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Before They Were Stars Trivia Quiz

Can you match these Minor League statistics to the Major League stars?

A multiple-choice quiz by joesmoke25. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
joesmoke25

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
321

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Question 1 of 10

1. What slugging outfielder had a .229 batting average with 9 home runs and 42 stolen bases for Class A Charlotte Rangers in 1988? Hint

Albert Belle

Ken Griffey Jr.

Sammy Sosa

Juan Gonzalez

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Question 2 of 10

2. What MVP first baseman hit .333 with only 4 home runs and 61 runs batted in for Class AA New Britain in 1990? Hint

Jeff Bagwell

Frank Thomas

Mo Vaughn

Jim Thome

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Hall of Fame player hit only .247 with 4 home runs and 21 stolen bases for Class A Spartanburg in 1979? Hint

Ryne Sandberg

Tony Gwynn

Wade Boggs

Rickey Henderson

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Hall of Famer hit .291 with 26 home runs and 91 runs batted in for Class AAA Eugene in 1972? Hint

Dave Winfield

George Brett

Mike Schmidt

Carlton Fisk

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Hall of Fame pitcher had a record of 17 wins and 2 losses with a 2.51 earned run average and 272 strikeouts for Class A Greenville in 1966? Hint

Steve Carlton

Nolan Ryan

Catfish Hunter

Tom Seaver

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Question 6 of 10

6. What slugging first baseman hit .324 with 17 home runs and 84 runs batted in for Class A Peoria in 2000? Hint

Albert Pujols

Justin Morneau

David Ortiz

Lance Berkman

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Question 7 of 10

7. What star outfielder hit .299 with 13 home runs and 15 stolen bases from Class A Prince William in 1985? Hint

Barry Bonds

Bobby Bonilla

Jose Canseco

Ruben Sierra

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Question 8 of 10

8. What star pitcher had a record of 13 wins and 9 losses with a 3.19 earned run average and 125 strikeouts for Class A Peoria in 1985? Hint

Roger Clemens

Tom Glavine

Greg Maddux

Randy Johnson

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Question 9 of 10

9. What star outfielder hit .305 with 22 home runs and 90 runs batted in for Class AAA Richmond in 1977? Hint

Dale Murphy

Jim Rice

Andre Dawson

Robin Yount

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Question 10 of 10

10. What star shortstop hit .289 with 7 home runs, 68 runs batted in and 30 stolen bases for Class AA Portland in 1995? Hint

Derek Jeter

Miguel Tejada

Nomar Garciaparra

Edgar Renteria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What slugging outfielder had a .229 batting average with 9 home runs and 42 stolen bases for Class A Charlotte Rangers in 1988?

Answer: Sammy Sosa

Before Sammy Sosa hit all those home runs, he was a low average base stealer in the Texas Rangers organization.

2. What MVP first baseman hit .333 with only 4 home runs and 61 runs batted in for Class AA New Britain in 1990?

Answer: Jeff Bagwell

Before Jeff Bagwell became a star with the Houston Astros, he played in the Boston Red Sox organization. He was traded to Houston in 1990 for right- handed pitcher Larry Anderson.

3. What Hall of Fame player hit only .247 with 4 home runs and 21 stolen bases for Class A Spartanburg in 1979?

Answer: Ryne Sandberg

Before Ryne Sandberg authored his Hall of Fame career as a Chicago Cubs second baseman, he was a third base prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He was traded from the Phillies to the Cubs for Larry Bowa and Ivan DeJesus in 1982. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2005.

4. What Hall of Famer hit .291 with 26 home runs and 91 runs batted in for Class AAA Eugene in 1972?

Answer: Mike Schmidt

Mike Schimdt was a Philadelphia Phillies icon, winning home run titles and Gold Gloves throughout his career. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995.

5. What Hall of Fame pitcher had a record of 17 wins and 2 losses with a 2.51 earned run average and 272 strikeouts for Class A Greenville in 1966?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Nolan Ryan always showed the promise that would translate into a Hall of Fame career over 27 seasons with the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999.

6. What slugging first baseman hit .324 with 17 home runs and 84 runs batted in for Class A Peoria in 2000?

Answer: Albert Pujols

St Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was Rookie of the Year in 2001. He has been named to the National League All-Star team every year from 2001 through 2007, and was league MVP in 2005.

7. What star outfielder hit .299 with 13 home runs and 15 stolen bases from Class A Prince William in 1985?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds became a star with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants, winning the National League MVP award in 1990, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. He was also the first player in history with 500 home runs and 500 stolen bases.

8. What star pitcher had a record of 13 wins and 9 losses with a 3.19 earned run average and 125 strikeouts for Class A Peoria in 1985?

Answer: Greg Maddux

Greg Maddux developed into an 300-game winner in the Major Leagues, and won 4 straight Cy Young awards from 1992 through 1995. He also won 13 straight Gold Gloves from 1990 through 2002.

9. What star outfielder hit .305 with 22 home runs and 90 runs batted in for Class AAA Richmond in 1977?

Answer: Dale Murphy

Before Dale Murphy became a two-time National League MVP outfielder, he was a catching prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization. The Braves made him an outfielder where he went on to win 6 Gold Gloves. He finished his career with the Colorado Rockies in 1993 with a .265 career average and 398 home runs.

10. What star shortstop hit .289 with 7 home runs, 68 runs batted in and 30 stolen bases for Class AA Portland in 1995?

Answer: Edgar Renteria

The others may get more recognotion, but Edgar Renteria had been a terriffic shortstop over his career. He won the Gold Glove in 2002 and 2003, and was also named to the All-Star team in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, and 2006.

Source: Author joesmoke25

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