baseball Trivia Quiz # 19
This is Baseball Quiz # 19, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Impossible Baseball Hodgepodge - When Babe Ruth hit 29 homers in 1919, his total alone was more than the total of how many entire teams?
The correct answer is '10'
The White Sox (25), Indians (24), Tigers (23), Senators (24), Reds (20), Dodgers (25), Pirates (17), Cardinals (18), Braves (24) and Cubs (21) all fell well short of the Babe.
Baseball Question 2
Tough Mixture of Baseball - Which of the following pitchers hit 41 batters in a single season?
The correct answer is 'Joe McGinnity'
This Hall of Famer did it in 1901 while throwing for the Baltimore Orioles. His record was 26-20 that season. He played for 10 years and retired in 1908 at the age of 37.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball for Dummies #32 - Which of the following teams, never changed their name during the 20th century?
The correct answer is 'Detroit Tigers'
The Tigers began their franchise in 1901 amongst many other teams. The Brewers were the Seattle Pilots in 1969. The Yankees were the Highlanders before becoming the Yankees. And finally, the Astros were the Houston Colt .45's in 1964.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball for Dummies #19 - Who was known as the "Say Hey Kid"?
The correct answer is 'Willie Mays'
Willie Mays, the great San Franciscan Giant, blasted 660 home runs in his career. 2 of those came with the New York Mets in his final season.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball as Hard as Concrete - Which American League expansion team was the first to win their division?
The correct answer is 'Kansas City Royals'
Becoming an expansion team in 1969, the Royals won the AL West in 1976, 2.5 games ahead of second place Oakland. Whitey Herzog helmed the team led by George Brett, John Mayberry, and pitcher Dennis Leonard. The Royals lost the AL Championship Series to the Yankees, three games to two. Kansas City was also the first AL expansion team to win the American League, when they did this in 1980.
Baseball Question 6
Controversial Sports Stars II - How quickly the mighty have fallen. In 1998, this MLB all-star was part of a historic home run chase that saw a new single season home run record set. After the horrible disappointment of the strike shortened year in 1994, many believe that this season brought fans back to baseball. Unfortunately for our friend, the new millenium came and with it came steroid allegations, being caught with a corked bat, and walking out on his team before the end of a game. With some very questionable behavior, who landed himself on this list of most controversial players?
The correct answer is 'Sammy Sosa'
After Jordan retired in 1998, Sosa was the most popular man in Chicago. However, in 2005, just a few short years after he played a pivotal role in saving baseball, he was traded from the Cubs to the Orioles for prospects.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball Stars 3 - What pitcher holds the Blue Jays club record for career strikeouts?
The correct answer is 'Dave Stieb'
Dave Stieb had 1,658 career strikeouts with Toronto.
Baseball Question 8
Dummies Baseball - What was the first team in history, to lose 3 consecutive World Series?
The correct answer is 'Detroit Tigers'
The first World Series was played in 1903, after the other teams went defunct. The Tigers lost 3 consecutive promised-land outings in 1907, 1908, and 1909. The New York Giants were the only other club in the 20th century to lose 3 also, in 1911, 1912, and 1913.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball and a Headache - In the early days of the National League, there was actually a cup presented to the winner of the league. What was the name of this cup?
The correct answer is 'Temple Cup'
The cup was designed and purchased by Pittsburgh Pirate president William Temple prior to the 1894 season. The first presentation was given to the Baltimore Orioles in 1894, while the New York Giants finished second. To Temple's chagrin, his Pirates finished in seventh place in the season.
Baseball Question 10
National Baseball Hall of Fame - Between 1901 and 2000, what franchise in baseball history produced the most HOF members?
The correct answer is 'Giants'
The tally is Giants 23, Cardinals 16, Yankees 15, and the Cubs 14.