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31.
  Baseball for You   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A multiple choice quiz for YOU! I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
2114 plays
32.
  Baseball Uniforms    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of MLB uniforms through the years.
Tough, 10 Qns, Dizart, Apr 20 09
Tough
Dizart gold member
845 plays
33.
  Oops, Did I Do That?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look back at some of the worst performances in the game of baseball. I hope that you enjoy it.
Tough, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Aug 21 15
Tough
dg_dave gold member
232 plays
34.
  Major League Hardcore    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some events and players in baseball that are worth remembering. I hope that you find it educational. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
752 plays
35.
  Hodgepodge Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little of this and that in all multiple choice about Major League Baseball. I hope you have fun with challenges. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 16 11
Tough
Nightmare gold member
318 plays
36.
  Are You the Editor?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice in a quiz about you finding the error in the statements. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
482 plays
37.
  Impossible Baseball Hodgepodge    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This might be the most difficult baseball trivia you've ever seen. There's no common theme, other than that these questions are next-to-impossible to answer. Good luck!
Tough, 20 Qns, soxfan8, Mar 21 10
Tough
soxfan8
2543 plays
38.
  Did You Know?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You'll find a wide variety of interesting baseball questions in all multiple choice. I hope you enjoy it.
Tough, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Sep 17 15
Tough
dg_dave gold member
194 plays
39.
  Fascinating and Obscure Baseball Trivia, Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will tell you from the start that most of these baseball trivia questions are difficult, but I believe the upside will be the fascinating and entertaining stats and stories and trivia they reveal.
Tough, 10 Qns, Billkozy, May 13 22
Tough
Billkozy
May 13 22
143 plays
40.
  Grab Bag Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just some questions pulled from a bag to test your knowledge. All multiple choice. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
912 plays
41.
  Baseball Lies [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice for you to identify which statement is not true about some baseball figures. I hope that you enjoy it. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 10 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
360 plays
42.
  MLB Curses!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Oh, no! The whammy has been placed. Check your knowledge on the teams that supposedly were served by a curse.
Tough, 10 Qns, Wydady, Jun 15 09
Tough
Wydady
509 plays
43.
  Baseball Challenges    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some challenging questions in baseball. I hope that you have fun. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 16 11
Tough
Nightmare gold member
610 plays
44.
  Around the Diamond    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz of general baseball knowledge. Good luck!
Tough, 20 Qns, DieHard, Nov 28 08
Tough
DieHard
3209 plays
45.
  Baseball for Dummies No. 14    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Regardless of the time of the year, if you don't stay up on Major League baseball year-round, then you will end up a dummy just like me! Good Luck. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
737 plays
46.
  Baseball Unstitched [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The seams have come apart with the second in a series of all multiple choice quizzes, created for those who enjoy real challenges. Good luck, you might need it. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 15 11
Tough
Nightmare gold member
183 plays
47.
  ESPN Catch Phrases and Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since its beginning in 1979, ESPN has provided not only great sports pictures, but also witty commentary, including entertaining catch phrases and nicknames. I have collected a few of these for this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, chessart, Jun 13 09
Tough
chessart gold member
726 plays
48.
  Baseball Carousel   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about a variety of things in baseball. I hope that you have fun with it. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 22 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
392 plays
49.
  10 Degrees of Ty Cobb   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Kevin Bacon game meets the Georgia Peach.
Tough, 10 Qns, ctownron, Nov 28 08
Tough
ctownron
596 plays
50.
  Electro-Shock Baseball: Treament 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The third in a series of tough baseball questions for those looking for a challenge. I hope you leave with something new. Good luck! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 09 07
Tough
Nightmare gold member
245 plays
51.
  Real Chipotle Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice challenge with a 'stay away' flavor to it. I hope that you enjoy the challenge. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 10 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
176 plays
52.
  Baseball Fun    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To the untrained eye, this looks like a bunch of random questions. However, each answer is related to baseball in some odd way, and so I would expect baseball fans to do well on this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, JellyTrollMorton, Nov 29 15
Tough
JellyTrollMorton
2256 plays
53.
  Which of These Big Guns?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quick, all multiple choice quiz about four big power hitters in baseball. You guess between Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Mark McGwire, and Reggie Jackson. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
739 plays
54.
  Raining Baseballs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice questions from every direction in baseball. Some might be hail. Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Nov 21 16
Difficult
dg_dave gold member
207 plays
55.
  MLB MiXeD Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a mix of some stuff in Major League Baseball. Have fun. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 28 11
Average
Nightmare gold member
210 plays
56.
  Baseball Challenger    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope that you enjoy this multiple choice quiz about baseball stuff. Thanks. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
682 plays
57.
  Challenging Baseball 56    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice questions about baseball history. I hope that you enjoy it!
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 28 08
Tough
Nightmare gold member
640 plays
58.
  Hard Mixed Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how well you do with this mix of Major League Baseball. I hope that you enjoy it. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 11 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
236 plays
59.
  Oops!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice, but you'll have to find the error in each statement concerning Major League Baseball. I hope that you have fun with it. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 25 10
Tough
Nightmare gold member
204 plays
60.
  Challenging Baseball 39    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 39th multiple choice quiz about baseball history. Thanks for visiting the site!
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 09 07
Tough
Nightmare gold member
408 plays
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Tough Major League Baseball Trivia Questions
31. Who was the 1996 World Series MVP?

