Baseball Trivia Quiz # 13
This is Baseball Quiz # 13, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Ultimate Obscure Baseball - In 1910, did Ty Cobb have the most triples?
The correct answer is 'No'
Ty went on to have the most triples in 1911.
Baseball Question 2
"The First Baseball Game" - What was Lucifer's Earned Run Average after the Angels sent him down?
The correct answer is '.666'
"Which is a real shame, when that fellow was in his prime he could really throw some heat."
Baseball Question 3
Can Lit? Can do! - This Edmonton-born author has written a series of books set on the Hobbema reserve, just outside of Edmonton. One of his baseball stories was made into a very successful movie.
The correct answer is 'W.P. Kinsella'
Kinsella's "Native" stories have caused quite a bit of controversy over the issue of "appropriation of voice" The are told from the point of view of the main character, Silas Ermineskin, and present a somewhat slapsick view of life on the reserve. Hackles were especially raised when Kinsella admitted that he had never even been to Hobbema, which is very much a real place.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball Stars 1 - Who is the all time leader in innings pitched?
The correct answer is 'Cy Young'
Cy Young pitched a total of 7357.0 innings in his career.
Baseball Question 5
It's Not About Me? - Which of these baseball veterans did not spend more than 25 years in professional baseball?
The correct answer is 'Joe Jackson'
Shoeless Joe Jackson was banned from baseball in his 13th season in 1920 for his manipulation of the 1919 World Series against the Reds. This was called the 'Black Sox Scandal', induced by some Chicago White Sox players. From 1963-1989, pitcher Tommy John played for 26 seasons and won 288 games. Ryan spent 27 seasons with four teams from 1966-1993. He retired with 5714 career strikeouts. Anson spent five seasons in the National Association before joining the National League. He retired after 27 seasons.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball's Big Adventures - In 1985, Rod Carew of the Angels got his 3000th hit. Carew was the first infielder to have 3000 hits since which infielder in the 1920s?
The correct answer is 'Eddie Collins'
The others were all pitchers. Collins of the White Sox was primarily a second baseman. He retired with 3315 hits after 25 seasons. Carew played for the Angels in his final season of 19 in 1985, retiring with 3053 hits. Rod played first and second base. His 3000th hit came off Frank Viola of the Twins on August 4.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball Card Rookies - Pete Rose
The correct answer is '1963 Topps'
No Bowman in 63 and Fleer did not have him in the set.
Baseball Question 8
Quizzical Baseball Information - Who led the Houston Astros in wins in 2000?
The correct answer is 'Scott Elarton'
The only double-digit winner on the Astros, Elarton became the quick ace of the team.
Baseball Question 9
Tough Baseball - What catcher hit the most home runs in a single season?
The correct answer is 'Todd Hundley'
Baseball Question 10
Nightmare Baseball XV - What 20th Century catcher had the best career fielding percentage?
The correct answer is 'Bill Freehan'
The greatest career fielding percentage by a catcher was an astounding .993 by Bill Freehan of the Detroit Tigers. His career was played from 1961 to 1973. No other catcher was close.