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Sports Quiz: Chipper Jones: 10 Questions | MLB Players

How much do you know about Chipper's historic career?

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

Author
kingkevinpv

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,506

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Chipper's professional baseball career started when he was selected in what spot of the 1990 draft? Hint

3rd

11th

15th

1st

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what position was Chipper drafted to play? Hint

third base

shortstop

left field

second base

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Question 3 of 10

3. After making it through the minors, when did Jones make his MLB debut? Hint

September 7th, 1993

August 19th, 1994

September 11th, 1993

April 9th, 1995

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Chipper win his one and only MVP award? Hint

1999

2003

2001

1995

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times did Chipper win the Silver Slugger award? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chipper made it to the world series 4 times.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times was Chipper an all star? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Chipper name one of his sons Shea? Hint

His dad's name was Shea

He was related to William A. Shea

He was a Mets fan

He had success at Shea Stadium

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did Chipper make his last appearance? Hint

September 27th, 2012

October 5th, 2012

October 7th, 2012

He is still playing

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Question 10 of 10

10. He hit a broken bat single in his last at bat.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chipper's professional baseball career started when he was selected in what spot of the 1990 draft?

Answer: 1st

Chipper was the second time the Braves had the first overall draft pick. The first was Bob Horner who was drafted in 1978. Chipper was their first overall draft pick that came out of high school (Bolles School).

2. In what position was Chipper drafted to play?

Answer: shortstop

Originally he was drafted as a shortstop but was later recommended to switch to third during season 1993 while playing in the minors, and he would go on to stay at third for the rest of his career. He retired in 2012.

3. After making it through the minors, when did Jones make his MLB debut?

Answer: September 11th, 1993

He made his debut on September 11th, 1993 as the youngest player in the league. He would play in 8 games and go 2 for 4 in that those games.

4. When did Chipper win his one and only MVP award?

Answer: 1999

He won his one and only MVP in 1999 with a .319 batting average, 45 homers and 110 RBIs. He stole 25 bases.

5. How many times did Chipper win the Silver Slugger award?

Answer: 2

He won it in 1999 and 2000. He won his '99 title with a .319 avg, 45 hrs and 110 RBIs. He won his '00 title with a .311 avg, 36 hrs and 111 RBIs.

6. Chipper made it to the world series 4 times.

Answer: False

He made it 3 times in 1995, 1996 and 1999. The Braves beat the Indians in '95, but lost to the Yankees in both '96 and '99.

7. How many times was Chipper an all star?

Answer: 8

He made it eight times - 1996-97-98, 2000-01, 2008 and 2011-12. He would start in five of the eight.

8. Why did Chipper name one of his sons Shea?

Answer: He had success at Shea Stadium

He was a Mets killer. Against the Mets he batted .329 with 39 home runs and 123 RBIs. He most notably hit .313 with 19 homers and 55 RBIs against the Mets at Shea Stadium.

9. When did Chipper make his last appearance?

Answer: October 5th, 2012

Chipper played 21 pro seasons. His last game came against the Cardinals in the first-ever Wild Card Playoff Game. Overall he hit .303 with 2,727 hits, 1,619 runs, 549 doubles, 468 home runs and 1,623 RBIs.

10. He hit a broken bat single in his last at bat.

Answer: True

He got the last hit of the first ever wild card playoff. This hit came in the bottom of the ninth against Cardinals closer Jason Motte.

Source: Author kingkevinpv

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