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Dummies Baseball #3 Trivia Quiz

As always, all multiple choice questions for the dummies like me to be educated with. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,473

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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2423

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. What team scored 25 runs in a game prior to the All-Star break, in 2003? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Florida Marlins

Pittsburgh Pirates

New York Yankees

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following was nicknamed 'Home Run'? Hint

Catfish Hunter

Dizzy Dean

Frank Baker

Yogi Berra

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team did Eddie Gaedel bat for, only one time in his career? Hint

New York Yankees

St.Louis Browns

Seattle Pilots

Boston Beaneaters

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following never played for the New York Mets? Hint

Frank Robinson

Ed Kranepool

Jerry Grote

Willie Mays

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Question 5 of 10

5. What pitcher led the Major Leagues with the most wins in 2002? Hint

Hoyt Wilhelm

Juan Marichal

Randy Johnson

Rollie Fingers

6. It seemed that I was overshadowed much in my career, by another great pitcher on my team. Even my 17 wins in 1968, took a back seat to Denny's 31-6 record. However, I took the World Series MVP that season. Bill Freehan and I made a great battery combination. I retired in 1979 just short of 3000 strikeouts. Who am I? Hint

Larry Walker

Jose Tartabull

Leon Wagner

Mickey Lolich

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mike Schmidt played his entire career with what team? Hint

Detroit Tigers

Washington Senators

Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following, won the most Cy Young Awards? Hint

Ozzie Smith

Gaylord Perry

Wille Stargell

Carlton Fisk

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1920, in his first season as a Yankee, Babe Ruth hit 54 home runs. Who was the next player to reach the 50 plateau in season home runs? Hint

Hank Aaron

Ted Kluszewski

Babe Ruth

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many games did the 2002 World Series last? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team scored 25 runs in a game prior to the All-Star break, in 2003?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

On June 27th, the Red Sox humiliated the Marlins 25-8. The Red Sox scored 10 runs in the first inning before 1 out was even recorded. They went on to score 14 runs in the inning, which tied an American League record. Boston banged out 28 hits in the game. The run total tied a team read set in 1950 for the Sox.

2. Which of the following was nicknamed 'Home Run'?

Answer: Frank Baker

Baker played for 13 seasons in his career, with the Philadephia Athletics and New York Yankees. His career home run total was 96, so he did not live up to his nickname.

3. What team did Eddie Gaedel bat for, only one time in his career?

Answer: St.Louis Browns

It was 1951, when owner Bill Veeck pulled this stunt, pinch-hitting 3'7" Eddie Gaedel to try and draw a walk. He walked on 4 pitches, mainly because the pitcher was in hysteria with laughter.

4. Which of the following never played for the New York Mets?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Robinson, a member of the 500 home run club, played mostly for the Reds and Orioles throughout his career, with short stints with the Dodgers, Angels, and Indians. He retired in 1976. The others listed were all on the 1973 Mets.

5. What pitcher led the Major Leagues with the most wins in 2002?

Answer: Randy Johnson

The other pitchers listed, retired decades earlier. Johnson with the Diamondbacks, went 24-5 in a remarkable season. His efforts won the Triple Crown Award, and the National League Cy Young Award, his 5th. The 6'10" left hander nicknamed 'The Big Unit', led the league in strikeouts for the 5th time in 2002 also.

Answer: Mickey Lolich

The others listed were not pitchers. Lolich was more than consistent throughout his career, mostly with the Tigers. Denny McLain stole the show in 1968 with a remarkable 31-6 record. Mickey had 3 wins in the 1968 World Series, defeating the Cardinals 4 games to 3.

7. Mike Schmidt played his entire career with what team?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

18 loyal seasons were in a Phillies uniform. Schmidt was unique, as he had power and a glove for his defensive prowess. 8 times he led the league in home runs, and also had 10 Gold Gloves at third base. Mike won 3 MVP's, and retired in 1989 with 548 home runs.

8. Which of the following, won the most Cy Young Awards?

Answer: Gaylord Perry

The others listed were not pitchers. The first Cy Young Award was given in 1956 to Dodger Don Newcombe. Gaylord won a Cy in each league. In 1972, he won it as an Indian, and then again in 1978 as a Padre.

9. In 1920, in his first season as a Yankee, Babe Ruth hit 54 home runs. Who was the next player to reach the 50 plateau in season home runs?

Answer: Babe Ruth

The Babe smacked another 59 the following season in 1921. He was the next to do this again also, as he hit 60 in 1927. Although the others listed led their leagues in home runs, they never reached the 50 mark.

10. How many games did the 2002 World Series last?

Answer: 7

The 2002 promised-land, saw the Giants and the Angels go at it in a West Coast series. The Angels won it all 4 games to 3. Troy Glaus was the Series MVP.

Source: Author Nightmare

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