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1.
  Are You Sure You're Smarter?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In another series to try and prove that I'm smarter than you, I hope that you enjoy this all multiple choice quiz about Major League baseball. I had five correct with this one! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 28 08
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  Baseball For Dummies? You Judge   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you dissect each multiple choice question, you will find only one answer. So you be the judge. Are you a dummy like me? I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Baseball for Dummies #62   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another educational quiz for the dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Dummies Baseball #18   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another brain-burner for the baseball dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Lions, Tigers, and Dummies, Oh My!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice for the baseball dummies like me. Can you do better than my four? I hope you can. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 02 11
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  Baseball for Dummies No. 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More Baseball for Dummies like me. I hope that you enjoy it. Thanks. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Crash Test Dummies Baseball   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I hope that you enjoy it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 06 10
Easier
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  Baseball for Dummies #63   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another educational quiz for the dummies like me. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Dummies Baseball #8   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another all multiple choice quiz, hopefully with some educating things for the dummies like me. Thanks. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Not-So-Basic Nightmare Baseball [1]    
Multiple Choice
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In this quiz, ten random baseball factoids all spanning the history of the sport and its players. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Oct 11 23
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trivia question Quick Question
Bob Gibson played his entire career with what team?

From Quiz "Baseball for Dummies #63"




11.
  One-Two Punches   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some famous one-two punches that helped make a team great. This quiz will give you one punch, then you select the other. I hope that you have fun! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 24 08
Easier
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  Walked in My Shoes Lately?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you walked in the shoes of these baseball legends, then you would have experienced greatness! All multiple choice as always. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, nightmare, Nov 24 08
Easier
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  How Cheap Is Your Glove?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Gold Glove Awards are given out to players each year in Major League Baseball for outstanding fielding performance. In this quiz, I talk about my personal All-Star team of Gold Glove-winning players from across the decades. Can you guess who they are?
Easier, 10 Qns, kaddarsgirl, Aug 20 14
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14.
  Did I Really Do That?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about baseball players who just really loved to play the game without contracts, endorsements, or money for private appearances, and yet made their mark somewhere in baseball history. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 24 08
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15.
  Baseball for Dummies #39   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies, just like me. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball for Dummies #59   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Thanks for playing a baseball quiz for dummies like me. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 02 11
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  Did I Smell or What?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an all multiple choice quiz about some famous players in the Majors, but also had a nasty aromatic season. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 24 08
Easier
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  Dummies Baseball #24   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another brain-burner for the baseball dummies like me. This quiz pertains to the fans guide of common terms and phrases. All multiple choice as always. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Dummies Baseball #30   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice as usual, and containing questions for the dummies like me. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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20.
  Dummies Baseball #5   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz for the dummies like me! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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21.
  Dummies Baseball #19   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Easy but educational, for all the dummies like me.
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 03 23
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  Dummies Baseball #34   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hopefully, another educational quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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23.
  The Ultimate Baseball for Newbies? Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz that could go either way, depending on if you read the question and look carefully at the answer options. Good luck. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 14 11
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  Baseball for Dummies #55   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz for the dummies like me. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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25.
  Dummies Baseball #38   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz for the dummies like me! I hope that you enjoy this one. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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26.
  Baseball in a Salad Bowl    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little crisp romaine, spinach, chicken, crab, avocado, tomato, feta, and spices make up this mixed bowl for all baseball fans in multiple choice. I hope you have fun with this easily digestible quiz. Bon appetit!
Easier, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Nov 10 15
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  Dummies Baseball #33   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Overall, the 133rd quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I hope that you've played them all. Accept no imitations! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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28.
  Dummies Baseball #27   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another set of outrageous questions, all multiple choice, for the dummies like me. lol. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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29.
  Dummies Baseball #23   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Yet another real tough baseball quiz. I had only 3 correct! Good luck. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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30.
  Baseball for Dummies #96   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For the baseball Dummies like me! I only had two correct on this one. If you get more than 4, then you are the master! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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  Dummies Baseball #20   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz for the 'hardcore' baseball fans. I got only 2 correct! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 02 08
Easier
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32.
  Dummies Baseball #32   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The original Baseball for Dummies! Accept no substitutes. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
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33.
  Baseball for Dummies #54   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I got 4 correct! Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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34.
  Dummies Baseball #17   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All multiple choice. Good luck with this real HARD quiz. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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35.
  Baseball for Dummies Like Me!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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An all multiple choice quiz for anyone who knows what a baseball looks like. I hope that it is educational to people like me. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 09
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  Dummies Baseball #21   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another real challenging quiz, for the baseball dummies like me. Thanks for playing! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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37.
  Around the Horn   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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In this quiz you will be asked questions pertaining to a player from every position on the field, including manager, one at a time.
Easier, 10 Qns, fourhorsepower, Feb 10 10
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  Baseball for Dummies #58   popular trivia quiz  
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Another educational quiz for the dummies like me. Thanks for visiting the site. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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39.
  Dummies Baseball #15   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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All multiple choice for the baseball dummies like me, and hopefully educational. I got 5 correct! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  MLB ABCs (Best Players Alphabetically)    
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Choose the greatest player for each letter of the alphabet using some biographical clues given. The letter X has been omitted.
Easier, 25 Qns, mj20, Jan 26 22
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  Dummies Baseball #10   popular trivia quiz  
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Hopefully, another educational quiz for the Dummies like me. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 20 08
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  Dummies Baseball #57   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another all multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I hope you enjoy the other easy Baseball for Dummies quizzes also. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, nightmare, Jul 24 07
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43.
  Baseball for Dummies #38   popular trivia quiz  
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Another multiple choice quiz for all the Dummies in baseball, just like me! Thanks for visiting the site. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Dummies Baseball #39    
Multiple Choice
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An easy quiz for the dummies like me, if you read the questions, and do a process of elimination of the answers. Most of them will work. Good Luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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45.
  Baseball for Dummies #60   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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The 60th set of the most difficult questions in baseball history. lol. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Dummies Baseball #22   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Hopefully, another educational quiz for the baseball fans. Thanks. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball for Dummies #95    
Multiple Choice
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Hopefully, another educational quiz for the baseball fans! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Dummies Baseball #41   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another quiz for the dummies just like me! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Dummies Baseball #6   popular trivia quiz  
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Here's some more of those Baseball for Dummies type questions. I hope that you enjoy it. I only had 3 correct! If you have a chance, please rate this quiz. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball for Dummies #25   popular trivia quiz  
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A multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Dummies Baseball #14    
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A real tough one for the dummies like me. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball Potpourri   popular trivia quiz  
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How much do you know about baseball overall? This quiz will test your knowledge on almost all aspects of the sport, including procedure, history, and positions.
Easier, 10 Qns, Mavericks07, Nov 24 08
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  Baseball for Dummies #21   popular trivia quiz  
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All multiple choice questions about baseball, for the dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Apr 21 08
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  Dummies Baseball #35   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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Another all multiple choice quiz for the dummies like me. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball for Dummies #31   popular trivia quiz  
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Another multiple choice quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I got 3 right in this one! :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 20 08
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  Baseball for Dummies #87    
Multiple Choice
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Another quiz for Dummies like me. I had 3 correct on this one. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball for Dummies #48   popular trivia quiz  
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More multiple choice questions for the Dummies like me. I got 3 right! Thanks for playing. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
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  Baseball Lingo    
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Baseball has been called America's pastime. How much do you know about baseball's idioms?
Easier, 10 Qns, golfer46, Aug 02 16
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  Baseball for Dummies #99    
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An educational quiz for the Dummies of baseball like me. This is 99 of 100 Baseball for Dummies quizzes.
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 10 10
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MLB For Dummies : Easier Trivia Questions

