1.
Which Seattle Mariner was the MVP of the 2007 All-Star Game?
Correct Answer
B. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki was the MVP of the 2007 All-Star Game because he had a stellar performance during the game. He went 3 for 3 at the plate, hit the first inside-the-park home run in All-Star Game history, and scored two runs. Suzuki's impressive performance earned him the MVP title and solidified his status as one of the top players in the league.
2.
What team was Jarrod Washburn with for eight years before becoming a Seattle Mariner in 2006?
Correct Answer
A. Los Angeles Angels
Explanation
Jarrod Washburn was with the Los Angeles Angels for eight years before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2006.
3.
Adrian Beltre recorded what milestone hit while with the Seattle Mariners in 2008?
Correct Answer
C. His 1,500th
Explanation
Adrian Beltre recorded his 1,500th hit while playing for the Seattle Mariners in 2008.
4.
Which Seattle Mariner led the American League in official at-bats for 2008?
Correct Answer
A. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki led the American League in official at-bats for 2008. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the player who had the most at-bats in that year.
5.
Which pitcher led the Seattle Mariners in 2007 with 165 strikeouts?
Correct Answer
A. Felix Hernandez
Explanation
Felix Hernandez led the Seattle Mariners in 2007 with 165 strikeouts.
6.
Who led the 2008 Seattle Mariners in runs scored?
Correct Answer
A. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki led the 2008 Seattle Mariners in runs scored. This can be inferred from the fact that he is the only player mentioned in the options who is known for his exceptional speed and base-running abilities, making him more likely to score runs. Additionally, Ichiro Suzuki was a key player for the Mariners during that time period and consistently had high batting averages and on-base percentages, further supporting the idea that he would have led the team in runs scored.
7.
Who led the Seattle Mariners in 2007 with 40 saves?
Correct Answer
A. J. J. Putz
Explanation
J. J. Putz is the correct answer because he led the Seattle Mariners in 2007 with 40 saves.
8.
Whose seven triples in 2007 were tops on the Seattle Mariners?
Correct Answer
B. Ichiro Suzuki's
Explanation
In 2007, Ichiro Suzuki had the highest number of seven triples for the Seattle Mariners.
9.
Which player batted .300+ with the Seattle Mariners in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
In 2008, Ichiro Suzuki batted .300+ with the Seattle Mariners. This means that he had a batting average of at least .300 during that season. Ichiro Suzuki is a well-known and accomplished baseball player, so it is not surprising that he was able to achieve this level of performance.
10.
What team did former Seattle Mariner George Sherrill play with in 2008?
Correct Answer
A. Baltimore Orioles
Explanation
In 2008, former Seattle Mariner George Sherrill played for the Baltimore Orioles.
11.
Which Seattle Mariner had 238 hits in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
Ichiro Suzuki is the correct answer because he had 238 hits in 2007. This indicates that he was the most successful Seattle Mariner in terms of hits during that year. The other options, Ben Broussard, Jose Guillen, and Jose Vidro, did not have as many hits as Ichiro Suzuki in 2007.
12.
Who was the only Seattle Mariner to score 100 or more runs in 2007?
Correct Answer
C. Ichiro Suzuki
Explanation
In 2007, Ichiro Suzuki was the only Seattle Mariner to score 100 or more runs. This suggests that he was a key player in the team's offense that year, consistently crossing home plate and contributing to their overall score.
13.
Carlos Silva played for which team just before he joined the Seattle Mariners in 2007?
Correct Answer
D. Minnesota Twins
Explanation
Carlos Silva played for the Minnesota Twins just before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2007.
14.
What pitcher did the Seattle Mariners trade to the Chicago Cubs in January 2009?
Correct Answer
B. Aaron Heilman
Explanation
The Seattle Mariners traded Aaron Heilman to the Chicago Cubs in January 2009.
15.
How many wins did Seattle Mariner Felix Hernandez record in 2008 to lead the team?
Correct Answer
C. Nine
Explanation
Felix Hernandez recorded nine wins in 2008 to lead the Seattle Mariners. This means that he was the winning pitcher in nine games that season, which was the highest number of wins among all the pitchers on the team.