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Buenos Noches! Joakim Soria Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the 2008 Royals pitcher Joakim Soria, affectionately dubbed 'The Mexicutioner' and 'Buenos Noches' by Kansas Citians.

A multiple-choice quiz by kcroyals4ever. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kcroyals4ever

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,833

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
131

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Joakim Soria born? Hint

August 3, 1980

October 7, 1982

January 15, 1978

May 18, 1984

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did the Royals acquire Soria? Hint

Rule 5 Draft

Free agent signing

Trade

Amateur draft

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Soria do a mere few days after the Royals selected him? Hint

Got married

Threw a perfect game

Threw a no-hitter

Ran into legal trouble

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Question 4 of 10

4. Soria made his Major League debut with the Royals.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Soria's final ERA in 2007? Hint

2.48

1.97

2.56

2.02

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Question 6 of 10

6. Soria became the first Royals closer since who to go to the All-Star game? Hint

Jason Grimsley

Mike MacDougal

Ambiorix Burgos

Octavio Dotel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Soria got to pitch in the 2008 All-Star game.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. A Kansas City radio station gave out free Mexicutioner t-shirts in 2008.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. By opening the season with 13 straight saves, Soria broke whose KC club record? Hint

Tom Gordon

Dan Quisenberry

Al Hrabosky

Dennis Leonard

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Question 10 of 10

10. On his birthday, Soria signed a contract extension with KC in 2008.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Joakim Soria born?

Answer: May 18, 1984

Joakim Soria was born May 18,1984, in Monclova, Mexico.

2. How did the Royals acquire Soria?

Answer: Rule 5 Draft

The Royals acquired Soria from the San Diego Padres in the 2006 Rule 5 Draft.

3. What did Soria do a mere few days after the Royals selected him?

Answer: Threw a perfect game

After the Royals selected Soria, he confirmed that they'd made a good choice by throwing a perfect game for his Winter League team against the Naranjeros de Hermosillo.

4. Soria made his Major League debut with the Royals.

Answer: True

Soria made his debut on April 4, 2007, against the Red Sox, giving up no hits, no runs, and one walk in 0.2 innings pitched.

5. What was Soria's final ERA in 2007?

Answer: 2.48

Soria finished the year with a 2.48 ERA with KC, a 2-3 record, and 17 saves.

6. Soria became the first Royals closer since who to go to the All-Star game?

Answer: Mike MacDougal

No Royals closing pitcher had been to the All-Star Game since MacDougal in 2003, until Soria.

7. Soria got to pitch in the 2008 All-Star game.

Answer: True

It didn't look like Soria would be coming in, but when the game went into extras, both bullpens were running low on pitchers. Soria pitched 1-2/3 innings, striking out Dan Uggla and David Wright.

8. A Kansas City radio station gave out free Mexicutioner t-shirts in 2008.

Answer: True

810 WHB gives out the shirts. They are free, but receipiants are encouraged to make a donation to charity with the shirt.

9. By opening the season with 13 straight saves, Soria broke whose KC club record?

Answer: Al Hrabosky

Al Hrabosky had 11 straight.

10. On his birthday, Soria signed a contract extension with KC in 2008.

Answer: False

Soria signed it the day before his birthday, on May 17, 2008. It was a 3-year deal.

Source: Author kcroyals4ever

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