The Baseball Challenge - 2
Welcome to The Baseball Challenge Quiz! Are you ready to test your knowledge of America's favorite pastime? This quiz is designed to challenge your understanding of baseball rules, history, players, and strategies. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this quiz offers a variety of questions to put your baseball knowledge to the test. This quiz covers everything from legendary players and iconic moments to the intricacies of gameplay and statistics. Grab your glove, step up to the plate, and see if you can hit a home run with your baseball knowledge! Let's play ball and discover how Read moremuch you really know about the game of baseball!
- 1.
Which MLB pitcher went 9-10 and gave up 71 earned runs in 2011's regular season?
- A.
David Price
- B.
Jeremy Guthrie
- C.
CC Sabathia
- D.
Michael Pineda
Correct Answer
D. Michael PinedaExplanation
In 2011, Michael Pineda had a record of 9-10 and gave up 71 earned runs during the regular season. This indicates that Pineda had a relatively average season, with a slightly below-average win-loss record and a moderate number of earned runs allowed.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which MLB pitcher gave up 14 home runs and won 9 games in the 2011 regular season?
- A.
Gavin Floyd
- B.
Trevor Cahill
- C.
Philip Humber
- D.
CC Sabathia
Correct Answer
C. Philip HumberExplanation
Philip Humber is the correct answer because he gave up 14 home runs and won 9 games in the 2011 regular season. The other pitchers listed, Gavin Floyd, Trevor Cahill, and CC Sabathia, may have had different statistics in terms of home runs given up and games won during that season.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What pitcher struck out 176 batters and won 6 games in the 2011 MLB regular season?
- A.
Bud Norris
- B.
James Shields
- C.
Josh Beckett
- D.
CC Sabathia
Correct Answer
A. Bud NorrisExplanation
Bud Norris is the correct answer because he struck out 176 batters and won 6 games in the 2011 MLB regular season. This indicates that he had a high strikeout rate compared to his number of wins, suggesting that he was a dominant pitcher in terms of strikeouts but may have lacked run support or had other factors affecting his win-loss record.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which MLB pitcher went 8-10 and gave up 73 earned runs in 2011's regular season?
- A.
Justin Verlander
- B.
Bartolo Colon
- C.
Josh Tomlin
- D.
Gio Gonzalez
Correct Answer
B. Bartolo ColonExplanation
Bartolo Colon is the correct answer because he fits the criteria of going 8-10 and giving up 73 earned runs in the 2011 regular season.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which MLB pitcher gave up 19 home runs and won 12 games in the 2011 regular season?
- A.
Ricky Romero
- B.
Trevor Cahill
- C.
Dan Haren
- D.
Mark Buehrle
Correct Answer
B. Trevor CahillExplanation
Trevor Cahill is the correct answer because he gave up 19 home runs and won 12 games in the 2011 regular season.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What pitcher struck out 89 batters and won 12 games in the 2011 MLB regular season?
- A.
Philip Humber
- B.
Josh Tomlin
- C.
Bartolo Colon
- D.
Jeremy Hellickson
Correct Answer
B. Josh TomlinExplanation
Josh Tomlin is the correct answer because he struck out 89 batters and won 12 games in the 2011 MLB regular season.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What pitcher struck out 131 batters and walked 59 in the 2011 MLB regular season?
- A.
Trevor Cahill
- B.
Mark Buehrle
- C.
Josh Beckett
- D.
Jason Vargas
Correct Answer
D. Jason VargasExplanation
Jason Vargas is the correct answer because he struck out 131 batters and walked 59 in the 2011 MLB regular season.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which MLB pitcher went 9-13 and gave up 106 earned runs in 2011's regular season?
- A.
Jered Weaver
- B.
Carl Pavano
- C.
Gavin Floyd
- D.
