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1.

Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1943?
- A.
  
  Joe Gordon
- B.
  
  Spud Chandler
- C.
  
  Ted Williams
- D.
  
  Stan Musial
Correct Answer
B. Spud Chandler

Explanation
Spud Chandler was named the MVP of the American League in 1943. He played as a baseball player for the New York Yankees during that time. Chandler had an exceptional season, leading the league in wins with a record of 20-4 and an impressive 1.64 ERA. He was a key contributor to the Yankees' success that year, helping them win the World Series. Chandler's outstanding performance and contributions to his team made him a deserving recipient of the MVP award.

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2.

Which Yankee was MVP of the American League in 1950?
- A.
  
  Yogi Berra
- B.
  
  Lou Boudreau
- C.
  
  Phil Rizzuto
- D.
  
  Joe DiMaggio
Correct Answer
C. pHil Rizzuto

Explanation
Phil Rizzuto was named the MVP of the American League in 1950. Rizzuto, who played shortstop for the New York Yankees, had an outstanding season both offensively and defensively. He had a batting average of .324, scored 125 runs, and had 200 hits. Rizzuto also displayed exceptional defensive skills, leading the league in fielding percentage among shortstops. His contributions to the Yankees' success in 1950 made him a deserving recipient of the MVP award.

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3.

Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1954?
- A.
  
  Al Rosen
- B.
  
  Willie Mays
- C.
  
  Yogi Berra
- D.
  
  Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
C. Yogi Berra

Explanation
Yogi Berra was the MVP of the American League in 1954.

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4.

Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1960?
- A.
  
  Mickey Mantle
- B.
  
  Maury Wills
- C.
  
  Jackie Jensen
- D.
  
  Roger Maris
Correct Answer
D. Roger Maris

Explanation
Roger Maris was the correct answer because he was the baseball player for the New York Yankees who won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the American League in 1960. Maris had an outstanding season that year, setting a new single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record. This remarkable achievement earned him the MVP title and solidified his place in baseball history.

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5.

Who has more career RBI's?
- A.
  
  Lou Gehrig
- B.
  
  Joe DiMaggio
- C.
  
  Babe Ruth
- D.
  
  Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
C. Babe Ruth

Explanation
Babe Ruth has more career RBI's compared to Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle. This means that throughout his career, Babe Ruth had a higher number of runs batted in, indicating that he was more successful in driving runners home and contributing to his team's score.

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6.

Which New York Yankee hit a ball that hit Herb Score's eye, in effect ending Score's career?
- A.
  
  Johnny Blanchard
- B.
  
  Bob Cerv
- C.
  
  Hank Bauer
- D.
  
  Gil McDougal
Correct Answer
D. Gil McDougal

Explanation
Gil McDougal is the correct answer because he hit a line drive during a game against the Cleveland Indians that struck Herb Score in the eye. This unfortunate incident resulted in a severe injury to Score's eye, ultimately ending his career as a pitcher.

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7.

What is the original name of the New York Yankees?
- A.
  
  Giants
- B.
  
  Highlanders
- C.
  
  Senators
- D.
  
  Orioles
Correct Answer
D. Orioles

Explanation
The original name of the New York Yankees was the Orioles. The team was originally established in Baltimore in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. However, in 1903, the team relocated to New York and changed their name to the New York Highlanders. In 1913, the team officially became known as the New York Yankees. Therefore, the correct answer is Orioles.

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8.

How many home runs did Alex Rodriguez hit in 2003?
- A.
  
  47
- B.
  
  33
- C.
  
  59
- D.
  
  66
Correct Answer
A. 47

Explanation
Alex Rodriguez hit 47 home runs in 2003.

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9.

Which one of these baseball players was an All Star for the New York Yankees in 1980?
- A.
  
  Rick Cerone
- B.
  
  Tommy John
- C.
  
  AL Downing
- D.
  
  Dave Winfield
Correct Answer
B. Tommy John

Explanation
Tommy John was an All Star for the New York Yankees in 1980.

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10.

When was Jason Giambi the American League MVP?
- A.
  
  1999
- B.
  
  2004
- C.
  
  2003
- D.
  
  2000
Correct Answer
D. 2000

Explanation
Jason Giambi was named the American League MVP in 2000. This means that in that particular year, he was considered the most valuable player in the American League.

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11.

How many games did Jason Giambi appear in for the Yankees in his injury ridden year in 2004?
- A.
  
  80 Games
- B.
  
  12 Games
- C.
  
  46 Games
- D.
  
  120 Games
Correct Answer
A. 80 Games

Explanation
In 2004, Jason Giambi appeared in 80 games for the Yankees. This indicates that he was able to play in a significant number of games despite being injured during that year. It suggests that he either recovered from his injuries relatively quickly or was able to play through them to contribute to the team's performance.

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12.

Who had the highest batting average in 2005?
- A.
  
  Hideki Matsui
- B.
  
  Eric Chavez
- C.
  
  Darrin Erstad
- D.
  
  Alphonso Soriano
Correct Answer
A. Hideki Matsui

Explanation
Hideki Matsui had the highest batting average in 2005. This means that Matsui had the highest percentage of successful hits compared to the number of times he was at bat during that year.

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13.

What was the team record for the Yankees that Jorge Posada set on 6/20/2006?
- A.
  
  5 Doubles In A Game
- B.
  
  7 Times He Struck Out
- C.
  
  6 Runners Thrown Out At 2nd
- D.
  
  25th Home Run In A Different Ballpark
Correct Answer
D. 25th Home Run In A Different Ballpark

Explanation
Jorge Posada set the team record for the Yankees on 6/20/2006 by hitting his 25th home run in a different ballpark.

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14.

What was former MLB player Reggie Jackson's career slugging percentage?
- A.
  
  0.987
- B.
  
  0.241
- C.
  
  0.49
- D.
  
  0.79
Correct Answer
C. 0.49

Explanation
The given answer, 0.49, is the slugging percentage of former MLB player Reggie Jackson's career. Slugging percentage is a statistic that measures a player's power and ability to hit for extra bases. It is calculated by dividing the total number of bases a player has earned by the total number of at-bats. A slugging percentage of 0.49 indicates that Jackson earned approximately 49% of a base per at-bat throughout his career.

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15.

How many shutouts did Ron Guidry throw in his career?
- A.
  
  26
- B.
  
  28
- C.
  
  19
- D.
  
  23
Correct Answer
A. 26

Explanation
Ron Guidry threw 26 shutouts in his career.

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Test Your Knowledge On MLB - New York Yankees

Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1943?

Which Yankee was MVP of the American League in 1950?

Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1954?

Which baseball player for the New York Yankees was MVP of the American League in 1960?

Who has more career RBI's?

Which New York Yankee hit a ball that hit Herb Score's eye, in effect ending Score's career?

What is the original name of the New York Yankees?

How many home runs did Alex Rodriguez hit in 2003?

Which one of these baseball players was an All Star for the New York Yankees in 1980?

When was Jason Giambi the American League MVP?

How many games did Jason Giambi appear in for the Yankees in his injury ridden year in 2004?

Who had the highest batting average in 2005?

What was the team record for the Yankees that Jorge Posada set on 6/20/2006?

What was former MLB player Reggie Jackson's career slugging percentage?

How many shutouts did Ron Guidry throw in his career?