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2003 Florida Marlins Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the 2003 champion Florida Marlins.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
818

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many All-Stars were chosen from the Marlins? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Jack McKeon took over the Marlins mid-season, what position were they in the National League East Hint

3rd

Last

2nd

4th

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Dontrelle Willis replace on the All-Star roster? Hint

Kevin Brown

Randy Johnson

Tom Glavine

Hideo Nomo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Center Fielder Juan Pierre led the major leagues in steals.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Atlanta were the top team in the NL East. By how many games did the Marlins trail the Braves? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Florida give up to acquire closer Ugueth Urbina? Hint

One major leaguer and one minor leaguer

Two Triple-A players

Three Double-A Players

Three Triple-A Players

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who pitched the most innings? Hint

Mark Redman

Carl Pavano

Josh Beckett

Dontrelle Willis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jeff Conine was the oldest player on the Marlins.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the youngest member of the Marlins in 2003?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Marlins led in both stolen bases and times caught stealing in 2003.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many All-Stars were chosen from the Marlins?

Answer: 3

3B Mike Lowell, 2B Luis Castillo, LHP starter Dontrelle Willis

2. When Jack McKeon took over the Marlins mid-season, what position were they in the National League East

Answer: 4th

McKeon, a 72-year-old grandfather living in North Carolina, came out of retirement and replaced the unliked Jeff Torborg. Torborg was a coach on that infamous 1992 Mets team (big players, huge salaries, next to last finish).

3. Who did Dontrelle Willis replace on the All-Star roster?

Answer: Kevin Brown

Brown was recovering from injury and withdrew from the roster, allowing the 21-year-old rookie to play. Willis was 14-6 with a 3.30 ERA after promotion from the Double-A Carolina Mudcats. Willis was voted the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year.

4. Center Fielder Juan Pierre led the major leagues in steals.

Answer: True

Louisiana native Pierre stole 65 bases (out of 85 attempts), 22 more than Milwaukee's Scott Podsednik. The AL's top thief was Carl Crawford, with 55.

5. Atlanta were the top team in the NL East. By how many games did the Marlins trail the Braves?

Answer: 10

Atlanta: 101-61, Florida: 91-71

6. Who did Florida give up to acquire closer Ugueth Urbina?

Answer: Three Double-A Players

Urbina was acquired from the Texas Rangers.

7. Who pitched the most innings?

Answer: Carl Pavano

Pavano pitched 201 innings, compared to Redman's 190, Beckett's 142, and Willis' 160. Pavano (a 13th round Red Sox pick in 1994) was the guy traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Montreal Expos for Pedro Martinez. In 2002, Pavano was part an 8-player deal between the Expos and the Marlins.

8. Jeff Conine was the oldest player on the Marlins.

Answer: False

Lenny Harris was the oldest on the squad.

9. Who was the youngest member of the Marlins in 2003?

Answer: Miguel Cabrera

The Venezuelan born Third-baseman/Left fiedler was 20 years old when he debuted in 2003, after a Double-A promotion. Cabrera is a year younger than Dontrelle Willis.

10. The Marlins led in both stolen bases and times caught stealing in 2003.

Answer: True

The Marlins stole 150 bases, but got caught 74 times.

Source: baseball-reference.com

Source: Author GoodVibe

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