Well Known 2022 MLB Jersey Numbers Quiz

Answer: 22

Kershaw was a key piece of the L.A. Dodgers World Series title in the shortened 2020 season. Before his first World Series ring, Kershaw was selected to eight All-Star games, and captured three National League Cy Young awards. He also won the pitching Triple Crown in 2011, his first Cy Young year, leading the league in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average.

Answer: 22

Henderson played in the majors for 24 seasons from 1979 to 2003, and played for nine different teams. Henderson was a ten-time All-Star, with two World Series titles, a Gold Glove in 1981, and was the American League MVP in 1990. Known for his speed, Henderson holds the records for stolen bases in a single season with 130, and career stolen bases with 1,406.

Answer: 20

Mike Schmidt played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, all 18 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. Schmidt was an integral part of the Phillies World Series title in 1980, winning both the regular season and World Series MVPs. Schmidt lead the National League in home runs eight times in his career, to go along with his ten Gold Glove Awards.

His jersey #20 was retired by the Phillies. He was a nearly unanimous first ballot selection to the Hall of Fame in 1995.

Answer: 22

Jim Palmer played his entire 19 year career with the Baltimore Orioles, from 1965 to 1984. The only year he did not play was 1968 while he dealt with a lingering injury. Palmer won three World Series titles, and was a six time All-Star. He won three Cy Young awards and four Gold Gloves, two of those seasons winning both. Palmer is also a member of the no-hit club, throwing a no-no against Oakland in 1969, and was a first ballot Hall of Famer in 1990.

Answer: 22

Another MLB journeyman, Gaylord Perry played for eight teams in his 22 year career (1962-1983), amassing over 3,500 strikeouts and a 3.11 career ERA. The two-time Cy Young winner was also a member of the no-hitter club, tossing his against the Cardinals on September 17, 1968, a game his San Francisco Giants would win 1-0, handing a tough luck loss to Cardinals Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson.

Answer: 45

Fielder is a member of the 300 home run club, whacking 319 home runs in his career, 1985-1988. He was the league leader in home runs in back-to-back seasons in 1990 and 1991, and was a World Series champion with the New York Yankees in 1996. Fielder was also a three-time All-Star selection.

Answer: 45

Martinez ended his career in 2009 with over 3,000 strikeouts and a sub-3.00 earned run average. He won the American League pitching Triple Crown in 1999, and was a member of the 2004 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Martinez led all of the MLB in ERA five times. was selected to eight All-Star games, and won three Cy Young awards during his career.

His incredible career earned him a spot in Cooperstown in 1991, his first year on the ballot.

Answer: 45

Gibson was selected to nine All-Star games, and won two Cy Young awards during his 17 year career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1975). In 1968, Gibson not only won the NL Cy Young award, but was also awarded the NL MVP, and the pitching Gold Glove, leading the Cardinals to a World Series title. Along with his two World Series championships, Gibson also tossed a no-hitter on August 14, 1971, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who would go on to win the World Series that year. Gibson was elected on his first ballot to the Hall of Fame in 1981.

Answer: 45

Mulholland is the definition of a baseball journeyman, having played for 11 teams during his 20 year career (1986-2006). He threw a no-hitter on August 15, 1990 against the San Francisco Giants, a team Mulholland had pitched for previously. Mulholland is best known for a wacky play on September 3, 1986, while pitching against the New York Mets.

After spearing a sharp ground ball, Mulholland was forced the throw his glove to first for the out, as the ball had lodged itself into the webbing. The batter was correctly called out, as that is a legal action.

Answer: 45

Cole was one of the best pitchers in the game of baseball in 2019 with the Houston Astros. That season, Cole led the American League in earned run average. After going 20-5 with a 2.50 ERA in 2019, Cole signed a massive nine year contract with the New York Yankees.

Answer: 10

Gary Sheffield played for eight teams throughout his playing career (1988-2009). He was selected to nine All-Star games and five Silver Slugger awards. Sheffield won the National League batting title in 1992, and was a World Series champion in 1997 with the Florida Marlins.

Answer: 10

Phil Rizzuto played for 13 seasons in the major leagues (1941-1956), all 13 seasons with the New York Yankees. Rizzuto won seven World Series titles in his career, and was a five-time All-Star. He also won the American League MVP in 1950, and was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1994 by the Veterans Committee.

Answer: 10

Miguel Tejada played 16 seasons in the majors (1997-2013), with 6 different teams. During his career, Tejada was voted to six All-Star games, and was the American League MVP in 2002. During Tejada's MVP season, he led the A's to what was, at the time, an AL record 20 straight wins, and an AL West title.

His team and its accomplishments, were represented in the film "Moneyball" starring Brad Pitt. The 20 straight wins stood until 2017, when the Cleveland Indians surpassed it, with 22 straight wins.

Answer: 10

Ron Santo played 15 seasons in baseball, all 15 in Chicago (1960-1974) -- 14 seasons, Santo played for the Cubs, and his final season was with the White Sox. Santo won five Gold Gloves at third base during his playing days, and made nine All-Star game appearances. Santo was inducted into Cooperstown in 2012.

Answer: 10

Jim Sundberg played 16 years as a catcher in the majors (1974-1989), and racked up nearly 1,500 hits while playing for five different teams. After being selected to three All-Star games, Sundberg won a World Series title in 1985 with the Kansas City Royals. Sundberg earned six Gold Gloves behind the plate due to his .993 fielding percentage, leading all catchers in fielding percentage, putouts, and assists six times as well.

Answer: 3

Jimmie Foxx played first base for 20 years in the majors (1925-1945). During those 20 seasons, Foxx racked up over 2,600 hits, over 500 home runs, and nearly 2,000 runs batted in. Foxx made nine All-Star game appearances, won three AL MVP awards, won two World Series titles, and retired with a career .325 batting average. Foxx was also a two-time batting champion, one of those coming as part of the 1933 Triple Crown.

Answer: 3

Arguably one of the best players in the game of baseball, George Herman "Babe" Ruth finished his career (1914-1935) with a .342 batting average and 714 home runs. Ruth led the league in home runs 12 times, and won seven World Series titles, playing for Boston and New York. Ruth also had solid pitching numbers, finishing with a 94-46 record, with a lifetime ERA of 2.28. Ruth was a first ballot Hall of Famer in 1936, the first year of Hall of Fame selections, and his record of 714 home runs stood until April 8, 1974, when it was broken by Hank Aaron, who would finish his career with 755 home runs.

Answer: 3

Harmon Killebrew played 22 seasons in the majors (1954-1975), all but one of them with the Minnesota Twins. Killebrew was selected to 13 All-Star games, and was the American League MVP in 1969. He led the AL in home runs six times in his career, while he led the AL in RBIs three times. Killebrew was inducted into Cooperstown in 1984.

Answer: 3

Alan Trammell's 20 year career was played entirely with the Detroit Tigers (1997-1996). Trammell finished with over 2,300 hits, and 1,000 RBI's. He made six All-Star appearances, four Gold Gloves, and was the World Series MVP in 1984, when the Tigers took down the San Diego Padres four games to one.

Answer: 3

Mel Ott played for the New York Giants from 1926-1947. Ott racked up up 511 home runs and was an All-Star in 11 straight seasons. Ott won his only World Series title as a member of the 1933 Giants, and was selected for the Hall of Fame in 1951.