Trivia On Baseball
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- 1.
How many career triples did Mark McGwire have when he retired in 2001?
- A.
Six
- B.
None
- C.
One
- D.
Ten
Correct Answer
A. Six -
- 2.
From the years 1996 through 1998, which of the following players had a total of 400 or more RBI's?
- A.
Mark McGwire
- B.
Sammy Sosa
- C.
Dante Bichette
- D.
Andres Galarraga
Correct Answer
D. Andres Galarraga -
- 3.
How many games did Cy Young start in his career?
- A.
101
- B.
14
- C.
816
- D.
0
Correct Answer
C. 816 -
- 4.
In 1994, how many home runs did Mark McGwire hit?
- A.
48
- B.
9
- C.
46
- D.
54
Correct Answer
B. 9 -
- 5.
What pitcher gave up Mark McGwire's 200th home run?
- A.
Chris Bosio
- B.
Steven Avery
- C.
Kerry Wood
- D.
Randy Johnson
Correct Answer
A. Chris Bosio -
- 6.
Which of these players did not play for the Yankees in the 1980's?
- A.
Paul Zuvella
- B.
Tim Teuffel
- C.
Jamie Quirk
- D.
Rafael Santana
Correct Answer
B. Tim Teuffel -
- 7.
Who once said, "Can't anybody play this game here"?
- A.
Casey Stengal
- B.
ML Carr
- C.
Phil Jackson
- D.
John McGraw
Correct Answer
A. Casey Stengal -
- 8.
During David Wells' perfect game, what was the name of the Beanie Baby that was given away?
- A.
Snips
- B.
Cubby
- C.
Battie
- D.
Valentino
Correct Answer
D. Valentino -
- 9.
What Major League Baseball team was the first to have Ladies Night at their games?
- A.
Florida Marlins
- B.
Chicago Cubs
- C.
Detroit Tigers
- D.
Cincinnati Reds
Correct Answer
D. Cincinnati Reds -
- 10.
What Major League Baseball team was the first to enter as a wild card berth in the NL?
- A.
Colorado Rockies
- B.
San Francisco Giants
- C.
Cincinnati Reds
- D.
Chicago Cubs
Correct Answer
A. Colorado Rockies -
- 11.
Which TV Show did Mark McGwire end up in his boxers?
- A.
Friends
- B.
Mad About You
- C.
Mad TV
- D.
Drew Carey
Correct Answer
B. Mad About You -
- 12.
What is former MLB shortstop Bucky Dent's real name?
- A.
Russel Earl
- B.
Michael William
- C.
George Herman
- D.
Bucky
Correct Answer
A. Russel Earl -
- 13.
Who is the first pitcher to win the Cy Young, MVP, and MVP in the All-Star game?
- A.
Tom Seaver
- B.
Roger Clemens
- C.
Greg Maddux
- D.
Cy Young
Correct Answer
B. Roger Clemens -
- 14.
For which team did Moonlight Graham of "Field of Dreams" appear in his only MLB game?
- A.
The Giants
- B.
The Brewers
- C.
The Angels
- D.
The Cubs
Correct Answer
A. The Giants -
- 15.
What was Happy Chandler's occupation before he became Commissioner of Baseball in 1944?
- A.
College Professor
- B.
Lawyer
- C.
Club Owner
- D.
U.S. Senator
Correct Answer
D. U.S. Senator -
- 16.
Who is the first Major League pitcher to kill a batter with a pitched ball in a Major League game?
- A.
Carl Mays
- B.
Goose Gossage
- C.
Christy Mathewson
- D.
Walter Johnson
Correct Answer
A. Carl Mays -
- 17.
Which team did Leo Durocher NOT manage?
- A.
New York Giants
- B.
Chicago Cubs
- C.
Brooklyn Dodgers
- D.
Cleveland Indians
Correct Answer
D. Cleveland Indians -
- 18.
What Major League team once played their home games in Jarry Park?
- A.
St. Louis Browns
- B.
Boston Braves
- C.
Montreal Expos
- D.
Florida Marlins
Correct Answer
C. Montreal Expos -
- 19.
What clubhouse prank was Sparky Lyle famous for?
- A.
Sitting On Cakes
- B.
The "Hot Foot"
- C.
Stuffing Baseballs In His Jock Strap
- D.
Pouring Liquid Heat In His Teammates Jocks
Correct Answer
A. Sitting On Cakes -
- 20.
What was significant about Jimmy Piersall's 100th career home run?
- A.
He Refused To Run The Bases
- B.
He Circled The Bases Running Backwards
- C.
He Broke His Ankle Rounding Second Base
- D.
It Was An Inside-The-Park Home Run
Correct Answer
B. He Circled The Bases Running Backwards -
- 21.
What university did Lou Gehrig attend?
- A.
Cornell
- B.
New York University
- C.
Columbia
- D.
Syracuse
Correct Answer
C. Columbia -
- 22.
Which of these players had the most career RBIs?
- A.
Harmon Killebrew
- B.
Hank Aaron
- C.
Willie Mays
- D.
Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
B. Hank Aaron -
- 23.
Who is the first shortstop to earn an American League Batting Title since 1944?
- A.
Buck Weaver
- B.
Johnny Gochnauer
- C.
Alex Rodriguez
- D.
Nomar Garciaparra
Correct Answer
C. Alex Rodriguez -
- 24.
Who was the first black catcher in the American League?
- A.
Elston Howard
- B.
Ray Noble
- C.
John Roseboro
- D.
Josh Gibson
Correct Answer
A. Elston Howard -
- 25.
Who is the first player in history to hit 600 home runs and steal 400 bases?
- A.
Ken Griffey, Jr.
- B.
Barry Bonds
- C.
Lou Gehrig
- D.
Stan Musial
Correct Answer
B. Barry Bonds -
- 26.
Who tied Mark McGwire for home runs during the 1987 season?
- A.
Ernie Banks
- B.
Dave Kingman
- C.
George Bell
- D.
Andre Dawson
Correct Answer
D. Andre Dawson -
- 27.
Who pitched Mark McGwire's first career home run?
- A.
Walt Terrell
- B.
Andy Ashby
- C.
Carl Pavano
- D.
Steve Trachsel
Correct Answer
A. Walt Terrell -
- 28.
Who won the AL batting title in 1984 with a .343 average?
- A.
Don Mattingly
- B.
Wade Boggs
- C.
Kirby Puckett
- D.
George Brett
Correct Answer
A. Don Mattingly -
- 29.
Which of these players had the most lifetime at-bats?
- A.
Hank Aaron
- B.
Ty Cobb
- C.
Pete Rose
- D.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Correct Answer
C. Pete Rose -
- 30.
Which player set the career record for stealing home?
- A.
Lou Brock
- B.
Rickey Henderson
- C.
Ty Cobb
- D.
Jackie Robinson
Correct Answer
C. Ty Cobb -
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