The Big Baseball Quiz - 2
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- 1.
Mark Loretta accomplished which feat for the first time during the 2001 season?
- A.
Played In The World Series
- B.
Hit For The Cycle
- C.
Pitched A Scoreless Inning
- D.
Played In The All-Star Game
Correct Answer
C. Pitched A Scoreless Inning -
- 2.
Baseball's Matt Holliday was recruited to play football at what college?
- A.
University Of Tennessee
- B.
Florida State University
- C.
Oklahoma State University
- D.
University Of Michigan
Correct Answer
C. Oklahoma State University -
- 3.
Who was the first Montreal Expo to play in all 162 games in a season twice?
- A.
Moises Alou
- B.
Orlando Cabrera
- C.
Andre Dawson
- D.
Larry Walker
Correct Answer
B. Orlando Cabrera -
- 4.
In a "Penthouse" interview, baseball's Pat Burrell said he had a crush on whom?
- A.
Madonna
- B.
Jennifer Lopez
- C.
Christina Aguilera
- D.
Britney Spears
Correct Answer
D. Britney Spears -
- 5.
Which baseball player was named 2005 ALCS MVP?
- A.
Jermaine Dye
- B.
Jim Thome
- C.
Paul Konerko
- D.
Scott Podsednick
Correct Answer
C. Paul Konerko -
- 6.
What happened when Ty Wigginton made his MLB debut as a pinch-hitter in 2002?
- A.
He Singled
- B.
He Walked
- C.
He Struck Out
- D.
He Was Hit By A Pitch
Correct Answer
C. He Struck Out -
- 7.
Who finished runner-up to Vladimir Guerrero in the 2004 American League MVP voting?
- A.
Manny Ramirez
- B.
Miguel Tejada
- C.
Gary Sheffield
- D.
David Ortiz
Correct Answer
C. Gary Sheffield -
- 8.
Who was the first player in baseball to hit 50 home runs in a season and not lead the league?
- A.
Greg Vaughn
- B.
Jimmy Foxx
- C.
Mickey Mantle
- D.
George Foster
Correct Answer
B. Jimmy Foxx -
- 9.
What baseball player batted .401 in 1922 and did not win the batting title?
- A.
George Sisler
- B.
Ty Cobb
- C.
Rogers Hornsby
- D.
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
B. Ty Cobb -
- 10.
In which stadium did Chone Figgins hit his first inside-the-park home run?
- A.
Busch Stadium
- B.
Comerica Park
- C.
Fenway Park
- D.
Angel Stadium
Correct Answer
D. Angel Stadium -
- 11.
The total number of double plays for the entire 2006 season?
- A.
9880
- B.
7755
- C.
7850
- D.
12000
Correct Answer
B. 7755 -
- 12.
The 2007 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Game took place where?
- A.
Doubleday Field
- B.
Safeco Field
- C.
Busch Memorial Stadium
- D.
Dodger Stadium
Correct Answer
A. Doubleday Field -
- 13.
In 2007, Yankee pitcher Phil Hughes pitched a seven-inning no-hitter before being sidelined by what?
- A.
Broken Wrist
- B.
Elbow Injury
- C.
Leg Cramp
- D.
Hamstring Injury
Correct Answer
D. Hamstring Injury -
- 14.
What team did Carlos Pena wear #23 for in the 2012 MLB season?
- A.
Toronto Blue Jays
- B.
Tampa Bay Rays
- C.
Pittsburgh Padres
- D.
Oakland Athletics
Correct Answer
B. Tampa Bay Rays -
- 15.
Which is the only MLB team to host spring training and regular season games in the same city?
- A.
Arizona Diamondbacks
- B.
Florida Marlins
- C.
Houston Astros
- D.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Correct Answer
D. Tampa Bay Devil Rays -
- 16.
What team won the rights in 2006 to negotiate a contract with Japanese infielder Akinori Iwamura?
- A.
New York Yankees
- B.
Philadelphia Phillies
- C.
Boston Red Sox
- D.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Correct Answer
D. Tampa Bay Devil Rays -
- 17.
Who signed Ty Cobb to take over for Hughie Jennings as manager for the 1921 Detroit Tigers?
- A.
Connie Mack
- B.
Elmer Myers
- C.
Judge Kenesaw
- D.
Frank Navin
Correct Answer
D. Frank Navin -
- 18.
What team had the worst won-loss record for the 2012 MLB regular season?
- A.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- B.
Houston Astros
- C.
Florida Marlins
- D.
Chicago Cubs
Correct Answer
B. Houston Astros -
- 19.
What team had the best won-loss record for the 2012 MLB regular season?
- A.
Philadelphia Phillies
- B.
Washington Nationals
- C.
New York Yankees
- D.
Philadelphia Phillies
Correct Answer
B. Washington Nationals -
- 20.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were managed in 2008 by which first-time MLB manager?
- A.
John Russell
- B.
Manny Acta
- C.
John McLaren
- D.
Trey Hillman
Correct Answer
A. John Russell -
- 21.
Which Giant hit a 2008 home run but was not credited with a run scored on the play?
- A.
Randy Winn
- B.
Bengie Molina
- C.
Aaron Rowand
- D.
Omar Vizquel
Correct Answer
B. Bengie Molina -
- 22.
Which of these teams had two of the top ten 2008 National League base stealers?
- A.
St. Louis Cardinals
- B.
Colorado Rockies
- C.
Houston Astros
- D.
Milwaukee Brewers
Correct Answer
B. Colorado Rockies -
- 23.
Whose .571 slugging percentage in the AL in 2008 was second only to Alex Rodriguez?
- A.
Carlos Quentin
- B.
Miguel Cabrera
- C.
Jermaine Dye
- D.
Vladimir Guerrero
Correct Answer
A. Carlos Quentin -
- 24.
Which Texas Ranger threw seven innings and 103 pitches in a July, 2008 relief appearance?
- A.
Dustin Nippert
- B.
Scott Feldman
- C.
Kameron Loe
- D.
Josh Rupe
Correct Answer
A. Dustin Nippert -
- 25.
Carlos Beltran reached which milestone during the 2008 season?
- A.
300th Stolen Base
- B.
300th Home Run
- C.
1500th Hit
- D.
1000th RBI
Correct Answer
C. 1500th Hit -
- 26.
Which was the only team to shut out three consecutive opponents in 2008?
- A.
Texas Rangers
- B.
Cleveland Indians
- C.
San Diego Padres
- D.
Chicago Cubs
Correct Answer
A. Texas Rangers -
- 27.
Jake Woods's one pitch went for a home run in a game for which team on September 10, 2008?
- A.
Atlanta Braves
- B.
Tampa Bay Rays
- C.
Seattle Mariners
- D.
New York Yankees
Correct Answer
C. Seattle Mariners -
- 28.
Gary Sheffield reached which of these milestones in 2008?
- A.
3000 Hits
- B.
250 Stolen Bases
- C.
500 Home Runs
- D.
1500 Runs Scored
Correct Answer
B. 250 Stolen Bases -
- 29.
Who had the most hits in any 2008 game after coming in off the bench?
- A.
Josh Anderson
- B.
Jimmy Rollins
- C.
Rafael Furcal
- D.
Chris Coste
Correct Answer
D. Chris Coste -
- 30.
Which of these MLB players received the most Hall of Fame votes in 2009?
- A.
Tim Raines
- B.
Don Mattingly
- C.
Dave Parker
- D.
Jack Morris
Correct Answer
D. Jack Morris -
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