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Baseball For The Soul Trivia Quiz

Sports questions off the top of my head!

A multiple-choice quiz by willowtree22770. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
willowtree22770

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
49,010

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
461

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the 2001 Home Run Derby? Hint

Sammy Sosa

Jason Giambi

Luis Gonzalez

Barry Bonds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the MVP of the 1998 World Series? Hint

Derek Jeter

David Wells

Mariano Rivera

Scott Brosius

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did the Yankees trade for Sterling Hitchcock one day before the 2001 trade deadline? Hint

D'Angelo Jimenez

Rafael Delew

Randy Keisler

Brett Jodie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who gave up the 'Shot Heard Round The World'?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... a Dodger)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Japanese sensation who joined the New York Mets in 2001? Hint

Tsuyoshi Shinjo

Bruce Chen

Ichiro Suzuki

Timo Perez

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the pitching coach for the Mets in 2001?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. a former knuckle baller)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had the longest hit streak in 2000? Hint

Vladimir Guerrero

Jeff Kent

Roberto Alomar

Gabe Kapler

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who hit 73 home runs in 2001? Hint

Frank Robinson

Barry Bonds

Roger Maris

Harmon Killebrew

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Question 9 of 10

9. On hot days, what did Babe Ruth keep under his hat? Hint

rabbit's foot

cabbage leaf

wet sponge

watermelon seeds

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1986, who was the pitcher who pitched 2 no-hitters in one season?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... a Professional Player)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the 2001 Home Run Derby?

Answer: Luis Gonzalez

He beat Sammy Sosa in the finals.

2. Who was the MVP of the 1998 World Series?

Answer: Scott Brosius

Brosius hit out of the 9 spot for the Yankees. The Yankees currently have the best record ever!(The 2001 Mariners are coming close!)

3. Who did the Yankees trade for Sterling Hitchcock one day before the 2001 trade deadline?

Answer: Brett Jodie

Hitchcock got the win in his first appearance for the Yankees on August 1st.

4. Who gave up the 'Shot Heard Round The World'?

Answer: Ralph Branca

Branca gave the infamous home run to Bobby Thompson.

5. Who was the Japanese sensation who joined the New York Mets in 2001?

Answer: Tsuyoshi Shinjo

Shinjo played the outfield for the Mets.

6. Who was the pitching coach for the Mets in 2001?

Answer: Charlie Hough

Hough was a pitcher for the Rangers in his career.

7. Who had the longest hit streak in 2000?

Answer: Gabe Kapler

Kapler played center fielder for the Rangers.

8. Who hit 73 home runs in 2001?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Bonds played for the Giants, and broke Mark McGwire's season record of 70.

9. On hot days, what did Babe Ruth keep under his hat?

Answer: cabbage leaf

10. In 1986, who was the pitcher who pitched 2 no-hitters in one season?

Answer: Doug Cinnella

Doug now runs the 'Professional Baseball Instruction' stationed in Northern New Jersey. It is regarded as one of the best instruction places in the U.S. Cinnella has played for the New York Mets, Yankees, Orioles, Expos. He was drafted by the Orioles in the 3rd round of the 1986 draft. Doug went to Seton Hall U, and was the New Jersey college MVP in 1984.

Source: Author willowtree22770

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