1.
Which home run hitting Texas Ranger won the MVP Award in 1998?
Correct Answer
D. Juan Gonzalez
Explanation
Juan Gonzalez won the MVP Award in 1998 because he had an outstanding season as a home run hitter for the Texas Rangers. He hit 45 home runs, had 157 RBIs, and batted .318, leading the league in both RBIs and total bases. Gonzalez's impressive offensive performance and contributions to the team's success made him a deserving candidate for the MVP Award.
2.
Who is the Ranger hit 47 homers and 148 RBIs in 1999?
Correct Answer
B. Rafael Palmeiro
Explanation
Rafael Palmeiro is the correct answer because he hit 47 home runs and had 148 RBIs in 1999 while playing for the Rangers. This indicates that he had a very successful season in terms of power hitting and driving in runs.
3.
Which baseball player for the Texas Rangers was MVP of the American League in 1974?
Correct Answer
A. Jeff Burroughs
Explanation
Jeff Burroughs was the correct answer because he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the American League in 1974 while playing for the Texas Rangers.
4.
Which Texas Ranger was MVP of the American League in 1996?
Correct Answer
D. Juan Gonzalez
Explanation
Juan Gonzalez was the MVP of the American League in 1996.
5.
What place did the 89-73 Rangers finish the 2004 season in?
Correct Answer
D. 3rd In AL Western Division
Explanation
The 89-73 Rangers finished the 2004 season in 3rd place in the AL Western Division.
6.
Who led the 2004 Texas Rangers in home runs?
Correct Answer
A. Mark Teixeira
Explanation
Mark Teixeira led the 2004 Texas Rangers in home runs.
7.
What Texas Rangers starter batted .313 in the 2004 season?
Correct Answer
B. Michael Young
Explanation
In the 2004 season, Michael Young batted .313 as a starter for the Texas Rangers.
8.
Who won the most games pitching for the 2004 Texas Rangers?
Correct Answer
C. Kenny Rogers
Explanation
Kenny Rogers won the most games pitching for the 2004 Texas Rangers.
9.
Who is the Rangers player that played 1st base in 2000 and had 163 hits in 565 at bats?
Correct Answer
B. Rafael Palmeiro
Explanation
Rafael Palmeiro is the correct answer because he was a Rangers player who played 1st base in 2000 and had 163 hits in 565 at bats.
10.
Who as part of the 2002 Rangers hit 43 homers and knocked in 105 runs?
Correct Answer
A. Rafael Palmeiro
Explanation
Rafael Palmeiro is the correct answer because he hit 43 home runs and knocked in 105 runs as part of the 2002 Rangers.
11.
Which relief pitcher in 2003 for the Rangers pitched 38.2 innings and had an ERA of 4.19?
Correct Answer
A. Ugueth Urbina
Explanation
Ugueth Urbina is the correct answer because he is the relief pitcher who played for the Rangers in 2003 and pitched 38.2 innings with an ERA of 4.19.
12.
Who got paid $15,000,000 by the Texas Rangers in 2005?
Correct Answer
A. Chan Ho Park
Explanation
Chan Ho Park got paid $15,000,000 by the Texas Rangers in 2005.
13.
Who was the first manager of the Texas Rangers baseball team?
Correct Answer
A. Ted Williams
Explanation
Ted Williams was not the first manager of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
14.
Which Texas Ranger was 1974 AL Rookie of the Year, the same year Jeff Burroughs was the MVP?
Correct Answer
B. Mike Hargrove
Explanation
Mike Hargrove was the correct answer because he won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 1974 while playing for the Texas Rangers. This was the same year that Jeff Burroughs, also a Texas Ranger, won the MVP award. Therefore, Hargrove and Burroughs both had exceptional performances in 1974, with Hargrove being recognized as the top rookie in the American League.
15.
Which player never pitched for the Texas Rangers?
Correct Answer
A. Jim Perry
Explanation
Jim Perry never pitched for the Texas Rangers. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the player who never pitched for the team. The other three players, Gaylord Perry, Bert Blyleven, and Sparky Lyle, may have pitched for the Texas Rangers at some point in their careers.