1.
The last player in the NL to win the Triple Crown was:
Correct Answer
B. B. Joe Medwick
Explanation
Joe Medwick is the correct answer because he was the last player in the National League (NL) to win the Triple Crown. The Triple Crown is achieved when a player leads the league in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in (RBIs) in the same season. Medwick accomplished this feat in 1937 while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a batting average of .374, hit 31 home runs, and had 154 RBIs.
2.
'Midget' Eddy Gaedel's number was:
Correct Answer
C. C. 1/8
Explanation
Eddy Gaedel's number, as mentioned in the question, refers to his jersey number. The correct answer, C. 1/8, suggests that Eddy Gaedel's jersey number was 1/8. This means that his jersey number was a fraction, rather than a whole number.
3.
Which of these oldtime ball fields had the original 'jurybox' sticking out in right field, which is now recreated in San Diego's Petco Park?
Correct Answer
B. B. Brave's Field
Explanation
Brave's Field had the original 'jurybox' sticking out in right field, which is now recreated in San Diego's Petco Park.
4.
Which of these oldtime ballfields had a 25 foot high wall in rightfield covered in copper?
Correct Answer
A. A. Baker Bowl
Explanation
The correct answer is A. Baker Bowl. The Baker Bowl was an oldtime ballfield that had a 25 foot high wall in rightfield covered in copper.
5.
The 1970 AL MVP was:
Correct Answer
C. C. Boog Powell
Explanation
Boog Powell was named the 1970 AL MVP. This means that he was recognized as the most valuable player in the American League for that year.
6.
Who hit 'The Homer In The Gloamin'?
Correct Answer
C. C. Gabby Harttnet
Explanation
Gabby Hartnett hit 'The Homer In The Gloamin'.
7.
Which of the following won the most Cy Young Awards?
Correct Answer
A. A. Steve Carleton
Explanation
Steve Carleton won the most Cy Young Awards.
8.
In 1949, Ted Williams tied for the league lead in RBI with 159. The man he tied with was his teammate:
Correct Answer
E. E. Verne StepHens
Explanation
In 1949, Ted Williams tied for the league lead in RBI with 159. The correct answer is E. Verne Stephens.
9.
The second highest batting average in MLB history is by:
Correct Answer
C. C. Rogers Hornsby
Explanation
Rogers Hornsby has the second highest batting average in MLB history. This means that out of all the players in MLB history, Hornsby has the second highest average number of hits per at-bat. This indicates that he was a highly skilled and consistent hitter throughout his career.
10.
The only team to have 5 players drive in 100 RBI was the:
Correct Answer
C. C. 1936 Yankees
Explanation
In the given question, the correct answer is option C, 1936 Yankees. This means that the 1936 Yankees team is the only team to have 5 players drive in 100 RBI. This suggests that in the 1936 season, the Yankees had a strong offensive lineup with multiple players who were able to consistently hit and drive in runs. This achievement highlights the depth and talent of the team's batting lineup during that season.
11.
The highest batting average ever by a shortstop was acomplishesd by:
Correct Answer
A. A. Luke Appling
Explanation
Appling: .388 (1936)
Arod: .358
Nomar: .372
Arky: .385
Wagner: 7 titles, but just .355
12.
The NL consectutive games hit in streak is held jointly at 44 by Pete Rose and:
Correct Answer
C. C. Wee Willie Keeler
Explanation
Pete Rose holds the record for the most consecutive games with a hit at 44, jointly with Wee Willie Keeler. This means that both players were able to get at least one hit in 44 consecutive games.
13.
Who holds the rookie RBI record? (as of 2012)
Correct Answer
D. D. Ted Williams
Explanation
Ted Williams holds the rookie RBI record as of 2012. This means that he had the most runs batted in (RBI) in his rookie season compared to any other player.
14.
The last pitcher to both win and lose 20 games in the same season was:
Correct Answer
C. C. pHil Niekro
Explanation
Phil Niekro is the correct answer because he is the last pitcher to have achieved the rare feat of both winning and losing 20 games in the same season. Niekro accomplished this in 1979 while playing for the Atlanta Braves. He had a record of 21 wins and 20 losses that season, making him the most recent pitcher to achieve this unique statistical milestone.
