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A Real Baseball Nightmare [3] Quiz

Another in a series of all multiple choice questions that was designed to be a real tough challenge. I hope that you enjoy it! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,196

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
370

Question 1 of 10

1. In 20 consecutive seasons, this pitcher was the first in history to strike out 100+ batters in a season. Who was he? Hint

Amos Rusie

Don Sutton

Walter Johnson

Nolan Ryan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first pitcher in history to lose two complete games in one day? Hint

Charley Radbourn

Joe McGinnity

Wiley Piatt

Walter Johnson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In April 1947, Jackie Robinson started his Major League career against which team? Hint

Brooklyn Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies

New York Giants

Boston Braves

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Question 4 of 10

4. Crosley Field in Cincinnati closed in 1970. Which pitcher took the final loss in the hometown of the Reds? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Steve Carlton

Wayne Granger

Juan Marichal

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following Major League umpires set a record for umpiring the most consecutive games? Hint

Nestor Chylak

Bill McGowan

Bill Klem

Jocko Conlan

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Question 6 of 10

6. In a league championship series, who was the first rookie pitcher to throw two complete game wins? Hint

Tim Wakefield

Vida Blue

Fernando Valenzuela

Bob Gibson

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 1980s, the World Series saw a first when both a manager and a pitcher from the same team were ejected from the game at the same time. Which team was it? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers

New York Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following set a record for being the youngest player to hit 40+ home runs in a season? Hint

Ken Griffey Jr.

Fred Lynn

Mel Ott

Al Kaline

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following speedsters stole home twice in one game? Hint

Ty Cobb

Joe Tinker

Joe Jackson

Billy Hamilton

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which year was the first electronic public address system used at a Major League game? Hint

1942

1929

1917

1938

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 20 consecutive seasons, this pitcher was the first in history to strike out 100+ batters in a season. Who was he?

Answer: Don Sutton

Don began his terror for 15 seasons with the Dodgers, and hit this milestone as an Angel in 1985. He retired with 3574 strikeouts over 23 seasons.

2. Who was the first pitcher in history to lose two complete games in one day?

Answer: Wiley Piatt

Piatt experienced a terrible day on June 25th, 1903, when pitching for the Boston Braves. He lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0, and then again 5-3 in the double-header. Piatt had a record of 9-14 in 1903, which was his last season of baseball. He pitched for only six seasons.

3. In April 1947, Jackie Robinson started his Major League career against which team?

Answer: Boston Braves

Robinson, the Dodger, went hitless against the Braves in that game, and was 0-20 after his first five games. He ended the season with a .297 batting average and led the National League in stolen bases. He was still named the 1947 Rookie of the Year, and later won the NL MVP in 1949.

4. Crosley Field in Cincinnati closed in 1970. Which pitcher took the final loss in the hometown of the Reds?

Answer: Juan Marichal

Marichal of the Giants lost the game 5-4 after back to back home runs from Johnny Bench and Lee May of the Reds in the 8th inning on June 24th.

5. Which of the following Major League umpires set a record for umpiring the most consecutive games?

Answer: Bill McGowan

McGowan was the 'Lou Gehrig of Umpires' as he umpired 2,541 consecutive games from 1925 through 1954. Bill was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.

6. In a league championship series, who was the first rookie pitcher to throw two complete game wins?

Answer: Tim Wakefield

Tim went 8-1 as a Pittsburgh Pirate rookie in 1992. His two wins came in a four games to three loss to the Braves in the NL Championship series.

7. In the 1980s, the World Series saw a first when both a manager and a pitcher from the same team were ejected from the game at the same time. Which team was it?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

In the 1985 World Series, the Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog and pitcher Joaquin Andujar were ejected for vehemently arguing balls and strikes. St. Louis lost the series to the Kansas City Royals, four games to three.

8. Which of the following set a record for being the youngest player to hit 40+ home runs in a season?

Answer: Mel Ott

In his fourth season in the Major Leagues and with the New York Giants, Mel hit 42 in 1929 at the age of 20. He would go on to lead the NL in home runs six times, and retire with 511 over 22 seasons.

9. Which of the following speedsters stole home twice in one game?

Answer: Joe Tinker

Tinker did this in 1910 on June 28th. This Chicago Cub shortstop stole only 20 bases in the entire season, and 336 in his 15-season career.

10. In which year was the first electronic public address system used at a Major League game?

Answer: 1929

The New York Giants were the first to use it at the Polo Grounds in New York on August 25, 1929.

Source: Author Nightmare

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