Baseball Trivia Quiz # 89
This is Baseball Quiz # 89, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
More Baseball Cards - Upper Deck has issued a card that could be used on a computer?
The correct answer is 'True'
Upper Deck put out cards in 1999 that had mini CD Roms included.
Baseball Question 2
Say it Ain't Joe - With some poor decisions in life, I prevented the world from seeing the greatest all-around baseball player in history. I was banned in 1920 from ever playing baseball again. Although my socks weren't black, I tainted the game forever. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Joe Jackson'
The unfortunate 'Black Sox' scandal of 1919, tore the world apart for a rigged the World Series. It pitted the Reds of Cincinnati against the Chicago White Sox. Jackson, Eddie Cicotti, and others, were in on the 'fix'. Jackson was one of the most prolific players in history. He batted .408 in 1911, but lost the batting crown to Ty Cobb. 1912 and 1913 he batted .395 and .373, and still finished second to Cobb. Joe led the league in doubles, triples three times, and hits twice. This outfielder did all this in 13 seasons. Jackson died in 1951.
Baseball Question 3
The Losing Side of Perfection - In 2004, Diamonbacks pitcher Randy Johnson pitched the 17th regular season perfect game in Major League Baseball history against the Atlanta Braves. Who was the losing pitcher during that game?
The correct answer is 'Mike Hampton'
Johnson struck out 13 that day. At age 40, he became the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game and the first left-hander to throw no-hitters in both leagues.
Baseball Question 4
Things I Hate - I know this is very un-American of me, but I hate baseball. I don't even care that my own home team played in the very first World Series (they lost). What team is it?
The correct answer is 'Pittsburgh Pirates'
If you're a baseball nut, you would know this, as you would know that the team that won the first World Series no longer exists. The first World Series of baseball was held in 1903 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Pilgrims. The Pilgrims won, four games to three. The Pirates, of the National League, had a guy named Honus Wagner, who was a batting champion. (He's buried in Pittsburgh's Jefferson Memorial Park, if anyone's interested).
Baseball Question 5
The Amazing Non-Common Bond Quiz - In 1972, an unusual baseball trade took place involving pitchers Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson. What was unusual about the trade?
The correct answer is 'They traded wives and families'
Their careers went into almost immediate eclipse, though whether this was as a result of or in spite of the trade, no one will ever know.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball's Teenagers - What teenage Major Leaguer holds the record (of pitchers under 20) for walking 208 players in one season?
The correct answer is 'Bob Feller'
Feller walked 208 in 1938 with the Indians. The second closest pitcher amongst his age group walked 73!
Baseball Question 7
Unofficial Baseball Terms - The five talents referred to by the phrase "Five Tool Player" are: Power, average, speed, fielding and throwing?
The correct answer is 'True'
The term seems to be used on every well-rounded prospect, but it does apply to many, including Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. Some equate a 40/40 or 30/30 (home runs/stolen bases) player with the term, but it really means a complete player and reminds us of the importance of the seemingly lost art of defense.
Baseball Question 8
Totally General Trivia - What TV cowboy was a former Major League baseball player?
The correct answer is 'Chuck Connors'
'The Rifleman' played first base for the Cubs.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball: 1st Inning - Who was the first baseball player to be named to 20 All-Star game rosters?
The correct answer is 'Stan Musial'
In 1963 Stan "The Man" Musial was named to his 20th All-Star Team. Mays was named to his 20th in 1973. Aaron was named to 21 All-Star teams but did not reach his 20th until 1974. Rose was named to only 17 All-Star rosters.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball Players and Their Teams - Which American League team did Mark McGwire hit 49 home runs for in 1987?
The correct answer is 'Oakland Athletics'
Mark McGwire led the Major Leagues with 49 home runs in the 1987 season. Because he was such a good player in 1987, he was named American League Rookie of the Year.