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Home Run Derby Winners Trivia Quiz

Here are some past home run derbys. Can you guess the winner?

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

Author
Doug_Nate

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
412

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1996, who won the home run derby? Hint

Mark McGwire, OAK

Jay Buhner, SEA

Joe Carter, TOR

Barry Bonds, SFG

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the '97 derby in Cleveland? Hint

Tino Martinez, NYY

Mark McGwire, STL

Ken Griffey Jr., SEA

Larry Walker, COL

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1998 Derby was in Colorado. Who won it? Hint

Chipper Jones, ATL

Mark McGwire, STL

Ken Griffey Jr., SEA

Rafael Palmeiro, BAL

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1999 was held in Boston, with special guest announcer Michael Buffer. Who won this historic derby? Hint

Mark McGwire, STL

Ken Griffey Jr., SEA

Shawn Green, TOR

Sammy Sosa, CHC

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 2000 derby took place in Atlanta's Turner Field. Who won this derby? Hint

Carlos Delgado, TOR

Sammy Sosa, CHC

Ken Griffey Jr., SEA

Chipper Jones, ATL

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2001, who won the derby held in Seattle? Hint

Sammy Sosa, CHC

Luis Gonzalez, ARI

Barry Bonds, SFG

Jason Giambi, OAK

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2003 in Chicago, who was the winner? Hint

Jim Edmonds, STL

Albert Pujols, STL

Garret Anderson, ANA

Jason Giambi, NYY

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was victorious in Houston in 2004? Hint

Miguel Tejada, BAL

David Ortiz, BOS

Barry Bonds, SFG

Sammy Sosa, CHC

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Question 9 of 10

9. Detroit held the 2K5 event but there was a twist. The competitors were competing for their home country so, who won at Comerica? Hint

David Ortiz, Dominican Republic

Ivan Rodriguez, Puerto Rico

Bobby Abreu, Venezuela

Jason Bay, Canada

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the 2006 winner in Pittsburgh? Hint

David Wright, NYM

Ryan Howard, PHI

Troy Glaus, TOR

David Ortiz, BOS

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1996, who won the home run derby?

Answer: Barry Bonds, SFG

Barry Bonds defeated Big Mac 3-2 in the final round.

2. Who won the '97 derby in Cleveland?

Answer: Tino Martinez, NYY

In 1997, it was Tino Martinez who won by defeating Larry Walker in the finals.

3. The 1998 Derby was in Colorado. Who won it?

Answer: Ken Griffey Jr., SEA

Ken Griffey Jr. beat Jim Thome, 19-17.

4. 1999 was held in Boston, with special guest announcer Michael Buffer. Who won this historic derby?

Answer: Ken Griffey Jr., SEA

Griffey Jr. defeated Jeromy Burniz in the finals for his second straight derby win.

5. The 2000 derby took place in Atlanta's Turner Field. Who won this derby?

Answer: Sammy Sosa, CHC

Sammy Sosa hit the longest HR in Turner Field history with a 510ft. moon shot. Sammy defeated Ken Griffey Jr. 9-2 in the final round.

6. In 2001, who won the derby held in Seattle?

Answer: Luis Gonzalez, ARI

Luis Gonzalez beat the defending champ Sammy Sosa 6-2 in the final round. Actually, in the World Series, Luis Gonzalez hit the single to win the series for Arizona.

7. In 2003 in Chicago, who was the winner?

Answer: Garret Anderson, ANA

Garret Anderson defeated Pujols in the finals 9-8.

8. Who was victorious in Houston in 2004?

Answer: Miguel Tejada, BAL

Tejada defeated Houston's own Lance Berkman 5-4.

9. Detroit held the 2K5 event but there was a twist. The competitors were competing for their home country so, who won at Comerica?

Answer: Bobby Abreu, Venezuela

Bobby Abreu set two derby records on the night with most total HRs (41) and HRs in one round (24).

10. Who was the 2006 winner in Pittsburgh?

Answer: Ryan Howard, PHI

Ryan Howard hit his last HR into the bay.

Source: Author Doug_Nate

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