1.
Raul Ibanez' 43 2008 doubles were the most for the Mariners since who hit 45 in 2000?
Correct Answer
D. John Olerud
Explanation
Raul Ibanez hit 43 doubles in 2008, which was the highest number of doubles for the Mariners since someone hit 45 in 2000. The correct answer is John Olerud.
2.
Which team did Harold Reynolds play with the year after his last season as a Seattle Mariner?
Correct Answer
A. Baltimore Orioles
Explanation
After his last season as a Seattle Mariner, Harold Reynolds played with the Baltimore Orioles.
3.
Which Mariners pitcher recorded three of Seattle's six wins against the Angels in 2007?
Correct Answer
D. Miguel Batista
Explanation
Miguel Batista is the correct answer because he recorded three of Seattle's six wins against the Angels in 2007.
4.
How many 40+ home run seasons did Jay Buhner have with the Seattle Mariners?
Correct Answer
C. Three
Explanation
Jay Buhner had three 40+ home run seasons with the Seattle Mariners.
5.
Which two Seattle Mariners received MVP votes after the 2007 season?
Correct Answer
A. Ichiro Suzuki & J. J. Putz
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki and J. J. Putz received MVP votes after the 2007 season. This means that they were recognized as valuable players by the voters for the Most Valuable Player award. The other options listed do not include both Ichiro Suzuki and J. J. Putz, so they are not the correct answer.
6.
Jeff Weaver played for which team just before becoming a Seattle Mariner in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. St. Louis Cardinals
Explanation
Jeff Weaver played for the St. Louis Cardinals before becoming a Seattle Mariner in 2007.
7.
Who was second among 2008 Seattle Mariners in stolen bases with 14?
Correct Answer
D. Willie Bloomquist
Explanation
Willie Bloomquist was the second player among the 2008 Seattle Mariners in stolen bases with 14.
8.
Against which team did Adrian Beltre hit five home runs for the Seattle Mariners in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. Oakland A's
Explanation
In 2007, Adrian Beltre hit five home runs for the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland A's.
9.
Who was the oldest player on the 2008 Seattle Mariners?
Correct Answer
D. Arthur Rhodes
Explanation
Arthur Rhodes is the correct answer because he was born on October 24, 1969, making him the oldest player on the 2008 Seattle Mariners. Jose Vidro was born on August 10, 1974, Jamie Burke was born on September 24, 1971, and Jarrod Washburn was born on August 13, 1974, making them younger than Arthur Rhodes.
10.
Which Seattle Mariner had the fifth-highest salary in the American League in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
In 2008, Ichiro Suzuki had the fifth-highest salary in the American League for the Seattle Mariners.
11.
Who started the most games at designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Jose Vidro
Explanation
In 2008, Jose Vidro started the most games at designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners.
12.
What was the longest winning streak for the 2007 Seattle Mariners?
Correct Answer
D. Eight Games
Explanation
The longest winning streak for the 2007 Seattle Mariners was eight games.
13.
Miguel Cairo had which achievement for the only time in 2008 on July 2nd in a 4-2 Mariners win?
Correct Answer
B. Drove In Three Runs
Explanation
In the game on July 2nd, 2008, Miguel Cairo achieved the feat of driving in three runs. This means that he was responsible for bringing three of his teammates across the home plate to score runs. It is worth noting that this achievement occurred only once in his career in that specific game.
14.
Which Seattle Mariner hit for the cycle in a 2008 game?
Correct Answer
D. Adrian Beltre
Explanation
Adrian Beltre is the correct answer because he hit for the cycle in a 2008 game as a Seattle Mariner. This means that in that game, Beltre successfully hit a single, a double, a triple, and a home run, in that order.
15.
What was Ichiro Suzuki's longest hitting streak of the 2008 Seattle Mariners season?
Correct Answer
B. 17 Games
Explanation
In the 2008 Seattle Mariners season, Ichiro Suzuki's longest hitting streak was 17 games. This means that he was able to successfully make at least one hit in 17 consecutive games during that season.