1.
In what division did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays play in their first season in Major League Baseball?
Correct Answer
C. American League East
Explanation
In their first season in Major League Baseball, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays played in the American League East division.
2.
What number did Wade Boggs use as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
Correct Answer
B. 12
Explanation
Wade Boggs used the number 12 as a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
3.
Whose uniform has the number 13 for the 2007 Devil Rays?
Correct Answer
A. Carl Crawford
Explanation
The correct answer is Carl Crawford. The question is asking about the player on the 2007 Devil Rays team who wore the number 13 on their uniform. Out of the given options, Carl Crawford is the only player who matches this description.
4.
Which pitcher as a reliever for the 2003 Devil Rays pitched 93 innings and saved one game?
Correct Answer
A. Travis Harper
Explanation
Travis Harper is the correct answer because he pitched 93 innings and saved one game as a reliever for the 2003 Devil Rays.
5.
Who is the Tampa Bay pitcher who started 32 games for the team in the 2005 regular season?
Correct Answer
D. Scott Kazmir
Explanation
Scott Kazmir is the correct answer because he started 32 games for the Tampa Bay team in the 2005 regular season.
6.
Who pitched his way to an all-star appearance in 2006 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
Correct Answer
C. Scott Kazmir
Explanation
Scott Kazmir pitched his way to an all-star appearance in 2006 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
7.
How many shutout innings did Scott Kazmir pitch in his Major League debut in 2004?
Correct Answer
A. Five
Explanation
Scott Kazmir pitched five shutout innings in his Major League debut in 2004.
8.
What team did Tampa Bay beat for their first ever win?
Correct Answer
D. Detroit
Explanation
Tampa Bay beat Detroit for their first ever win.
9.
In 2007 what was the Tampa Bay Devil Rays flagship radio station?
Correct Answer
D. WHNZ 1250 AM
Explanation
In 2007, the flagship radio station for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was WHNZ 1250 AM.
10.
Who was the first Tampa Bay Devil Ray to have his number retired?
Correct Answer
B. Wade Boggs
Explanation
Wade Boggs was the first Tampa Bay Devil Ray to have his number retired. Boggs, a former professional baseball player, joined the Devil Rays in their inaugural season in 1998. He had a successful career and was known for his exceptional hitting ability. Boggs played for the Devil Rays for two seasons and made a significant impact on the team. As a tribute to his contributions, the Devil Rays retired his number, making him the first player in franchise history to receive this honor.
11.
In their first spring training game, which college baseball team did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat?
Correct Answer
B. Florida State Seminoles
Explanation
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the Florida State Seminoles in their first spring training game.
12.
Which of these teams did not consider moving to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area?
Correct Answer
A. Kansas City Royals
Explanation
The Kansas City Royals did not consider moving to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. This is evident from the fact that the other three teams mentioned in the options, namely Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago White Sox, are not mentioned as potential movers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the Kansas City Royals were the team that did not consider relocating to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.
13.
Which player was not part of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' "Hit Show" in 1999-2000?
Correct Answer
D. Wade Boggs
Explanation
The "Hit Show" was a nickname given to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' lineup in 1999-2000, which consisted of power hitters who were known for their ability to hit home runs and drive in runs. Fred McGriff, Greg Vaughn, and Vinny Castilla were all part of this lineup during that time period. However, Wade Boggs was not part of the "Hit Show" as he was not known for his power hitting, but rather for his ability to consistently get on base and hit for a high average.
14.
Who did the Tampa Bay Devil Rays trade to get manager Lou Piniella from the Seattle Mariners?
Correct Answer
B. Randy Winn
Explanation
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Randy Winn to the Seattle Mariners in order to get manager Lou Piniella.
15.
What is the name of the first team mascot for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
Correct Answer
A. Raymond
Explanation
Raymond is the correct answer because he is indeed the name of the first team mascot for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Mascots are often given names that are relevant to the team or its location, and in this case, Raymond is a fitting name for the mascot of the Devil Rays.