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10 Question Sports Quiz: Minnesota Twins: 2002 | MLB Teams

This quiz is about the young 2002 Minnesota Twins as you will see after playing the quiz. I was never a big fan of baseball, but I got into the Twins during the championship games. See if you can match up some of the players to their positions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tamerkins2. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Tamerkins2

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,993

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1117

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following players was not a Twins pitcher in the 2002 season? Hint

Eddie Guardado

Bob Wells

Joe Mays

Tom Prince

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Question 2 of 10

2. What position did A.J. Pierzynski play? Hint

Catcher

First Base

Pitcher

Outfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who plays first base? Hint

Joe Mays

Luis Rivas

Cristian Guzman

Doug Mientkiewicz

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Question 4 of 10

4. Corey Koskie plays third base?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was their primary shortstop in 2002?

Answer: (Two Words (or just surname))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Luis Rivas plays which position? Hint

1st base

Shortstop

Outfield

2nd base

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played left field?

Answer: (Two Words (or just surname))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Torii Hunter played which position? Hint

Right Field

Shortstop

Left Field

Center Field

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following years did the Twins win the World Series? Hint

1987 & 1991

1991 & 2002

1987 & 2002

1991 & 1985

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team did the Twins lose to in the 2002 championship series? Hint

Anaheim Angels

NY Yankees

San Francisco Giants

Oakland A's

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players was not a Twins pitcher in the 2002 season?

Answer: Tom Prince

Tom Prince, #12, born August 13, 1964, is actually a catcher for the Twins. He is in his 16th season. He started his career with Pittsburgh and was traded to the Dodgers after 7 seasons. From there he went to Phillies until he was traded to the Twins in the 2001 season. In 16 seasons, Prince has hit 18 home runs.

2. What position did A.J. Pierzynski play?

Answer: Catcher

A.J. #26, is the catcher, born 12/30/76. A.J.'s batting average has hovered around the .300 mark consistently for 5 seasons.

3. Who plays first base?

Answer: Doug Mientkiewicz

How in the world does this last name say how the name is pronounced? For those of you that don't know, it is pronounced Ma-cave-itch. This 28 year old was a rookie with the Twins in 1998.

4. Corey Koskie plays third base?

Answer: True

Corey was another of the group that joined the Twins in 1998 during the Twins' rebuilding year. With each season, his at-bats increase as does his home run and stolen base statistics.

5. Who was their primary shortstop in 2002?

Answer: Cristian Guzman

Cristian was born 3/21/78, and is player #15. Cristian is in his 4th season with the Twins. In 2001, he was selected to the All-Star team for the first time.

6. Luis Rivas plays which position?

Answer: 2nd base

Luis plays second base and wears the number on his jersey. He was in his third season of this young team in 2002.

7. Who played left field?

Answer: Jacque Jones

#11, Jacque Jones, was born 4/25/75. Jacque is in his 4th season with Minnesota. He has consistent numbers with his hits, doubles, and batting average.

8. Torii Hunter played which position?

Answer: Center Field

Hunter, said to be "The next Kirby Puckett" is one of Minnesota fan's favorite players. This product of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has been with the Twins for 5 seasons.

9. Which of the following years did the Twins win the World Series?

Answer: 1987 & 1991

The Twins made it to the World Series and won. In 1987 they beat the heavily-favored St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3 behind the bats of Gaetti, Gagne, and Gladden. In 1991 they beat the Atlanta Braves 4 games to 3 also, with the help of the arms of Kevin Tapani and Jack Morris.

10. Which team did the Twins lose to in the 2002 championship series?

Answer: Anaheim Angels

The Twins beat the Oakland A's to go head-to-head against the Angels. After beating Anaheim in the first two games, they lost the next 4.

Source: Author Tamerkins2

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