1.
Who was the Seattle Mariners pitcher selected to the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star game?
Correct Answer
A. Felix Hernandez
Explanation
Felix Hernandez was selected as the Seattle Mariners pitcher for the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star game.
2.
Who was the only Seattle Mariners player to represent the team in the 2010 MLB All-Star game?
Correct Answer
A. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki was the only Seattle Mariners player to represent the team in the 2010 MLB All-Star game. This can be inferred from the fact that he is the only Mariners player listed as an option in the given choices. Ichiro Suzuki was a highly accomplished player and a fan favorite during his time with the Mariners, making him a likely candidate to represent the team in the All-Star game.
3.
Which of these Seattle Mariners pitchers won the American League Cy Young award for the 1995 season?
Correct Answer
D. Randy Johnson
Explanation
Randy Johnson won the American League Cy Young award for the 1995 season.
4.
Which of these Seattle Mariners players received the 1997 American League Most Valuable Player Award?
Correct Answer
D. Ken Griffey Jr.
Explanation
Ken Griffey Jr. received the 1997 American League Most Valuable Player Award.
5.
Which Seattle Mariners pitcher had an amazing season in 1995 posting a record of 18-2?
Correct Answer
A. Randy Johnson
Explanation
Randy Johnson had an amazing season in 1995, posting a record of 18-2.
6.
Who was the only Seattle Mariners pitcher to register a shutout in the 1995 season?
Correct Answer
D. Randy Johnson
Explanation
Randy Johnson was the only Seattle Mariners pitcher to register a shutout in the 1995 season. This means that he was the only pitcher on the team to pitch a complete game without allowing any runs. The other pitchers listed, Bobby Ayala, Tim Belcher, and Chris Bosio, did not achieve this feat during that season.
7.
Who was the Seattle Mariners pitcher to record an amazing earned run average of 2.28 for the 1997 season?
Correct Answer
A. Randy Johnson
Explanation
Randy Johnson was the Seattle Mariners pitcher to record an amazing earned run average of 2.28 for the 1997 season.
8.
Who was the only Seattle Mariners pitcher to register a 20 win season in 2001?
Correct Answer
D. Jamie Moyer
Explanation
In 2001, Jamie Moyer was the only Seattle Mariners pitcher to register a 20 win season. This means that he was the only pitcher on the team to win 20 or more games in that particular season. Freddy Garcia, Randy Johnson, and John Halama did not achieve this feat in 2001.
9.
Jay Buhner and which other player played in the most games for the Seattle Mariners in the 1997 season?
Correct Answer
B. Ken Griffey Jr.
Explanation
Ken Griffey Jr. played in the most games for the Seattle Mariners in the 1997 season. This can be inferred from the fact that Jay Buhner and Ken Griffey Jr. are mentioned as options, and the question asks for the player who played the most games alongside Jay Buhner. Since Ken Griffey Jr. is the only player mentioned who is not Jay Buhner, he must be the correct answer.
10.
Who was the Seattle Mariners shortstop to steal a team high 29 bases during the 1997 season?
Correct Answer
C. Alex Rodriguez
Explanation
Alex Rodriguez was the Seattle Mariners shortstop to steal a team high 29 bases during the 1997 season. This means that out of all the shortstops on the team that year, Rodriguez was the player who successfully stole the most bases. This showcases his speed and ability to take advantage of opportunities on the basepaths.
11.
Which of these Seattle Mariners players blasted a team leading 41 home runs during the 2000 season?
Correct Answer
A. Alex Rodriguez
Explanation
Alex Rodriguez is the correct answer because he hit 41 home runs during the 2000 season, making him the Seattle Mariners player with the most home runs that year.
12.
Who crossed home plate the most times for the Seattle Mariners in 2001 scoring 127 runs?
Correct Answer
B. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki crossed home plate the most times for the Seattle Mariners, scoring 127 runs.
13.
Who was the Seattle Mariners outfielder to record an impressive 242 hits on 692 at bats in the 2001 season?
Correct Answer
A. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki was the Seattle Mariners outfielder to record an impressive 242 hits on 692 at bats in the 2001 season. This answer is correct because Ichiro Suzuki had an outstanding performance in the 2001 season, setting a new record for hits in a season. He showcased his exceptional batting skills and contributed greatly to the team's success that year.
14.
Who started 148 games at shortstop for the Seattle Mariners in the 2000 Major League Baseball season?
Correct Answer
C. Alex Rodriguez
Explanation
Alex Rodriguez started 148 games at shortstop for the Seattle Mariners in the 2000 Major League Baseball season.
15.
Who led the Mariners in triples during the 2011 season?
Correct Answer
C. Dustin Ackley
Explanation
Dustin Ackley led the Mariners in triples during the 2011 season.