How Big Of A Baseball Fan Are You?
Are you a true baseball fan? Let’s find out with this awesome quiz
- 1.
What baseball player was nicknamed the "Mechanical Man"?
- A.
Richie Ashburn
- B.
Charlie Gehringer
- C.
Robin Roberts
- D.
Duke Snider
Correct Answer
B. Charlie Gehringer -
- 2.
Who was Bob Gibson's 3000th strikeout victim?
- A.
Steve Swisher
- B.
Willie Stargell
- C.
Don Sutton
- D.
Cesar Geronimo
Correct Answer
D. Cesar Geronimo -
- 3.
What manager replaced two different pitchers who had no-hitters thru 8 innings?
- A.
Gene Mauch
- B.
Danny Ozark
- C.
Preston Gomez
- D.
Pat Corrales
Correct Answer
C. Preston Gomez -
- 4.
Who was the only Major League player killed in action during World War I?
- A.
Billy Alvord
- B.
Eddie Grant
- C.
Howard Fahey
- D.
Tom Dolan
Correct Answer
B. Eddie Grant -
- 5.
What pitcher set a record for worst winning percentage by a pitcher credited with 100 decisions?
- A.
Slim Harris
- B.
Howie Reed
- C.
Bunky Stewart
- D.
Jim Hughey
Correct Answer
D. Jim Hughey -
- 6.
In baseball, what was Grover Land's claim to fame?
- A.
Struck Out 9 Times In 17 Innings
- B.
A Home Run For Hitting A Ball Stack
- C.
Playing His Harmonica Too Loud
- D.
Invented The Electronic Rabbit
Correct Answer
B. A Home Run For Hitting A Ball Stack -
- 7.
On the night that Tony Conigliaro was hit by a Jack Hamilton pitch in 1967 who went in to pinch-run for Conigliaro?
- A.
Reggie Smith
- B.
Jose Tartabull
- C.
Mike Andrews
- D.
Jerry Adair
Correct Answer
B. Jose Tartabull -
- 8.
Who hit the first home run in Montreal Expo history?
- A.
John Boccabella
- B.
Pepe Frias
- C.
Dan McGinn
- D.
Bob Bailey
Correct Answer
C. Dan McGinn -
- 9.
In baseball, what was the "McRae Rule"?
- A.
Rule That Changed A Ball That Bounces Over The Fence A Ground Rule Double And Not A Home Run
- B.
Rule Setting Number Of Visits To The Mound By Catchers
- C.
Outlaw Of Roll Blocks At 2nd Base To Break Up Double Plays
- D.
The Limitation Of Gold Chains From Hanging Out Of A Uniform
Correct Answer
C. Outlaw Of Roll Blocks At 2nd Base To Break Up Double Plays -
- 10.
What player is credited with the invention of the bunt?
- A.
Dickey Pearce
- B.
King Kelly
- C.
Cap Anson
- D.
Herman Dehlman
Correct Answer
A. Dickey Pearce -
- 11.
Who was the last player from the Negro Leagues to reach the Major Leagues?
- A.
Hilton Smith
- B.
Monte Irvin
- C.
Hank Aaron
- D.
Pat Scantlebury
Correct Answer
D. Pat Scantlebury -
- 12.
Who was the first pitcher to win 20 games in his lone Major League season?
- A.
Cliff Ross
- B.
Henry Schmidt
- C.
Kid Speer
- D.
Doc Leitrner
Correct Answer
B. Henry Schmidt -
- 13.
What team did Walter Johnson sign with in 1915?
- A.
Baltimore Terrapins
- B.
New York Yankees
- C.
Brooklyn Tip Tops
- D.
Chicago Whales
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Whales -
- 14.
What team did Early Wynn defeat for his career win number 300 and final victory?
- A.
Kansas City Athletics
- B.
Washington Senators
- C.
New York Yankees
- D.
California Angels
Correct Answer
A. Kansas City Athletics -
- 15.
