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Quiz about Kansas City Royals Positions 2007

Kansas City Royals Positions: 2007 Quiz

A quick quiz on the positions of the 2007 Kansas City Royals.

A multiple-choice quiz by kcroyals4ever. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kcroyals4ever

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,810

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
459

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Royals' opening day starter? Hint

Gil Meche

Brian Bannister

Scott Elarton

Zack Greinke

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Royals' starting third baseman? Hint

Mark Teahen

Jeff Keppinger

Esteban German

Alex Gordon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Royals' starting second baseman, an experienced veteran? Hint

Ryan Shealy

Esteban German

Mark Grudzielanek

Tony Pena, Jr.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What position was Mark Teahen moved to? Hint

First base

Right field

Left field

Centerfield

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Esteban German's best defensive position? Hint

First base

Second base

Left field

Third base

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who usually closed out games while Octavio Dotel was either hurt or not with the team anymore? Hint

Joel Peralta

David Riske

Joakim Soria

Ambiorix Burgos

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was David DeJesus playing? Hint

Centerfield

Shortstop

Right field

First base

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Question 8 of 10

8. What position had Billy Butler been playing when he was called up from the minors? Hint

Right field

Pitcher

First base

Left field

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the starting catcher? Hint

Jason LaRue

John Buck

Matt Tupman

Paul Phillips

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who entered the season as the fourth starting pitcher? Hint

Brian Bannister

Jorge de la Rosa

John Bale

Odalis Perez

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Royals' opening day starter?

Answer: Gil Meche

Gil Meche, the offseason acquisition, started the April 2, 2007 afternoon game for the Royals. He and the Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox and Curt Schilling 7-1.

2. Who was the Royals' starting third baseman?

Answer: Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon, dubbed by many as "the next George Brett", was a top prospect. He drew a standing ovation before his first Major League at-bat, in which he struck out with the bases loaded against Curt Schilling. There was so much hype surrounding Gordon that the Royals moved their 2006 third baseman and Player of the Year, Mark Teahen, to a different position.

3. Who was the Royals' starting second baseman, an experienced veteran?

Answer: Mark Grudzielanek

Mark Grudzielanek had the Royals' second base job regularly for the second year. He has played for several teams, mostly in the National League, and obtained his 2000th career hit in the 2008 season.

4. What position was Mark Teahen moved to?

Answer: Right field

When Mark Teahen was moved to make room for Alex Gordon, the Royals had him primarily play right field, although he has also spent time at first base, centerfield, and left field.

5. What is Esteban German's best defensive position?

Answer: Second base

Esteban German is not a "real" anything, but at least he played an adequate second base. Sometimes he played there when Grudzielanek had to take a day off to rest, but he also played in the rest of the infield and in the outfield.

6. Who usually closed out games while Octavio Dotel was either hurt or not with the team anymore?

Answer: Joakim Soria

Octavio Dotel was the Royals' closer, but when he went down with an injury, Joakim Soria stepped up to take his place. After Dotel was traded to the Braves, Soria took over for good.

7. Where was David DeJesus playing?

Answer: Centerfield

David DeJesus played some left field in 2006, but he spent the 2007 season manning center.

8. What position had Billy Butler been playing when he was called up from the minors?

Answer: Left field

The Royals had been trying Butler in left field for a while. When he came to the Majors, they decided he didn't have enough speed and made him a first baseman/DH.

9. Who was the starting catcher?

Answer: John Buck

John Buck started in front of Jason LaRue and led the team with 18 home runs.

10. Who entered the season as the fourth starting pitcher?

Answer: Jorge de la Rosa

Jorge de la Rosa began the season with a victory against Detroit, but went on to tie for the team lead in losses.

Source: Author kcroyals4ever

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