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Holy Gloves Batman! Trivia Quiz

A quiz about some of the worst fielding players in baseball.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,438

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
982

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. What third baseman in 1993 committed 34 errors in 338 chances for a terrible fielding percentage of .899? Hint

Gary Sheffield

Vinnie Castilla

Jim Pressley

Carl Grandon

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1900, the New York Giants third baseman Hickman committed 86 errors in a season which was the most at that time. What was his nickname? Hint

Piano Legs

Cyclops

Three Fingers

Lightning

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Question 3 of 10

3. What regular season player became the first in 62 years to field below .900 in 1978? Hint

Butch Hobson

Jim Rice

Steve Sax

Bill Buckner

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Question 4 of 10

4. What San Francisco Giant had a terrible fielding percentage of .887 in 1984? Hint

Chris Spier

Barry Bonds

Joel Youngblood

Bobby Bonds

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Question 5 of 10

5. As of January 2001, what catcher held the record for most errors in a season? Hint

Oscar Stanage

Gabby Hartnett

John Roseboro

Bob Uecker

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Question 6 of 10

6. What first baseman retired holding the record for most errors in a season with 43? Hint

Chris Chambliss

Willie McCovey

Jack Doyle

Boog Powell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the only player to commit 50 errors in a season, during the four decades 1960s to 1990s? Hint

Steve Sax

nobody

Eric Gagne

Eric Young

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Question 8 of 10

8. What shortstop retired as the only player to commit 90 errors in a season? Hint

Henry Bidendaul

Maury Schindle

Scott Wilhelm

Johnny Gochnauer

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Boston player fashioned a meagre .862 fielding percentage while committing 23 errors in one season? Hint

Carlton Fisk

Jim Rice

Jay Kirke

Fred Lynn

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Question 10 of 10

10. What shortstop committed 80 errors in a season and was also the first shortstop to create an unassisted triple play? Hint

Neal Ball

Pee Wee Reese

Luis Aparicio

Ernie Banks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What third baseman in 1993 committed 34 errors in 338 chances for a terrible fielding percentage of .899?

Answer: Gary Sheffield

Sheffield was the third sacker with the Padres and Marlins in 1993.

2. In 1900, the New York Giants third baseman Hickman committed 86 errors in a season which was the most at that time. What was his nickname?

Answer: Piano Legs

Piano Legs Hickman had the record at the time. In 1901 that record was broken by Bill Keister of the Orioles who committed 97 errors.

3. What regular season player became the first in 62 years to field below .900 in 1978?

Answer: Butch Hobson

Hobson was the 3rd baseman with the Red Sox in 1978.

4. What San Francisco Giant had a terrible fielding percentage of .887 in 1984?

Answer: Joel Youngblood

Youngblood did this as the Giant 3rd baseman.

5. As of January 2001, what catcher held the record for most errors in a season?

Answer: Oscar Stanage

Stanage committed 41 errors in 1911 with the Detroit Tigers. Oddly enough, he also holds the record for most assists as a catcher.

6. What first baseman retired holding the record for most errors in a season with 43?

Answer: Jack Doyle

Doyle committed 43 for the Giants in 1900, mainly due to fielding Piano Legs Hickman's wild throws.

7. Who was the only player to commit 50 errors in a season, during the four decades 1960s to 1990s?

Answer: nobody

Nobody achieved this feat in the last 4 decades of the 20th century. The last player to commit 50 errors was Roy Smalley who played with the Cubs as shortstop in 1951.

8. What shortstop retired as the only player to commit 90 errors in a season?

Answer: Johnny Gochnauer

Gochnauer was the only player to do this. He committed 98 errors in 1903 as the Cleveland shortstop.

9. What Boston player fashioned a meagre .862 fielding percentage while committing 23 errors in one season?

Answer: Jay Kirke

Kirke of the Boston Braves did this in 1912.

10. What shortstop committed 80 errors in a season and was also the first shortstop to create an unassisted triple play?

Answer: Neal Ball

Ball was the FIRST player to create an unassisted triple play. His 80+ errors were in 1908 with the Yankees.

Source: Author Nightmare

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