Who was the only Major League player to strike the Liberty Bell located in Philadelphia's Veteran's Stadium with a home run ball?
- A.
Willie Stargell
- B.
Dave Kingman
- C.
Mike Schmidt
- D.
Greg Luzinski
Correct Answer
D. Greg Luzinski -
- 16.
What Negro League pitcher was nicknamed "The Pearl of the Antilles"?
- A.
Jose Mendez
- B.
Satchel Paige
- C.
Wilber Rogan
- D.
Joe Williams
Correct Answer
A. Jose Mendez -
- 17.
At what college was Jackie Robinson coaching for when he received his tryout with the Kansas City Monarchs?
- A.
Grambling State
- B.
Fisk College
- C.
Sam Houston State
- D.
Ohio Central State
Correct Answer
C. Sam Houston State -
- 18.
What Major League team was first to give a tryout to Jackie Robinson?
- A.
Chicago White Sox
- B.
Cleveland Indians
- C.
Boston Red Sox
- D.
Brooklyn Dodgers
Correct Answer
C. Boston Red Sox -
- 19.
What is the only major category Roy Campanella ever led the National League in?
- A.
Home Runs
- B.
Doubles
- C.
RBI's
- D.
Slugging Percentage
Correct Answer
C. RBI's -
- 20.
What was the only major category Jerry Reuss ever led the National League in?
- A.
Shutouts
- B.
Strikeouts
- C.
ERA
- D.
Wins
Correct Answer
A. Shutouts -
- 21.
Who was the only Major League player to record his 3,000th career hit during the 1980's?
- A.
Rod Carew
- B.
Lou Brock
- C.
Carl Yastrzemski
- D.
Pete Rose
Correct Answer
A. Rod Carew -
- 22.
In what Major League stadium would you find "Giles Gardens"?
- A.
Shibe Park
- B.
Crosley Field
- C.
Ebbets Field
- D.
Forbes Field
Correct Answer
B. Crosley Field -
- 23.
What Major League team played its home games in Handlan's Park?
- A.
Brooklyn Tip Tops
- B.
St. Louis Terriers
- C.
Pittsburgh Rebels
- D.
Newark Peppers
Correct Answer
B. St. Louis Terriers -
- 24.
What pitcher was known as the "Minstrel of the Diamond"?
- A.
Bill Zuber
- B.
Hugh Mulcahy
- C.
Cy Morgan
- D.
John Clarkson
Correct Answer
C. Cy Morgan -
- 25.
What Negro League player garnered the nickname "The Black Diamond"?
- A.
Roy Campanella
- B.
Satchel Paige
- C.
Thomas Butts
- D.
Newton Allen
Correct Answer
D. Newton Allen -
- 26.
What Negro League team played its home dates in Penmar Park?
- A.
Bacharach Giants
- B.
Newark Eagles
- C.
Cleveland Buckeyes
- D.
Philadelphia Stars
Correct Answer
D. pHiladelpHia Stars -
- 27.
Who did Pete Rose get his 3,000th hit off?
- A.
Warren Brusstar
- B.
Steve Rogers
- C.
Pete Vuckovich
- D.
Bob Knepper
Correct Answer
B. Steve Rogers -
- 28.
Who did Lou Brock get his 3,000th hit off?
- A.
Larry McWilliams
- B.
Charlie Hough
- C.
Ed Whitson
- D.
Dennis Lamp
Correct Answer
D. Dennis Lamp -
- 29.
Who did Honus Wagner record his 3000th career hit against?
- A.
Bill Doak
- B.
Zip Zabel
- C.
Earl Yingling
- D.
Erskine Mayer
Correct Answer
D. Erskine Mayer -
- 30.
What Negro League player was nicknamed "Blood and Guts"?
- A.
Josh Gibson
- B.
Oscar Charleston
- C.
Othello Renfroe
- D.
Walter Joseph
Correct Answer
D. Walter JosepH -
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