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Modern Baseball Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the current game of baseball by answering these five questions. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by KeatNY. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
KeatNY

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,699

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1131

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. In 2001, who quietly put together a 57 HR season behind Barry Bonds of San Fransisco? Hint

Sammy Sosa

Alex Rodriguez

Shawn Green

Luis Gonzalez

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Question 2 of 5

2. Despite being outpitched by his team mate Mike Mussina, Roger Clemens won the Cy Young Award in 2001 for the ___ time in his career Hint

6th

4th

5th

7th

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who threw a no-hitter in his first start of 2001 (in early April)? Hint

Bud Smith

Randy Johnson

Pedro Martinez

Hideo Nomo

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who managed the Chicago Cubs for three season 2000-2002? Hint

Bobby Cox

Don Baylor

Davey Lopes

Johnny Oates

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Question 5 of 5

5. Opening Day 2002: which of the following superstars was NOT a career .300 hitter? Hint

Alex Rodriguez

Barry Bonds

Jason Giambi

Derek Jeter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2001, who quietly put together a 57 HR season behind Barry Bonds of San Fransisco?

Answer: Luis Gonzalez

Despite hitting sixteen fewer home runs than Bonds, Gonzalez did finish with a higher RBI total than Barry.

2. Despite being outpitched by his team mate Mike Mussina, Roger Clemens won the Cy Young Award in 2001 for the ___ time in his career

Answer: 6th

Clemens won two of his six Cy Young Awards in Toronto, and he only played there for two years. They got their money's worth!

3. Who threw a no-hitter in his first start of 2001 (in early April)?

Answer: Hideo Nomo

Almost exactly one year later, Boston starter Derek Lowe tossed a no-hitter in Fenway Park.

4. Who managed the Chicago Cubs for three season 2000-2002?

Answer: Don Baylor

The Chicago Cubs won a record 116 games in 1908 (that record was equalled by the 2001 Seattle Mariners). They went on to win the 1908 World Series.

5. Opening Day 2002: which of the following superstars was NOT a career .300 hitter?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds had a career batting average of just .295, even with all those homers.

Source: Author KeatNY

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