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Quiz about New Franchises Opening Day Starters

New Franchises Opening Day Starters Quiz

This quiz deals with the pitchers that were on the mound when new franchises opened their first season.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaycor. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jaycor

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,401

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
267

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1998, Major League Baseball added two new teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Which of these Tampa Bay pitchers started the Devil Ray's first-ever game? Hint

Wilson Alvarez

Dennis Springer

Rolando Arrojo

Paul Wilson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Despite surrendering 11 hits in 4 innings, his team the 1977, Toronto Blue Jays still won their franchise opening game. Who was this big hit giving pitcher? Hint

Dave Lemanczyk

Jerry Garvin

Bill Singer

Jim Clancy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Wally Bunker played from 1963 to 1971, but in 1969 he was the starting pitcher for what franchise's first game? Hint

Kansas City Royals

Minnesota Twins

Montreal Expos

Seattle Mariners

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1977, Diego Segui pitched in his final Major League season. He was the starting pitcher for what 1977 expansion team? Hint

Tornto Blue Jays

San Diego Padres

Houston Astros

Seattle Mariners

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these pitchers started the Florida Marlin's first-ever game back in 1993? Hint

Luis Aquino

Pat Rapp

Chris Hammond

Charlie Hough

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Question 6 of 10

6. What pitcher started the game for the Washington Nationals, as Major League Baseball returned to the nation's capital in 2005? Hint

Esteban Loaiza

Livan Hernandez

Tomo Ohka

Tony Armas

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the starting pitcher for the Montreal Expos franchise opener in 1969? Hint

Bill Stoneman

Mudcat Grant

Carl Morton

Woodie Fryman

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1998, this pitcher started the first game in Arizona Diamondbacks team history. Who was this pitcher that has a brother named Alan? Hint

Randy Johnson

Jeff Suppan

Andy Benes

Willie Blair

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Question 9 of 10

9. David Nied was the starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies franchise's opening game. What year was this? Hint

1993

1998

1995

1997

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dick Selma pitched a great game in this franchise's first game. He pitched a complete game, giving up just 1 run. What team and year was this? Hint

Kansas City Royals/1969

San Diego Padres/1969

Montreal Expos/1969

Seattle Mariners/1977

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1998, Major League Baseball added two new teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Which of these Tampa Bay pitchers started the Devil Ray's first-ever game?

Answer: Wilson Alvarez

Wilson Alvarez finished his career with a 102 wins and 92 losses.

2. Despite surrendering 11 hits in 4 innings, his team the 1977, Toronto Blue Jays still won their franchise opening game. Who was this big hit giving pitcher?

Answer: Bill Singer

The Toronto Blue Jays won this game over the Chicago White Sox.

3. Wally Bunker played from 1963 to 1971, but in 1969 he was the starting pitcher for what franchise's first game?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

Wally Bunker pitched five innings giving up two runs in this game. Kansas City went on to win this game 4-3 in 12 innings over Minnesota.

4. In 1977, Diego Segui pitched in his final Major League season. He was the starting pitcher for what 1977 expansion team?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

Diego Segui pitched for 15 Major League seasons. He was rocked for 6 runs in the Mariners first-ever game. Segui pitched in only 4 games for the Mariners.

5. Which of these pitchers started the Florida Marlin's first-ever game back in 1993?

Answer: Charlie Hough

Charlie Hough's main pitch was his knuckleball. Charlie pitched in the Majors for 25 seasons. He finished his career with 216 wins and 216 losses.

6. What pitcher started the game for the Washington Nationals, as Major League Baseball returned to the nation's capital in 2005?

Answer: Livan Hernandez

Hernandez finished the season with 15 wins and 10 losses. This team was previously the Montreal Expos since 1969.

7. Who was the starting pitcher for the Montreal Expos franchise opener in 1969?

Answer: Mudcat Grant

Mudcat Grant only lasted one and a third innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 runs in this Expos' first game. He got into 11 games with Montreal before being traded to St. Louis.

8. In 1998, this pitcher started the first game in Arizona Diamondbacks team history. Who was this pitcher that has a brother named Alan?

Answer: Andy Benes

Andy Benes lost the Diamondback's first game 9-2 to the Colorado Rockies. Andy's brother Alan also pitched in the Major Leagues.

9. David Nied was the starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies franchise's opening game. What year was this?

Answer: 1993

David Niel pitched 5 innings while giving up 2 runs. He faced Dwight Gooden of the N.Y. Mets, who pitched a complete game 4-hit shutout.

10. Dick Selma pitched a great game in this franchise's first game. He pitched a complete game, giving up just 1 run. What team and year was this?

Answer: San Diego Padres/1969

Despite Selma's great pitching on that opening day, he only pitched in 3 other games for the Padres. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs.

Source: Author jaycor

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