Interesting Quiz On MLB - Seattle Mariners

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  • 1. 

    Who was the Seattle Mariners' opening day starter in 2011?

    • A.

      Michael Pineda

    • B.

      Doug Fister

    • C.

      Felix Hernandez

    • D.

      Chris Ray

    Correct Answer
    C. Felix Hernandez
    Explanation
    Felix Hernandez was the Seattle Mariners' opening day starter in 2011. This can be inferred from the answer provided.

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  • 2. 

    Which team did the Mariners play 19 times during the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Minnesota Twins

    • B.

      Texas Rangers

    • C.

      Boston Red Sox

    • D.

      Kansas City Royals

    Correct Answer
    B. Texas Rangers
    Explanation
    During the 2011 season, the Mariners played the Texas Rangers 19 times. This suggests that the Mariners had a frequent matchup with the Texas Rangers throughout the season.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the oldest pitcher on the Mariners roster during the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Jeff Gray

    • B.

      Chris Ray

    • C.

      Jamey Wright

    • D.

      Erik Bedard

    Correct Answer
    C. Jamey Wright
    Explanation
    Jamey Wright was the oldest pitcher on the Mariners roster during the 2011 season.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following players had over 100 total bases for the Mariners in 2011?

    • A.

      Chone Figgins

    • B.

      Franklin Gutierrez

    • C.

      Adam Kennedy

    • D.

      Trayvon Robinson

    Correct Answer
    C. Adam Kennedy
    Explanation
    Adam Kennedy had over 100 total bases for the Mariners in 2011.

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  • 5. 

    Which Mariner was intentionally walked 13 times in 2011?

    • A.

      Josh Bard

    • B.

      Ichiro Suzuki

    • C.

      Alex Liddi

    • D.

      Greg Halman

    Correct Answer
    B. Ichiro Suzuki
    Explanation
    In 2011, Ichiro Suzuki was intentionally walked 13 times. This means that the opposing teams chose to walk him intentionally in order to avoid pitching to him, as he was considered a strong hitter. This strategy was likely employed because Suzuki had a reputation for being a skilled and consistent batter, and the opposing teams wanted to minimize the chances of him getting a hit or driving in runs.

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  • 6. 

    Which pitcher led the Seattle Mariners in losses for the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Michael Pineda

    • B.

      Jason Vargas

    • C.

      Blake Beavan

    • D.

      Felix Hernandez

    Correct Answer
    D. Felix Hernandez
    Explanation
    Felix Hernandez led the Seattle Mariners in losses for the 2011 season.

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  • 7. 

    Which pitcher led the Mariners in wins for the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Eric Bedard

    • B.

      Felix Hernandez

    • C.

      Doug Fister

    • D.

      Jason Vargas

    Correct Answer
    B. Felix Hernandez
    Explanation
    Felix Hernandez led the Mariners in wins for the 2011 season. This can be inferred from the fact that he is the only pitcher listed who was a member of the Mariners during that season. Eric Bedard, Doug Fister, and Jason Vargas were not with the team in 2011.

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  • 8. 

    Which pitcher appeared in the most games for the Mariners during the 2011 season?

    • A.

      Brandon League

    • B.

      Aaron Laffey

    • C.

      David Pauley

    • D.

      Felix Hernandez

    Correct Answer
    A. Brandon League
    Explanation
    Brandon League appeared in the most games for the Mariners during the 2011 season.

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  • 9. 

    Which player had 37 of the Mariners' 39 saves in 2011?

    • A.

      Brandon League

    • B.

      Jamey Wright

    • C.

      Dan Cortes

    • D.

      Aaron Laffey

    Correct Answer
    A. Brandon League
    Explanation
    In 2011, Brandon League had 37 saves out of the Mariners' total of 39 saves. This indicates that he was the primary closer for the team that season, responsible for securing the majority of their victories.

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  • 10. 

    How many complete games did Felix Hernandez pitch for the Mariners in 2011?

    • A.

      15

    • B.

      0

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    C. 5
    Explanation
    In 2011, Felix Hernandez pitched a total of 5 complete games for the Mariners. This means that in those 5 games, he was the starting pitcher and pitched the entire game without being substituted. This statistic highlights his durability and ability to pitch deep into games, which is a valuable asset for a starting pitcher.

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  • 11. 

    Which pitcher struck out the most batters for the Mariners in 2011?

    • A.

      Doug Fister

    • B.

      Felix Hernandez

    • C.

      Jason Vargas

    • D.

      Michael Pineda

    Correct Answer
    B. Felix Hernandez
    Explanation
    Felix Hernandez is the correct answer because he struck out the most batters for the Mariners in 2011. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the pitcher who had the highest number of strikeouts for the team in that specific year.

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  • 12. 

    Which pitcher won 3 games but lost 12 with the Mariners in 2011?

    • A.

      Doug Fister

    • B.

      Felix Hernandez

    • C.

      Blake Beavan

    • D.

      Michael Pineda

    Correct Answer
    A. Doug Fister
    Explanation
    In 2011, Doug Fister won 3 games but lost 12 with the Mariners.

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  • 13. 

    The Seattle Mariners finished the 2011 season how many games out of first place?

    • A.

      9

    • B.

      39

    • C.

      29

    • D.

      19

    Correct Answer
    C. 29
    Explanation
    In the 2011 season, the Seattle Mariners finished 29 games out of first place. This means that they ended the season with a deficit of 29 games behind the team that finished in first place.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following Mariners was an all-star in 2011?

    • A.

      Jack Wilson

    • B.

      Milton Bradley

    • C.

      Michael Pineda

    • D.

      Adam Moore

    Correct Answer
    C. Michael Pineda
    Explanation
    Michael Pineda was an all-star in 2011 because of his strong performance as a pitcher for the Mariners during that season. He had an impressive record with a 3.74 ERA and 173 strikeouts, making him one of the standout players on the team. Pineda's skills and contributions to the Mariners' success in 2011 earned him a spot in the all-star game that year.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following Seattle Mariners had a salary of over $10 million in 2011?

    • A.

      Jack Wilson

    • B.

      Milton Bradley

    • C.

      Chone Figgins

    • D.

      Franklin Gutierrez

    Correct Answer
    B. Milton Bradley
    Explanation
    Milton Bradley had a salary of over $10 million in 2011.

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