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Baseball Vegemite #4 Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice quiz for the average baseball fan. I hope that this is educational for you. Thanks for playing. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,503

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1692

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first switch-hitter to get 3000 career hits? Hint

Babe Ruth

Pete Rose

Willie Mays

Nolan Ryan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the 2003 World Series MVP Award? Hint

Roger Clemens

Josh Beckett

Jason Giambi

Ivan Rodriguez

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1974, what Dodger pitcher became the first pitcher in history to appear in 100 games in a season? Hint

Johnny Podres

Roger Clemens

Mike Marshall

Jesse Orosco

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first player to hit a pinch-hit home run in a World Series game? Hint

Yogi Berra

Billy Williams

Ernie Banks

Greg Pinchbeck

5. I played 17 seasons in the Majors, mostly with the Braves. In 1954 I set a record for total bases in one game with 18. During this game I hit 4 home runs and a double. I began my career as an outfielder in Cincinnati, but was moved to first base by the Braves. Who am I? Hint

Orlando Cepeda

Joe DiMaggio

Joe Adcock

Willie McCovey

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team was the first in history to win consecutive World Series titles? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Brooklyn Dodgers

New York Yankees

San Francisco Giants

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mark McGwire began his Major League career with what team? Hint

Expos

Cardinals

Athletics

Braves

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which 42 year old pitcher won 20 games in a season, in 1963?

Hint

Jim Lonborg

Warren Spahn

Andy Messersmith

Vida Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these teams was once named the Baltimore Orioles? Hint

California Angels

New York Yankees

Seattle Mariners

Detroit Tigers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first pitcher to reach 20 wins in a season, with only 1 loss? Hint

Roger Craig

Roger Clemens

Roger Dischinger

Roger Maris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first switch-hitter to get 3000 career hits?

Answer: Pete Rose

Rose reached this plateau in 1978 with the Reds. Pete was also the first switch-hitter to get 4000 career hits in 1984.
The others were not switch-hitters, and Ryan was a pitcher.

2. Who won the 2003 World Series MVP Award?

Answer: Josh Beckett

Beckett was in his 3rd season of baseball, all with the Marlins. He won game 6 in the 4-2 Florida win over the Yankees.

3. In 1974, what Dodger pitcher became the first pitcher in history to appear in 100 games in a season?

Answer: Mike Marshall

The other pitchers did not play in 1974. Marshall appeared in a record setting 106 games. He only pitched in 208 innings, and ended the season with a record of 15-12. This was his first season in a Dodger uniform, as he came from the Expos the previous season. He won the National League Cy Young Award for his efforts.

4. Who was the first player to hit a pinch-hit home run in a World Series game?

Answer: Yogi Berra

The others listed never played in a World Series game. Yogi was in his 2nd season with the Yankees when he popped a pinch-hit four-bagger in 1947 against the Dodgers in game 3. The Yankees beat Brooklyn 4 games to 3.

Answer: Joe Adcock

The others never played for the Braves or Reds, and did not play baseball in 1954. Adcock has a tremendous day on July 31, 1954, with his 18 total bases against the Dodgers at Ebbetts Field.

6. What team was the first in history to win consecutive World Series titles?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

The Cubs, led by the historical double-play combination of Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance, went to 3 consecutive World Series, the first being in 1906. In 1906, they lost to their crosstown rival White Sox 4 games to 2. In 1907 and 1908, they defeated the Tigers both times.

7. Mark McGwire began his Major League career with what team?

Answer: Athletics

Mark played in only 18 games in 1986 with the A's, then won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1987 in Oakland. He went to the Cardinals in mid-season of 1997, then retired from baseball in 2001.

8. Which 42 year old pitcher won 20 games in a season, in 1963?

Answer: Warren Spahn

The others had not started their careers yet. Spahn was in his 19th season, and in a Braves uniform when he went an amazing 23-7 in 1963. Born on April 23, 1921, he retired in 1965. His career win-loss record was 363-245.

9. Which of these teams was once named the Baltimore Orioles?

Answer: New York Yankees

The franchise began in 1901 with the Oriole name. In 1903, they became the New York Highlanders until the infamous Yankee name appeared in 1913. The following season in 1914, Babe Ruth was a rookie with the Red Sox, and destiny began its course.

10. Who was the first pitcher to reach 20 wins in a season, with only 1 loss?

Answer: Roger Clemens

Clemens did the almost impossible in 2001, by going 20-3. At one point he was 20-1 in the season with the Yankees. He won the American League Cy Young Award for the season.

Source: Author Nightmare

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