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2008 MLB All-Star Game Trivia Quiz

2008 Major League Baseball All-Star game played at Yankee Stadium in New York.

A multiple-choice quiz by jksport17. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jksport17

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,863

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
741

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Question 1 of 10

1. What player had the most votes in both leagues? Hint

Derek Jeter

Chase Utley

Alex Rodriguez

David Ortiz

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who received the American League final vote to determine the 32nd player selected to the team? Hint

Jermaine Dye

Evan Longoria

Jason Giambi

Brian Roberts

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who received the National League final vote to determine the 32nd player selected to the team? Hint

David Wright

Corey Hart

Pat Burrell

Aaron Rowand

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Question 4 of 10

4. What player set a Home Run Derby record for most home runs in a single round? Hint

Josh Hamilton

Justin Morneau

Lance Berkman

Ryan Braun

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who won the 2008 Home Run Derby? Hint

Josh Hamilton

Ryan Braun

Lance Berkman

Justin Morneau

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who started the game for the American League at pitcher? Hint

Cliff Lee

Justin Duchscherer

Roy Halladay

Scott Kazmir

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who started for the National League as pitcher? Hint

Brandon Webb

Carlos Zambrano

Ben Sheets

Tim Lincecum

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 2008 All-Star game was the longest in history. How long did it last? Hint

3:40

6:50

5:50

4:50

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the MVP award? Hint

Matt Holliday

Justin Morneau

Derek Jeter

J.D. Drew

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins set an All-Star game record by committing the most errors in an All-Star game. How many errors did he have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What player had the most votes in both leagues?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees led all players in votes for the second consecutive year. He was elected to start at third base for the American League.

2. Who received the American League final vote to determine the 32nd player selected to the team?

Answer: Evan Longoria

Evan Longoria had nine million votes. He played third base for the Tampa Bay Rays.

3. Who received the National League final vote to determine the 32nd player selected to the team?

Answer: Corey Hart

A record 47.8 million votes were cast. Corey's campaign motto was, "I Love New York", since the game was played at Yankee Stadium.

4. What player set a Home Run Derby record for most home runs in a single round?

Answer: Josh Hamilton

In the first round, Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers hit 28. In the offseason, he was traded from the Reds for Edison Volquez.

5. Who won the 2008 Home Run Derby?

Answer: Justin Morneau

Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins won 5-3 defeating Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers. Morneau was the first Canadian to win the award.

6. Who started the game for the American League at pitcher?

Answer: Cliff Lee

Cliff Lee for the Indians started his first All-Star game. The previous season he was optioned to Triple A after having a rough start in the season.

7. Who started for the National League as pitcher?

Answer: Ben Sheets

Sheets made his 4th All-Star team and first start. He became the first Brewer to start an All-Star game.

8. The 2008 All-Star game was the longest in history. How long did it last?

Answer: 4:50

It also tied for the longest game in terms of number of innings (15). Managers Terry Francona and Clint Hurdle had a hard time managing the pitchers because of certain pitch count restrictions.

9. Who won the MVP award?

Answer: J.D. Drew

J.D. Drew of the Boston Red Sox was named the All-Star MVP. He had a 2-run game tying home run in the 7th.

10. Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins set an All-Star game record by committing the most errors in an All-Star game. How many errors did he have?

Answer: 3

He had what is considered the worst game ever for a MLB player. He also became the first player in any MLB game to have 3 strikeouts, 3 errors, and ground into a double play.

Source: Author jksport17

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