1. This player was active from 1954-1976. He was a 21-time all-star, and a one-time world champion. Who is the greatest "A" player?

From Quiz
MLB ABCs (Best Players Alphabetically)

Answer: Hank Aaron

Henry Louis Aaron was born in 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. He played 23 seasons with the Braves and Brewers. His major statistics are: .305 batting avg., 755 home runs, and 2,297 RBIs. He was a one time MVP, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982. "Hammerin Hank", as he was called, died in 2021 at the age of 86.

2. What is a "banjo hitter"?

From Quiz Baseball Lingo

Answer: Inept hitter-poor contact

A batter that most of the time does not make good contact with the ball is called a banjo hitter because the twanging sound of a mishit bat on the ball sounds like a banjo.

3. Reggie Jackson set a World Series record by hitting five home runs in a single six-game series in 1977. Which player before him hit four home runs in a four-game World Series in 1928?

From Quiz Baseball for Newbies?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

The others are all Hall of Famers, but none were even born yet by 1928. The 1928 World Series saw the Yankees defeat the Cardinals four games to none. Lou batted .545 with six hits and nine RBIs in the series. He retired with going to seven World Series with the Yankees and winning six. Gehrig hit 10 World Series home runs and batted .361 in series play.

4. The great Henry Aaron set a Major League Baseball record for hitting 755 home runs. Who came along and broke Aaron's record?

From Quiz Crash Test Dummies Baseball

Answer: Barry Bonds

Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record of 714 home runs, and retired with 755 home runs of his own. Hank hit most of his home runs with the Braves in 21 of his 23 seasons, and retired with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1976. Bonds 'retired' with the Giants in 2007 with 762 home runs. The 'retired' in quotes was because no team wanted to sign him with enhancing-drug allegations.

