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MLB in a Season! (2003 Edition) Quiz

Here's a pretty basic quiz over the 2003 MLB season.

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

Author
ngelz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
993

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What player won the AL Batting Title in 2003? Hint

Bill Mueller

Derek Jeter

Ichiro Suzuki

Manny Ramirez

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team finished 3rd place in the AL Central in 2003? Hint

Chicago White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins

Kansas City Royals

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Question 3 of 10

3. What MLB player was the closest to the triple crown in 2003? Hint

Albert Pujols

Alex Rodriguez

Barry Bonds

Gary Sheffield

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the lowest ERA and which pitcher threw it in 2003? Hint

3.01, Mark Prior

1.98, Barry Zito

2.22, Pedro Martinez

2.56, Barry Zito

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2003, which MLB star finished 2nd in season home runs in the National League? Hint

Sammy Sosa

Barry Bonds

Hank Aaron

Ken Griffey Jr

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Question 6 of 10

6. Brett Boone led 2nd basemen in home runs in 2003?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What MLB team recorded its 12th straight divison title in 2003? Hint

Oakland Athletics

St.Louis Cardinals

New York Yankees

Atlanta Braves

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Question 8 of 10

8. What two teams won the Wildcard spots in 2003? Hint

Houston Astros and The Philladelphia Phillies

Boston Red sox and Chicago Cubs

Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees and Florida Marlins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won NL Rookie of the Year in 2003? Hint

Brandon Webb

Hideki Matsui

Dontrelle Willis

Michael Jordan

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times was slugger Scott Rolen traded in 2003? Hint

Once

He was sent to Triple A Ball

Twice

None

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What player won the AL Batting Title in 2003?

Answer: Bill Mueller

Bill Mueller (.326) beat out Boston teammate Manny Ramirez (.325) for the title.

2. What team finished 3rd place in the AL Central in 2003?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

Kansas City was beat out by The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox for the central race.

3. What MLB player was the closest to the triple crown in 2003?

Answer: Albert Pujols

Pujols the St.Louis slugger, finished 1st in average, tied for 4th in RBI's and HR's.

4. What was the lowest ERA and which pitcher threw it in 2003?

Answer: 2.22, Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez posted a 2.22 era along with 14 wins for the Red Sox.

5. In 2003, which MLB star finished 2nd in season home runs in the National League?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Bonds of the Giants finished the season with 45 home runs behind Jim Thome of the Phillies. Sosa finished 6th with 40.

6. Brett Boone led 2nd basemen in home runs in 2003?

Answer: False

Brett Boone had 35 HR and did go to the all star game, but was beat out for the starting job by Alfonso Soriano, the guy who also hit more home runs than Boone with 38.

7. What MLB team recorded its 12th straight divison title in 2003?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

Atlanta won its 12th straight Divison title but was bounced from the playoffs by the Cubs.

8. What two teams won the Wildcard spots in 2003?

Answer: Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox

The Florida Marlins beat out the Astros,and Phillies for the NL Wildcard. Meanwhile, Boston ran away with the AL Wildcard.

9. Who won NL Rookie of the Year in 2003?

Answer: Dontrelle Willis

Dontrelle took the Marlins to the World Series. The Marlin went 14-6 in his rookie season.

10. How many times was slugger Scott Rolen traded in 2003?

Answer: None

Rolen stayed with the Cardinals all year. He was traded from the Phillies to St.Louis in 2002.

Source: Author ngelz

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