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10 The 2003 Minnesota Twins Questions | MLB Teams Trivia Quiz

The 2003 Minnesota Twins were an exciting young team to watch, as they repeated as A.L. Central Division Champions. Go Twins.

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

Author
pizzaplop

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,455

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who didn't catch a game for the Twins in 2003? Hint

Tom Prince

A. J. Pierzynski

Corey Koskie

Rob Bowen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Twin played in the All-Star game in Chicago? Hint

Torii Hunter

Doug Mientkiewicz

A.J. Pierzynski

Eddie Guardado

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Question 3 of 10

3. What stadium did the Twins play in 2003? Hint

Metropolitan Stadium

Tropican Field

Kaufmann Field

Metrodome

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did the Twins trade for at the All-Star break, who many believed it turned the season around for the team to win the division? Hint

Vernon Wells

Carlos Delgado

Bobby Kielty

Shannon Stewart

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Twins beat the Yankees 3-1 on September 30, 2003, for their first win against New York since 2001.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Twins pitcher began in the bullpen in 2003, and was promoted to starter when Rick Reed went down? Hint

Johan Santana

Eddie Guardado

J. C. Romero

Joe Mays

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did the Twins lose to in the 2003 American League Divisional Series? Hint

Anaheim Angels

New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox

Oakland Athletics

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Twins top hitter in 2003, accumulating a .312 batting average? Hint

Doug Mientkiewicz

Torii Hunter

A.J. Pierzynski

Jacque Jones

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Twins' home run leader in 2003 with 26? Hint

Doug Mientkiewicz

Luis Rivas

Corey Koskie

Torii Hunter

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Twins appeared in the 1992 World Series?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who didn't catch a game for the Twins in 2003?

Answer: Corey Koskie

Corey is the 3rd baseman of the team. A.J. was the primary catcher. He was traded to the Giants. Rob Bowen came up as a September call-up. Tom Prince played early in the season for the Twins, but was released and signed by the Royals.

2. Which Twin played in the All-Star game in Chicago?

Answer: Eddie Guardado

Eddie made it back to the all-star game in 2003 after appearing in it the season before. Torii and A.J. were in the 2002 game.

3. What stadium did the Twins play in 2003?

Answer: Metrodome

The Metrodome opened its doors in 1982. It replaced aging Metropolitan Stadium. Kaufmann Field is where the Royals played, and
Tropicana Field had the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

4. Who did the Twins trade for at the All-Star break, who many believed it turned the season around for the team to win the division?

Answer: Shannon Stewart

Shannon Stewart proved to be an instrumental figure in the Twins lineup in the second half. It was probably one of the organization's smartest moves.

5. The Twins beat the Yankees 3-1 on September 30, 2003, for their first win against New York since 2001.

Answer: True

The Twins went 0-6 in 2002, and 0-7 in 2003 against those stubborn
Yankees.

6. Which Twins pitcher began in the bullpen in 2003, and was promoted to starter when Rick Reed went down?

Answer: Johan Santana

Johan came out of the bullpen and pitched tremendously for the Twins down the stretch. He would have been a contender for Cy Young if he had started all season.

7. Who did the Twins lose to in the 2003 American League Divisional Series?

Answer: New York Yankees

8. Who was the Twins top hitter in 2003, accumulating a .312 batting average?

Answer: A.J. Pierzynski

A.J. produced constantly for the Twins in 2003, aggravating pitchers with four or five foul balls with every at-bat.

9. Who was the Twins' home run leader in 2003 with 26?

Answer: Torii Hunter

Torii continues to be the Twins' best player, winning another Gold Glove for his defensive prowess as well.

10. The Twins appeared in the 1992 World Series?

Answer: False

The Twins actually appeared last in the 1991 World Series, beating the Atlanta Braves 4 games to 3.

Source: Author pizzaplop

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