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Detroit Tigers 2012 Trivia Quiz

Detroit Tigers quiz.

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

Author
DetroitMLB

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,978

Updated
Nov 21 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
279

Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 2012, what Tiger hit for a .330 batting average? Hint

Miguel Cabrera

Magglio Ordonez

Prince Fielder

Austin Jackson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Tiger's pitcher won the 2011 MVP? Hint

Josh Verlander

Justin Verlander

Max Scherzer

C.C. Sabathia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who defeated the Tigers in the 2012 World Series? Hint

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Mariners

St Louis Cardinals

San Francisco Giants

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Tiger played in all 162 games in 2012? Hint

Miguel Cabrera

Prince Fielder

Jhonny Peralta

Delmon Young

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who had the most stolen bases for Detroit in 2012? Hint

Jhonny Peralta

Austin Jackson

Quintin Berry

Ramon Santiago

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Question 6 of 10

6. Miguel Cabrera had the most doubles on the team.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Tiger pitcher recorded 231 strikeouts in 2012? Hint

Max Scherzer

Doug Fister

Justin Verlander

No one

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Tiger had a .997 fielding percentage? Hint

Austin Jackson

Alex Avila

Victor Martinez

Ichiro Suzuki

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored the most home runs in the 2012 season for the Tigers? Hint

Austin Jackson

Chipper Jones

Prince Fielder

Miguel Cabrera

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the oldest player on the Detroit Tigers 2012 roster? Hint

Octavio Dotel

Ram�n Santiago

Victor Martinez

Alex Avila

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2012, what Tiger hit for a .330 batting average?

Answer: Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera (the triple crown and MVP winner in 2012) led all of baseball in HRs and RBI and was just behind Buster Posey in AVG.

2. Which Tiger's pitcher won the 2011 MVP?

Answer: Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander, the MVP in 2011, joined the Tigers in 2007. He pitched a no- hitter in 2007 and another one in 2012.

3. Who defeated the Tigers in the 2012 World Series?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants, led by Buster Posey, swept Detroit 4 games to 0.

4. What Tiger played in all 162 games in 2012?

Answer: Prince Fielder

Prince Fielder (the big free agent signing) hit 313 with 30 HRs and 108 RBIs; and played in all the games.

5. Who had the most stolen bases for Detroit in 2012?

Answer: Quintin Berry

Quintin Berry (a rookie) did not play the whole year but still stole 21 bases.
He was called up from the minor leagues when CF Austin Jackson was injured.

6. Miguel Cabrera had the most doubles on the team.

Answer: True

Miguel Cabrera (the triple crown winner) was voted the AL's MVP. The 2012 seaosn saw him becme the first ever Tiger to hit 30 HRs for five consecutive seasons.
2008 - 37
2009 - 34
2010 - 38
2011 - 30
2012 - 44.

7. What Tiger pitcher recorded 231 strikeouts in 2012?

Answer: Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer had 231 SO, the second most in MLB (8 less than teammate Justin Verlander).

8. What Tiger had a .997 fielding percentage?

Answer: Austin Jackson

The Tigers had bad fielding in 2012 but Austin Jackson (Detroit's CF) had a comeback year in 2012 with a .997 fielding percentage and he batted .300.

9. Who scored the most home runs in the 2012 season for the Tigers?

Answer: Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera (Detroit's 3B) hit 44 dingers in 2012. Next was Prince Fielder (1B) with 30 HRs.

10. Who was the oldest player on the Detroit Tigers 2012 roster?

Answer: Octavio Dotel

Octavio Dotel a RP was 38 years old. He had a 3.57 ERA.
Next was Barndon INge (UT) who was 35 years old.

Source: Author DetroitMLB

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