power hitting and ability to hit home runs.

Scott Rolen founded The Enis Furley Foundation in Bloomington, Indiana.