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  • 1. 

    Who was the first baseball player to win 300 games?

    • A.

      Jim Galvin

    • B.

      Barry Bonds

    • C.

      Babe Ruth

    • D.

      Chico Carrasquel

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Galvin
    Explanation
    Jim Galvin was the first baseball player to win 300 games. He achieved this milestone during his career, which spanned from 1875 to 1892. Galvin was known for his durability and consistency as a pitcher, and he was able to reach this impressive win total by consistently performing at a high level over a long period of time. His record of 300 wins stood for many years and solidified his place as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

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  • 2. 

    Which baseball player dropped out of Galileo High School in 1930?

    • A.

      Joe Haynes

    • B.

      Merkin Valdez

    • C.

      Marino Santana

    • D.

      Joe DiMaggio

    Correct Answer
    D. Joe DiMaggio
    Explanation
    Joe DiMaggio is the correct answer because he dropped out of Galileo High School in 1930.

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  • 3. 

    Which Hall of Fame pitcher was traded to the L.A. Angels from N.Y. Mets in 1971?

    • A.

      Catfish Hunter

    • B.

      Nolan Ryan

    • C.

      Ferguson Jenkins

    • D.

      Vida Blue

    Correct Answer
    B. Nolan Ryan
    Explanation
    Nolan Ryan was traded to the L.A. Angels from the N.Y. Mets in 1971. He is a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his incredible fastball and longevity in the game. Ryan played for the Angels for eight seasons and continued to have a successful career, eventually becoming the all-time leader in strikeouts. This trade was significant as it allowed Ryan to further establish himself as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

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  • 4. 

    Who was named the first manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks franchise?

    • A.

      Bob Brenly

    • B.

      Phil Garner

    • C.

      Buck Showalter

    • D.

      Don Baylor

    Correct Answer
    C. Buck Showalter
    Explanation
    Buck Showalter was named the first manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks franchise. He was chosen to lead the team when it was established in 1998. Showalter brought his experience and leadership skills to the team, helping to build a strong foundation for the franchise. Under his guidance, the Diamondbacks had their first winning season in 1999 and went on to win the National League West division title in 1999 and 2001. Showalter played a crucial role in shaping the early success of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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  • 5. 

    For which ACC school did Nomar Garciaparra, Matt Wieters, and Mark Teixeira all play?

    • A.

      Miami

    • B.

      Clemson

    • C.

      Georgia Tech

    • D.

      North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    C. Georgia Tech
    Explanation
    Nomar Garciaparra, Matt Wieters, and Mark Teixeira all played for Georgia Tech.

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  • 6. 

    Which Chicago Cubs slugger won the 2005 NL Batting title?

    • A.

      Aramis Ramirez

    • B.

      Alfonso Soriano

    • C.

      Moises Alou

    • D.

      Derrek Lee

    Correct Answer
    D. Derrek Lee
    Explanation
    Derrek Lee won the 2005 NL Batting title for the Chicago Cubs.

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  • 7. 

    The Toronto Blue Jays played from 1977 to 1989 in which stadium?

    • A.

      Olympic Park

    • B.

      Exhibition Stadium

    • C.

      Tower Field

    • D.

      Argonaut Alley

    Correct Answer
    B. Exhibition Stadium
    Explanation
    The Toronto Blue Jays played from 1977 to 1989 in Exhibition Stadium.

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  • 8. 

    Who did the Baltimore Orioles trade to the Seattle Mariners before the 2008 season?

    • A.

      Aubrey Huff

    • B.

      Erik Bedard

    • C.

      Miguel Tejada

    • D.

      Brian Roberts

    Correct Answer
    B. Erik Bedard
    Explanation
    The Baltimore Orioles traded Erik Bedard to the Seattle Mariners before the 2008 season.

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  • 9. 

    Who primarily played right field for the Baltimore Orioles in 2009?

    • A.

      Adam Jones

    • B.

      Nolan Reimold

    • C.

      Nick Markakis

    • D.

      Luke Scott

    Correct Answer
    C. Nick Markakis
    Explanation
    In 2009, Nick Markakis primarily played right field for the Baltimore Orioles. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the primary right field player for the team in that year. Adam Jones, Nolan Reimold, and Luke Scott may have also played in the outfield, but Markakis was the main player in right field.

