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Baseball Players Trivia Quiz

A multiple choice about the players of Major League Baseball who did their thing. Thanks for playing!

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,992

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
988

Question 1 of 10

1. The great Babe Ruth passed away in what year? Hint

1937

1943

1939

1948

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many different franchises did Pete Rose play for throughout his career? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team did the great Cy Young begin his Major League career with in 1890? Hint

Cleveland Spiders

New York Bridegrooms

Philadelphia Phillies

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Question 4 of 10

4. What 1980 Chicago Cub led the team with the highest batting average for the season? Hint

Willie Montgomery

Ernie Banks

Bill Buckner

Billy Williams

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Question 5 of 10

5. What slugger led the 1986 California Angels in home runs to the Division Championship? Hint

Doug DeCinces

Al Downing

Mark Ward

Leon Wagner

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 22 season career of Gaylord Perry, which of the 8 teams that he played for, did he spend more time with? Hint

Minnesota Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco Giants

New York Yankees

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team did slugger Willie Stargell play for as a rookie? Hint

San Francisco

Houston

San Diego

Pittsburgh

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is NOT a Hall of Fame member? Hint

Buck Ewing

Willie Keeler

Candy Cummings

Greg Pinchbeck

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team did 2002 Dodger manager Jim Tracy play for in his career? Hint

He never played MLB

Minnesota Twins

Chicago Cubs

Cleveland Indians

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many home runs did Mark McGwire hit in his inaugural year of Major League Baseball? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The great Babe Ruth passed away in what year?

Answer: 1948

The Bambino played his last season with Boston in 1935. He passed away on August 16, 1948 in the city that he made famous and made him famous, New York City.

2. How many different franchises did Pete Rose play for throughout his career?

Answer: 3

Pete who set many records played for the Reds from 1963-1978, then from 1979-1983 with the Phillies. In 1984 he played with the Expos before being traded back to the Reds for the latter portion of the season. In 1986 he retired as a Cincinnati Red after a 24 season career.

3. What team did the great Cy Young begin his Major League career with in 1890?

Answer: Cleveland Spiders

Young began his career with the Spiders of Cleveland of the National League in 1890. He was 9-7 in his rookie season. In 1899 he played with the St.Louis Perfectos where he went 26-16 until two years later when he played with Boston and was 33-10. He retired with 511 career wins over 22 seasons with a season high of 36-12 in 1892.

4. What 1980 Chicago Cub led the team with the highest batting average for the season?

Answer: Bill Buckner

Buckner batted .324 that year and was the only regular Cub to hit over .300.

5. What slugger led the 1986 California Angels in home runs to the Division Championship?

Answer: Doug DeCinces

DeCinces hit 26 dingers for the Halos that year. Reggie Jackson was their Designated Hitter in the 1986 season and hit 18 home runs.

6. In the 22 season career of Gaylord Perry, which of the 8 teams that he played for, did he spend more time with?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

He spent 10 seasons with the Giants from 1962-1971, only 3-1/2 seasons each with the Indians and the Rangers, and a few amongst others. His only post-season appearance was with the Giants in 1971 for the NLCS against the Pirates.

7. What team did slugger Willie Stargell play for as a rookie?

Answer: Pittsburgh

Wilver 'Pops' Stargell was always a Pirate who was adored by many Pittsburgh fans. He played for the Pirates for 21 seasons from 1962 to 1982 and retired with 475 home runs. He passed away in April 2001.

8. Which of the following is NOT a Hall of Fame member?

Answer: Greg Pinchbeck

Ewing, Cummings, and Keeler were all inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939. Pinchbeck has yet to receive the honor.

9. What team did 2002 Dodger manager Jim Tracy play for in his career?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

Tracy played 2 seasons of baseball for the Cubs in 1980 and 1981. He batted .254 and .238 in his only two seasons. He has a career total of only 3 home runs.

10. How many home runs did Mark McGwire hit in his inaugural year of Major League Baseball?

Answer: 3

He hit only 3 for the Athletics in 1986 while appearing in 18 games. He hit 49 the following year to begin his fantastic slugging career. He retired after only 16 seasons with 583 round-trippers.

Source: Author Nightmare

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