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The Boston Red Sox Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the historical Boston Red Sox? Good luck.

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

Author
marchmadness

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,205

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1027

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Question 1 of 10

1. What pitcher won 23 games in 1999, and 20 in 2002 for Boston?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Superstar Nomar Garciaparra played what position in 2003? Hint

Shortstop

Right Field

Second Base

Catcher

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Red Sox left fielder won the 2002 American League batting title?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Red Sox pitcher threw a no-hitter in 2002? Hint

John Burkett

Tim Wakefield

Derek Lowe

Casey Fossum

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team did the Red Sox sign Johnny Damon as a free agent from? Hint

Oakland

Toronto

Kansas City

Minnesota

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who replaced Joe Kerrigan as manager of the Red Sox in 2002? Hint

Grady Little

Theo Epstein

Jimy Williams

Sparky Anderson

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Theo Epstein was named general manager of the Red Sox, he became the youngest GM in history. How old was this GM? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Boston trade away to acquire Byung-Hyun Kim? Hint

John Valentin

Shea Hillenbrand

Casey Fossum

Scott Williamson

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Question 9 of 10

9. The _______ Red Sox are Boston's triple A farm team.

Answer: (One Word Only)

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Question 10 of 10

10. The large wall on the playing field in Fenway Park was known as what? Hint

The Blue Monster

The Black Monster

The Red Monster

The Green Monster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What pitcher won 23 games in 1999, and 20 in 2002 for Boston?

Answer: Pedro Martinez

Pedro was born in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos before joining the Red Sox in 1998.

2. Superstar Nomar Garciaparra played what position in 2003?

Answer: Shortstop

Nomar is from Whittier, California. He hit 30 home runs in 1997, and 35 in 1998.

3. What Red Sox left fielder won the 2002 American League batting title?

Answer: Manny Ramirez

Manny is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He won the 2002 batting title with a .349 average.

4. What Red Sox pitcher threw a no-hitter in 2002?

Answer: Derek Lowe

Derek was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He went 21-8 in 2002, with a 2.58 ERA and a no-hitter.

5. What team did the Red Sox sign Johnny Damon as a free agent from?

Answer: Oakland

Johnny played six years in Kansas City, then one with Oakland before joining Boston. He hit .286 with 14 home runs in 2002.

6. Who replaced Joe Kerrigan as manager of the Red Sox in 2002?

Answer: Grady Little

Grady guided the Sox to a 93-69 record, but they missed the playoffs. Both manager Joe Kerrigan and general manager Dan Duquette were fired in 2002.

7. When Theo Epstein was named general manager of the Red Sox, he became the youngest GM in history. How old was this GM?

Answer: 28

Theo replaced Dan Duquette as general manager in 2002, becoming the youngest GM in history at 28.

8. Who did Boston trade away to acquire Byung-Hyun Kim?

Answer: Shea Hillenbrand

Byung-Hyun Kim, a South Korean, won a World Series in 2001, and saved 36 games in 2002. Shea played third base, but lost his job to Bill Meuller.

9. The _______ Red Sox are Boston's triple A farm team.

Answer: Pawtucket

Their triple A team is Pawtucket, double A Portland, three single A teams Sarasota, Augusta, and Lowell. They also had a rookie league team in Gulf Coast.

10. The large wall on the playing field in Fenway Park was known as what?

Answer: The Green Monster

In 2003, seats were constructed on top of the wall, for new seating for the fans.

Source: Author marchmadness

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