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Major League Baseball Trivia Quiz

Here's an all multiple choice quiz about baseball in the Major Leagues.

A multiple-choice quiz by RedsRock29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
RedsRock29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
538

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following once led his league in slugging percentage six years in a row? Hint

George Brett

Ty Cobb

Hank Aaron

Jimmie Foxx

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1941, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth met in a series of charity what? Hint

Polo tournaments

Yacht races

Golf matches

Tennis exhibitions

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you've just hit one on to Sheffield Avenue, at what ballpark did you just hit a home run? Hint

Jacobs Field

Yankee Stadium

Wrigley Field

Dodger Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. In baseball, what is "rhubarb" a slang term for? Hint

Hard Grounder

Slow Curve

Minor Leaguer

Argument

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Question 5 of 10

5. By what odd nickname was Dennis Boyd, a pitcher in the 1980s known? Hint

Bubbles

Buzzard

Oil Can

Rice Cooker

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which baseball team used gold-colored bases in a 1970 home opener? Hint

Houston Astros

Oakland Athletics

San Diego Padres

Milwaukee Brewers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following players was once traded for seven players? Hint

Frank Robinson

Vida Blue

Paul Waner

Roger Maris

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Question 8 of 10

8. What stadium got blown to bits on December 29, 2002? Hint

Shea Stadium

Three Rivers Stadium

Candlestick Park (PacBell Park)

Riverfront Stadium (Cinergy Field)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What stadium was called the "Eighth Wonder of the World", after it was finished in 1965? Hint

Olympic Stadium

Shea Stadium

Astrodome

Kingdome

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is a pop-fly that lands safely beween the outfielders and infielders called? Hint

Texas Leaguer

Money Ball

Hot Dogger

Prima Donna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following once led his league in slugging percentage six years in a row?

Answer: Ty Cobb

His streak lasted from 1907 to 1912.

2. In 1941, Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth met in a series of charity what?

Answer: Golf matches

Ty Cobb was a winner in the first match by a score of 80 to 83.

3. If you've just hit one on to Sheffield Avenue, at what ballpark did you just hit a home run?

Answer: Wrigley Field

The friendly confines of Wrigley Field have heavenly breezes that send balls out on to the street.

4. In baseball, what is "rhubarb" a slang term for?

Answer: Argument

Broadcaster Red Barber, who broadcasted for the Cincinnati Reds from 1934-1938, the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1939-1953, and the New York Yankees from 1954-1966, was credited with popularizing the term "rhubarb".

5. By what odd nickname was Dennis Boyd, a pitcher in the 1980s known?

Answer: Oil Can

Dennis Boyd's best season was 1986 when he went 16-10 for the Boston Red Sox.

6. Which baseball team used gold-colored bases in a 1970 home opener?

Answer: Oakland Athletics

The rules committee quickly banned Oakland's innovation.

7. Which of the following players was once traded for seven players?

Answer: Vida Blue

Oakland got seven men from the Giants for pitcher Vida Blue in 1978.

8. What stadium got blown to bits on December 29, 2002?

Answer: Riverfront Stadium (Cinergy Field)

Riverfront Stadium was built in 1970 and witnessed many great moments with the "Big Red Machine" of the Cincinnati Reds.

9. What stadium was called the "Eighth Wonder of the World", after it was finished in 1965?

Answer: Astrodome

In the 1964 season at Colt Stadium, the Houston Colt .45s as they were called, had the lowest attendance record in the National League. When the Astrodome opened in 1965, and along with their name change to Astros, they finished 2nd in attendance in the National League even though they finished 9th of 10 teams.

10. What is a pop-fly that lands safely beween the outfielders and infielders called?

Answer: Texas Leaguer

The term "Texas Leaguer" dates all the way back to the 19th century.

Source: Author RedsRock29

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