1.
Which player appeared in 8 games a pinch runner for the Mariners in 2011?
Correct Answer
A. Jack Wilson
Explanation
Jack Wilson appeared in 8 games as a pinch runner for the Mariners in 2011.
2.
What was the only month of the 2011 season in which the Mariners won more games than they lost?
Correct Answer
A. May
Explanation
In the 2011 season, the Mariners won more games than they lost only in the month of May. This implies that they had a losing record in the other months of the season, including June, July, and April.
3.
How many total pitchers did the Mariners use during the 2011 season?
Correct Answer
C. 21
Explanation
During the 2011 season, the Mariners used a total of 21 pitchers. This suggests that the team had a relatively large pitching staff, with a significant number of players being utilized throughout the season. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as injuries, performance issues, or strategic decisions made by the coaching staff. Regardless of the specific reasons, the high number of pitchers used indicates that the Mariners were actively trying different options to improve their pitching performance during that season.
4.
The Mariners' final game of the 2011 season was against which team?
Correct Answer
A. Oakland Atheltics
Explanation
The correct answer is Oakland Athletics because the question is asking about the team that the Mariners played their final game of the 2011 season against.
5.
Which of the following pitchers had a WHIP under 1.0 for the Mariners in 2011?
Correct Answer
B. David Pauley
Explanation
David Pauley had a WHIP under 1.0 for the Mariners in 2011. WHIP stands for walks plus hits per inning pitched, and a WHIP under 1.0 indicates that the pitcher allowed less than one walk or hit per inning pitched on average. Since David Pauley is the only pitcher listed who had a WHIP under 1.0, he is the correct answer.
6.
Mariners hitters were last in the American League in which of the following categories?
Correct Answer
C. Runs
Explanation
The Mariners hitters were last in the American League in the category of Runs. This means that they scored the fewest number of runs compared to other teams in the league. Scoring runs is an important aspect of a team's offense, as it determines their ability to win games. The fact that the Mariners were last in this category suggests that their hitters struggled to produce runs and may have had difficulty driving in baserunners.
7.
Not including pitchers, the Mariners used how many different lineups in 2011?
Correct Answer
B. 130
Explanation
In 2011, the Mariners used a total of 130 different lineups, excluding pitchers. This means that throughout the season, the team had 130 unique combinations of players in their starting lineup. This indicates that the Mariners had a high level of variation and experimentation in their lineup selections, possibly due to injuries, performance issues, or strategic decisions made by the coaching staff.
8.
What was the Mariners' total home attendance for 2012?
Correct Answer
D. 1,721,920
Explanation
The correct answer is 1,721,920. This means that the total home attendance for the Mariners in 2012 was 1,721,920 people.
9.
Which player appeared in 155 games for the Mariners in 2012 to lead the team?
Correct Answer
D. Kyle Seager
Explanation
Kyle Seager appeared in 155 games for the Mariners in 2012, which led the team.
10.
Who had 7 sacrifice flies for the Mariners in 2012?
Correct Answer
B. Jesus Montero
Explanation
Jesus Montero had 7 sacrifice flies for the Mariners in 2012.
11.
Which of the following players was hit by a pitch 5 times while playing for the Mariners in 2012?
Correct Answer
B. John Jaso
Explanation
In 2012, John Jaso was hit by a pitch 5 times while playing for the Mariners.
12.
The Mariners scored 21 runs in a single game against which team in 2012?
Correct Answer
A. Texas Rangers
Explanation
In 2012, the Mariners scored 21 runs in a single game against the Texas Rangers.
13.
The Mariners closed out the 2012 season with a 12-0 victory over which team?
Correct Answer
A. Los Angeles Angels
Explanation
The Mariners closed out the 2012 season with a 12-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
14.
The Mariners finished 2nd in the American League in which pitching category in 2012?
Correct Answer
A. Complete Games
Explanation
In 2012, the Mariners finished 2nd in the American League in the pitching category of Complete Games. This means that their pitchers were able to pitch a full game without being substituted or relieved by another pitcher. The fact that the Mariners finished 2nd in this category suggests that their starting pitchers were able to go deep into games and provide a significant contribution to the team's overall performance.
15.
Which pitcher had 2 hits in 4 at bats with the Mariners in 2012?
Correct Answer
B. Hector Noesi
Explanation
Hector Noesi is the correct answer because he had 2 hits in 4 at bats with the Mariners in 2012.