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Quiz about An Orioles Campaign 2005
Quiz about An Orioles Campaign 2005

An Orioles Campaign: 2005 Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz asking you all about the stats and facts of the Orioles during the 2005 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by coolsam. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
coolsam
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
219,451
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
576
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who led the Orioles in home runs in 2005? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of the manager that was fired with two months left in the 2005 season? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How long did Eric Byrnes hit streak last after joing the O's in 2005? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was suspended 10 games for being busted for steroids? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who robbed David Ortiz of a three-run home run in July? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who led Orioles pitchers in wins in 2005? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who did the Orioles trade for Sammy Sosa before the season began? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who led the Orioles in hits in 2005? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the Orioles bullpen coach in 2005? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the job of Fred Manfra? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who led the Orioles in home runs in 2005?

Answer: Melvin Mora

Melvin had 27 home runs in 2005. This was the same amuount he had hit in 2004. Miguel Tejada and Jay Gibbons were right behind him with 26. Melvin and Jay had reached 100 home runs in their carrer in the '05 seson. Tejada reached the 200 home run mark in the 2005 season.
2. What was the name of the manager that was fired with two months left in the 2005 season?

Answer: Lee Mazzilli

Lee Mazilli was fired shortly after Rafael Palmeiro was banned for steroids. He was fired because the General Managers Mike Flannagan and Jim Beatie felt like they needed to make a change to spark the clubhouse. Sam Perlozzo got his first managerial job as the O's interim manager as a result. Perlozo later became the Orioles full- time manager, along side his best friend, the new pitching coach Leo Mazzone.
3. How long did Eric Byrnes hit streak last after joing the O's in 2005?

Answer: 11 games

Byrnes went on to have a horrible rest of the season? He came to the Orioles with a .248 average and ended it with a .226 average.
Also, he ended the season on the bench instead of in the starting lineup.
4. Who was suspended 10 games for being busted for steroids?

Answer: Rafael Palmeiro

Palmeiro was busted, then blamed Miguel Tejada for giving him vitamins. Tejada's vitamins did not test positive for steroids, and were legal. He lost the respect of the fans after this occurred.
5. Who robbed David Ortiz of a three-run home run in July?

Answer: Luis Matos

He pulled it in from the bullpen, saved the Orioles from losing to the Red Sox. This was a time when they were still in the playoff hunt and was a clutch catch.
6. Who led Orioles pitchers in wins in 2005?

Answer: Rodrigo Lopez

He had 15 wins. Posted a 4.90 ERA, and fanned 118 people. This shows he has been the O's most reliable pitcher in the previous four years.
7. Who did the Orioles trade for Sammy Sosa before the season began?

Answer: Jerry Hairston Jr.

Hairston was traded to Chicago along with two minor leaguers. Sosa would turn out to be a major bust for the O's. He had 14 homers and a .221 average.
8. Who led the Orioles in hits in 2005?

Answer: Miguel Tejada

Tejada had 199 hits. Brian Roberts was behind him with 176 hits.
9. Who was the Orioles bullpen coach in 2005?

Answer: Elrod Hendricks

Hendricks has been with the Orioles for over 30 years. He has been a fan favorite during that time. He had to miss a few weeks during the season, due to a stroke.
10. What was the job of Fred Manfra?

Answer: Broadcaster

He broadcasted along side with Jim Palmer, Joel Angel, and Jim Hunter.
Source: Author coolsam

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