15.
Which player in MLB history hit the most home runs without ever having a multi-homer game?
Correct Answer
B. B. Lou Pinella
Explanation
Lou Pinella is the correct answer because he hit the most home runs in MLB history without ever having a multi-homer game. This means that throughout his career, Pinella consistently hit one home run at a time, never hitting more than one in a single game. This is a unique record and sets him apart from other players who have hit more home runs but have also had multi-homer games.
16.
Which player hit the most home runs in regular season play without ever hitting a grand slam?
Correct Answer
A. A. Glenn Davis
Explanation
Glenn Davis hit the most home runs in regular season play without ever hitting a grand slam. This means that Davis has hit the highest number of home runs in games that were not a result of hitting a grand slam.
17.
Which player hit 4 home runs in a World Series two seperate times?
Correct Answer
E. E. Duke Snider
Explanation
Duke Snider is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who hit 4 home runs in a World Series two separate times. Lou Gehrig, Gil Hodges, Babe Ruth, and Moose Skowron did not achieve this feat.
18.
Who was the first player to steal home seven times in a season?
Correct Answer
C. C. Pete Reiser
Explanation
Pete Reiser was the first player to steal home seven times in a season.
19.
The player to hit the most triples in a season is:
Correct Answer
D. D. Owen Wilson
Explanation
Owen Wilson is the correct answer because he holds the record for hitting the most triples in a season. Elmer Flick, Tommy Leach, and Gee Walker do not hold this record.
20.
The record for doubles in a season is held by:
Correct Answer
C. C. Ducky Medwick
Explanation
Ducky Medwick holds the record for doubles in a season. This means that he hit the most doubles in a single season compared to the other options (Albert Belle, Hank Greenberg, and Tris Speaker).
21.
The only player to have 50 doubles & 50 homers in the same season is:
Correct Answer
A. A. Albert Belle
Explanation
Albert Belle is the correct answer because he is the only player in baseball history to have hit 50 doubles and 50 home runs in the same season. This achievement is incredibly rare and showcases Belle's exceptional power and ability to hit for both extra bases and home runs.
22.
How many regular season MVP Awards did Roberto Clemente, Dave Parker & Willie Stargell combine to win?
Correct Answer
B. B. 3
Explanation
Roberto Clemente, Dave Parker, and Willie Stargell combined to win a total of three regular season MVP Awards.
23.
This Hall of Fame hitter began his career by pitching a shutout over Walter Johnson:
Correct Answer
E. E. George Sisler
Explanation
George Sisler is the correct answer because he is known as a Hall of Fame hitter who also had a brief career as a pitcher. In his major league debut, he pitched a shutout against Walter Johnson, a highly regarded pitcher of the time. Sisler's success as a hitter overshadowed his pitching career, but this early accomplishment highlights his versatility as an athlete.
24.
Who hit the most home runs in a 5 year period in MLB history?
Correct Answer
C. C. Mark McGwire
Explanation
Mark McGwire hit the most home runs in a 5-year period in MLB history. He achieved this feat from 1996 to 2000, hitting a total of 245 home runs during that time. McGwire's record-breaking performance was highlighted by his historic 1998 season, where he hit 70 home runs, breaking the previous single-season record set by Roger Maris. McGwire's power hitting ability during this period solidified his place as one of the greatest home run hitters in MLB history.
25.
Which Gold Glove Oulfielder made three errors in one inning during a World Series in the 1960's?
Correct Answer
B. B. Willie Davis
Explanation
Willie Davis, a Gold Glove Outfielder, made three errors in one inning during a World Series in the 1960s.
26.
The two Frank Thomas' combined to hit between:
Correct Answer
D. D. 800-899 home runs
Explanation
The given question states that "The two Frank Thomas' combined to hit between" a certain range of home runs. The correct answer is D. 800-899 home runs. This means that the total number of home runs hit by both Frank Thomas' falls within the range of 800 to 899.
27.
Which of the following pitchers has not held the single season strikeout record at one time?
