baseball Trivia Quiz # 11
This is Baseball Quiz # 11, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Odd Team Out - Al Simmons was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953. He played with six clubs in his 20 year career. Which team did he not play for?
The correct answer is 'St. Louis Browns'
"Bucketfoot" Al Simmons also played for the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators and Cincinnati Reds in his career. Simmons was a three time All-Star and twice led the league in batting average. Simmons' best year was 1930 when he hit .381 with 211 hits. He also had 165 RBI's and 36 HR's.
Baseball Question 2
Fifties on the Hook! - While baseball mourned the loss of Arky Vaughn, Dutch Leonard, and Deacon Phillippe who pitched in the first World Series for the Pirates in 1903, 1952 would find a rookie pitcher who would later throw a 12-inning perfect game for the Pirates. Who was this pitcher nicknamed, 'Kitten'?
The correct answer is 'Harvey Haddix'
The others listed never played for Pittsburgh. Haddix was the first pitcher in history to throw nine perfect innings and lose the game. The fans were treated to this pitching greatness on May 26, 1959. With two outs in the bottom of the 13th, Braves first baseman Joe Adcock hit the game-winner ending this odd game, 1-0.
Baseball Question 3
Pastime Baseball - Upon his retirement in 1928, this baseball great set a record for the highest career batting average with .366. Who was this great hitter?
The correct answer is 'Ty Cobb'
Ty was a part of the first Hall of Fame class in 1936.
Baseball Question 4
Heroes of Baseball - According to Major League umpires, who is not on the list of the biggest complainers of the called strike?
The correct answer is 'Sammy Sosa'
Umpires have stated that Henderson, Surhoff, and O'Neill are or were the biggest whiners in baseball.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball After Baseball - What player hit 2 game-winning home runs in the 1923 World Series?
The correct answer is 'Casey Stengel'
The others were not born yet. Casey's first was an inside the park home run against the Yankees. His game-winners, were the only wins for his Giants. The Yankees won the Series 4 games to 2.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball for Dummies #96 - Who set a record upon their retirement, for hitting 235 home runs as a Designated Hitter?
The correct answer is 'Harold Baines'
The others listed were all National League players, which did not have the DH rule. After 22 seasons and 9 moves throughout the American League, Harold hit 235 as a DH. His overall career total was 384. When Baines retired in 2001, Don Baylor was in the back seat with 219.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball Brain Master - How many umpires are in the Hall of Fame?
The correct answer is '8'
Three of the umpires in the Hall of Fame have the name of Bill.
Baseball Question 8
Some Baseball Oddities - Who was known as 'Dr. Strangeglove', and 'The Ancient Mariner' (who 'stoppeth one in three') in recognition of his terrible fielding?
The correct answer is 'Dick Stuart'
Stuart led his league in errors for a first baseman for seven years in a row (1958-1964).
Baseball Question 9
Baseball for Dummies #38 - Who was the first Arizona Diamondback to win 20 games in a season in the team's history?
The correct answer is 'Curt Schilling'
Although both Schilling and Randy Johnson won more than 20 in 2001, Curt was the first to reach that team milestone. Johnson set a team record in 2000 by winning 19. Although Schilling was the first Diamondback to do this, and being the 2001 World Series MVP, it was Johnson who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2001.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball for Dummies #61 - I led the league in being hit by a pitch 3 seasons in my career. I also won 5 Gold Gloves as a catcher. I have one World Series ring as my team beat the Cardinals in 1968. I was instrumental in catching Denny McLain's 31 game victory season in 1968. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Bill Freehan'
Bill played all his 15 seasons with the Tigers. He hit 200 home runs in his career. Bill was honored by being on the other end of McLain, and the great Mickey Lolich.