MLB Players Same Name Trivia

1. This Hall of Fame John played his entire career with one team. In addition to being a Rookie of the Year, he won two MVP Awards during his career. Who is this 13-time all-star catching great?

From Quiz Where's the John?

Answer: Johnny Bench

Bench's career spanned from 1967-1983 all with the Cincinnati Reds and all with the familiar number 5 on his back. Debuting in late 1967, he did not play in enough games to qualify for the ROY and won the award in the following season. Johnny's MVPs came in 1970 and 1972 with the infamous 'Big Red Machine'. Bench had the power for a catcher and led the league in home runs in those two seasons also. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first season of eligibility in 1989.

From Quiz Phil 'Er Up!

Answer: Niekro

Nicknamed 'Knucksie', Phil began his career in 1964 in Milwaukee. He made the move to Atlanta with the franchise in 1966. Phil was in the top three twice for the Cy Young Award, and was the runner-up Cy in 1969 to Tom Seaver of the Mets. In 1977, Niekro's knuckleball led the league in strikeouts with 262. Never appearing in a World Series game, Phil retired in 1987 and was inducted into the hall in 1997 with his 318-274 career record. Phil's younger brother Joe played most of his career with Houston and retired with a 221-204 record in 1988.

From Quiz A Guy Named Bill

Answer: "Memphis" Bill

"Memphis" Bill was born in Atlanta but moved to Memphis as a young man, married his sweetheart and got a job with Standard Oil. He was playing for their semi-pro team when a scout for the New York Giants discovered him. When New York manager John McGraw offered Terry a chance to play in the majors he got an unexpected reply. Instead of being thrilled to have the chance, Terry asked him: "For how much?" According to the Society for American Baseball Research website, he further went on to tell McGraw: "If I can make more money (than my current job) going to New York, I'll go...Remember, I didn't come (to you) looking for a job."

From Quiz Moe, Curly, and Who?

Answer: Larry Doby

After Jackie Robinson signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Cleveland Indians stepped up to the plate and signed the infielder Doby. Although not committing any errors, the Indians moved him to the outfield to make room at second base for the hard-hitting Joe Gordon. In 1948, Larry committed 14 errors out in the pasture, but he batted .301 with 14 home runs. He also helped the Indians to a World Series win over the Braves. He led the league in home runs twice, and was inducted into the hall in 1998.

From Quiz No Joe the Plumber Here!

Answer: Maddon

Joe's first season at the helm was with the Angels in 1996. He and the Angels finished fourth in the AL West. In his first four seasons, and also with the Rays, Maddon never took his team to a better than fourth place finish. 2008 saw paydirt. The Rays improved their 2007 season by winning 31 more games in 2008. The Rays defeated the White Sox in the ALDS, then the Red Sox in the ALCS, earning them a right to the World Series against the Phillies.

From Quiz What a Johnson!

Answer: Randy

After Montreal, Randy spent 10 seasons in Seattle, then was traded to the Astros in midseason 1998. After going 10-1 with the Astros in the latter portion of 1998, Johnson signed as a free agent with the Diamondbacks. Then after a short stint with the Yankees, Randy was back in Arizona in 2007. Of his five Cy Young awards, only one was with the American League.

From Quiz Bills To Pay Attention To

Answer: Dickey

Bill was the runner-up MVP in 1938 to Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox. He went to eight World Series and lost only one with the Yankees. Bill caught for some greats in the names of Waite Hoyt, Herb Pennock, Lefty Gomez, Red Ruffing, and Monte Pearson to name a few. The hall took Bill in 1954.

From Quiz Happy Meal Baseball

Answer: Cey

Cey began his career in 1971. He spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers until playing for the Cubs, then retired with the Athletics in 1987. Ron was a six-time all-star. This 'Penguin' banged out 316 home runs.

From Quiz Mark My Word

Answer: Fidrych

1976 was it for Fidrych as he won only 10 games in the following four seasons, then retired in 1980.

From Quiz Well, By George!

Answer: Ruth

George Herman 'Babe' Ruth helped baseball be what it is today. Born in 1895, Ruth debuted in 1914 with the Red Sox. The move to the Yankees in 1920 brought a whole new picture and home runs to baseball. He hit 50+ home runs in a season four times and retired with 714.

From Quiz Let's Let Mikey Do It

Answer: Mickey Lolich

Born Michael Stephen Lolich, he saw McLain go 31-6 in the 1968 season. Lolich was no slouch, as he went 17-9. Mickey won three games, in the four games to three downing of the Cardinals in the World Series of 1968. He also batted .250 in the Series.

From Quiz Where's the John?

Answer: John McGraw

McGraw played in three professional leagues in his career (the American Association, the National League, and the American League) all from 1891-1907. John began his managerial career in 1899 with the Baltimore Orioles of the NL, took over the New York Giants in 1902 and kept his spot there until he retired in 1932 with over 30 seasons to his credit. All John's World Series titles came with the Giants. He died in 1934 after being inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Hall's second round of inductions in 1937. McGraw compiled a tremendous 2,763 wins in his managing career.

From Quiz A Guy Named Bill

Answer: "Sliding" Billy

"Sliding" Billy actually had more runs than games played. He scored 1,697 runs in 1,594 games. Four times he stole over 100 bases and in 1893, playing for Philadelphia, batted .380. Unlike, perhaps, some of the other stars of his era "Sliding" Billy Hamilton was not a rowdy fellow. He did not drink. He preferred the family life to one of carousing. He reserved his rowdiness for the baseball field where he ran and hit with abandon.

