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Bronson Arroyo Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on MLB pitcher, Bronson Arroyo.

A multiple-choice quiz by tselliott1279. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tselliott1279

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,294

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
219

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What day was Bronson born? Hint

April 27, 1977

February 22, 1980

February 24, 1977

January 2, 1979

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Question 2 of 10

2. As a rookie in 2000, how was his pitching arm used? Hint

As a starter and reliever

All as a starting pitcher

All as a reliever

He did not pitch in his first season

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bronson attended Hernando High School and graduated in 1995.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. He made his Major League debut with which team? Hint

NY Mets

Detroit Tigers

Boston Red Sox

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Question 5 of 10

5. He was on the team that won the 2004 World Series. What team was this? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

NY Mets

Boston Red Sox

NY Yankees

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Question 6 of 10

6. During spring training of the 2006 season, Bronson was traded from the Red Sox to the Reds. Which player was he traded for? Hint

Austin Kearns

Kyle Lohse

Rich Aurilia

Wily Mo Pena

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Question 7 of 10

7. He hit his first career home run on April 5, 2006.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. On May 1, 2006, Arroyo pitched his second career complete game. What team was this game played against? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Toronto Blue Jays

Arizona Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies

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Question 9 of 10

9. After a 14-11 season in 2006, things seemed to have went down hill a bit in 2007. What was his win/loss record for 2007? Hint

9-9

10-8

9-15

7-11

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2004, Bronson was true to form in the ALDS. He pitched six innings in the series while striking out seven. Whose seven batters were fanned? Hint

Angels

White Sox

Yankees

Cardinals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What day was Bronson born?

Answer: February 24, 1977

He was born in Key West, Florida. He was named after actor Charles Bronson. February 24 is also the birthday of Hall of Famers Eddie Murray and Honus Wagner.

2. As a rookie in 2000, how was his pitching arm used?

Answer: As a starter and reliever

Arroyo started in 12 games, and came out of the bullpen eight times in his rookie season. Although not completing a game, he went 2-6.

3. Bronson attended Hernando High School and graduated in 1995.

Answer: True

He grew up in Brooksville, Florida and was a pitcher for his high school team.

4. He made his Major League debut with which team?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 3rd round of the 1995 amateur draft. His MLB debut was June 12, 2000. He went 2-6 as a rookie.

5. He was on the team that won the 2004 World Series. What team was this?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

The American League champion Boston Red Sox defeated the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals to claim the 2004 World Series Trophy. Arroyo went 10-9 in the season, and appeared in two games in that World Series.

6. During spring training of the 2006 season, Bronson was traded from the Red Sox to the Reds. Which player was he traded for?

Answer: Wily Mo Pena

Pena was an outfielder, and was starting his fifth season in the Major Leagues.

7. He hit his first career home run on April 5, 2006.

Answer: True

The pitch came from the Chicago Cubs Glendon Rusch. On April 11, 2006, he struck number two, also off Rusch. He hit three home runs in the season.

8. On May 1, 2006, Arroyo pitched his second career complete game. What team was this game played against?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

It was a four-hitter at home in Cincinnati. He went 14-11, and threw three complete games in the season.

9. After a 14-11 season in 2006, things seemed to have went down hill a bit in 2007. What was his win/loss record for 2007?

Answer: 9-15

2006 stats: 14-11 with a 3.29 ERA. 240.2 innings pitched
2007 stats: 9-15 with a 4.66 ERA. 210.7 innings pitched

10. In 2004, Bronson was true to form in the ALDS. He pitched six innings in the series while striking out seven. Whose seven batters were fanned?

Answer: Angels

His ERA against the Angels in the ALDS was 3.00. In the ALCS against the Yankees, it ballooned to 15.75.

Source: Author tselliott1279

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