5. What New York Yankees catcher was famous for his humble and ironic blurbs (or "isms") and set a record-collecting 71 World Series hits?

From Quiz Around the Horn

Answer: Yogi Berra

Numerous "Yogi-isms" include, "That restaurant is so crowded nobody goes there anymore." And, "Ninety percent of the game is half-mental." Roy Campanella was a hard-hitting catcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s and 1950s. Johnny Bench was another catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds. Bench won World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. The legendary Babe Ruth of course played for the Yankees but was a right fielder after pitching for the Boston Red Sox.

6. In 2008, manager Mike Scioscia led the Angels to their fifth post-season appearance in seven years, and one of the reasons for the Angels' 2008 success was Torii Hunter. Hunter formerly played for eleven seasons on what team?

From Quiz Not-So-Basic Nightmare Baseball [1]

Answer: Minnesota Twins

Torii Hunter was an 11-season Minnesota Twin before joining the Angels for the 2008 season; he was in Minnesota from 1997 through 2007 (and he would rejoin the roster in 2015 for one final season). He won many Gold Gloves for his outfield presence. The Angels were the first team in 2008 to clinch a playoff berth. Mike Scioscia took over the Angels in 2000, then won the franchise's first World Series in 2002. Along with Torii Hunter, their 2008 success was aided by Vladimir Guerrero and Francisco Rodriguez, who pitched his way to more than 60 saves in the season. Scioscia was, then, in his eighth season at the helm of the Angels.

7. What is the "battery"?

From Quiz Baseball Potpourri

Answer: The pitcher and the catcher

The pitcher and catcher are called the "battery" because they are the key to the entire defensive setup. Together, they "run" the game.

8. Who played first base for the Yankees for 15 seasons?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #57

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Although all were Yankee first basemen, none of the others played for the Yankees for more than 10 seasons. After being a reserve for two seasons in 1923 and 1924, Lou replaced legendary Wally Pipp who was hurting one day. The rest is history, as Lou played in every game until 1939.

9. When is a foul ball that isn't caught, called an out?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #41

Answer: When bunting with two strikes

A bunted ball that goes foul, when the batter has 2 strikes is an out.

10. What 2003 team, was the first to lose 100 games in the season?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #39

Answer: Detroit Tigers

At the time the Tigers lost their 100th game, the others listed had a record of better than .500. At that time also, the second worst team in the Majors, the Devil Rays, were still 18 games better than the Tigers, with Detroit winning only 34 games. Upon their 100th loss, the Tigers had no pitchers that had won more than 6 games.

11. Who was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #38

Answer: Gaylord Perry

The others were not pitchers. Gaylord won the Cy in 1972 with the Indians, with a record of 24-16. Then he won it again as a San Diego Padre in 1978, going 21-6. In 1970 as a San Francisco Giant, Gaylord was also the runner-up for the Cy Young Award, losing to Bob Gibson of the Cardinals.

12. Frank Chance, Charlie Grimm, Joe McCarthy, Leo Durocher, and Dusty Baker, all managed what team?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #35

Answer: Chicago Cubs

Chance, McCarthy, and Grimm, all won National League pennants with the Cubs. Baker managed the club in 2003.

13. What baseball legend and former Giant star, died of cancer on August 23, 2003?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #34

Answer: Bobby Bonds

The baseball world mourned the loss of the father of Giant great Barry Bonds. Bobby played half of his 14 seasons with the Giants. The others listed, never played for the Giants, and all passed away prior to 1986. He was 4th in the league MVP voting in 1971, and 3rd in the voting in 1973. Bonds who always shucked the media, never found a World Series in his career. He retired with 332 home runs, as a Chicago Cub in 1981. He had one of the highest strikeout ratios in baseball, striking out 1757 times. Bobby was 57.

14. What 2003 team, was once named the Philadelphia Athletics?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #33

Answer: Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics began their franchise as the Philadelphia Athletics, in the newly formed American League in 1901. Under the management of Connie Mack for 50 years, they finally moved to Kansas City for the 1955 season. After 13 seasons, the team moved to Oakland. Reggie Jackson was a rookie in Kansas City's final season, before moving with the club to Oakland in 1968.

15. In honor of #32, what team did Sandy Koufax play with his entire career?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #32

Answer: Dodgers

Born Sanford Braun, Sandy was a rookie in 1955, and appeared in 12 games when the Dodgers were in Brooklyn. He made the move with the team in 1958, and won his first of 3 Cy Young Awards in 1963. All Cy Young Awards, 1963, 1965, and 1966, were due to his winning the Triple Crown each season. He retired in 1966 due to a arthritis.

16. Who was the first pitcher in 2003, to save 40 games in the season?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #30

Answer: John Smoltz

None of the others listed played in 2003. Smoltz, still comfortable in the bullpen after many years as a starter, led the Braves and the Major League in saves during the season.