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  • 10. 

    Who was selected the American League MVP for the 2010 season?

    • A.

      Jim Thome

    • B.

      Carl Crawford

    • C.

      Robinson Cano

    • D.

      Josh Hamilton

    Correct Answer
    D. Josh Hamilton
    Explanation
    Josh Hamilton was selected as the American League MVP for the 2010 season. This can be inferred from the given options, where Josh Hamilton is the only player listed who won the MVP award for that specific year.

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  • 11. 

    Who won the American League Cy Young Award for 2010?

    • A.

      David Price

    • B.

      Jered Weaver

    • C.

      Clay Buchholz

    • D.

      Felix Hernandez

    Correct Answer
    D. Felix Hernandez
    Explanation
    Felix Hernandez won the American League Cy Young Award for 2010. This award is given annually to the best pitcher in the American League, and Hernandez was recognized for his outstanding performance during that season. He had an impressive record, leading the league in several statistical categories such as earned run average (ERA) and strikeouts. Hernandez's dominant pitching and consistent performance throughout the season made him the deserving recipient of the Cy Young Award in 2010.

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  • 12. 

    Who won the National League Cy Young Award for 2010?

    • A.

      Chris Carpenter

    • B.

      Matt Cain

    • C.

      Adam Wainwright

    • D.

      Roy Halladay

    Correct Answer
    D. Roy Halladay
    Explanation
    Roy Halladay won the National League Cy Young Award for 2010.

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  • 13. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding play in the outfield for the 2010 baseball season?

    • A.

      Shane Victorino

    • B.

      Adrian Gonzalez

    • C.

      Barry Bonds

    • D.

      Albert Pujols

    Correct Answer
    A. Shane Victorino
    Explanation
    Shane Victorino won a Gold Glove for his outstanding play in the outfield for the 2010 baseball season.

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  • 14. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding in the outfield for the 1998 baseball season?

    • A.

      Barry Bonds

    • B.

      Todd Helton

    • C.

      Albert Pujols

    • D.

      David Wright

    Correct Answer
    A. Barry Bonds
    Explanation
    Barry Bonds won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding in the outfield for the 1998 baseball season.

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  • 15. 

    Who as a Philie outfielder won a Golden Glove Award for 2010?

    • A.

      Ken Caminiti

    • B.

      Shane Victorino

    • C.

      David Wright

    • D.

      Michael Bourn

    Correct Answer
    B. Shane Victorino
    Explanation
    Shane Victorino won a Golden Glove Award for 2010 as a Philadelphia Phillies outfielder.

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  • 16. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as an outfielder for the 2010 baseball season?

    • A.

      Michael Bourn

    • B.

      Barry Bonds

    • C.

      Yadier Molina

    • D.

      Shane Victorino

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Bourn
    Explanation
    Michael Bourn won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as an outfielder for the 2010 baseball season.

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  • 17. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as a pitcher for the 2010 baseball season?

    • A.

      Chien-Ming Wang

    • B.

      Randy Choate

    • C.

      Brad Ausmus

    • D.

      Bronson Arroyo

    Correct Answer
    D. Bronson Arroyo
    Explanation
    Bronson Arroyo won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as a pitcher for the 2010 baseball season.

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  • 18. 

    Who as a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves won a Golden Glove Award for 2003?

    • A.

      Mike Hampton

    • B.

      Russell Martin

    • C.

      Matt Kemp

    • D.

      J. T. Snow

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Hampton
    Explanation
    Mike Hampton is the correct answer because he was a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and he won a Golden Glove Award in 2003.

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  • 19. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding at third base for the 2008 baseball season?

    • A.

      David Wright

    • B.

      Yadier Molina

    • C.

      Matt Dominguez

    • D.

      Wilmer Flores

    Correct Answer
    A. David Wright
    Explanation
    David Wright won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding at third base for the 2008 baseball season.

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  • 20. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding at second base for the 1997 baseball season?

    • A.

      Pokey Reese

    • B.

      Robinson Cano

    • C.

      Craig Biggio

    • D.

