baseball Trivia Quiz # 357
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Baseball for Dummies #34 - Which of the following years, did the Houston franchise win the World Series in the 20th century?
The correct answer is 'It did not happen'
The franchise did not exist until 1962. They did not even come to the grips of a National League Championship in the 20th century. The closest that they came was 6 Division Championships, only to be defeated in the following round.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball Greats - What player had 3000+ hits in his career?
The correct answer is 'Al Kaline'
He had 3007 as a career Detroit Tiger from 1953-1974.
Baseball Question 3
The Babe is Bonding? - Barry Bonds' nickname, officially recognized by Major League baseball was 'Baby Bonds'.
The correct answer is 'False'
Barry had been called many things, and not many of those capable of being printed, but Major League baseball and their official site had never recognized Bonds to have a nickname. The media had called Barry, 'Baby', after his father Bobby Bonds played in the Major Leagues. Babe Ruth's most famous nicknames were, 'The Sultan of Swat' and 'Bambino'.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball 101 - Which of these M.L.B. Hall of Fame pitchers had the most hits in his major league baseball career?
The correct answer is 'Walter Johnson'
Walter Johnson had 547 hits in his M.L.B career.
Baseball Question 5
Pow! Wham! It's Baseball! - The 2000 National League Most Valuable Player has the same last name as the last name of the secret identify of which superhero?
The correct answer is 'Superman'
Superman's secret identity was Clark Kent. The 2000 NL MVP was Jeff Kent.
Baseball Question 6
Nightmare Baseball XXXI - How many times did Willie Mays receive a season RBI crown throughout his career?
The correct answer is '0'
Mays never won this category. That category prevented him from winning the triple crown twice.
Baseball Question 7
The Creams of the Crop - Which of the following retired with the most career triples hit in all of baseball?
The correct answer is 'Sam Crawford'
Crawford was the first player in history to reach the 300-mark, and retired with 309. Six times he led the league in triples. Mainly a Detroit Tiger, Sam retired in 1917.
Baseball Question 8
Colorado Rockies Baseball - What 1993 Rockie was drafted from the Japanese leagues?
The correct answer is 'Gerald Clark'
Gerald Clark was the opening day right fielder in 1993.
Baseball Question 9
Various Baseball - The only way to save a game, is to enter the game ahead by three runs or less and maintain the lead?
The correct answer is 'False'
No matter how much a team is ahead by, a pitcher may pitch three innings and maintain a lead for a save. The rule book claims that the pitcher must pitch, "decently". Nobody uses this form of saving games anymore.
Baseball Question 10
Short Dummies Baseball IV - Which of the following players is taller?
The correct answer is 'Frank Howard'
This 6'7" outfielder towered over the others listed. 'Big Frank' played 16 seasons, mostly with the Dodgers and Senators, smacked 382 career home runs. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1960. He retired in 1973. Yankee Phil Rizutto was 5'6", the famous Eddie 'one at-bat' Gaedel was 3'7", and Pearson was 5'5".