17. Who was the first player in history, to hit over 700 career home runs?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #27

Answer: Babe Ruth

The Babe hit 714 career home runs, with all but 55 hit in a New York Yankee uniform. Ruth also played with the Boston Red Sox for 6 seasons, and his final year in 1935 with the Boston Braves. His season high was 60 in 1927.

18. What does the term 'cellar' refer to?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #24

Answer: A team that is in last place

A team that is in the 'cellar', is not having a good time, and usually has the worst record in the division. In 2002, the Tigers and Tampa Bay finished in the cellar for the season.

19. The 2002 American League Western Division was dominated by Oakland and Anaheim. Who had the worst record in the division?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #23

Answer: Texas Rangers

The other teams listed were all in the National League. The Rangers finished the season with a 72-90 record, 31 games behind division winner Oakland. The Rangers had only one 10 game winner, in Kenny Rogers who went 13-8.

20. What American Leaguer was the first to smack 100 RBIs in the 2003 season?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #22

Answer: Carlos Delgado

The others were National League players. Delgado, the Puerto Rico born star, in his 11th season in the Majors, and all with the Blue Jays, was on pace for a new career high. In 2000 he hit 137 RBIs.

21. What two players were inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame on July 27, 2003?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #20

Answer: Gary Carter and Eddie Murray

The others listed were inducted at least 10 years earlier. Carter spent 19 seasons in baseball, mostly with Montreal and the Mets. This 11 time all-star, was the season runner-up MVP in 1980 with the Expos, taking a back seat to Mike Schmidt of the Phillies. Murray saw 22 seasons, mostly with the Orioles. He became a member of the 500 home run club in 1996.

22. Who was the first team to lose 70 games in the 2003 season?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #19

Answer: Detroit Tigers

The other teams listed, were 20 games ahead of the Tigers, and had not lost even 50 games. Detroit, at the time of their 70th loss, did not have a batter, or even reserve, have a batting average of .300. All teams go through slumps, and the Tigers will prevail.

23. What 2003 team, played their home games at Wrigley Field?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #17

Answer: Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field in Chicago, first opened in 1914, and saw the Cubs' first baseball game in 1916. It was built for the Chicago Federals baseball team. It was officially named Wrigley in 1926, in honor of gum magnate, Willam Wrigley Jr.

24. What American Leaguer won the 2003 Home Run Derby?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #14

Answer: Garret Anderson

The others listed were National Leaguers, and only Pujols played in the Derby, who went to the finals against Anderson. Anderson, in his 10th season all with the Angels, showed his stuff to win the 2003 crown.

25. Who was the only pitcher to throw over 100 shutouts in the 20th century?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #10

Answer: Walter Johnson

Johnson, threw an amazing 110 shutouts in his career. This 21 year lifetime Washington Senator, threw a personal high of 11 in 1913. In 1913 and 1924, he won the MVP and the Triple Crown. He won the Triple Crown in 1918, but there was no MVP awarded in that season. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame, in its first season of award recepients in 1936. The only other pitcher listed was Carlton, who only threw 55.

26. For 60 years, the Washington franchise was called what?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #8

Answer: Senators

The Washington Senators, held the name 'Senators' from 1901-1960. The Senators' only World Series crown was in 1924, defeating the New York Giants 4 games to 3. Goose Goslin hit 3 home runs, and Bucky Harris hit 2, for the Washington club.

27. What player led the National League in 2002, with the highest batting average?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #6

Answer: Barry Bonds

The other listed were in the American League. Bonds with the Giants, batted .370 and led the Major Leagues. Manny Ramirez hit .349 to lead the American League.

28. Alex Rodriguez led the Texas Rangers in home runs during the 2002 season. How many did he hit?

From Quiz Dummies Baseball #5

Answer: 57

A-Rod's 57 led the Major Leagues in 2002. His 52 that led the American League in 2001, was overshadowed by Barry Bonds' record-setting 73. This power hitting shortstop was in his 9th season in 2002.

29. In the 2003 season, what team launched its start to reach 34 wins first?

From Quiz Baseball for Dummies #99

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The others listed, were the firsts to reach 30 losses. Although the Yankees began the season strong, as did the San Francisco Giants, the Braves necked out the other league leaders. The Dodgers reached the 30 mark with a 10 game winning streak.

30. Darryl Strawberry played for 17 seasons in his career, retiring in 1999. In what year did he win the Rookie of the Year Award?

From Quiz Baseball for Dummies #96

Answer: 1983

'The Straw' won the award in his rookie season. He hit 26 home runs, and the rest of his stats were not that impressive. He beat out Craig McMurtry of Atlanta for the award. Darryl retired with 335 home runs.

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