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Independently Speaking I Trivia Quiz

A number of current and past Major League stars have played for independent organizations, not affiliated with any MLB club. See if you can identify them.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,975

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
222

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to joining the Long Island Ducks, what team did former AL MVP Juan Gonzalez play for? Hint

Royals

Indians

Rangers

Tigers

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team did Brendan Donnelly spend part of 1999 with? Hint

Newark Bears

Atlantic City Surf

New Jersey Jackals

Nashua Pride

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jose Canseco and Rickey Henderson played for the Newark Bears.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Arguably one of the most popular independent teams, former players of which St. Paul-based team included Jack Morris, Darryl Strawberry, and Minnie Minoso?

Answer: (One Word, team name only)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Dante Bichette play for the Nashua Pride? Hint

2003

2005

2002

2004

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Question 6 of 10

6. What controversial former MVP started with the San Diego Surf Dawgs in 2006, but was traded to the Long Beach Armada after one game?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Edgardo Alfonzo made a brief appearance with the Bridgeport Bluefish when he played seven games with the team in 2006.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ruben Sierra did not play in the majors in 1999. What independent team did "El Caballo" play for? Hint

Atlantic City Surf

St. Paul Saints

Bridgeport Bluefish

Brockton Rox

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Jose Lima's record in the eight games he played for the Newark Bears in 2003? Hint

5-1

6-0

6-1

5-2

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tim Raines spent some time in the independent leagues by playing for who in 2000? Hint

Somerset

Newark

Nashua

Long Island

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to joining the Long Island Ducks, what team did former AL MVP Juan Gonzalez play for?

Answer: Indians

After one at-bat in 2005 with the Indians, Gonzalez spent the rest of the season out with an injured hamstring. After a failed attempt to make a comeback with the Red Sox, the three-time All-Star and two-time MVP signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.

2. What team did Brendan Donnelly spend part of 1999 with?

Answer: Nashua Pride

The Pride was Donnelly's second independent team; he played for the Ohio Valley Redcoats of the Frontier League in 1994.

3. Jose Canseco and Rickey Henderson played for the Newark Bears.

Answer: True

The Newark Bears first played in the Atlantic League in 1998.

4. Arguably one of the most popular independent teams, former players of which St. Paul-based team included Jack Morris, Darryl Strawberry, and Minnie Minoso?

Answer: Saints

The Saints first played in 1993 in the Northern League. In 2006, the team was a part of the American Association. Bill Murray and Mike Veeck are part owners of the Saints.

5. What year did Dante Bichette play for the Nashua Pride?

Answer: 2004

Bichette was a four-time All-Star. During the 1995 season, he led the National League in home runs and runs batted in. As a member of the Pride, Bichette was a pitcher and a first baseman, even receiving Atlantic League Player of the Month honors.

6. What controversial former MVP started with the San Diego Surf Dawgs in 2006, but was traded to the Long Beach Armada after one game?

Answer: Jose Canseco

Cansceo, the 1988 AL MVP, is considered controversial because of his involvement with steroids. The Surf Dawgs (folded in 2006) and Armada (active in 2007) were members of the Golden Baseball League.

7. Edgardo Alfonzo made a brief appearance with the Bridgeport Bluefish when he played seven games with the team in 2006.

Answer: False

Alfonzo played in four games, but he made the most of his comeback, going 4-for-14 with 4 RBI. He also scored two doubles and one run. The Venezuelan-born second baseman was an All-Star in 2000. In 1999, journeyman infielder Jose Offerman spent the entire 2003 season with the Bluefish.

8. Ruben Sierra did not play in the majors in 1999. What independent team did "El Caballo" play for?

Answer: Atlantic City Surf

In 2007, the four-time All-Star signed a Minor League contract with the Mets.

9. What was Jose Lima's record in the eight games he played for the Newark Bears in 2003?

Answer: 6-1

Lima's career had not been stable since his All-Star season of 1999. Originally signed by Detroit, Lima had also made stops in with the Astros, Royals, Dodgers, and Mets. In 2007, Lima was a non-roster invitee with the Mets.

10. Tim Raines spent some time in the independent leagues by playing for who in 2000?

Answer: Somerset

Raines retired with 808 career stolen bases, seven consecutive All-Stars (1981-1987), and 24 years of Major League experience. The Somerset Patriots are members of the Atlantic League.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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