1.
Which two Seattle Mariner batters each had two grand slams in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Kenji Johjima & Raul Ibanez
Explanation
Kenji Johjima and Raul Ibanez were the two Seattle Mariner batters who each had two grand slams in 2007.
2.
What was Seattle Mariner Richie Sexson's longest hitting streak of the 2007 season?
Correct Answer
D. Six Games
Explanation
Richie Sexson's longest hitting streak of the 2007 season was six games. This means that during a period of six consecutive games, Sexson successfully hit the ball at least once in each game.
3.
Who was the only Seattle Mariner to throw two shutouts in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. Jeff Weaver
Explanation
Jeff Weaver was the only Seattle Mariner to throw two shutouts in 2007. This means that he pitched two games in which the opposing team did not score any runs. This is a notable achievement in baseball, as shutting out the opposing team requires strong pitching and defense. Weaver's accomplishment in throwing two shutouts in a single season demonstrates his skill and effectiveness as a pitcher during that year.
4.
Which 2008 Seattle Mariner was the second-most-difficult player in the AL to strike out?
Correct Answer
B. Yuniesky Betancourt
Explanation
Yuniesky Betancourt was the second-most-difficult player in the AL to strike out in 2008. This means that he had a low strikeout rate compared to other players in the league that year.
5.
Who was the youngest Seattle Mariner to hit a home run in 2007?
Correct Answer
C. Adam Jones
Explanation
Adam Jones was the youngest Seattle Mariner to hit a home run in 2007. This can be inferred from the information given in the question.
6.
What was the Seattle Mariners' team batting average in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. 0.265
Explanation
The Seattle Mariners' team batting average in 2008 was 0.265.
7.
How many stolen bases did Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki record May 18-20, 2007?
Correct Answer
D. Six
Explanation
During May 18-20, 2007, Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki recorded a total of six stolen bases.
8.
Seattle Mariner Roy Corcoran was born in which Louisiana city?
Correct Answer
D. Baton Rouge
Explanation
Roy Corcoran, a Seattle Mariner player, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
9.
How many players on the 2007 Seattle Mariners roster had 20 or more doubles?
Correct Answer
C. Eight
Explanation
The correct answer is Eight. This means that there were eight players on the 2007 Seattle Mariners roster who had 20 or more doubles.
10.
How many hits did Ichiro Suzuki have in 2008 with the Seattle Mariners?
Correct Answer
B. 213
Explanation
In 2008, Ichiro Suzuki had 213 hits with the Seattle Mariners.
11.
How many times in 2008 did the Seattle Mariners not have Ichiro Suzuki as leadoff hitter?
Correct Answer
A. One
Explanation
In 2008, the Seattle Mariners had Ichiro Suzuki as their leadoff hitter for all but one game. This means that there was only one instance in that year where Ichiro Suzuki was not the leadoff hitter for the team.
12.
Which 2007 Seattle Mariner was hit by a pitch 19 times?
Correct Answer
C. Jose Guillen
Explanation
Jose Guillen, a player for the Seattle Mariners in 2007, was hit by a pitch 19 times. This suggests that Guillen was often targeted by opposing pitchers, possibly due to his aggressive playing style or his ability to get on base. Being hit by a pitch multiple times can also indicate that a player is skilled at crowding the plate or has a tendency to lean into pitches, making it more likely for them to be hit.
13.
Who was the only American League pitcher with more saves in 2007 than J. J. Putz' 40?
Correct Answer
C. Joe Borowski
Explanation
Joe Borowski was the only American League pitcher with more saves in 2007 than J. J. Putz' 40. This means that Borowski recorded more saves during the 2007 season than Putz did. The other options, Mariano Rivera, Jonathan Papelbon, and Joe Nathan, did not have more saves than Putz in 2007.
14.
Against which team did Seattle Mariner Carlos Silva throw his only complete game in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Oakland A's
Explanation
In 2008, Carlos Silva, a player for the Seattle Mariners, threw his only complete game against the Oakland A's. This means that he pitched the entire game without being replaced by another pitcher.
15.
How many triples did Ichiro Suzuki record for the Seattle Mariners in the 2009 season?
Correct Answer
D. 4
Explanation
In the 2009 season, Ichiro Suzuki recorded 4 triples for the Seattle Mariners.