The MLB - Seattle Mariners Challenge - 1

1. Which of the following players was granted free agency by the Mariners in the 2011-12 offseason?

Wily Mo Pena

Darren Ford

Jeff Marquez

George Sherill

Wily Mo Pena was granted free agency by the Mariners in the 2011-12 offseason. This means that the Mariners did not renew Pena's contract and he became a free agent, allowing him to sign with any other team.

Explanation

Wily Mo Pena was granted free agency by the Mariners in the 2011-12 offseason. This means that the Mariners did not renew Pena's contract and he became a free agent, allowing him to sign with any other team.

2. The Mariners traded Steve Delabar to which AL East team in 2012?

New York Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays

In 2012, the Mariners traded Steve Delabar to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Explanation

In 2012, the Mariners traded Steve Delabar to the Toronto Blue Jays.

3. Which Major League team did the Seattle Mariners tie for the record for the most wins in a season with 116 wins?

Washington Senators

Chicago Cubs

Atlanta Braves

New York Yankees

The Seattle Mariners tied the Chicago Cubs for the record for the most wins in a season with 116 wins.

Explanation

The Seattle Mariners tied the Chicago Cubs for the record for the most wins in a season with 116 wins.

4. With 1,091 runs batted in, who led the Majors during the 1990's?

Ken Griffey, Jr.

Juan Gonzalez

Dante Bichette

Sammy Sosa

Ken Griffey Jr. led the Majors in runs batted in (RBIs) during the 1990s with 1,091. This means that he was the player who had the highest number of RBIs in the entire Major League Baseball during that decade.

Explanation

Ken Griffey Jr. led the Majors in runs batted in (RBIs) during the 1990s with 1,091. This means that he was the player who had the highest number of RBIs in the entire Major League Baseball during that decade.

5. What player signed with the Mariners in 1990 after turning down the Phillies and the Tigers?

Pete O'Brien

Dick O'Connell

Matt Lawton

Rebel Oakes

Pete O'Brien signed with the Mariners in 1990 after rejecting offers from the Phillies and the Tigers. This suggests that O'Brien had multiple options and ultimately chose to join the Mariners.

Explanation

Pete O'Brien signed with the Mariners in 1990 after rejecting offers from the Phillies and the Tigers. This suggests that O'Brien had multiple options and ultimately chose to join the Mariners.

6. Who played for the Yokohama BayStars in the Japan's Central League from 1990-99 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2000?

Kazuhiro Sasaki

Angel Berroa

Ichiro Suzuki

Jason Bay

Kazuhiro Sasaki is the correct answer because he played for the Yokohama BayStars in Japan's Central League from 1990-99 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2000.

Explanation

Kazuhiro Sasaki is the correct answer because he played for the Yokohama BayStars in Japan's Central League from 1990-99 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2000.

7. Who won the most games pitching for the 2004 Seattle Mariners?

Ron Villone

Kenny Rogers

Bartolo Colon

Paul Wilson

Ron Villone won the most games pitching for the 2004 Seattle Mariners.

Explanation

Ron Villone won the most games pitching for the 2004 Seattle Mariners.

8. Who was the second pitcher in Mariners history to throw a no-hitter?

Gaylord Perry

Randy Johnson

Erik Hanson

Chris Bosio

Chris Bosio was the second pitcher in Mariners history to throw a no-hitter. This means that there was another pitcher before him who also achieved this feat.

Explanation

Chris Bosio was the second pitcher in Mariners history to throw a no-hitter. This means that there was another pitcher before him who also achieved this feat.

9. What was the attendance at the very first Seattle Mariners game?

55,852

62,423

57,762

53,251

The attendance at the very first Seattle Mariners game was 57,762.

Explanation

The attendance at the very first Seattle Mariners game was 57,762.

10. Which Mariners season had the highest total attendance at home games?

1996

1998

1997

1995

In 1997, the Mariners had the highest total attendance at home games.

Explanation

In 1997, the Mariners had the highest total attendance at home games.

11. When Mark Langston pitched for Seattle, who was his preferred catcher?

Dave Valle

Scott Bradley

Dan Wilson

Matt Sinatro

During his time with the Seattle Mariners, Mark Langston preferred Scott Bradley as his catcher.

Explanation

During his time with the Seattle Mariners, Mark Langston preferred Scott Bradley as his catcher.

12. How many times was the turf replaced in The Kingdome?

2

4

3

1

The Kingdome, a former sports stadium in Seattle, had its turf replaced three times. This suggests that the turf at the stadium was replaced on three separate occasions during its existence.

Explanation

The Kingdome, a former sports stadium in Seattle, had its turf replaced three times. This suggests that the turf at the stadium was replaced on three separate occasions during its existence.

13. Who was the only Mariner to play in the first All-Star game hosted by Seattle?

Dan Meyer

Bruce Bochte

Julio Cruz

Larry Cox

Bruce Bochte was the only Mariner to play in the first All-Star game hosted by Seattle. This means that out of the four options given, only Bruce Bochte was selected to represent the Mariners in the All-Star game.

Explanation

Bruce Bochte was the only Mariner to play in the first All-Star game hosted by Seattle. This means that out of the four options given, only Bruce Bochte was selected to represent the Mariners in the All-Star game.