From Quiz A Blurb of Baseball #1

Answer: John Wetteland

Wetteland saved all 4 wins for the Yankees, and had a 2.08 ERA.

32. Always the rivalry, the Dodgers vs the Giants. Sandy Koufax and Juan Marichal dueled it out in the 1960s. Who was the only player to play with both these pitching greats?

From Quiz Find the Missing Link

Answer: Norm Larker

Larker, a first baseman and utilty player, played with Koufax in 1961, then as a Giant in 1963 with Marichal. Larker's best season was as a Dodger in 1960, when he hit .323.

33. In which Civil War battle was Doctor Abraham Landis seriously wounded?

From Quiz Baseball Fun

Answer: Kennesaw Mountain

After returning from the Civil War, Doctor Landis named his son Kennesaw Mountain Landis after the site where he lost the use of one of his legs. Kennesaw Mountain Landis grew up to become the first commissioner of Major League baseball in 1920.

34. How many hits did George Brett have in his career?

From Quiz Ultimate Obscure Baseball

Answer: 3,154

George Brett was 14 on the all-time hit list, and was one of the best players of all-time.

35. In 1925, which slugger had a .756 slugging percentage?

From Quiz Baseball Potpourri No.2

Answer: Rogers Hornsby

Hornsby had 39 home runs, and hit .403, with 203 hits in 504 at bats.

36. What was so special about the 1996 and 1997 Colorado Rockies?

From Quiz Random Baseball Stuff

Answer: They had three players with over 40 homeruns both seasons

In 1996 Galarraga belted 47 HR's, Burks hit 40 HR's, and Castilla hit 40 four-baggers. Then in 1997 Larry Walker hit 49, Galarraga hit 41, and Castilla hit 40 again.

37. Who was the first New York Yankee to receive a Rookie of the Year Award?

From Quiz Baseball Mixtures

Answer: Gil McDougald

The Rookie of the Year Award began in 1947, long after the others listed, retired from the game. McDougald won it in 1951, by batting .306, and smacking 123 hits. This utility infielder played for 10 seasons, all with the New York club. He helped the Yankees to 8 World Series.

38. Who won the 2002 American League Manager of the Year Award?

From Quiz Baseball Mix #28

Answer: Mike Scioscia

Scioscia led the Anaheim Angels to the World Series Crown in 2002, by defeating the San Francisco Giants in 7 games. All others listed, have won Manager of the Year Awards, but in the National League.

39. Who was the only switch hitting AL MVP from 1970-2000?

From Quiz Great Baseball

Answer: Vida Blue & Blue

Vida was a pitcher prior to the DH rule.

40. Who was the first left handed pitcher to win the Cy Young Award?

From Quiz Miscellaneous Baseball

Answer: Warren Spahn

This southpaw played most of his career with Boston, then Milwaukee Braves beginning in 1942. He won the Cy Young Award in 1957, in a year that the league saw him win 21 games, 18 of them complete games, and help the Braves make it to the World Series to defeat the Yankees 4 games to 3. He was the 2nd recipient of The Cy Young Award, which began in 1956. Dodger Don Newcombe was the first winner.

41. Which franchise was once known as the 'Grooms' and the 'Bridegrooms'?

From Quiz Baseball for Dummies No. 14

Answer: Dodgers

The Dodger franchise began in 1884 as the Brooklyn Atlantics for only 1 season. From there they changed to the Brooklyn Grays from 1885-1887. Then from the Grays, then changed to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms from 1888-1890, where they won the American Association title in 1989, and the (today called) World Series in 1890. The Grooms appeared from 1891-1895. The franchise tried the Bridegrooms again from 1896-1898. With another two name changes, they finally became the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1911, but played musical chairs with the franchise name for many more years. In 1932, the Dodger name stuck until they moved to Los Angeles in 1958. Under the 'Dodger' name throughout the 20th century, the franchise has won 12 National League pennants, and 6 World Series.

