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10 Average Questions about Albert Pujols

Albert Pujols burst onto the scene in the 2001 MLB season. Let's see how much you know about this phenom. The first half covers the baseball aspect of his life, while the second half is personal information.

A multiple-choice quiz by jets99jets. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jets99jets

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,048

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
931

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what round was Pujols selected in the 1999 rookie draft? Hint

1st round

13th round

6th round

17th round

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Question 2 of 10

2. Pujols dialed long distance 37 times in his rookie season of 2001. What former teammate of Pujols connected for 49 home runs in his 1987 rookie campaign? Hint

Ray Lankford

Mark McGwire

Bobby Bonilla

Stubby Clapp

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Question 3 of 10

3. Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt narrowly edged out Pujols in the 2001 National League Rookie of the Year voting.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many multi-home run games did Pujols record in the 2003 season? Hint

Two

Five

Four

None

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Question 5 of 10

5. Pujols cooled down at the end of the 2003 season to finish at what major league-leading batting average? Hint

.354

.365

.359

.348

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Question 6 of 10

6. Albert's birthday is listed as being when? Hint

January 16, 1980

June 16, 1981

January 6, 1981

June 6, 1980

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Albert's given first name? Hint

Jose

Esteban

Alberto

Pedro

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what Dominican city was Albert born? Hint

Santo Domingo

San Francisco de Macoris

San Pedro de Macoris

Puerto Plata

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Missouri community college did Albert attend? Hint

Sherwood Hills

Maple Woods

Mountain View

Winston Heights

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of Albert's grandmothers was named America.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what round was Pujols selected in the 1999 rookie draft?

Answer: 13th round

The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Pujols as the 402nd overall pick. From where he went on to tear up the minor leagues in 2000. Posting a combined .315 batting average with 19 home runs and 98 RBIs throughout all three levels of minor league ball, Pujols' season was topped off with a Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player award.

2. Pujols dialed long distance 37 times in his rookie season of 2001. What former teammate of Pujols connected for 49 home runs in his 1987 rookie campaign?

Answer: Mark McGwire

McGwire's 49 dingers with the Oakland Athletics set a record rookie mark. He did not match this number again until 1996, the first of four consecutive 50+ home run seasons. He was forced out of baseball at the end of the 2001 season due to chronic knee injuries.

Bobby Bonilla hit three home runs with the Chicago White Sox/Pittsburgh Pirates in his 1986 rookie season. Ray Lankford did not debut at the major league level until 1990. And as for Stubby Clapp, I just like his name.

3. Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt narrowly edged out Pujols in the 2001 National League Rookie of the Year voting.

Answer: False

Pujols received all thirty-two first place votes to notch a perfect 160, making him a unanimous choice over Oswalt, who finished a distant second with 82 points.

4. How many multi-home run games did Pujols record in the 2003 season?

Answer: Four

Pujols finished 4th in the National League with 43 home runs.

5. Pujols cooled down at the end of the 2003 season to finish at what major league-leading batting average?

Answer: .359

Pujols edged out Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton (.358) for the crown. Helton himself is no stranger to close calls, as he edged out Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra for the major league lead in 2000 by a margin of .37241 to .37240.

6. Albert's birthday is listed as being when?

Answer: January 16, 1980

The actual birthdates of quite a few native Dominican and Cuban players have been in dispute. However, Albert's birthday is listed in the official Cardinals' media guide as being on January 16, 1980.

7. What is Albert's given first name?

Answer: Jose

Jose Alberto Pujols.

8. In what Dominican city was Albert born?

Answer: Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic.

9. Which Missouri community college did Albert attend?

Answer: Maple Woods

Albert left Maple Woods early to pursue his baseball career. Cardinal fans are glad he did.

10. One of Albert's grandmothers was named America.

Answer: True

America Pujols was largely responsible for young Albert. Albert's father Bienvenido, whose name translates to "welcome," was well-known as a pitcher throughout the Dominican Republic in his day.

Source: Author jets99jets

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