baseball Trivia Quiz # 1185
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Baseball Hall Of Famers Tidbits - Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown played their last game on September 4, 1915.
The correct answer is 'False'
It was actually September 4, 1916; Mathewson for the New York Giants,
and Brown for the Chicago Cubs. Both were pitchers.
and Brown for the Chicago Cubs. Both were pitchers.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball for Boneheads - Which pitcher retired setting a record for most walks (BB) in his career?
The correct answer is 'Nolan Ryan'
One would have to figure that with Ryan pitching for 27 seasons would most likely have the most number of walks, along with his record-setting 5714 career strikeouts. Ryan was the first pitcher to walk 2000 batters, retiring with 2795. When Ryan retired in 1993, he had in excess of 900 walks more than runner-up Steve Carlton, still the only pitcher over the 2000 mark. The others listed played at least 10 seasons less than Nolan.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball Short - Nightmare 69 - What was the New York Mets win-loss record in their inaugural year in 1962?
The correct answer is '40-120'
The Mets finished a dismal 10th place in the standings that year. This was unfortunate for manager Casey Stengel. Casey stayed with the team for 3 more seasons, and in each season they again finished in 10th place with him at the helm.
Baseball Question 4
An Infancy Decade of Baseball - 1902 saw the Pirates win their second consecutive National League title. Pitcher Jack Chesbro led the league with 28 wins, and third baseman Tommy Leach led the league with home runs. How many did Leach hit?
The correct answer is '6'
The early days did not show a lot of power in the home run department. Leach's six in 1902 would be one short of his career high of seven. Unknown to everyone in 1902, seven-year old George Herman Ruth was on the way.
Baseball Question 5
Season of Major League Baseball - Which player hit the game winning home run, in the 2003 All-Star game and off which pitcher?
The correct answer is 'Hank Blalock off Eric Gagne'
Hank Blalock's home run helped the American League beat the National League, and gain home-field advantage for the World Series. This was the first pinch-hit home run at an All-Star game since 1995.
Baseball Question 6
Japanese Baseball - Which team did Hideki Matsui sign with for the 2003 season?
The correct answer is 'New York Yankees'
Matsui joined the Yankees from the Japanese team, Yomiuri Giants.
Baseball Question 7
Quizzical Baseball Information - Who led the Philadephia Phillies in wins in 2000?
The correct answer is 'Randy Wolf'
Randy Wolf had a record of 11-9, Person had a record of 9-7, Daal had a record of 4-19, and Chen had a record of 7-4.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball Parks - Which one of these parks did NOT have a section missing from the outfield bleachers?
The correct answer is 'Veterans Stadium'
In both Yankee Stadium and Pac Bell Park, there was an empty section between the outfield bleachers, and in Edison Field there is a fountain w/fake rocks. Veterans was demolished in 2004.
Baseball Question 9
Cubs Baseball - How many homeruns did Sammy hit in 1998?
The correct answer is '66'
Baseball Question 10
Baseball Coloreds - I pitched for eight seasons, mostly with the Phillies and retired in 1967. I came back a decade later to manage the Phillies, and helped them win their first World Series in history in 1980. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Dallas Green'
Dallas helmed the club to their first WS title against the Kansas City Royals, four games to two. This was the Phillies' Mike Schmidt era. Green also managed the New York Mets for five seasons. Green never saw a postseason game as a player. He retired from baseball totally in 1996.