MLB Average Trivia

1. Who won the 2012 World Series?

From Quiz Greatest MLB Teams and Players

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The Giants beat the Tigers in a 4-0 sweep. It was their 7th title, in their 19th World Series appearance, to leave them tied for 3rd in the all-time standings behind the Yankees with 27 wins (in 40 appearances), Cardinals with 11 (in 18). The Red Sox had 7 in 11.

From Quiz Baseball Mixed Salad

Answer: Tony LaRussa

The others never managed in the Major Leagues. The Manager of the Year Award began in 1983 by the hands of the BBWAA. All the other managers retired decades earlier. LaRussa won the inaugural award in 1983 along with Tommy Lasorda of the Dodgers. Tony was at the helm of the White Sox. His second award came in 1988 with the Oakland Athletics and would win his third award with them in 1992. LaRussa's fourth and final Manager of the Year Award came in 2002 at the podium of the St. Louis Cardinals. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014 with his career 2728-2365 record over 33 seasons with the White Sox, Athletics, and Cardinals.

From Quiz Baseball Chowder

Answer: John Conlan

Conlan was a Chicago White Sox outfielder for two seasons in 1934 and 1935. He became a National League umpire in 1941 and worked five World Series during his 25-season umpiring career. Jocko was inducted into the Hall in 1974 while becoming the fourth umpire ever inducted behind Bill Klem, Tom Connolly, and Billy Evans.

From Quiz Variety Snack Pack of Baseball

Answer: Paige threw a 5-0 shutout against the White Sox.

After playing in the Negro Leagues with an undocumented win count of over 2,000, Paige signed with the Cleveland Indians on July 7, 1948, and he mase his debut in relief two days later. After some relief appearances, Satchel started his first Major League game on August 3, defeating the Cleveland Indians, 5-3. He would get his first complete game ten days later against the White Sox.

From Quiz Baseball GPS

Answer: Denny McLain

The Cy Young Award began presentations in 1956 in honor of pitching great Cy Young who died in 1955. McLain was on fire with the Tigers in 1968 and threw a 31-6 record. He was also a co-winner of the Cy Young Award the following season in 1969 with his 24-9 record. He shared that award with Baltimore pitcher Mike Cuellar.

From Quiz Easy Peasy Baseball

Answer: Kansas City Royals

With only two American League teams listed, the Royals surprised everyone in their endeavors to reach the promised land. In the wildcard game they defeated the Athletics in one game to advance to the ALDS. There they defeated the Angels three games to none. In the ALCS they blanked the Orioles four games to none. In the World Series against the San Francisco Giants, they lost it all in a four games to three outcome.

From Quiz Shuffle 'Em Up!

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

The other teams were all division winners in 2014. The Diamondbacks finished a dismal 64-98 under manager Kirk Gibson, with Alan Trammell taking over for the last three games of the season. They couldn't get a starter to muster 20 home runs, bat over .300, or even have a 12-game winner from the mound.

From Quiz Baseball Oddities

Answer: Albert Belle

Albert Belle hit 52 home runs and 50 doubles while playing for the Cleveland Indians in 1995. Neither Hank Aaron nor Rafael Palmeiro ever hit 50 home runs in a season. The most doubles Babe Ruth ever hit in a year was 45, but he hit more than 50 home runs four times.

From Quiz You're Outta Here!

Answer: Gary Sheffield

The others were already retired for at least five seasons. Sheffield initiated the fight, then brawl against the Cleveland Indians after he felt the pitcher threw too close to him. Sheffield did come back in 2009, but as a Met to hit 10 home runs, giving him 509 in his career before he retired.

From Quiz Baseball in a Blender

Answer: 1910s

The Red Sox actually won four World Series in the 1910s decade. In 1912, they defeated the New York Giants, then the Phillies in 1915, the Brooklyn Robins (later Dodgers) in 1916, and the Cubs in 1918.

From Quiz Baseball from a Drawer

Answer: Gil Hodges

Hodges was a first baseman, and played 16 seasons with the Dodgers beginning in 1943. The Mets drafted him in the expansion draft of 1961, and Gil spent his final two seasons in New York. He managed the Washington Senators for five seasons before taking over the helm of the Mets, and took the Mets to their first World Series crown in 1969. His number was retired for his managerial efforts. Manager Casey Stengel was the first Met to have his number retired in 1970. They closeted the number 37.

From Quiz What's That Smell?

Answer: Orioles

The 1988 Baltimore Orioles started their season on April 4, and would not win a game until a game until April 29. With 21 losses in-between, their first victory was a 9-0 shutout against the White Sox in Chicago. They would finish with the worst record in the season at 54-107. Not one Oriole pitcher won in double-figures.

From Quiz Baseball's Little Bites

Answer: Bob Feller

Feller's 348 was the only time in his 18-season career that he would reach the 300-mark. His strikeout count wasn't good enough for the Indians, as they finished in sixth place, 36 games behind the AL Champion Boston Red Sox.

From Quiz Mix 'Em Up Baseball

Answer: Dick Williams

The others were all inducted into the Hall of Fame in the 1930s. Southworth managed the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Braves in the 1940s. He took the Cardinals to two World Series wins and one other National League crown. He also took the Boston Braves to a National League pennant in 1948. The Boston Braves was the last team that the great Babe Ruth played for in 1935, and died in 1948 also. Dick Williams helped build the Oakland Athletics to two consecutive World Series titles in 1972 and 1973, then stepped down from the club. His residual managerial abilities left the team with new manager Alvin Dark in 1974 for another World Series crown. Williams took over the California Angels in 1974 for a last place finish in the AL West.

