baseball Trivia Quiz # 1183
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Colorado Rockies Baseball - In 2000, the Rockies traded Manny Aybar to the Reds for who?
The correct answer is 'Gabe White'
White led the Rockies bullpen with a 11-2 record and a 2.17 ERA.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball Greats - How many World Series did the Yankees win with Joe DiMaggio?
The correct answer is '9'
They won 9 out of the 10 that he played in. 1942 was the only loss, to St.Louis.
Baseball Question 3
Nightmare Baseball 52 - Which of the following catchers hit 358 career home runs?
The correct answer is 'Yogi Berra'
Berra hit 358 career home runs. Johnny Bench topped Yogi with 389 home runs in his career.
Baseball Question 4
Ragin Cajun Baseball - During the 2001 season, which Cajun pitcher threw a two-hitter against Illinois-Chicago and Southeastern Louisiana?
The correct answer is 'Eric Templet'
Templet threw 2 two-hitters that year, and finished with a 7-5 record and a 4.10 ERA.
Baseball Question 5
Bad Dream Baseball: Inning 2 - Fenway Park and Tiger Stadium (called Navin Field at the time) opened the same day, about a week after a famous event. What was the event?
The correct answer is 'the sinking of the Titanic'
The fabled ship hit the iceberg on April 14, 1912, and sank the 15th. The ballyards opened April 20, 1912.
Baseball Question 6
Random Baseball Facts - Who was the first rookie to have at least 200 hits?
The correct answer is 'Jimmy Williams'
Williams had 219 hits during the 1899 season. Williams was an infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates during his rookie season, which saw him have 219 hits, 9 homers, and 116 RBIs. Williams went on to play for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Browns over his 9 year career.
Baseball Question 7
America's Game in the 1990s - Which of the following teams, was the latest to join Major League baseball?
The correct answer is 'Arizona Diamondbacks'
The Marlins and Rockies went big time in 1993 when they joined the Major Leagues. Tampa Bay and the Arizona Diamondbacks joined the ranks in 1998. The Diamondbacks went to their first World Series in 2001 under first-time manager, Bob Brenly. Both Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson led the club by winning more than 20 games each.
Baseball Question 8
March in Baseball History - March 29, 1867: I was born on this date and I pitched in the National League until the new American League began in 1901, then pitched until 1911 in the AL. I was the first pitcher to win 500 games in a career. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Cy Young'
Even at the close of the 20th century, Young was still the only pitcher to reach the 500-win mark. With the invent of relievers, set-up specialists, and closers, this mark may never be reached again. Denton True 'Cy' Young won 511 games. The Cy Young award was named in his honor, given to the most oustanding pitchers in baseball, and was first presented in 1956. He was inducted into the hall in 1937.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball: Also Known - Second Edition - Who had the nickname of "Penguin"?
The correct answer is 'Ron Cey'
Cey's nickname stemmed from his distinctive style of running. He played mostly with the Dodgers and Cubs.
Baseball Question 10
Geographical Baseball Nicknames - Who was known as the “Commerce Comet”?
The correct answer is 'Mickey Mantle'
Mickey Mantle, from Commerce, Oklahoma, was graced with speed as well as power, and it was this trait that prompted his nickname when he came up to the bigs. Frankie Frisch, famously known as the “Fordham Flash”, is, like Mantle, in the Hall of Fame. Other fast players: Mickey Rivers, known as “Mick the Quick”, and Ralph “Road Runner” Garr.