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Two new teams joined the ranks of Major League Baseball in 1993. Along with the Florida Marlins were the Colorado Rockies. Under the helm of manager Don Baylor, the Mile High Stadium team reached the postseason playoffs in only their third season. The club also saw their first World Series in 2007. How well do you remember these teams, or Andres Galarraga, Larry Walker, Todd Helton, and a host of others?

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5 Colorado Rockies quizzes and 60 Colorado Rockies trivia questions.
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  The Colorado Rockies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the history of the Colorado Rockies baseball franchise.
Average, 10 Qns, ThurstAsh, Feb 01 11
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ThurstAsh
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  The Rockies Streak: 2007    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Colorado Rockies lead one of the best win streaks in MLB history. Here are some questions about this magnificent accomplishment, from September 16 to October 15, 2007.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Diesel540, Mar 24 08
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Diesel540
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  Colorado Rockies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the history of the Colorado Rockies spanning from 1993 to the present day.
Difficult, 10 Qns, gocrush7, Oct 25 03
Difficult
gocrush7
702 plays
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  Colorado Rockies Baseball    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Test your knowledge on Rockies Baseball!
Difficult, 20 Qns, rox186, Jan 09 10
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rox186
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  Colorado Rockies Baseball Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the short history of the Colorado Rockies franchise.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Dash_Lane, Jul 09 03
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Dash_Lane
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trivia question Quick Question
Who was the Rockies' #1 pick in the expansion draft?

From Quiz "Colorado Rockies Baseball"




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Colorado Rockies Trivia Questions
1. Who was the first player to hit a major league home run for the Rockies in Denver?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: Eric Young

Eric Young led off his first game in Colorado with a home run at Mile High Stadium in 1993.

2. What pitcher is credited with the first regular season win in a Colorado Rockies uniform?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Bryn Smith

Bryn Smith was the Mile High Stadium opening day pitcher against the Montreal Expos.

3. As of opening day in 2001, which Rockie hasn't won a batting title?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Dante Bichette

The other three won a batting title in these years: Todd Helton in 2000, Larry Walker in 1997 and 1999, and Andres Galarraga in 1993.

4. Who did the Rockies beat to clinch their first playoff berth?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: San Francisco Giants

They beat the Giants 10-9 on the last day of the year at Coors Field to clinch the berth in 1995.

5. Who hit the Rockies' first regular season home run?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Dante Bichette

Bichette hit the first home run in the opening road series in New York. Eric Young hit the first home run in Colorado as the first Rockies batter at Mile High Stadium.

6. Who pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day in 2000?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Pedro Astacio

7. Prior to the 1995 season, the Rockies played their home games at Mile High Stadium. In 1995, the Rockies moved into their new stadium. What was the name of the new stadium?

From Quiz The Colorado Rockies

Answer: Coors Field

Ground was broken on October 16, 1992, for the Rockies' new stadium. While the stadium was being built, the Rockies played their home games at Mile High Stadium. Mile High Stadium was known for being the home to the Denver Broncos, an NFL football team based in Denver. The first game played in Coors Field was on April 26, 1995. The Rockies defeated the New York Mets 11-9. The Coors Brewing Company bought naming rights to the stadium, thus the name Coors Field was given to the stadium.

8. Who was the first pitcher to no-hit the Rockies at home?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: Hideo Nomo

Nomo was the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Coors Field.

9. Who was the first Rockie to win MVP of the National League while in a Rockies uniform?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Larry Walker

Larry Walker accomplished this feat in 1997, his second year in a Rockies uniform.

10. Dante Bichette was traded to the Reds before the 2000 season for a what 2000 All-Star?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Jeffery Hammonds

Jeffery Hammonds hit .335 with 20 Home Runs and 106 RBI.

11. Which former Rockies position player has a pitching win to his credit?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: Brent Mayne

Mayne came in to pitch in the extra frames of a game when the Rockies ran out of pitchers. He pitched one scoreless inning, and then the Rockies came up and got a run, making Mayne the first position player since Rocky Calavito in 1960 with a pitching decision.

12. In 2001, Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings became the first player to do what in his major league debut?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: throw a shutout and hit a home run

In his 2001 Major League debut against the New York Mets, Jennings threw 9 innings of shutout baseball, and hit a solo home run, becoming the first player to do so in baseball history.

13. Who was the Rockies' 1993 starting third baseman?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Charlie Hayes & hayes

Charlie Hayes was an effective third baseman, finishing third on the '93 Rockies in home runs.

14. Who batted lead-off for the Rockies on Opening Day in 2000?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Tom Goodwin

Juan Pierre led-off for the Rockies on Opening Day in 2001 (the following season).