42. What player coined the phrase "Hit 'em where they ain't"?

From Quiz Baseball Potpourri

Answer: Willie Keeler

Although Ty Cobb was a better hitter, "Wee" Willie Keeler "Hit 'em where they ain't" from 1892-1910 for a .341 average. Rube Waddell was a pitcher.

43. Which Pittsburgh and St. Louis players shared the 1979 N.L. MVP Award?

From Quiz Baseball Mixture

Answer: Willie Stargell & Keith Hernandez

Not only MVPs but World Series champs also in their careers.

44. Who was the first rookie in baseball history to be honored as the Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season?

From Quiz Baseball for Dessert

Answer: Fred Lynn

Outfielder Fred Lynn helped the Boston Red Sox in 1975 capture the American League pennant by batting .331.

45. How many home runs did the great Ty Cobb hit in the 3 World Series that he played in?

From Quiz No Dummies Baseball

Answer: 0

Cobb's overall average in the 1907, 1908, and 1909 Series was .262. Detroit lost the first two to the Cubs, and the third to Pittsburgh.

46. Who was the only player to hit 30 homers, drive in 100 runs and score 100 runs every year from 1996-2001?

From Quiz Ultimate Baseball

Answer: Jeff Bagwell

Other players who accomplished this feat were Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Lou Gehrig.

47. Who was the first reliever to win the Cy Young Award?

From Quiz Baseball Facts

Answer: Mike Marshall & Marshall

Mike Marshall was the first reliever to win the Cy Young Award back in 1974.

48. What 2000 team was the first to ever go through an entire 162 game season without being shutout?

From Quiz Baseball's Elite Ones

Answer: Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds hit this milestone. The Reds finished the season in second place with a record of 85-77 behind manager Jack McKeon.

49. What team did manager Hank Bauer lead to a World Series Championship?

From Quiz Diehard Baseball - 83

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Bauer not only led the 1966 Baltimore Orioles to a World Series Championship, but to a 4 games to 0 sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer managed for 8 seasons for different teams.

50. How many World Series appearances did manager Gene Mauch have throughout his managerial career of 27 seasons?

From Quiz Baseball Challenger - 82

Answer: 0

He never made it. The closest that he came was with the 1982 and 1986 with the Angels who finished 1st in their division but were denied in the American League playoffs both times. Mauch managed from 1960 to 1987 with the Phillies, Montreal, Minnesota, and finally the California Angels.

51. What pitcher was the last switch-hitter to win the American League MVP Award in the 20th century?

From Quiz Random Baseball Questions

Answer: Vida Blue & Blue

Blue won the award in 1971 while with the Oakland A's as a pitcher. The DH would not go into effect in the American League until 1973.

52. In what year was Frank Thomas (the Outfielder), born?

From Quiz Baseball Brain Buzzers

Answer: 1929

Frank Thomas, played for Pirates, Reds, Cubs, M. Braves, Mets, Phillies, and Astros in his career. He ranked 5th in the Pirates' history with 163 HR.

53. Who was the first pitcher to record 10 or more saves in a single season?

From Quiz Impossible Baseball Hodgepodge

Answer: Three-Finger Brown

Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown was 21-11 with 13 saves for the 1911 Cubs.

54. Other than Bart Giamatti, what other MLB commissioner died in office?

From Quiz Challenging Baseball 39

Answer: Kenesaw Landis

Landis died in 1944 during his 24 year reign as baseball's highest ranking official.

55. What is the first name of the pitcher who holds the record for the most strike outs in his career?

From Quiz Heroes of Baseball

Answer: Lynn

Lynn Nolan Ryan has struck out over 5500 batters in his career.

56. Who was the first Major League pitcher to have thrown no-hitters in four consecutive seasons?

From Quiz Around the Diamond

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax threw a no-hitter for the Dodgers each season from 1962 to 1965.

57. Who lead the American League in stolen bases in 1943?

From Quiz Hardball Baseball

Answer: George Case

Playing for Washington he stole 61 bases. The only one close since then was Luis Aparicio in 1959 with 56.

58. Who was the man Eddie Gaedel pinch-hit for?

From Quiz Impossible Baseball #2

Answer: Frank Saucier

Gaedel was the St. Louis Brown who was 3ft 7in tall and wore the number one-eighth.

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