Ricky Romero
Correct Answer
B. Carl PavanoExplanation
Carl Pavano is the correct answer because he is the only pitcher among the options who had a 9-13 record and gave up 106 earned runs in the 2011 regular season. The other pitchers mentioned did not have the same record or number of earned runs during that season.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which MLB pitcher gave up 26 home runs and won 9 games in the 2011 regular season?
- A.
Bud Norris
- B.
Carl Pavano
- C.
Derek Holland
- D.
Jeremy Guthrie
Correct Answer
D. Jeremy GuthrieExplanation
Jeremy Guthrie is the correct answer because he gave up 26 home runs and won 9 games in the 2011 regular season. This indicates that Guthrie had a high number of home runs allowed, but still managed to win a decent number of games.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What pitcher struck out 135 batters and won 8 games in the 2011 MLB regular season?
- A.
John Danks
- B.
Gavin Floyd
- C.
Josh Beckett
- D.
Derek Holland
Correct Answer
A. John DanksExplanation
John Danks is the correct answer because he struck out 135 batters and won 8 games in the 2011 MLB regular season. This information is not provided for the other pitchers listed as options.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which MLB pitcher went 14-10 and gave up 98 earned runs in 2011's regular season?
- A.
Mark Buehrle
- B.
Colby Lewis
- C.
Derek Holland
- D.
Wandy Rodriguez
Correct Answer
B. Colby LewisExplanation
Colby Lewis is the correct answer because he went 14-10 and gave up 98 earned runs in the 2011 regular season.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which MLB pitcher gave up 29 home runs and won 15 games in the 2011 regular season?
- A.
Matt Harrison
- B.
Max Scherzer
- C.
Michael Pineda
- D.
Bartolo Colon
Correct Answer
B. Max ScherzerExplanation
Max Scherzer is the correct answer because he gave up 29 home runs and won 15 games in the 2011 regular season. This indicates that he had a high number of home runs allowed, but still managed to have a successful win-loss record.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What pitcher struck out 105 batters and won 11 games in the 2011 MLB regular season?
- A.
Wade Davis
- B.
CC Sabathia
- C.
Philip Humber
- D.
Gio Gonzalez
Correct Answer
A. Wade DavisExplanation
Wade Davis is the correct answer because he struck out 105 batters and won 11 games in the 2011 MLB regular season.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who did the Toronto Blue Jays select as the twenty-second pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Ryne Stanek
- B.
Alex Gonzalez
- C.
C.J. Cron
- D.
Marcus Stroman
Correct Answer
D. Marcus StromanExplanation
Marcus Stroman was selected as the twenty-second pick overall in the 2012 draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the twenty-first pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Lucas Sims
- B.
Javier Baez
- C.
Seth Blair
- D.
Ty Hensley
Correct Answer
A. Lucas SimsExplanation
Lucas Sims is the correct answer because he was selected as the twenty-first overall pick in the 2012 draft.Rate this question:
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- 16.
In the 2013 draft, who was selected twenty-first overall by the Tampa Bay Rays?
- A.
Luc Giolito
- B.
Javier Baez
- C.
Ryne Stanek
- D.
Nick Ciuffo
Correct Answer
D. Nick CiuffoExplanation
Nick Ciuffo was selected twenty-first overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2013 draft.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who did the San Francisco Giants select as the twentieth pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Ryne Stanek
- B.
Seth Blair
- C.
Chris Stratton
- D.
Andrew Heaney
Correct Answer
C. Chris StrattonExplanation
The San Francisco Giants selected Chris Stratton as the twentieth pick overall in the 2012 draft.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the nineteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Ty Hensley
- B.
Michael Wacha
- C.
Chris Reed
- D.
Ryne Stanek
Correct Answer
B. Michael WachaExplanation
Michael Wacha is the correct answer because he was selected as the nineteenth overall pick in the 2012 draft.Rate this question:
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- 19.
In the 2011 draft, who was selected twentieth overall by the Colorado Rockies?
- A.