15. Which major baseball event did the Rockies stadium host in 1998?

From Quiz The Colorado Rockies

Answer: The MLB All-Star Game

The 1998 MLB All-Star Game was the 69th MLB All-Star Game. The game was played at the Rockies' three-year old stadium, Coors Field. The American League team was managed by Mike Hargrove, who at the time coached for the Cleveland Indians. The National League team was managed by Jim Leyland, who was the coach for the Florida Marlins in the 1998 season. The American League defeated the National League 13-8. Three home runs were hit throughout the game. Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, and Roberto Alomar each hit one home run.

16. How many home runs did pitcher Mike Hampton have in 2001?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: 7

Hampton hit 7 home runs, only three off from setting a Major League record. He also won the Silver Slugger award that year. Before that year he had hit zero dingers!

17. Who was the Rockies' #1 pick in the expansion draft?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: David Neid

David Neid was swiped away from the Atlanta Braves organization as the #1 pick in the 1992 expansion draft, and was hailed as a steal. Arm troubles kept him from ever realizing his potential, however.

18. Which Rockies pitcher led the NL in road ERA in 2000?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Brian Bohanon

Bohanon beat out Randy Johnson by .01 with a 2.73 road ERA.

19. The 1999 MLB season's Opening Day was on April 4, 1999. The Rockies were facing the San Diego Padres on Opening Day. What was unique about this game?

From Quiz The Colorado Rockies

Answer: It was played in Mexico

This was the first MLB regular season game to be played outside of the United States and Canada. The game was played in Monterrey, Mexico at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey. The Rockies defeated the Padres 8-2. The stadium was filled with over 27,000 fans.

20. Who was the first Rockie to win a major postseason award and what did he win?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: Don Baylor, 1995, manager of the year

Baylor won manager of the year after guiding the Rockies to a playoff berth in only their second full season and third overall.

21. What manager succeeded Don Baylor?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Jim Leyland & Leyland

Jim Leyland had an unsuccessful stint with the Rockies, after leading the Florida Marlins to a World Series ring.

22. Who has never played Center Field for the Rockies as of Opening Day 2001?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Terry Shumpert

Terry Shumpert has played Left Field several times, but never Center.

23. Which Rockie had the first ever hit at Bank One Ballpark in 1998?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: Mike Lansing

Mike Lansing ripped a single for the first ever hit at Bank One Ballpark in the debut of the expansion Arizona Diamondbacks.

24. Which Rockie, set a single season team record for saves?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Jose Jimenez

Jimenez set the team single season record in saves, for his closing duties in the 2002 season. However, he was not the most effective. Curtis Leskanic proved to be a valuable asset during the 1995 playoff campaign by a virtual guarantee of victory if the Rockies reached the ninth with a lead.

25. Which Rockie has yet to be elected to an All-Star Game up to 2001?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Pedro Astacio

Helton, Hammonds, and Cirillo were all elected in 2000.

26. The Colorado Rockies made it to the 2007 World Series. Which American League team did the Rockies face in the World Series?

From Quiz The Colorado Rockies

Answer: Boston Red Sox

The Colorado Rockies earned the National League wildcard spot in the playoffs. In the opening series of play, the National League Division Series, the Rockies swept the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0. In the National League Championship Series, the Rockies were pitted against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Again, the Rockies swept their opponent. The final series record was 4-0. The Rockies won their first National League pennant, and in turn earned their first World Series appearance. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians to earn their spot into the World Series. The Red Sox swept the Rockies in the World Series, 4 games to none.

27. How many former Rockies appeared in the 2003 MLB playoffs?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies

Answer: 15

On the Giants: Andres Galarraga (1993-1997), Neifi Perez (1996-2001), Jeffery Hammonds (2000) Marlins: Juan Pierre (2000-2002), Todd Hollandsworth (2000-2002), Lenny Harris (1999) Cubs: Dave Veres (1998-1999), Tom Goodwin (2000) Braves: Mike Hampton (2001-2002), Vinny Castilla (1993-1999), Darren Bragg (2000) Yankees: Gabe White (2000-2001) Red Sox: Todd Jones (2002-2003), Todd Walker (2000-2001) A's: Adam Melhuse (2000-2001) The only team with no former Rockies was the Minnesota Twins.

28. What 1993 Rockie was drafted from the Japanese leagues?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Gerald Clark

Gerald Clark was the opening day right fielder in 1993.

29. Which Rockie won a Gold Glove in 2000?

From Quiz Colorado Rockies Baseball

Answer: Neifi Perez

Neifi Perez won a Gold Glove in 2000.

30. In the 2010 season, a Rockies pitcher threw the first no-hitter in Colorado Rockies franchise history. Who threw the no-hitter?

From Quiz The Colorado Rockies

Answer: Ubaldo Jimenez

On April 15, Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves. The game was played at Turner Field, the home of the Braves. Jimenez struck out seven batters and walked six. The final score of the game was 4-0. This was the first no-hitter of Jimenez's career.

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