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Corey Koskie Trivia Quiz

A quiz about 2003 Minnesota Twin star, Corey Koskie.

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

Author
reedy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,511

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
304

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Corey Koskie grow up? Hint

Anola, Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota

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Question 2 of 10

2. From which high school did Corey graduate? Hint

Edison High School

Transcona Collegiate Institute

Springfield Collegiate Institute

Brainerd Senior High

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Corey's proper first name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Corey's primary sport to play while growing up? Hint

Hockey

Football

Baseball

Tennis

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Question 5 of 10

5. In his first year of university, Corey played which sport for the university's juvenile and junior programs? Hint

Baseball

Football

Hockey

Volleyball

6. After his first year of university, Corey was invited to try out for the baseball team at a small junior college in Boone, Iowa. Corey made the team, but while doing his sophomore year at this college, what major deficiency did Corey have to work the most at? Hint

Batting

Catching the ball

Throwing the ball

Running

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1994, Corey was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in which round? Hint

1st

18th

5th

26th

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which year did Corey make the Minnesota Twins roster? Hint

2000

1997

1998

1999

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1999 was a year of firsts for Corey. Which of the following was not one of his firsts? Hint

First child for him and his wife

First grand slam homerun

First error

First in team batting average

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which season did Corey become the first AL 3rd Baseman to achieve 100 runs, 100 rbi's, 25 homeruns and 25 stolen bases in one season? Hint

2001

1999

2000

2002

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Corey Koskie grow up?

Answer: Anola, Manitoba

Anola is a small town approximately 20 km (12.5 miles) east of Winnipeg. It had a total population of only 1400, including the surrounding rural area.

2. From which high school did Corey graduate?

Answer: Springfield Collegiate Institute

Springfield Collegiate Institute is located in Oakbank, and is the only High School in the Springfield Municipality. Corey graduated in 1991.

3. What is Corey's proper first name?

Answer: Cordel

Cordel Leonard Koskie was born June 28th, 1973, to parents Leonard and Mary Ann.

4. What was Corey's primary sport to play while growing up?

Answer: Hockey

Corey's exposure to baseball while growing up was minimal, as can be seen in this excerpt from an interview with Breakaway Magazine: "We didn't have baseball in my high school", Corey told Breakaway, "but I played in a club program during the summer. We played one or two games a week in June, July, and the first part of August. We didn't have any practices. If the game was at 6 o'clock, the guys would show up at 5:45, throw the ball around a little bit, and then we'd play the game.

It was pretty informal."

5. In his first year of university, Corey played which sport for the university's juvenile and junior programs?

Answer: Volleyball

Corey's juvenile team went to the Nationals and he received the tournament MVP award.

Answer: Throwing the ball

After spending a year in Iowa, Corey enrolled in the National Baseball Institute in Surrey, British Columbia, for the '93-'94 season, when he got noticed by Minnesota.

7. In 1994, Corey was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in which round?

Answer: 26th

After being drafted, Corey spent a few years on the minor league circuit improving his skills. One reason that Corey was selected so late in the 1994 draft, was due to a scouting report by a Toronto Blue Jays' scout citing Corey has a "slow bat".

8. In which year did Corey make the Minnesota Twins roster?

Answer: 1998

Corey played 11 games in the 1998 season before getting a regular spot for the 1999 season. His stats in '98 were 29 at-bats, 2 runs, 4 hits, 1 homerun, 2 rbi, and a batting average of .138. His fielding percentage was .941.

9. 1999 was a year of firsts for Corey. Which of the following was not one of his firsts?

Answer: First error

Corey had one error in the 11 games he played in 1998. His 1999 stats were much better with a full year of playing: 342 at bats in 117 games, 42 runs, 58 rbi's and 11 homeruns. His batting average was a much improved .310.

10. In which season did Corey become the first AL 3rd Baseman to achieve 100 runs, 100 rbi's, 25 homeruns and 25 stolen bases in one season?

Answer: 2001

Corey actually reached exactly 100 runs, 103 rbi's, 26 homeruns and 27 stolen bases. This was accomplished in 153 games with 562 at-bats. Coreys batting average for 2001 was .276.

Source: Author reedy

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