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Baseball: 5th Inning Trivia Quiz

Its the top of the 5th inning. Time to steal a base!

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

Author
ctownron

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,938

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
551

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which pitcher became the fifth different Dodger to win the National League Cy Young Award? Hint

Orel Hershiser

Eric Gagne

Fernando Valenzuela

Mike Marshall

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which shortstop won his fifth Gold Glove Award in 1979? Hint

Mark Belanger

Dave Concepcion

Larry Bowa

Alan Trammell

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team hosted the fifth major league All-Star game in 1937? Hint

Detriot Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates

Philadelphia Athletics

Washington Senators

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Cleveland Indian player was the fifth to have his number retired by the team? Hint

Earl Averill

Bob Lemon

Larry Doby

Mel Harder

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the fifth Major League pitcher to throw 3000 strikeouts? Hint

Steve Carlton

Tom Seaver

Fergie Jenkins

Don Sutton

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2004, who became the fifth Milwuakee Brewer to hit for the cycle in a single game? Hint

Ben Grieve

Chad Moeller

Russ Branyan

Craig Counsell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the fifth different Chicago Cub player to win the National League Most Valuable Player award? Hint

Sammy Sosa

Ryne Sandberg

Hank Sauer

Andre Dawson

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1976, Nolan Ryan pitched his fifth no-hit game for the California Angels?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1980, which pitcher won the fifth Rolaids Relief Man Award? Hint

Rollie Fingers

Dan Quisenberry

Rich Gossage

Jim Kern

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the manager when the Chicago White Sox won their 5th American League pennant? Hint

Ozzie Guillen

Al Lopez

Gene Lamont

Jerry Manual

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which pitcher became the fifth different Dodger to win the National League Cy Young Award?

Answer: Fernando Valenzuela

In 1981, Valenzuela had a record of 13-7 with an ERA of 2.48 to become the 5th Dodger to win the Cy Young Award. Don Newcombe (1956), Don Drysdale (1962), Sandy Koufax (1963-66), and Marshall (1974) all preceeded Valenzuela in winning the Cy Young Award. Hershiser (1988) and Gagne (2003) also won Cy Young Awards as Dodgers.

2. Which shortstop won his fifth Gold Glove Award in 1979?

Answer: Dave Concepcion

Cincinnati Red Dave Concepcion won 5 Gold Glove Awards in the 1970s. All of the others are also Gold Glove winners.

3. Which team hosted the fifth major league All-Star game in 1937?

Answer: Washington Senators

The game played at the Senators Griffith Stadium, was won by the American League 8-3.

4. Which Cleveland Indian player was the fifth to have his number retired by the team?

Answer: Larry Doby

Doby was the first African-American player to break the color barrier in the American League (following Jackie Robinson who broke the Major League color barrier when he joined the NL Brooklyn Dodgers). He played for 13 seasons and hit 253 career home runs. All the others have had their numbers retired by the Indians.

5. Who is the fifth Major League pitcher to throw 3000 strikeouts?

Answer: Tom Seaver

Seaver, as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, struck out Keith Hernandez on April 18, 1981 to join the 3000 strikeout club. All the others also threw over 3000 strikeouts during their careers.

6. In 2004, who became the fifth Milwuakee Brewer to hit for the cycle in a single game?

Answer: Chad Moeller

Brewers catcher Chad Moeller hit for the cycle on April 27, 2004, against the Cincinnati Reds.

7. Who was the fifth different Chicago Cub player to win the National League Most Valuable Player award?

Answer: Hank Sauer

The first Cub to win a NL MVP was Frank Schulte in 1911, then Rogers Hornsby in 1929, Gabby Hartnett in 1935, Phil Cavarretta in 1945, then Sauer in 1952.

8. In 1976, Nolan Ryan pitched his fifth no-hit game for the California Angels?

Answer: False

Ryan had 4 no-hitters as an Angel, 2 in 1973 and 1 each in 1974 and 1975. His 5th came as a member of the Houston Astros in 1981.

9. In 1980, which pitcher won the fifth Rolaids Relief Man Award?

Answer: Dan Quisenberry

Quisenberry had 33 saves in 1980 to win the award. He also won a total of 5 Rolaids Relief Man Awards during his career.

10. Who was the manager when the Chicago White Sox won their 5th American League pennant?

Answer: Al Lopez

In 1959, Lopez lead the White Sox to a 94-60 record and their 5th AL pennant. They lost the World Series to the Dodgers in 6 games.

Source: Author ctownron

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