From Quiz Moe, Curly, and Who?

Answer: Bowa

Larry led the league once in triples and singles. He also played with the Cubs, and finished his career as a Met in 1985. He batted .375 in his only World Series in 1980.

From Quiz No Joe the Plumber Here!

Answer: Tinker

Tinkers to Evers to Chance was the famous double-play combination of the early Cubs. Johnny Evers at second, and Frank Chance at first, helped the Cubs to three consecutive World Series from 1906-1908. Harry Steinfeldt was the team's third baseman, often forgotten in the mix.

From Quiz Bills To Pay Attention To

Answer: Buckner

In the series against the Mets, a slow roller went through Buckner's legs at first base, and he was blamed for the Red Sox losing the game and the series. In 2008, Bill was finally honored at Fenway Park in a tearful ceremony to have all this finally put behind him.

From Quiz Happy Meal Baseball

Answer: Hunt

In 12 seasons, Hunt was passed around the league quite a bit. He played with the Mets, Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals, and Expos. His 1971 beanings broke his own record of 26, set in 1970.

From Quiz Some Dicks in Baseball

Answer: Dick Howser

Howser played for the Athletics, Indians, and Yankees, mostly as a shortstop. After retiring from the infield in 1968, he took the reins of the Yankees in 1978, taking them to a World Series title.

From Quiz Mark My Word

Answer: Mark Belanger

Mark committed 210 errrors in his career. His final season in 1982 was as a Dodger. His three World Series appearances gave him only one ring in 1970.

From Quiz Well, By George!

Answer: Sisler

Six times in George's career, he had over 200 hits in a season, and retired with 2812 after only 15 seasons. Sisler's record was later broken by Ichiro Suzuki.

From Quiz Whaddya Know Joe?

Answer: Jackson

Joe Jackson was arguably the greatest hitter in baseball. He was banned in 1920 after the Black Sox scandal of rigging the 1919 World Series against the Reds. He had a .356 career average. Joe died in 1951.

From Quiz Baseball Surname Game

Answer: Luis Gonzalez

Luis Gonzalez's bloop single off of Mariano Rivera drove in the winning run in the ninth inning of the seventh game of the 2001 World Series, providing the margin of victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks over the New York Yankees. Juan Gonzalez, "Juan Gone" to his fans, has racked up over 400 home runs playing with a number of American League teams, most importantly the Texas Rangers. There are two Alex Gonzalezes, both shortstops, and, in the context of the 2003 National League playoffs, a right one and a wrong one. The right Alex Gonzalez played for the Florida Marlins, who went on to win the World Series that year; the wrong Alex Gonzalez made a fatal error for the Chicago Cubs in the sixth game of the playoffs. Tony Gonzalez was a dependable centerfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1960s.

From Quiz Baseball Mickeys

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Harrington not only played in only one season in his career but only appeared in 1 game in 1963 for the Phillies. He never even got to bat.

From Quiz Phil 'Er Up!

Answer: Phil Garner

Phil saw only one World Series against the Orioles in 1979 and took home a ring. He was an All-Star in 1976, 1980, and 1981. Nicknamed "Scrap Iron", Phil retired after 16 season as a Giant in 1988.

From Quiz Daves in Baseball

Answer: Dave Kingman

Kingman was a rookie with the Giants in 1970, then went to the Mets in 1975. In 1977 he went from the Mets to the Padres to the Angels, then finally the Yankees in the season. He was packing his bags for Chicago in 1978, then it was back to the Mets in 1981, then three final seasons in Oakland from 1984-1986. Dave was a wanted player because of his threat to hit the home run. It wasn't that nobody wanted him. In his final three seasons with the Athletics, he hit 30+ home runs in each season.

From Quiz Guys Named Bob

Answer: Bobby Bonds

Bonds once held a record for lead-off home runs that has been broken. He had a tendency to strike out but did work later as a hitting coach. His son, Barry Bonds, became quite controversial because for his alleged involvement with steroids. He was also a coach for the San Francisco Giants and his son.

From Quiz Guys Named Joe

Answer: Joe Morgan

Morgan was a key member of the "Big Red Machine" along with Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, and Dave Concepcion. He came to Cincinnati in what was one of the most one-sided trades from Houston. The Reds won two World Series in a row. Morgan stole 689 bases, won five gold gloves, was chosen for the All-Star team 10 times, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.

From Quiz Moe, Curly, and Who?

Answer: MacPhail

It was Larry MacPhail who brought baseball night games to the fans. MacPhail was chief executive of the Dodgers, Reds, and Yankees. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978, then 20 years later, his son Lee was inducted. They were the first father-son duo to be inducted into the hall.

From Quiz No Joe the Plumber Here!

Answer: Rudi

Rudi's career spanned from 1967-1982. He also played four seasons with the Angels and one with the Red Sox. Joe was runner-up MVP twice. He lost to Richie Allen of the White Sox in 1972, then Jeff Burroughs of the Rangers in 1974.

From Quiz What a Johnson!

Answer: Walter

Walter was a career Washington Senator. He was nicknamed "The Big Train". His MVPs came in 1913 and 1924. He threw for three Triple Crowns in 1913, 1918, and 1924. He certainly would have been a factor in the 1918 MVP voting if it took place. An easy Hall of Fame inductee, he was taken in the first inductions in 1936 amongst the inaugural five.

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