baseball Trivia Quiz # 2
This is Baseball Quiz # 2, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Baseball Challenger - 82 - What pitcher in addition to Dwight Gooden struck out 200+ batters in his first three Major League seasons?
The correct answer is 'Hideo Nomo'
Nomo did this with the Dodgers of Los Angeles during the 1995-1997 seasons. He struck out 236, 234, and 233 in that order. In 2001 he hit the 200 mark again with the Red Sox by striking out 220.
Baseball Question 2
How Many? - How many official major league baseball personnel are on the field when the umpire says 'play ball' in a regular season game?
The correct answer is '17'
OK. 9 from the home team + batter + on-deck batter + 4 umpires + 2 coaches.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball for Dummies #85 - What team won the 1957 World Series?
The correct answer is 'Milwaukee Braves'
No other team existed in 1957. The Braves defeated the New York Yankees 4 games to 3, with a 5-0 shutout in game 7 thrown by Lew Burdette. Burdette was the Series MVP by getting 3 wins.
Baseball Question 4
Major League Baseball - By what odd nickname was Dennis Boyd, a pitcher in the 1980s known?
The correct answer is 'Oil Can'
Dennis Boyd's best season was 1986 when he went 16-10 for the Boston Red Sox.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball by a Dummy - The Los Angeles Angels, California Angels, Anaheim Angels, The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, blah blah blah, or whatever they choose to call themselves, went to their first World Series in 2002 after starting as an expansion team in 1961. They won the series in their first appearance against which team?
The correct answer is 'San Francisco Giants'
The others were all American League teams as the Angels also, and they all lost 100+ games in the 2002 season. The Angels had former Dodger catcher Mike Scioscia at their helm in his third season as a manager. The Angels put the Giants away, four games to three, with Angels' third baseman Troy Glaus being the series MVP. Pitcher Dean Chance was the franchise's first Cy Young winner in 1964.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball for Dummies #65 - Who won the 1968 World Series?
The correct answer is 'Detroit Tigers'
No other team listed, existed in 1968. The Tigers were led by pitcher Denny McLain, who went 31-6 during the regular season. McLain's arm was backed by left-hander Mickey Lolich. The Tigers' bats consisted of Bill Freehan, Norm Cash, and Al Kaline. They beat the Bob Gibson led St.Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3. Lolich won the Series MVP.
Baseball Question 7
Random Baseball - Which of these great outfielders was drafted by the NBA, ABA, NFL, and Major League Baseball?
The correct answer is 'Dave Winfield'
Winfield, made the right choice as he went on to a Hall of Fame career with the Padres, Yankees, Angels, Blue Jays, and Indians from 1973-1995.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball for Dummies #86 - Which of the following was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1921?
The correct answer is 'None listed'
The Hall of Fame did not begin until 1936, with the 3 listed plus Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson, being the first inductees into the Hall. Cobb received 98% of the ballot votes, and it would not be until 1982 before another player received that much of the ballots. It was the great Hank Aaron.
Baseball Question 9
A Little Baseball Knowledge - Which of the following players won the National League Triple Crown twice?
The correct answer is 'Rogers Hornsby'
Hornsby did it in 1922 and 1925, hitting over .400 both times. He won those with the Cardinals, and also won the MVP award in 1929 with the Cubs.
Baseball Question 10
Hardball Baseball - Nightmare 70 - Senators and Twins great Harmon Killebrew retired with how many career stolen bases in his 22 year career?
The correct answer is '18'
Only known for his power, Killebrew stole only 18 bases. His season high was a blistering 8 in 1969 with the Twins. In 1959 and 1971 he stole 3 in each season.