baseball Trivia Quiz # 58
This is Baseball Quiz # 58, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Dummies Baseball #42 - Benny Agbayani began his Major League career with what team?
The correct answer is 'New York Mets'
Benny started his MLB career in 1998, by playing 15 games with the Mets. He played another 3 seasons in New York before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2002. After only 48 games with the Rockies, he was traded in mid-season 2002 to the Red Sox.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball's Also-Rans - Who lost the ALCS in 1987?
The correct answer is 'Detroit'
Baseball Question 3
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 4
Nightmare Baseball XXXV - Which of the following teams did Nolan Ryan throw two no-hitters for in the same season?
The correct answer is 'Angels'
The great Ryan threw two for the Angels in the 1973 season. He also threw one in 1974 and 1975 for the Halos. The Astros moment was in 1981, and then the Texas Rangers in 1990 and 1991.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball for Dummies #67 - Who was the first player to retire with 4,000 career hits?
The correct answer is 'Ty Cobb'
Cobb was the first when he retired with 4189 hits. Rose broke Cobb's record by retiring with 4256 hits. These were the only 20th century players to reach the mark of 4000. The others listed, did not reach 2500 career hits.
Baseball Question 6
When Baseball Teams Move - In what city did the Cincinnati Reds begin play?
The correct answer is 'Cincinnati'
The Reds are the longest continuous franchise in the same city in major league baseball.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball Attendances - Which franchise holds the mark for highest road attendance in a year?
The correct answer is 'Cincinnati Reds'
In 2000, the Reds drew just over three million on the road. Must have had some killer interleague dates.
Baseball Question 8
Classic Baseball Trades - Clete Boyer was a key player with many Yankee championship teams. To what team was he traded?
The correct answer is 'Braves'
He became a power hitter in Atlanta (everyone became a power hitter in Atlanta). His last season at the Yankees was 1966.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball Legends - Which of these Hall of Fame pitchers has the most opening day wins?
The correct answer is 'Walter Johnson'
Walter Johnson won 9 games on opening day.
Baseball Question 10
Mixed Baseball - Who won the National League Batting Championship in 1945?
The correct answer is 'Phil Cavaretta'