      Hanley Ramirez

    Correct Answer
    C. Craig Biggio
    Explanation
    Craig Biggio won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding at second base for the 1997 baseball season.

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  • 21. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding at third base for the 2010 baseball season?

    • A.

      Adrian Gonzalez

    • B.

      Scott Rolen

    • C.

      Stephen Drew

    • D.

      Luis Castillo

    Correct Answer
    B. Scott Rolen
    Explanation
    Scott Rolen won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding at third base for the 2010 baseball season.

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  • 22. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as a second baseman for the 2010 baseball season?

    • A.

      Todd Helton

    • B.

      Pokey Reese

    • C.

      Matt Kemp

    • D.

      Brandon Phillips

    Correct Answer
    D. Brandon Phillips
    Explanation
    Brandon Phillips won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as a second baseman for the 2010 baseball season.

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  • 23. 

    Who as a second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers won a Golden Glove Award for 2009?

    • A.

      Shane Victorino

    • B.

      Orlando Hudson

    • C.

      Juan Uribe

    • D.

      Blake DeWitt

    Correct Answer
    B. Orlando Hudson
    Explanation
    Orlando Hudson won a Golden Glove Award for 2009 as a second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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  • 24. 

    Who as a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs won a Golden Glove Award for 2007?

    • A.

      Russell Martin

    • B.

      Derrek Lee

    • C.

      Mike Hampton

    • D.

      Shane Victorino

    Correct Answer
    B. Derrek Lee
    Explanation
    Derrek Lee is the correct answer because he was a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs and won a Golden Glove Award in 2007. This award is given to the best defensive players in Major League Baseball, and Lee's exceptional fielding skills at first base earned him this prestigious honor. Russell Martin, Mike Hampton, and Shane Victorino were not first basemen for the Chicago Cubs and did not win a Golden Glove Award in 2007.

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  • 25. 

    Who won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as a first baseman for the 2009 baseball season?

    • A.

      Joey Votto

    • B.

      Adrian Gonzalez

    • C.

      Pablo Sandoval

    • D.

      Ryan Howard

    Correct Answer
    B. Adrian Gonzalez
    Explanation
    Adrian Gonzalez won a Gold Glove for his outstanding fielding as a first baseman for the 2009 baseball season.

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  • 26. 

    Who as a first baseman for the Cardinals won a Golden Glove Award for 2010?

    • A.

      Albert Pujols

    • B.

      Bronson Arroyo

    • C.

      Scott Rolen

    • D.

      Shane Victorino

    Correct Answer
    A. Albert Pujols
    Explanation
    Albert Pujols is the correct answer because he was a first baseman for the Cardinals and he won a Golden Glove Award in 2010.

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  • 27. 

    How many stolen bases did Angel Pagan have in the 2010 MLB season?

    • A.

      2 Stolen bases

    • B.

      37 Stolen bases

    • C.

      1 Stolen bases

    • D.

      5 Stolen bases

    Correct Answer
    B. 37 Stolen bases
    Explanation
    In the 2010 MLB season, Angel Pagan had 37 stolen bases.

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  • 28. 

    Which of these home run hitters did not reach 600 home runs in his MLB career?

    • A.

      Barry Bonds

    • B.

      Sammy Sosa

    • C.

      Mark McGwire

    • D.

      Alex Rodriguez

    Correct Answer
    C. Mark McGwire
    Explanation
    Mark McGwire did not reach 600 home runs in his MLB career. While Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez all surpassed the 600 home run mark, McGwire fell short with a total of 583 home runs.

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  • 29. 

    Who won "The Sporting News" Major League Player of the Year award for 2008?

    • A.

      Albert Pujols

    • B.

      Alex Rodriguez

    • C.

      Ken Griffey

    • D.

      Ryan Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Albert Pujols
    Explanation
    Albert Pujols won "The Sporting News" Major League Player of the Year award for 2008.

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  • 30. 

    Who won the MLB GIBBY Award for the best player in 2010?

    • A.

      Josh Hamilton

    • B.

      Robinson Cano

    • C.

      Miguel Cabrera

    • D.

      Albert Pujols

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Hamilton
    Explanation
    Josh Hamilton won the MLB GIBBY Award for the best player in 2010.

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