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Short Nightmare IX Trivia Quiz

The ninth in a series of short mixed trivia. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,204

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1082

Question 1 of 5

1. Who is the oldest Major Leaguer to get 200 or more hits in a season? Hint

Pete Rose

George Brett

Dave Winfield

Paul Molitor

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Question 2 of 5

2. How many times did Sandy Koufax (himself) strike out during his major league career? Hint

386

286

326

226

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Question 3 of 5

3. In the 2000 season, Curt Schilling was traded from the Phillies to what team? Hint

Arizona

Toronto

Florida

Pittsburgh

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Question 4 of 5

4. What was David Cone's win-loss record while playing for the World Champion Yankees in 2000? Hint

4-14

14-4

11-11

10-8

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Question 5 of 5

5. What Chicago Cubs pitcher had a season batting average of .000 with 70 at bats?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... 1962)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the oldest Major Leaguer to get 200 or more hits in a season?

Answer: Paul Molitor

Molitor had 225 hits in 1996 at the age of 40. The only player close was Sam Rice who was months younger than Paul, with 207 in 1930 at the age of 40.

2. How many times did Sandy Koufax (himself) strike out during his major league career?

Answer: 386

Koufax was not an even mediocre hitting pitcher. His career batting average was .097.

3. In the 2000 season, Curt Schilling was traded from the Phillies to what team?

Answer: Arizona

Curt was traded from the Phillies to the DiamondBacks.

4. What was David Cone's win-loss record while playing for the World Champion Yankees in 2000?

Answer: 4-14

He also had a horrendous earned run average of .691!

5. What Chicago Cubs pitcher had a season batting average of .000 with 70 at bats?

Answer: Bob Buhl

Buhl struck out 36 times in this year also. Too bad the Designated Hitter had not come to the National League.

Source: Author Nightmare

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