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Baseball: 6th Inning Trivia Quiz

It's the 6th inning. Time to warm up the bullpen.

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

Author
ctownron

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,945

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
438

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which second baseman stopped Bill Mazeroski from winning his sixth gold glove in a row in 1968? Hint

Felix Milan

Glen Beckert

Tommy Helms

Julian Javier

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1998, "The Sporting News" compiled its list of the Top 100 Baseball Players. Who was sixth on the list? Hint

Christy Mathewson

Lou Gehrig

Ted Williams

Hank Aaron

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1957, during his sixth season in the Major Leagues, Milwaukee Brave Eddie Mathews had his best season in what hitting category? Hint

Most triples hit in a season

Most bases on balls in a season

Most times hit by a pitch in a season

Best on base percentage in a season

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the sixth manager of the Detroit Tigers? Hint

Ty Cobb

Bobby Lowe

Bill Armour

Hughie Jennings

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1937, the New York Yankees won their sixth World Series. Which Yankee led the American League in home runs that season? Hint

Joe DiMaggio

Bill Dickey

Lou Gehrig

Babe Ruth

6. Baseball's sixth All-Star game (1938) featured a rare play, a sacrifice bunt that due to two errors allowed the bunter to round all of the bases and score. Who was the player who laid down the bunt? Hint

Joe Cronin

Charlie Gehringer

Billy Herman

Leo Durocher

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1998, who led the Colorado Rockies in home runs hit during their sixth season in the Major League? Hint

Dante Bichette

Todd Helton

Vinny Castilla

Larry Walker

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Question 8 of 10

8. The sixth World Series featured which Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher who threw three complete games to lead the Pirates to a World Series championship over the Detroit Tigers? Hint

Babe Adams

Nick Maddox

Vic Willis

Lefty Leifield

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2001, the year he set a Major League record of 73 home runs hit, Barry Bonds hit six home runs against the Atlanta Braves in a three game series. Who gave up the sixth home run to Bonds? Hint

Mike Remlinger

John Berkett

Odalis Perez

Jason Marquis

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1982, during their sixth season in the Major Leagues, which Seattle Mariners pitcher led the American League in strikeouts pitched? Hint

Floyd Bannister

Gaylord Perry

Bill Caudill

Jim Beattie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which second baseman stopped Bill Mazeroski from winning his sixth gold glove in a row in 1968?

Answer: Glen Beckert

Pirates second baseman Mazeroski, winner of 8 Gold Glove awards, had won 5 Gold Glove awards in a row from 1963-67 only to lose the Chicago Cubs' Glen Beckert in 1968.

2. In 1998, "The Sporting News" compiled its list of the Top 100 Baseball Players. Who was sixth on the list?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Gehrig, the "Iron Horse", had a 17-year career hitting 493 home runs and had a lifetime batting average of .340. The others are all on the list: Aaron (5th), Mathewson (7th), and Williams (8th). Babe Ruth was #1.

3. In 1957, during his sixth season in the Major Leagues, Milwaukee Brave Eddie Mathews had his best season in what hitting category?

Answer: Most triples hit in a season

Hall of Famer Mathews hit 9 triples in 1957, the best year he ever had in that hitting category.

4. Who was the sixth manager of the Detroit Tigers?

Answer: Hughie Jennings

Jennings was a player for 17 years and had a lifetime batting average of .311. He was the 6th Tiger manager and managed them for 14 seasons (1907-20). The others were also Tiger managers: Lowe (1904), Armour (1905-06), and Cobb (1921-26).

5. In 1937, the New York Yankees won their sixth World Series. Which Yankee led the American League in home runs that season?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

In only his second season in the big leagues DiMaggio hit 46 home runs in 1937. All except Ruth were members of the 1937 Yankees.

Answer: Leo Durocher

Brooklyn Dodger Leo Durocher was the starting shortstop for the National League. Throwing errors by Jimmie Foxx and Joe DiMaggio allowed Durocher to score after laying down the bunt. The National League won the game 4-1.

7. In 1998, who led the Colorado Rockies in home runs hit during their sixth season in the Major League?

Answer: Vinny Castilla

Castilla hit 46 home runs in the thin air of the "Mile High" city. The others all hit over 20 home runs that season: Helton (25), Walker (23), and Bichette (22).

8. The sixth World Series featured which Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher who threw three complete games to lead the Pirates to a World Series championship over the Detroit Tigers?

Answer: Babe Adams

Adams pitched 3 complete games including a series-clinching shutout in game 7. He had a 19-year career with 194 wins and a lifetime ERA of 2.76.

9. In 2001, the year he set a Major League record of 73 home runs hit, Barry Bonds hit six home runs against the Atlanta Braves in a three game series. Who gave up the sixth home run to Bonds?

Answer: Mike Remlinger

In the three-game series played from May 18-20, Bonds hit six home runs. He hit his 1st and 6th home runs off Remlinger. The others listed along with Jose Cabrera, all contributed to the 6th hit in Atlanta and the 73 hit in 2001.

10. In 1982, during their sixth season in the Major Leagues, which Seattle Mariners pitcher led the American League in strikeouts pitched?

Answer: Floyd Bannister

Bannister had 209 strikeouts as part of a 12-13 record for the Mariners in 1982. During his 15-year career, Bannister finished with record of 134-143. The others were all on the pitching staff of the 1982 Mariners.

Source: Author ctownron

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