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2002 White Sox Roster Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz about the Chicago White Sox roster for the 2002 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by slimydahsc. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
slimydahsc

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,489

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
818

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Question 1 of 15

1. Name one of the two catchers.

Answer: (One Word Only (surname))

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the All-Star first baseman?

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the second baseman when Ray Durham left?

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the third baseman?

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Question 5 of 15

5. Name one of the two shortstops?

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who usually played left field?

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who played center field?

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who played right field?

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was the infamous designated hitter?

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Question 10 of 15

10. Name one of the two pinch hitters?

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was the White Sox's 2002 All-Star pitcher?

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who scolded Frank Thomas for not sliding home during a game (it was a Saturday game on August 3, 2002 at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays)? Hint

Carlos Lee

Mark Buehrle

Paul Konerko

Magglio Ordonez

13. Who got sort of "ticked" because Jose Valentin used his bat without permission (this happened during an interleague game with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Wrigley Field)? Hint

Frank Thomas

Carlos Lee

Ray Durham

Paul Konerko

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Question 14 of 15

14. Sandy Alomar, Jr., Kenny Lofton, Ray Durham, and Bob Howry were all traded to American League teams?

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which White Sox pitcher had a baby boy, was absent because of the birth, and came back to earn a save? Hint

Kelly Wunsch

Damaso Marte

Antonio Osuna

Matt Ginter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name one of the two catchers.

Answer: Johnson

Josh Paul came up from the minor league Charlotte AAA club, replacing Sandy Alomar, Jr. after he was traded to the Colorado Rockies.

2. Who was the All-Star first baseman?

Answer: Konerko

3. Who was the second baseman when Ray Durham left?

Answer: Willie Harris

Willie came up from the minor league Charlotte AAA club, replacing Ray Durham after he was traded to the Oakland Athletics.

4. Who was the third baseman?

Answer: Joe Crede

Joe also came up from the minor league Charlotte AAA club, replacing Jose Valentin as the third baseman.

5. Name one of the two shortstops?

Answer: Clayton

Royce and Jose must switch up the job of shortstop since Joe Crede took over the job at third base, replacing Jose.

6. Who usually played left field?

Answer: Carlos Lee

Carlos was occasionally replaced in left field.

7. Who played center field?

Answer: Aaron Rowand

After Kenny Lofton was traded to the San Francisco Giants, Aaron was given the opportunity to play center field everyday, which was the original plan.

8. Who played right field?

Answer: Magglio Ordonez

This All-Star was one of the best players the White Sox have ever had!

9. Who was the infamous designated hitter?

Answer: Frank Thomas

After the Big Hurt fell into a temporary slump, many had given up hope and supported the idea of trading him. Many forgot all he has done for the White Sox and for baseball in general.

10. Name one of the two pinch hitters?

Answer: Liefer

Tony and Jeff were the White Sox's utility men; they can play almost any position on the field.

11. Who was the White Sox's 2002 All-Star pitcher?

Answer: Mark Buehrle

12. Who scolded Frank Thomas for not sliding home during a game (it was a Saturday game on August 3, 2002 at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays)?

Answer: Carlos Lee

Frank responded by saying Carlos hasn't exactly had his best season, so he shouldn't be coaching anyone.

13. Who got sort of "ticked" because Jose Valentin used his bat without permission (this happened during an interleague game with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Wrigley Field)?

Answer: Paul Konerko

Paul mentioned it after Jose nearly broke the bat during the game.

14. Sandy Alomar, Jr., Kenny Lofton, Ray Durham, and Bob Howry were all traded to American League teams?

Answer: False

Bob Howry was traded to the Boston Red Sox and Ray Durham was traded to the Oakland Athletics. These teams are American League. Kenny Lofton was traded to the San Francisco Giants and Sandy Alomar, Jr. was traded to the Colorado Rockies. These teams are National League.

15. Which White Sox pitcher had a baby boy, was absent because of the birth, and came back to earn a save?

Answer: Antonio Osuna

Antonio went to his homeland in Mexico to be by his wife's side for the birth of their child, which he still missed. He then came back and earned a save, which he dedicated to his newborn son.

Source: Author slimydahsc

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