1.
Who hit a home run in his first World Series at-bat in 1995 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. Fred McGriff
Explanation
Fred McGriff hit a home run in his first World Series at-bat in the 1995 World Series.
2.
Who pitched the only shutout in the 1991 World Series?
Correct Answer
A. Jack Morris
Explanation
Jack Morris pitched the only shutout in the 1991 World Series.
3.
Who hit the only triple for the Braves in the 1996 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. Marquis Grissom
Explanation
Marquis Grissom hit the only triple for the Braves in the 1996 World Series.
4.
What pitcher hit the only triple in the 1970 World Series?
Correct Answer
A. Jim Palmer
Explanation
Jim Palmer is the correct answer because he hit the only triple in the 1970 World Series. The question asks for the pitcher who achieved this feat, and Jim Palmer fits the criteria.
5.
Who pitched the most strikeouts in the 2000 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. Al Leiter
Explanation
Al Leiter pitched the most strikeouts in the 2000 World Series.
6.
Which Hall of Famer missed the 1982 World Series because of an arm injury?
Correct Answer
C. Rollie Fingers
Explanation
Rollie Fingers is the correct answer because he missed the 1982 World Series due to an arm injury. The question is asking which Hall of Famer was unable to participate in the World Series, and Fingers fits this criteria.
7.
Who had more hits in the 1963 World Series?
Correct Answer
C. Tony Kubek
Explanation
Tony Kubek had more hits in the 1963 World Series compared to Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Willie McCovey.
8.
Who homered twice during the final game of the 1984 World Series?
Correct Answer
B. Kirk Gibson
Explanation
Kirk Gibson homered twice during the final game of the 1984 World Series.
9.
What pitcher had a 33-inning World-Series scoreless streak broken in Game 1 of the 1962 Series?
Correct Answer
C. Whitey Ford
Explanation
Whitey Ford had a 33-inning World-Series scoreless streak broken in Game 1 of the 1962 Series.
10.
Who played with the Baltimore Orioles in all 6 of their World Series appearances from 1966 - 1983?
Correct Answer
C. Jim Palmer
Explanation
Jim Palmer played with the Baltimore Orioles in all 6 of their World Series appearances from 1966 - 1983. This means that he was a consistent member of the team during their successful runs in the World Series for almost two decades. Palmer's presence and contribution to the team's success make him the correct answer to this question.
11.
Who was the captain of the New York Yankees during their 1976 World Series season?
Correct Answer
B. Thurman Munson
Explanation
Thurman Munson was the captain of the New York Yankees during their 1976 World Series season.
12.
Willie Stargell and what other Pittsburgh Pirate player each had 12 hits in the 1979 World Series?
Correct Answer
B. pHil Garner
Explanation
In the 1979 World Series, Willie Stargell and Phil Garner each had 12 hits. This means that both players were equally successful in terms of getting hits during the series. The other options, Bill Robinson, Dave Parker, and Omar Moreno, are not the correct answers as they did not have as many hits as Stargell and Garner.
13.
Who saved three games for the Anaheim Angels in the 2002 World Series?
Correct Answer
A. Troy Percival
Explanation
Troy Percival saved three games for the Anaheim Angels in the 2002 World Series.
14.
Who hit the first November home run in MLB history during the 2001 MLB World Series?
Correct Answer
B. Derek Jeter
Explanation
Derek Jeter hit the first November home run in MLB history during the 2001 MLB World Series.
15.
Which Los Angeles Dodger hit .417 during the 1981 MLB World Series?
Correct Answer
B. Steve Garvey
Explanation
Steve Garvey is the correct answer because he hit .417 during the 1981 MLB World Series. This means that he had a batting average of .417, indicating that he successfully hit the ball in 41.7% of his at-bats during the World Series. This is a high batting average and demonstrates Garvey's skill and success during that particular series.