baseball Trivia Quiz # 758
This is Baseball Quiz # 758, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Baseball's Elite Ones - What shortstop had the most hits in a season of any shortstop after 52 years breaking the previous record for shortstops?
The correct answer is 'Alex Rodriguez'
A-Rod did it in 1998 with the Mariners by smacking 213 hits for the season. He was the first shortstop in 52 years to lead the league in this category.
Baseball Question 2
My Favorite Baseball Nicknames - Pitcher Russ Meyer had what unusual nickname?
The correct answer is 'The Mad Monk'
"Before a game in St. Louis in 1955, Russ (Meyer) was sitting alone in the Dodgers dugout. He picked up an old baseball, looked at it carefully, and said, speaking to himself and to no one: 'Just think of it. This little ball causes all of the trouble.'" - James T. Farrell. This quote I guess sums up a lot about the psyche of this guy.
Baseball Question 3
Tough Baseball History - Which farm team did Roberto Clemente come up with?
The correct answer is 'Dodgers'
The Dodgers failed to protect Roberto from the minor league draft in 1955 and lost him to the Pirates.
Baseball Question 4
Ultimate Baseball Cards Part Two - Which card was never produced?
The correct answer is '1983 Topps Prototype card of Ryne Sandberg in a Phillies uniform'
Topps produced a handful of George Bush cards which were presented to him for his private collection. Although Topps denied they were ever issued in packs, several collectors had pulled them from wax packs.
The Reggie Orioles card was pulled from production right after he signed with the Yankees but a few made it out of the factory.
The Reggie Orioles card was pulled from production right after he signed with the Yankees but a few made it out of the factory.
Baseball Question 5
Nightmare Baseball - Baseball pitching great Dizzy Dean, won the National League MVP in which year?
The correct answer is '1934'
Dean did not play in any of the other years listed. In 1934, Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean was in his third full season with the Cardinals of St. Louis. We went 30-7 with 195 strikeouts. He won the award over the Pirates' great Paul Waner. He also led the Cardinals to the World Series title over the Detroit Tigers the same season. Dean was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball, Here to Stay - Who did Roger Clemens and Randy Johnson bump from the second, then the third position on the career list for strikeouts?
The correct answer is 'Steve Carlton'
Carlton sat behind Nolan Ryan in second for a number of years, 5714-4136, until Clemens then Johnson bumped him down the list. Carlton was the second pitcher in history to throw 4000 strikeouts, second to Ryan.
Baseball Question 7
Colorado Rockies Baseball - Before Shawn Chacon, what Rockies pitcher held the record for most victories before the all-star break?
The correct answer is 'Kevin Ritz'
Kevin Ritz had one of the most promising single seasons for a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in 1995. He finished the year with 15 victories.
Baseball Question 8
Arizona Diamondbacks - What Diamondback was named Rookie of the year in 2003 in Baseball America Magazine?
The correct answer is 'Brandon Webb'
Brandon Webb came up from the minors, when the Diamondbacks had a lot of injured players on the team and amazed fans and teams alike.
Baseball Question 9
Ragin Cajun Baseball - In 2001, which Cajun pitcher led the team in pitching victories and strikeouts pitched?
The correct answer is 'Eric Templet'
Templet had 7 wins and 109 strikeouts.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball for Dessert - What is the greatest number of home runs that Ty Cobb hit in a season?
The correct answer is '12'
Cobb was not known for his power and hit only 12 dingers in 1921 with Detroit along with batting .389 and having 197 hits. He retired with 117 home runs after 24 seasons.