FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The MLB 2001 Season Trivia Quiz

The stats, stars and highlights of the 2001 MLB season. See if you can get the game's first perfect score.

A multiple-choice quiz by metsfan101. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
metsfan101

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,633

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
1553

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Which slugger tied a record for most home runs in April? Hint

Luis Gonzalez

Alex Gonzalez

Juan Gonzalez

Alex S. Gonzalez

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. Name the N.L team who seemed to be completely out of playoff contention, only to come back and barely miss the postseason.

Answer: (One Words ... team name only)

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. Name the Astros outfielder who was named to the NL All-Star team in his first year as a starter.

Answer: (first or last name)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. The National League won the 2001 All-Star game.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. Who led the ML in slugging percentage? Hint

Barry Bonds

Mark McGwire

Sammy Sosa

Ken Griffey Jr.

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. The Arizona Diamondbacks were the youngest team ever to win a World Series title. What year was their expansion season?

Answer: (4 digits .. it's in the 1990s)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. Which talented shortstop missed almost the entire season with an injured wrist? Hint

Nomar Garciaparra

Ivan Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez

Omar Vizquel

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. Which Mets starter was sent down to AAA in July, where he pitched a no-hitter? Hint

Glendon Rusch

Bruce Chen

John Franco

Steve Traschel

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. In the All-Star game, whose flying bat knocked over NL 3rd base coach Tommy Lasorda? Hint

Vladimir Guerrero

Roberto Alomar

Carlos Delgado

Edgardo Alfonso

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. Which left-handed 1st baseman had another great year with the Padres, after some earlier subpar years in Atlanta? Hint

Wally Joyner

Phil Nevin

Fred McGriff

Ryan Klesko

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. Name one of three Indians with over 100 RBIs.

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. Following the 2001 season, which slugging Astro was picked up by the Cubs? Hint

Moises Alou

Craig Biggio

Jeff Bagwell

Richard Hidalgo

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. Name the outfielder the Mets got from the Twins in return for Rick Reed. Hint

Cristian Guzman

Matt Lawton

Jay Payton

Torrie Hunter

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. Who gave up the home run to Cal Ripken Jr. in the All-Star Game?

Answer: (He isn't American)

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. Who won his third straight CY Young in the NL?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... or nickname of two words)

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Which former 2nd baseman was a regular on ESPN's Baseball Tonight? Hint

Karl Ravech

Ryne Sandberg

Brian McRae

Harold Reynolds

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. Other than Tony Gwynn, what other legend retired in 2001? Hint

Paul Blair

Dave Parker

Steve Garvey

Cal Ripken Jr.

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. Who heads baseball's committee for issuing fines and punishment? Hint

Frank Robinson

George Steinbrenner

Bud Selig

Andre Dawson

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. Who won the AL MVP award?

Answer: (first, last or both names)

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. Name one of the 3 big name acquisitions the New York Mets made after the 2001 season.

Answer: ( One Word ... surname only)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which slugger tied a record for most home runs in April?

Answer: Luis Gonzalez

Gonzo accomplished this feat with the D-Backs (tied the record of Ken Griffey Jr.).

2. Name the N.L team who seemed to be completely out of playoff contention, only to come back and barely miss the postseason.

Answer: Mets

The Amazin's made a serious run at the Braves before falling just short.

3. Name the Astros outfielder who was named to the NL All-Star team in his first year as a starter.

Answer: Berkman

He is a future star for the young 'Stros.

4. The National League won the 2001 All-Star game.

Answer: False

The junior circuit triumphed yet again.

5. Who led the ML in slugging percentage?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Bonds set a new record.

6. The Arizona Diamondbacks were the youngest team ever to win a World Series title. What year was their expansion season?

Answer: 1998

The four years it took for the D-Backs to win was the fastest of all time.

7. Which talented shortstop missed almost the entire season with an injured wrist?

Answer: Nomar Garciaparra

The Red Sox sorely missed the 2000 batting champion.

8. Which Mets starter was sent down to AAA in July, where he pitched a no-hitter?

Answer: Steve Traschel

Traschel then came back and had a successful second half.

9. In the All-Star game, whose flying bat knocked over NL 3rd base coach Tommy Lasorda?

Answer: Vladimir Guerrero

Lasorda took a big tumble, but he was OK.

10. Which left-handed 1st baseman had another great year with the Padres, after some earlier subpar years in Atlanta?

Answer: Ryan Klesko

Klesko teamed up with Nevin to power the Padres through the season.

11. Name one of three Indians with over 100 RBIs.

Answer: Jim Thome

The big three led the Indians to yet another AL Central division title.

12. Following the 2001 season, which slugging Astro was picked up by the Cubs?

Answer: Moises Alou

Alou signed a 3 year, 27 milliion dollar contract with Chicago.

13. Name the outfielder the Mets got from the Twins in return for Rick Reed.

Answer: Matt Lawton

Lawton was later dumped by New York.

14. Who gave up the home run to Cal Ripken Jr. in the All-Star Game?

Answer: Chan Ho Park

Some thought Park gave up a free one.

15. Who won his third straight CY Young in the NL?

Answer: Randy Johnson

The Big Unit also got a share of the World Series MVP.

16. Which former 2nd baseman was a regular on ESPN's Baseball Tonight?

Answer: Harold Reynolds

Harold was an all-star with the Mariners in the late 1980s.

17. Other than Tony Gwynn, what other legend retired in 2001?

Answer: Cal Ripken Jr.

18. Who heads baseball's committee for issuing fines and punishment?

Answer: Frank Robinson

He's not forgiving.

19. Who won the AL MVP award?

Answer: Ichiro Suzuki

The Japanese star also led the Mariners to the best record in the majors.

20. Name one of the 3 big name acquisitions the New York Mets made after the 2001 season.

Answer: Alomar

Source: Author metsfan101

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.