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Combined questions on basic facts in baseball history, and current. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by willowtree22770. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
willowtree22770

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,996

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
391

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Question 1 of 20

1. Everyone knows that the longest hit streak in MLB was by Joe DiMaggio in 1941, with a 56 game hitting streak, but who has the second longest hit streak ever (there are two players and you can choose either - first AND last name please)(as of July 2001)?

Answer: ((2 answers possible))

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Question 2 of 20

2. How many players have had consecutive game streaks reaching over 1,000 in baseball history (as of July 2001)? Hint

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who had the highest batting average against the Mets in the World Series in 2000? Hint

Paul O'Neill

Jose Vizcaino

Derek Jeter

Luis Polonia

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Question 4 of 20

4. Who won the only game for the New York Mets in the 2000 World Series? Hint

John Franco

Al Leiter

John Carson

Mike Hampton

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Question 5 of 20

5. Who had the best batting average for the San Francisco Giants in 2000? Hint

Jeff Kent

Ellis Burks

Barry Bonds

Rich Aurilla

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Question 6 of 20

6. Who led the Pittsburgh Pirates in saves in 2000? Hint

Todd Ritchie

Kris Benson

Mike Williams

Jose Silva

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who led the Philadephia Phillies in wins in 2000? Hint

Randy Wolf

Omar Daal

Robert Person

Bruce Chen

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who led the Dodgers in wins in the 2000 season as a pitcher? Hint

Chan Ho Park

Randy Johnson

Darren Dreifort

Kevin Brown

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who led the Florida Marlins in RBI's in 2000? Hint

Preston Wilson

Cliff Floyd

Derrek Lee

Henry Rodriguez

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Question 10 of 20

10. Who led the Houston Astros in wins in 2000? Hint

Wade Miller

Jose Lima

Scott Elarton

Shane Reynolds

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who was the winning pitcher in the 2000 all-star game? Hint

Jason Isringhausen

David Wells

Mariano Rivera

James Baldwin

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Question 12 of 20

12. What team led the National League in fielding percentage in 2000? Hint

Dodgers

Mets

Cubs

Rockies

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Question 13 of 20

13. What was the nickname of the 1989 Chicago Cubs?

Answer: (They were managed by Don Zimmer)

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who was the only pitcher to pitch more than one inning for the National League in the 2000 All-Star Game? Hint

Randy Johnson

Darryl Kile

Tom Glavine

John Rocker

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who managed the Philadelphia Phillies in 2000? Hint

Terry Francona

Charlie Hough

Larry Bowa

Kevin Anderson

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who was Mickey Mantle's first idol when growing up? Hint

Joe DiMaggio

Ty Cobb

'Shoeless'Joe Jackson

Stan Musial

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Question 17 of 20

17. What year did Mickey Mantle win the Triple Crown award? Hint

1952

1956

1954

1949

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Question 18 of 20

18. What year did the New York Yankees win their first World Series? Hint

1910

1924

1911

1923

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Question 19 of 20

19. What team lost in the first world series in 1903? Hint

Chicago Cubs

St. Louis

Pittsburgh

New York Giants

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who (as of July 2001) has the highest slugging percentage in their career in the World Series (with a minimum of 50 AB)? Hint

Babe Ruth

Reggie Jackson

Mickey Mantle

Lou Brock

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Willie Keeler

Keeler had a 44 game hit streak in 1897 with Baltimore, and Rose also had a 44 game hit streak in 1978 with Cincinnati.

2. How many players have had consecutive game streaks reaching over 1,000 in baseball history (as of July 2001)?

Answer: 6

Cal Ripken Jr. had 2632 games 1982-1998, Lou Gehrig had 2130 1925-1939, Everett Scott had 1,307 1916-1925, Steve Garvey had 1,207 1975-1983, Billy Williams had 1,117 1963-1970, and Joe Sewell had 1,103 in 1922-1930.

3. Who had the highest batting average against the Mets in the World Series in 2000?

Answer: Luis Polonia

Luis hit .500 in 2 at bats with the one hit coming in game 1. O'Neill had a .474 in 19 at bats, Derek Jeter had a .409 in 22 at bats, and Vizcaino had a .235 in 17 at bats.

4. Who won the only game for the New York Mets in the 2000 World Series?

Answer: John Franco

John Franco allowed one hit in one scoreless inning in Game 3 to led the Mets to a win. Armando Benitez saved that game. Rick Reed started that game.

5. Who had the best batting average for the San Francisco Giants in 2000?

Answer: Ellis Burks

Ellis Burks batted .344 while Kent batted .334, Bonds batted .306 and Snow batted .284.

6. Who led the Pittsburgh Pirates in saves in 2000?

Answer: Mike Williams

Mike Williams saved 24 games, while Benson, Sliva, and Ritchie never saved a game. The Pirates saved a total of 26 games in 2000.

7. Who led the Philadephia Phillies in wins in 2000?

Answer: Randy Wolf

Randy Wolf had a record of 11-9, Person had a record of 9-7, Daal had a record of 4-19, and Chen had a record of 7-4.

8. Who led the Dodgers in wins in the 2000 season as a pitcher?

Answer: Chan Ho Park

Many people refered to Park as the best Asian pitcher last year, and rightfully so. He finished with a 18-10 record and a 3.27 ERA. He led the Dogers in strikeouts with 217. What a dandy he'll be!

9. Who led the Florida Marlins in RBI's in 2000?

Answer: Preston Wilson

Preston Wilson was also a threat on the bases with 36 stolen bases.

10. Who led the Houston Astros in wins in 2000?

Answer: Scott Elarton

The only double-digit winner on the Astros, Elarton became the quick ace of the team.

11. Who was the winning pitcher in the 2000 all-star game?

Answer: James Baldwin

James Baldwin pitched the 3rd inning relieving David Wells. He went 1 inning letting up 2 hits, and 1 earned run. Possibly the worst stats, but got the win.

12. What team led the National League in fielding percentage in 2000?

Answer: Rockies

The Colordado Rockies had a percentage of .985, only letting up 94 errors, however, the San Francisco Giants had fewer errors with 93, but not a better percentage.

13. What was the nickname of the 1989 Chicago Cubs?

Answer: 'The Boys of Zimmer'

The Zimmer managed team were indeed surprising, but did not make the World Series.

14. Who was the only pitcher to pitch more than one inning for the National League in the 2000 All-Star Game?

Answer: Darryl Kile

Darryl pitched the 6th and 7th innings, scattering 2 hits.

15. Who managed the Philadelphia Phillies in 2000?

Answer: Terry Francona

It was Francona's 4th season managing in the Phillies.

16. Who was Mickey Mantle's first idol when growing up?

Answer: Stan Musial

Mickey first saw Musial play at a Class C Game, when Stan was playing for Springfield.

17. What year did Mickey Mantle win the Triple Crown award?

Answer: 1956

Mickey sure was a dandy, he also was in 20 all-star games.

18. What year did the New York Yankees win their first World Series?

Answer: 1923

The NY Yankees beat the NY Giants 4-2 after losing to them the 2 years before.

19. What team lost in the first world series in 1903?

Answer: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh lost to the Boston Red Soxs 5 games to 3. It was a best of 9 series.

20. Who (as of July 2001) has the highest slugging percentage in their career in the World Series (with a minimum of 50 AB)?

Answer: Reggie Jackson

'Mr.October' has a slugging percentage of .755 in 98 At Bats.

Source: Author willowtree22770

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