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Baseball for Dummies #23 Trivia Quiz

10 multiple choice questions for baseball dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,304

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5168

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following was a Los Angeles Dodger? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Harvey Haddux

Jim Kaat

Mickey Lolich

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following teams did Reggie Jackson never play for? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

San Diego Padres

Kansas City Athletics

Oakland Athletics

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player had the nickname, "Stan the Man"? Hint

Stan Laurel

Stan Musial

Stanley Livingston

Stanley Roper

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following players have never pitched in a Major League game? Hint

Stan Musial

Ty Cobb

Reggie Jackson

Mark Grace

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is it called when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded? Hint

Designated Hitter

Big Bopper

Grand Slam

Haley's Comet

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the 1960 World Series, which saw Bill Mazeroski hit a bottom of the ninth inning Series-winning home run? Hint

Los Angeles Angels

Pittsburgh

Houston Colt .45's

New York (Yankees)

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times in the 20th century, did a player hit 30 or more triples in a season? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson 'retired' from baseball with which team? Hint

Houston Colt .45's

Chicago White Sox

Florida Marlins

Anaheim Angels

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before the name 'Detroit Tigers', what was their original name in their franchise history? Hint

Starlings

Bengals

They were always the Tigers

Lions

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following players won a season MVP Award in both the American and National League? Hint

Frank Robinson

Carl Yastrzemski

Stan Musial

Al Kaline

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following was a Los Angeles Dodger?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Koufax either set or broke many league pitching records in his career. He was forced to retire in 1966 due to arthritis.

2. Which of the following teams did Reggie Jackson never play for?

Answer: San Diego Padres

'Mr. October' never wore a Padre uniform. Reggie played one season for the Orioles in 1976, where he hit 27 home runs in the season.

3. Which player had the nickname, "Stan the Man"?

Answer: Stan Musial

Stan Musial played his entire career with the Cardinals from 1941-1963. He missed the 1945 season due to war obligations. He smacked 475 home runs for St.Louis throughout his career. He also pitched in one game in his career in 1952, but went no-decision.

4. Which of the following players have never pitched in a Major League game?

Answer: Reggie Jackson

Cobb pitched 2 games in 1918, and one game for the Tigers in 1925. Grace pitched one inning for Arizona in 2002 (and allowed a home run), and 'Stan the Man' pitched in one game for the Cardinals in 1952.

5. What is it called when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded?

Answer: Grand Slam

The famous four-bagger, or Grand Slam, is one of the largest fan favorites. The batter is credited with 4 RBIs.

6. Who won the 1960 World Series, which saw Bill Mazeroski hit a bottom of the ninth inning Series-winning home run?

Answer: Pittsburgh

For the first time in baseball history, the 'Maz' won a World Series by ending the Series in a game-winning home run. The Pirates beat the Yankees 4 games to 3, but not before the Yankees' 3 wins came by the scores of 16-3, 10-0, and 12-0. The Angels and Houston did not exist in 1960.

7. How many times in the 20th century, did a player hit 30 or more triples in a season?

Answer: 1

John Owen 'Chief' Wilson played 9 seasons of baseball with Pittsburgh and St.Louis. In 1912, he set a record of hitting 36 triples in a season with the Pirates. Ironically, this speedster never stole more than 17 bases in a season. Only 3 players in the 20th century hit 26 triples in a season, to be the runner-ups.

8. 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson 'retired' from baseball with which team?

Answer: Chicago White Sox

Jackson was a member of the Black Sox scandal in 1919, which allegedly fixed a World Series against the Cincinnati Reds, in which the Reds won the Series 5 games to 3. His final season of baseball was in 1920. The other teams listed, did not exist until at least 40 years later.

9. Before the name 'Detroit Tigers', what was their original name in their franchise history?

Answer: They were always the Tigers

The Tigers were always the Tigers. Their franchise began in 1901, along with many other teams in the Major Leagues. After numerous American League pennants, the Tigers won their first World Series in 1935 against the Cubs of Chicago. Mickey Cochrane played the role of catcher and manager for the team, which rostered the likes of Hank Greenberg, Goose Goslin, and the pitching arms of Schoolboy Rowe and Tommy Bridges.

10. Which of the following players won a season MVP Award in both the American and National League?

Answer: Frank Robinson

All the players except Robinson played their entire career with one team. Frank won his first MVP in 1961 with the Cincinnati Reds, then again with the Orioles of Baltimore in 1966. This Hall of Famer and baseball great, went into managing after he retired as a player in 1976.

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