Correct Answer
C. C. Walter Johnson
Explanation
Walter Johnson is the correct answer because he did hold the single season strikeout record at one time. He played for the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927 and set the record for most strikeouts in a season in 1910 with 313 strikeouts. Therefore, he cannot be the pitcher who has not held the single season strikeout record at one time.
28.
Which of the following has never broken the single game strikeout record?
Correct Answer
E. E. Tom Seaver
Explanation
Tom Seaver has never broken the single game strikeout record. This means that at some point in their careers, Steve Carleton, Roger Clemens, Dizzy Dean, and Bob Feller have all achieved a higher number of strikeouts in a single game than Tom Seaver.
29.
The record for the most consectutive 100 RBI seasons to start a career is held by:
Correct Answer
D. D. Al Simmons
Explanation
Al Simmons holds the record for the most consecutive 100 RBI seasons to start a career. This means that he achieved 100 or more runs batted in (RBI) in each of the first few seasons of his career without interruption. The other options, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmy Foxx, Albert Pujols, and Ted Williams, may have had impressive careers, but they did not achieve this specific record.
30.
The second winner of The Rookie of the Year Award was:
Correct Answer
B. B. Alvin Dark
Explanation
Alvin Dark was the second winner of The Rookie of the Year Award.
31.
Who won the most MVP Awards in the 1990's?
Correct Answer
A. A. Barry Bonds
Explanation
Barry Bonds won the most MVP Awards in the 1990's. This can be inferred from the given options as there is no information provided about any other players winning MVP Awards in the 1990's. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Barry Bonds.
32.
The 1912 World Series was alledgedly lost on a fly ball dropped by:
Correct Answer
D. D. Fred Snodgrass
Explanation
You've probably confused this play with 'The Merkle Boner', which occured four seasons earlier.. See next. :^)
Besides Snodgrass' 'dropped ball', the inning also contained a foul fly near first that Mathewson, Myers, the cather & Merkle at first, let drop between them & Tris Speaker, given new life, promptly hit for a double.
33.
The 'Merkle Boner' that alledgedly (and in essence did) cost the Giant's the 1908 NL pennant was:
Correct Answer
D. D. Merkle failed to touch second on a game winning hit & was forced out later after the celebration.
Explanation
Johnny Evers of Tinkers to Evers to Chance fame grabbed a ball (but possibly not THE ball), got the umpires attention as the fans swarmed the Polo Grounds... Evers convinced the umpire Merkle had not touched second base (true), a common practice by players at the time.... The umpire ruled the force out remained & the run was taken off the board, along with a Giant's win ~ because the field was covered with celebrating fans... The game, the NL ruled would only be made up in case of a tie, which of course happened ~ and the Cubs of course won. Ensuring Merkle 'bonehead' status.
34.
As of 2012, the record for cycles in a career is three, shared by Babe Herman & this other New York contemporary of his:
Correct Answer
C. C. Bob Meusal
Explanation
Bob Meusal is the correct answer because the question is asking for the New York contemporary of Babe Herman who also holds the record for cycles in a career. Dolph Camilli, Tony Lazerri, and Irish Meusal are all incorrect options as they do not fit the criteria mentioned in the question.
35.
Aside from Derek Jeter's number, which soon will be retired, the only other single diget not yet retired by the Yankees is:
Correct Answer
C. C. 6
Explanation
The correct answer is C. 6. This is because the question states that aside from Derek Jeter's number (which is soon to be retired), the only other single-digit number that has not yet been retired by the Yankees is 6. This implies that numbers 1, 2, 8, and 9 have already been retired.
36.
The last legal spitballer in MLB history was:
Correct Answer
B. B. Burleigh Grimes
Explanation
Jim McKeever was Norton's boss on The Honeymooner's
37.
The most home runs Hank Aaron hit in a season was:
Correct Answer
C. C 47
Explanation
Hank Aaron hit a maximum of 47 home runs in a single season.
38.
The last 30-game winner in the NL was:
Correct Answer
A. A. Dizzy Dean
Explanation
Dizzy Dean is the correct answer because he was the last pitcher in the National League to win 30 games in a single season. He achieved this feat in 1934 while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. Dean was a dominant pitcher during his career and had a remarkable season in 1934, leading the league in wins, strikeouts, and ERA. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953.
