baseball Trivia Quiz # 1180
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Short Nightmare IV - Which of the following playing positions have the lowest total of Hall of Fame members as selected by Baseball Writers?
The correct answer is 'Third Base'
There are only 5 third basemen in the Hall of Fame. Both catchers and centerfielders have 7, and first basemen total 8.
Baseball Question 2
Fun Baseball - The Cincinnati Reds traded Hall-of-Famer Tony Perez to make room for which 1st baseman?
The correct answer is 'Dan Driessen'
Baseball Question 3
Baseball History for Dummies - In 1948, the Cleveland Indians bought the contract of a 42 year old pitcher from the Kansas City Monarchs of the old Negro League. What was this pitchers name?
The correct answer is 'Satchel Paige'
Yet another Mobile native. Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige is the oldest rookie to play in major league baseball, a feat that is very unlikely to be matched.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball: Fathers and Sons - The Boone family has seen three generations of Major Leaguers. Ray was a solid hitting infielder. Ray's son, Bob, was one of the smartest catchers ever to play the game. Bob had two sons to play in the big leagues in Bret and Aaron. All four of these players have been proven winners, each playing in at least one World Series. Which team saw the two younger Boone's on the field at the same time?
The correct answer is 'Cincinnati Reds'
Bret played for the Reds from 1994-1997, and Aaron played for the Reds from 1997-2003. The two brothers played in the same game together on June 22, 1997, when they both pinch-hit, Aaron hitting for Terry Pendleton and Bret hitting for Scott Sullivan. They both started on the same field together a couple days later on June 24, 1997, against the Montreal Expos. Aaron got the better of his brother that day going 1-for-3. Bret was held hitless in two at-bats.
On a side note, it is believed that Bob and Aaron were the first father/son duo to be ejected from the same game. Bob was managing and Aaron was playing third base. Bob was tossed arguing what he believed should have been a balk on the opposing pitcher, and Aaron was tossed in the next inning for tossing his bat after a called third strike. You might think he was tossed for arguing the call, but he was actually tossed due to an equipment violation.
On a side note, it is believed that Bob and Aaron were the first father/son duo to be ejected from the same game. Bob was managing and Aaron was playing third base. Bob was tossed arguing what he believed should have been a balk on the opposing pitcher, and Aaron was tossed in the next inning for tossing his bat after a called third strike. You might think he was tossed for arguing the call, but he was actually tossed due to an equipment violation.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball for Dummies #57 - Who won the American League MVP in 2002?
The correct answer is 'Miguel Tejeda'
In his 6th season with the Athletics, Tejeda won the MVP by batting .308, with 34 home runs, and 204 hits. The others listed were National Leaguers.
Baseball Question 6
US Superlatives - Which state was home to the first professional baseball team?
The correct answer is 'Ohio'
The Cincinnati Red Stockings had the first team where every player was a paid professional. They beat the Mansfield Independents 48-14 in 1869.
Baseball Question 7
Nightmare Baseball XXXVI - Whose record did Pete Rose tie when he hit his career 3630th hit?
The correct answer is 'Stan Musial'
He tied Stan the Man's National League record on June 10, 1981 as a Phillie. This happened just before the players went out on strike.
Baseball Question 8
Dummies Baseball #32 - After which season did the New York Giants move to San Francisco?
The correct answer is '1957'
The Giants brought along their crosstown rivals Brooklyn Dodgers, to the west coast for the 1958 season. They had been the New York Giants since the 1885 season, winning 17 National League pennants.
Baseball Question 9
Michael Jordan - What was the name of the minor league baseball team Jordan played for?
The correct answer is 'Birmingham Barons'
Baseball Question 10
Dummies Baseball #15 - What team was once called the Alleghenys?
The correct answer is 'Pittsburgh Pirates'
The other teams listed, began their franchise as their listed name throughout the entire 20th century. The Alleghenys began the Pittsburgh franchise from 1882-1890, then became the Pirates. It is one of the oldest franchises in baseball history. The Pirates won 3 consecutive National League titles in 1901, 1902, and 1903, and lost the first Worlds Series in 1903 to Boston, 5 games to 3.