Quiz On MLB - Washington Nationals

Ryan Zimmerman was the only rookie to lead his team in RBI during the 2006 season. This means that among all the rookies on the Washington Nationals team that year, Zimmerman had the highest number of runs batted in. This indicates that he was a strong contributor to the team's offense and was able to drive in a significant number of runs.

Pedro Martinez is the correct answer because he is the only Montreal Expo pitcher to win a Cy Young Award. This means that out of all the pitchers who played for the Montreal Expos, Pedro Martinez was the only one to receive this prestigious award.

Frank Robinson was the first person to manage the Washington Nationals under that name. He took on the role in 2005 when the team was rebranded from the Montreal Expos. Robinson had a successful career as a player, becoming the first African-American manager in Major League Baseball history. He brought his experience and leadership to the Nationals, guiding the team through their inaugural season in Washington.

The Montreal Expos missed the playoffs in 1994 due to a strike. This refers to the Major League Baseball strike that occurred in the same year, which resulted in the cancellation of the postseason. The strike was initiated by the players' union, as they were dissatisfied with the owners' proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement. As a result, the remainder of the season was cancelled, including the playoffs, and the Expos, along with other teams, were unable to compete for a spot in the postseason.

Livan Hernandez is the correct answer because he was the Nationals pitcher who won 15 games in the 2005 regular season.

Ryan Zimmerman changed his uniform number from 25 to 11 because 11 was his college jersey number.

The potential nickname "Senators" finished second in the vote for the new Washington, DC team.

Lerner Enterprises is the correct answer because they bought the Washington Nationals in 2006.

In 2006, Alfonso Soriano led the Washington Nationals in home runs, doubles, hits, runs, and stolen bases. This means that he was the player on the team who had the most of each of these statistics.

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals in their first game under their new name.

The Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies for their first win under their new name.

Juan Rivera averaged .307 to lead the Nationals in batting in 2004.

Brad Wilkerson and Tony Batista hit a team-leading 32 home runs for the 2004 Nationals.

Peter Angelos is the correct answer because he is the owner of the Baltimore Orioles, a rival team to the Washington Nationals. Since the Nationals arrived in D.C., Angelos has protested their presence, as it has affected the Orioles' fan base and revenue. He has expressed concerns about the impact on his team's market and has been involved in various legal disputes with the Nationals over territorial rights.

Anthony Williams was the mayor of Washington, DC in 2004 and he proposed the first plan for the Washington Nationals Stadium. However, this plan was rejected or "shot down" by the relevant authorities.

Brad Wilkerson recorded the first hit for the Washington Nationals under their new name.

Claudio Vargas had a 5.24 ERA in 2005 for the Washington Nationals pitching staff. This means that, on average, Vargas allowed 5.24 earned runs per nine innings pitched during that season.

In their final season before relocating to D.C., the Nationals played half their home games in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This suggests that the team temporarily moved their home base to Puerto Rico for a portion of the season, possibly due to scheduling conflicts or other logistical reasons. This move allowed the Nationals to continue playing their games while preparations were being made for their relocation to Washington D.C.

Don Sutton left TBS to become the Washington Nationals' color analyst in 2007.

Termell Sledge is the correct answer because he hammered the first home run for the Washington Nationals under their new name.