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Minor League Baseball: 2006 Trivia Quiz

Baseball in the United States consists of not only the majors, but a 'feeder' system of regional professional circuits. See how much you know about some of the teams in the minors of 2006.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,782

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What team in the Eastern League was the subject of a 2007 episode of A&E's documentary series, "Dirty Jobs"? Hint

Trenton Thunder

Bowie Baysox

Harrisburg Senators

New Britain Rock Cats

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1994, only their second season of play, the Maui Stingrays of Hawaii Winter Baseball marked what unique event? Hint

They fielded women players among the men

They had a game called off due to a volcanic eruption

They ruled a foul ball eligible to be called a third strike

They got rid of the infield fly rule

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team in the New York-Penn League was named after a roller coaster? Hint

Lowell Spinners

State College Spikes

Brooklyn Cyclones

Hudson Valley Renegades

4. Jeff Samardzija, who was a wide receiver in football at Notre Dame University, in 2007 opted to play baseball instead. He accepted a contract offer with the Chicago Cubs and was scheduled to be sent to their Midwest League Affiliate. What team was this? Hint

Cedar Rapids Kernels

Peoria Chiefs

Kane County Cougars

Burlington Bees

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2006, Bien Figueroa became the winningest manager in the history of which Carolina League team?

The club is affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles.

What team was this? Hint

Frederick Keys

Lynchburg Hillcats

Wilmington Blue Rocks

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

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Question 6 of 10

6. This team in the Pioneer League won the circuit's 2006 championship. They are affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Who are they? Hint

Missoula Osprey

Billings Mustangs

Idaho Falls Chukars

Casper Rockies

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Question 7 of 10

7. This team won the Northwest League championship in 2006. It was an especially proud moment for the club and their fans, as it happened to be the team's tenth anniversary season. They are an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Who is the team? Hint

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

Vancouver Canadians

Everett AquaSox

Eugene Emeralds

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Question 8 of 10

8. Filmmaker Cass Sapir called this Southern League team's home field, Riverwalk Stadium, his favorite.

What was the team? Hint

Carolina MudCats

Montgomery Biscuits

Jacksonville Suns

Huntsville Stars

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of the 12 teams in the International League in 2006, how many were actually based outside the United States? Hint

Two

One

Five

Four

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Question 10 of 10

10. What team in the Pacific Coast League is named after the site of an alleged alien visitation? Hint

Albuquerque Isotopes

Round Rock Express

Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Las Vegas 51s

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team in the Eastern League was the subject of a 2007 episode of A&E's documentary series, "Dirty Jobs"?

Answer: Bowie Baysox

The team is an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. They play in Prince George's Stadium in Maryland.

2. In 1994, only their second season of play, the Maui Stingrays of Hawaii Winter Baseball marked what unique event?

Answer: They fielded women players among the men

They played in War Memorial Stadium, Wailulu, Maui.

3. What team in the New York-Penn League was named after a roller coaster?

Answer: Brooklyn Cyclones

As in, the Cyclone coaster that was once a mainstay of the Coney Island amusement park. The borough of Brooklyn had not been home to a professional baseball team since the days of the Dodgers. Upon the Cyclones' arrival in 2001, the Mets' affiliate were an instant success with fans.

Answer: Peoria Chiefs

He is a right-handed pitcher. He was born in Merrillville, Indiana.

5. In 2006, Bien Figueroa became the winningest manager in the history of which Carolina League team? The club is affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles. What team was this?

Answer: Frederick Keys

On August 30, 2006, Figueroa coached the team to his 145th victory. He set a team management record.

6. This team in the Pioneer League won the circuit's 2006 championship. They are affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Who are they?

Answer: Missoula Osprey

They defeated the Idaho Falls Chukars to win the 2006 title. The Pioneer League championship was a best-of-three series.

Answer: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

The team is based in the town of Kaiser, Oregon. They have a colorful logo of an erupting volcano.

8. Filmmaker Cass Sapir called this Southern League team's home field, Riverwalk Stadium, his favorite. What was the team?

Answer: Montgomery Biscuits

The Biscuits won the Southern League's 2006 championship. They defeated the Huntsville Stars. Sapir visited all the major and minor league baseball stadiums in the country in 2006. He is believed to have been the first person to have done this in a single season.

9. Of the 12 teams in the International League in 2006, how many were actually based outside the United States?

Answer: One

They're the Ottawa Lynx. All the other clubs are based in the United States.

10. What team in the Pacific Coast League is named after the site of an alleged alien visitation?

Answer: Las Vegas 51s

Area 51 is a government site in southern Nevada. The facility's official name is Air Force Flight Test Center, Detachment 3.

Source: Author neon000

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