From Quiz African-Americans in Baseball

Answer: Frank Robinson

In 1975, Frank took over the Cleveland Indians for three seasons. From there he was the first NL manager with the Giants for four seasons. In 1988, he managed the Baltimore Orioles for four seasons, winning the Manager of Year award in 1989. He then managed the Expos/Nationals for five seasons. Robinson was a Hall of Fame great player, winning the Rookie of the Year award, two MVPs, and batting for a Triple Crown.

From Quiz Famous Goats

Answer: New York Mets

The Amazin' Mets stole September from the Cubbies and went on to a dominant postseason, including victory in the 1969 World Series.

From Quiz Baseball for Brits

Answer: Square

Take the square you've just cut out of a newspaper, rotate it 45 degrees. Now imagine the bottom corner is where the batsman stands to hit the ball. Runners travel counter clockwise around the bases. Remarkably, 1st base is the one you get to first.

From Quiz Mix 'Em Up Baseball

Answer: Hank Aaron

Henry Aaron began his career in 1954 with the Milwaukee Braves. What a season that team had with Eddie Mathews, Johnny Logan, Joe Adcock, and pitchers Lew Burdette and Warren Spahn. The Braves finished third in the 1954 season, then won the World Series over the Yankees in 1957. Aaron retired as a Milwaukee Brewer with 755 home runs, surpassing Babe Ruth's record of 714.

From Quiz Stirring up the National League

Answer: Diamondbacks

Arizona traded Green to the Mets for cash and minor leaguer Evan MacLane. Prior to the Diamondbacks, Shawn played for the Dodgers, and began his career with seven seasons with the Blue Jays.

From Quiz This Editing Duck is a Goose!

Answer: Aaron passed his mark in 1974

Aaron ended the 1973 season with 713 home runs, and had to wait until the 1974 season to surpass the Babe. The Babe hit 54, 59, 60, and 54 home runs in a season during his career. He retired in 1935 as a Boston Brave.

From Quiz Major League Baseball: Pt. 3

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax was a standout basketball player before becoming a Dodger pitcher.

From Quiz Can You Spell Baseball?

Answer: Don Larsen

Larsen pitched from 1953-1967. His rookie season was with the St. Louis Browns and then made the move with the team to become the Baltimore Orioles in 1954. His World Series perfect game was in the 1956 series against the Dodgers in game five.

From Quiz The Editing Horse or Duck?

Answer: The brothers were the Niekros

Amazingly, Phil Niekro never went to a World Series in all his 24 seasons. He retired with 318 wins while younger brother Joe retired with 221. Phil was the 1969 NL Cy Young runner-up to Tom Seaver, while Joe was the NL Cy runner-up 10 seasons later to Bruce Sutter.

From Quiz One for the Birds

Answer: Dodgers

The Orioles had four pitchers win one game each in the series. They stuck with three starters and one reliever. With starters Wally Bunker, Dave McNally, and Jim Palmer all throwing complete games in two, three, and game four, it was Moe Drabowsky who helped McNally in the first game for the win and his only appearance. Sandy Koufax, after going 27-9 in his final season, threw only six total innings in the series with two strikeouts.

From Quiz A Third Slice of Baseball

Answer: Don Mattingly

The others never played for the Yankees or won a MVP award. A 14-season career Yankee, Don won the MVP in his fourth season in 1985. He won the award over runner-up George Brett of the Royals and Rickey Henderson of the Yankees. Mattingly was also a nine-time Gold Glove winner at first base. He retired in 1995. Before Mattingly's 1985 MVP season, catcher Thurman Munson won the award in 1976.

From Quiz Who Wrote This Stuff?

Answer: Ruth was not a one team career player

Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox, NY Yankees, and the Boston Braves in his career.

From Quiz Baseball Stuffing

Answer: Walter Johnson

The others never reached the 300 plateau. Johnson played his entire career with the Washington Senators from 1907-1927. His 417 career wins took a backseat to the great Cy Young of 511. With Walter and his three Triple Crowns, two MVPs, 110 career shutouts, and 12 strikeout titles, many think that he was the greatest pitcher in history.

From Quiz Baseball Chunks

Answer: 1876

The National League began with eight teams in 1876. The teams were, and in order of finish in the inaugural season: Chicago White Stockings (later Cubs), St. Louis Brown Stockings (folded in 1877), Hartford Dark Blues (folded in 1877), Boston Red Caps (later Atlanta Braves), Louisville Grays (folded in 1877), New York Mutals (folded after the 1876 season), Philadelphia Athletics (folded after the 1876 season), and the Cincinnati Reds (folded in 1880).

From Quiz Basic Baseball

Answer: Barry Bonds hits homer 71 on the season and the game was the longest 9-inning game

Barry Bonds hit three more home runs that season to shatter Mark McGuire's record of 70 home runs and the Giants lost to the Dodgers 11-10.

From Quiz Someone Edit This, Please!

Answer: Ruth only hit over 50 home runs, four times in his career

In his first season with the Yankees in 1920, the Babe hit 54 home runs. This season was his first in the pinstripes, as he hit 29 the season before with the Red Sox of Boston. In 1921, Ruth smacked 59 big ones, topped in 1927 by hitting 60. Mostly forgotten was his 1928 season, when he popped for over 50 again, by hitting 54 home runs. Ruth came close for an additional '50 milestone', by hitting 49 in 1930. He retired in 1935 as a Boston Brave of the National League. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame the following year.

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