39.
Jim Thorpe broke in and played most of his career wit THeh:
Correct Answer
B. B. New York Giants
Explanation
Jim Thorpe broke in and played most of his career with the New York Giants. This means that he started his career with the Giants and played for them for a significant amount of time. It is not mentioned whether he played for any other team or if he ended his career with the Giants.
40.
The original Washington Senators now play in:
Correct Answer
C. C. Minnesota
Explanation
The original Washington Senators now play in Minnesota. This refers to the relocation of the Washington Senators baseball team to Minnesota in 1961. The team became the Minnesota Twins and has been playing in Minnesota ever since.
41.
The first President of the AL was:
Correct Answer
C. C. Ban Johnson
Explanation
Ban Johnson was the first President of the American League (AL). He served as the league's president from its founding in 1901 until 1927. Johnson played a crucial role in establishing the American League as a major competitor to the National League. Under his leadership, the AL grew in popularity and became a successful and respected baseball league. Johnson's tenure as president was marked by his efforts to enforce strict rules and regulations, improve player salaries, and promote fair competition. His contributions to the development of professional baseball in the United States make him the correct answer to this question.
42.
The pitcher to garner the most wins in a season without winning the Cy Young Award is:
Correct Answer
B. B. Juan Marichal
Explanation
Juan Marichal is the correct answer because he won the most games in a season (25) without winning the Cy Young Award. The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitcher in each league, based on their performance throughout the season. Marichal's 25 wins were impressive, but he did not receive enough votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America to win the award that year.
43.
Which of the following players did not finish his career with 521 home runs?
Correct Answer
B. B. Mel Ott
Explanation
Ott finished with 511
44.
The only player to get 5 hits in his MLB debut as of 2012:
(Hint: he was well on his way to the HOF before getting frostbite in the Battle of the Bulge)
Correct Answer
C. C. Cecil Travis
Explanation
Cecil Travis is the correct answer because he is the only player to have achieved 5 hits in his MLB debut as of 2012. The hint provided suggests that he had a promising career before experiencing frostbite in the Battle of the Bulge, which likely impacted his future performance.
45.
The last owner to manage his team was:
Correct Answer
C. C. Ted Turner
Explanation
Ted Turner is the correct answer because he was the last owner to manage his team. This means that he not only owned the team but also took on the role of managing it. Connie Mack, George Steinbrenner, and Bill Vecck may have been owners of their respective teams, but they did not actively manage them. Therefore, Ted Turner stands out as the correct answer.
46.
The only player to win the League, LCS & World Series MVP in the same season was:
Correct Answer
E. E. Willie Stargell
Explanation
Willie Stargell is the only player who has won the League Championship Series (LCS), the World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and the League MVP in the same season. This means that he had an exceptional performance throughout the season, both in the playoffs and in the regular season, making him the standout player of that year.
47.
In game one of the 1967 World Series, Bob Gibson struck out 17 batters to break Sandy Koufax's record of 15. Koufax had broken who's record?
Correct Answer
B. B. Carl Erskine
Explanation
In game one of the 1967 World Series, Bob Gibson struck out 17 batters to break Sandy Koufax's record of 15. This suggests that Sandy Koufax had broken Carl Erskine's record of 15 strikeouts in a game prior to Gibson breaking Koufax's record.
48.
Besides Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols, wwhho is the only player to hit 5 home runs in a World Series?
Correct Answer
E. E. Chase Utley
Explanation
Chase Utley is the only player, besides Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols, to hit 5 home runs in a World Series.
49.
The highest batting average in World Series play for players with at least 75 at bats is held by:
Correct Answer
A. A. Lou Brock
Explanation
Lou Brock holds the highest batting average in World Series play for players with at least 75 at bats.
50.
The highest average in a single World Series (minimum 10 ABs) is held by:
Correct Answer
B. B. Billy Hatcher
Explanation
Billy Hatcher holds the highest average in a single World Series (minimum 10 ABs). This means that out of all the players who have had at least 10 at-bats in a single World Series, Hatcher had the highest average. The other players listed may have had successful World Series performances, but Hatcher's average was the highest among them.