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Quiz about Baseball Mixture
Quiz about Baseball Mixture

Baseball Mixture Quiz for Experts | MLB Mixture


Quiz about mixed baseball. Stats, records, honors, etc ... Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by stv24. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
stv24
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
95,074
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
657
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Pittsburgh and St. Louis players shared the 1979 N.L. MVP Award? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1969 who did Mike Cuellar share the A.L. Cy Young Award with? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first player to hit a home run in Canada as both a National League player and an American League player? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What pitcher gave up George Brett's infamous "pine tar homerun"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 1950s these two teams played in the only World Series that did not involve a team from New York. Which two teams? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Red Sox player won the A.L. batting crown in 1979? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who were the two Oakland A's pitchers that won 20 games each in 1990? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What Cincinati Red rookie won 20 games in 1985? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1972 which catcher led the American League in triples? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1920 the first ever World Series grand slam was hit. Who hit it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Pittsburgh and St. Louis players shared the 1979 N.L. MVP Award?

Answer: Willie Stargell & Keith Hernandez

Not only MVPs but World Series champs also in their careers.
2. In 1969 who did Mike Cuellar share the A.L. Cy Young Award with?

Answer: Denny Mclain

Mclain later began a pitching career in the Michigan penal system.
3. Who was the first player to hit a home run in Canada as both a National League player and an American League player?

Answer: Richie Zisk

Zisk hit a homer in Montreal as a Pirate, and one in Toronto as a member of the White Sox.
4. What pitcher gave up George Brett's infamous "pine tar homerun"?

Answer: Goose Gossage

Musial hit 475, but Never led the league.
5. In the 1950s these two teams played in the only World Series that did not involve a team from New York. Which two teams?

Answer: Chicago Whitesox & Los Angeles Dodgers

The Sox and Dodgers played out the 1959 World Series.
6. Which Red Sox player won the A.L. batting crown in 1979?

Answer: Fred Lynn

Lynn was the only player besides Rod Carew And George Brett to win a batting title between 1972 and 1980.
7. Who were the two Oakland A's pitchers that won 20 games each in 1990?

Answer: Bob Welch & Dave Stewart

Welch won 27 and Stewart 21.
8. What Cincinati Red rookie won 20 games in 1985?

Answer: Tom Browning

Browning never lived up the numbers he put up in his rookie year.
9. In 1972 which catcher led the American League in triples?

Answer: Carlton Fisk

Fisk actually tied for the lead in 1972.
10. In 1920 the first ever World Series grand slam was hit. Who hit it?

Answer: Elmer Smith

Smith played for the Cleveland Indians. His Teamate Jim Bagby hit the first WS Homerun by a pitcher.
Source: Author stv24

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