Tyler Anderson
- B.
Ryne Stanek
- C.
Jed Bradley
- D.
Gerrit Cole
Correct Answer
A. Tyler AndersonExplanation
Tyler Anderson was selected twentieth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2011 draft.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Who did the St. Louis Cardinals select as the nineteenth pick overall in the 2013 draft?
- A.
Seth Blair
- B.
Ty Hensley
- C.
Marco Gonzales
- D.
Ryne Stanek
Correct Answer
C. Marco GonzalesExplanation
In the 2013 draft, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Marco Gonzales as the nineteenth pick overall.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the eighteenth pick overall in the 2013 draft?
- A.
Hunter Renfroe
- B.
Seth Blair
- C.
Trevor Bauer
- D.
Chris Anderson
Correct Answer
D. Chris AndersonExplanation
Chris Anderson is the correct answer because he was selected as the eighteenth pick overall in the 2013 draft.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Who went eighteenth to the Los Angeles Dodgers pick in 2012 draft?
- A.
Mark Appel
- B.
Ryne Stanek
- C.
Seth Blair
- D.
Corey Seager
Correct Answer
D. Corey SeagerExplanation
Corey Seager was the player who went eighteenth to the Los Angeles Dodgers pick in the 2012 draft.Rate this question:
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- 23.
In the 2011 draft, who was selected seventeenth overall by the Los Angeles Angels?
- A.
Seth Blair
- B.
Michael Wacha
- C.
D.J. Davis
- D.
C.J. Cron
Correct Answer
D. C.J. CronExplanation
C.J. Cron was selected seventeenth overall by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2011 draft.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who went sixteenth to the Philadelphia Phillies pick in 2013 draft?
- A.
D.J. Peterson
- B.
Chris Reed
- C.
Deven Marrero
- D.
J.P. Crawford
Correct Answer
D. J.P. CrawfordExplanation
J.P. Crawford was the sixteenth pick for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2013 draft.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Who did the Washington Nationals select as the sixteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Chris Stratton
- B.
Luc Giolito
- C.
Danny Hultzen
- D.
Taylor Jungmann
Correct Answer
B. Luc GiolitoExplanation
The Washington Nationals selected Luc Giolito as the sixteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Who is the Left Handed Pitcher selected as the sixteenth pick overall in the 2011 draft?
- A.
Javier Baez
- B.
Chris Reed
- C.
Kohl Stewart
- D.
Seth Blair
Correct Answer
B. Chris ReedExplanation
Chris Reed is the correct answer because he was selected as the sixteenth pick overall in the 2011 draft. Javier Baez, Kohl Stewart, and Seth Blair were not selected as the sixteenth pick overall in that draft.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Who went fifteenth to the Milwaukee Brewers pick in 2011 draft?
- A.
Ty Hensley
- B.
Seth Blair
- C.
Ryne Stanek
- D.
Jed Bradley
Correct Answer
D. Jed BradleyExplanation
Jed Bradley was the fifteenth pick for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2011 draft.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Who did the Cleveland Indians select as the fifteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Ryne Stanek
- B.
Tyler Naquin
- C.
Chris Reed
- D.
Clint Frazier
Correct Answer
B. Tyler NaquinExplanation
Tyler Naquin was selected as the fifteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft by the Cleveland Indians.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the fourteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft?
- A.
Ty Hensley
- B.
Seth Blair
- C.
Nick Travieso
- D.
Corey Seager
Correct Answer
C. Nick TraviesoExplanation
Nick Travieso was selected as the fourteenth pick overall in the 2012 draft.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Who went fourteenth to the Pittsburgh Pirates pick in 2013 draft?
- A.
Jonathan Gray
- B.
Seth Blair
- C.
Addison Russell
- D.
Reese McGuire
Correct Answer
D. Reese McGuireExplanation
Reese McGuire was the fourteenth pick for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2013 draft.Rate this question:
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