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Quiz about Short Baseball for Dummies III

Short Baseball for Dummies III Quiz

Another short quiz for the dummies like me in baseball. Good Luck! ;-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,669

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
1517

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 5

1. What was the original franchise name of the Arizona Diamondbacks? Hint

Arizona Diamondbacks

Minnesota Twins

Washington Senators

Texas Rangers

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Question 2 of 5

2. When Mark McGwire hit his 70 home runs in a season in 1998, who finished in the runner-up spot with 66? Hint

Gaylord Perry

Greg Pinchbeck

Sammy Sosa

Joe Niekro

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Question 3 of 5

3. Ty Cobb played 22 of his 24 seasons with which team? Hint

Philadelphia Athletics

Detroit Tigers

Boston Red Sox

Florida Marlins

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of the following was the first to win the Manager of the Year award? Hint

Larry Bowa

Tom Lasorda

Mark Irvin

Marty Owen

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Question 5 of 5

5. With what team did Sammy Sosa begin his Major League career with? Hint

Chicago White Sox

San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs

Texas Rangers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original franchise name of the Arizona Diamondbacks?

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks of Arizona was a beginning franchise team in 1998 who have continued to be more than a force to be reckoned with. They finished 5th in their division in their inaugural year, then won their division in their 2nd year, and then the World Series in their 4th year.

2. When Mark McGwire hit his 70 home runs in a season in 1998, who finished in the runner-up spot with 66?

Answer: Sammy Sosa

The right-handed Sosa hit 66 big ones in 1998 and was overshadowed by McGwire's 70 that season. Sosa also hit .308 with 198 hits.

3. Ty Cobb played 22 of his 24 seasons with which team?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

Cobb was a rookie in 1905 at the age of 18. He played the next 22 seasons with the Tigers before being traded to Connie Mack's Athletics.

4. Which of the following was the first to win the Manager of the Year award?

Answer: Tom Lasorda

Lasorda won the award in 1983 with the Dodgers. The only other name listed who was a manager was Larry Bowa who won the award in 2001 with the Phillies.

5. With what team did Sammy Sosa begin his Major League career with?

Answer: Texas Rangers

Sosa was signed by the Rangers in 1989. After 25 game appearances he was traded to the White Sox. He hit a total of 4 home runs that year.

Source: Author Nightmare

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