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- 1.
Which Cincinnati Red was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2012?
- A.
Johnny Bench
- B.
Tony Perez
- C.
George Foster
- D.
Barry Larkin
Correct Answer
D. Barry Larkin -
- 2.
What birthday did Fenway Park celebrate in 2012?
- A.
90th
- B.
75th
- C.
100th
- D.
50th
Correct Answer
C. 100th -
- 3.
What was awarded to Bob Melvin in 2012?
- A.
National League Manager of the Year
- B.
American League Rookie of the Year
- C.
Cy Young Award National League
- D.
American League Manager of the Year
Correct Answer
D. American League Manager of the Year -
- 4.
Which of these players was the 2012 World Series MVP?
- A.
Buster Posey
- B.
Matt Cain
- C.
Miguel Cabrera
- D.
Pablo Sandoval
Correct Answer
D. Pablo Sandoval -
- 5.
In 2012, Jim Thome was the fourth player in Major League history to do what on three different teams?
- A.
Get Hit By A Pitch
- B.
Hit 100 Homers
- C.
Win A Golden Glove
- D.
Hit 100 Triples
Correct Answer
B. Hit 100 Homers -
- 6.
The National League won the 2012 Baseball All-Star Game, making that how many years in a row?
- A.
Five
- B.
Four
- C.
Three
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
C. Three -
- 7.
In April of 2012, Alex Rodriguez hit his 631st home run passing which slugger?
- A.
Sammy Sosa
- B.
Barry Bonds
- C.
Ken Griffey Jr.
- D.
Mark McGwire
Correct Answer
C. Ken Griffey Jr. -
- 8.
How many seasons did it take for the New York Mets to record their first no-hitter thrown by Johan Santana in 2012?
- A.
20
- B.
40
- C.
30
- D.
50
Correct Answer
D. 50 -
- 9.
Which of these pitchers struck out four batters in one inning on April 27,2012?
- A.
Philip Humber
- B.
Felix Hernandez
- C.
Ryan Cook
- D.
Justin Verlander
Correct Answer
C. Ryan Cook -
- 10.
In 2012, Jim Thome hit his 13th career walk-off home run, he shared that record with all but which one of these greats?
- A.
Babe Ruth
- B.
Reggie Jackson
- C.
Mickey Mantle
- D.
Frank Robinson
Correct Answer
B. Reggie Jackson -
- 11.
Yasmani Grandal became the first player to do what from each side of the plate in his first two MLB at bats?
- A.
Get Hit By A Pitch
- B.
Double
- C.
Hit A Home Run
- D.
Triple
Correct Answer
C. Hit A Home Run -
- 12.
Philip Humber, Felix Hernandez and which of these pitchers threw perfect games in 2012?
- A.
Matt Cain
- B.
Jered Weaver
- C.
Johan Santana
- D.
Homer Bailey
Correct Answer
A. Matt Cain -
- 13.
Chipper Jones retired after how many seasons at the end of the 2012?
- A.
22
- B.
25
- C.
15
- D.
19
Correct Answer
D. 19 -
- 14.
After Tony La Russa retired as manager of the Cardinals, who was named manager for 2012?
- A.
Mike Matheny
- B.
Clint Hurdle
- C.
Bud Black
- D.
Walt Weiss
Correct Answer
A. Mike Matheny -
- 15.
The 2012 MLB season began at the Tokyo Dome with the Seattle Mariners playing which team?
- A.
Oakland Athletics
- B.
Chicago Cubs
- C.
New York Yankees
- D.
Baltimore Orioles
Correct Answer
A. Oakland Athletics -
- 16.
2012 marks the last season for which team in the National League as they move to the American League in 2013?
- A.
San Diego Padres
- B.
Houston Astros
- C.
Colorado Rockies
- D.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Correct Answer
B. Houston Astros -
- 17.
Who played in the 2012 National League's wild card game?
- A.
Dodgers Cardinals
- B.
Mets Braves
- C.
Braves Dodgers
- D.
Braves Cardinals
Correct Answer
D. Braves Cardinals -
- 18.
Which Cincinnati Red hit three homers on Mother's Day 2012 including a walk-off grand slam?
- A.
Joey Votto
- B.
Ryan Hanigan
- C.
Scott Rolen
- D.
Brandon Phillips
Correct Answer
A. Joey Votto -
- 19.
In 2012, Mike Trout became the youngest player to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least how many bases?
- A.
30
- B.
40
- C.
20
- D.
25
Correct Answer
B. 40 -
- 20.
Who is the Major League Baseball player nicknamed "Kung Fu Panda"?
- A.
Robinson Cano
- B.
Ben Zobrist
- C.
Jose Bautista
- D.
Pablo Sandoval
Correct Answer
D. Pablo Sandoval -
- 21.
Who is the Major League Baseball player nicknamed "El Caballo"?
- A.
Carlos Lee
- B.
Ichiro Suzuki
- C.
Jeff Francoeur
- D.
Felix Hernandez
Correct Answer
A. Carlos Lee -
- 22.
Who is the Major League Baseball player nicknamed "Spiderman"?
- A.
Lance Berkman
- B.
Derek Jeter
- C.
Torii Hunter
- D.
Ryan Roberts
Correct Answer
C. Torii Hunter -
- 23.
Who is the baseball player nicknamed "Little Cowboy"?
- A.
Pablo Sandoval
- B.
Andrew McCutchen
- C.
Josh Tomlin
- D.
Jose Bautista
Correct Answer
C. Josh Tomlin -
- 24.
What Canadian born MLB player won a NL MVP Award?
- A.
Joey Votto
- B.
Jason Bay
- C.
Russell Martin
- D.
Ryan Braun
Correct Answer
A. Joey Votto -
- 25.
Who led Major League Baseball in walks in 2012?
- A.
Kevin Youkilis
- B.
Joe Mauer
- C.
Adam Dunn
- D.
Carlos Santana
Correct Answer
C. Adam Dunn -
- 26.
Who led Major League Baseball in strikeouts in 2012?
- A.
Justin Upton
- B.
Adam Dunn
- C.
Mike Napoli
- D.
B.J. Upton
Correct Answer
B. Adam Dunn -
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