1.
Who did the San Diego Padres select as the thirteenth pick overall in the 2013 draft?
Correct Answer
B. Hunter Renfroe
Explanation
Hunter Renfroe was selected as the thirteenth pick overall in the 2013 draft by the San Diego Padres.
2.
Who is the Outfielder selected as the thirteenth pick overall in the 2011 draft?
Correct Answer
C. Brandon Nimmo
Explanation
Brandon Nimmo was selected as the thirteenth pick overall in the 2011 draft.
3.
In the 2012 draft, who was selected thirteenth overall by the Chicago White Sox?
Correct Answer
C. Courtney Hawkins
Explanation
Courtney Hawkins was selected thirteenth overall by the Chicago White Sox in the 2012 draft.
4.
Who is the Third Baseman selected as the twelfth pick overall in the 2013 draft?
Correct Answer
B. D.J. Peterson
Explanation
D.J. Peterson is the correct answer because he was selected as the twelfth pick overall in the 2013 draft.
5.
In the 2012 draft, who was selected eleventh overall by the Oakland Athletics?
Correct Answer
C. Addison Russell
Explanation
Addison Russell was selected eleventh overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2012 draft.
6.
Who went eleventh to the Houston Astros pick in 2011 draft?
Correct Answer
C. George Springer
Explanation
George Springer was the player who went eleventh to the Houston Astros pick in the 2011 draft.
7.
Who went tenth to the San Diego Padres pick in 2011 draft?
Correct Answer
B. Cory Spangenberg
Explanation
Cory Spangenberg was the player who was selected by the San Diego Padres as the tenth pick in the 2011 draft.
8.
Who went sixth to the Washington Nationals pick in 2011 draft?
Correct Answer
B. Anthony Rendon
Explanation
Anthony Rendon was the player who went sixth to the Washington Nationals pick in the 2011 draft.
9.
Who did the Seattle Mariners select as the third pick overall in the 2012 draft?
Correct Answer
B. Mike Zunino
Explanation
The Seattle Mariners selected Mike Zunino as the third overall pick in the 2012 draft.
10.
Who did the Houston Astros select as the first pick overall in the 2012 draft?
Correct Answer
C. Carlos Correa
Explanation
In the 2012 draft, the Houston Astros selected Carlos Correa as the first pick overall.
11.
Who went twenty-second to the Baltimore Orioles pick in 2013 draft?
Correct Answer
A. Hunter Harvey
Explanation
Hunter Harvey was the player who was selected as the twenty-second pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2013 draft.
12.
Who did the St. Louis Cardinals select as the twenty-third pick overall in the 2012 draft?
Correct Answer
D. James Ramsey
Explanation
In the 2012 draft, the St. Louis Cardinals selected James Ramsey as the twenty-third pick overall.
13.
Who is the Right Handed Pitcher selected as the twenty-third pick overall in the 2013 draft?
Correct Answer
C. Alex Gonzalez
Explanation
Alex Gonzalez is the correct answer because he was selected as the twenty-third pick overall in the 2013 draft.
14.
In the 2013 draft, who was selected twenty-fourth overall by the Oakland Athletics?
Correct Answer
A. Billy McKinney
Explanation
Billy McKinney was selected twenty-fourth overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2013 draft.
15.
Who went twenty-fourth to the Boston Red Sox pick in 2012 draft?
Correct Answer
C. Deven Marrero
Explanation
Deven Marrero went twenty-fourth to the Boston Red Sox pick in the 2012 draft.
16.
Who did the Tampa Bay Rays select as the twenty-fifth pick overall in the 2012 draft?
Correct Answer
C. Richie Shaffer
Explanation
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Richie Shaffer as the twenty-fifth pick overall in the 2012 draft.
17.
Albert Pujols led the NL in which category in 2010?
Correct Answer
C. RBI's
Explanation
In 2010, Albert Pujols led the National League in RBI's. This means that he had the highest number of runs batted in among all players in the league during that season.
18.
In 2011, Albert Pujols was injured when he collided with which player?
Correct Answer
C. Wilson Betemit
Explanation
Albert Pujols was injured in 2011 when he collided with Wilson Betemit.
19.
Which team did Roy Halladay defeat when he threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history?
Correct Answer
B. Florida Marlins
Explanation
Roy Halladay defeated the Florida Marlins when he threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history.
20.
Which country did Miguel Cabrera represent at the 2013 World Baseball Classic?
Correct Answer
D. Venezuela
Explanation
Miguel Cabrera represented Venezuela at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
21.
Which award did Miguel Cabrera win in 2010 and 2012?
Correct Answer
D. Silver Slugger
Explanation
Miguel Cabrera won the Silver Slugger award in 2010 and 2012. The Silver Slugger award is given annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American and National Leagues. Cabrera's exceptional performance with the bat during those years earned him this prestigious award.
22.
Justin Verlander pitched his second career no-hitter against which team?
Correct Answer
B. Toronto Blue Jays
Explanation
Justin Verlander pitched his second career no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays. This means that in one game, Verlander did not allow any hits to the opposing team, making it a significant achievement for him. The other teams listed (Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, and Minnesota Twins) were not the opponents in this particular game.
23.
Justin Verlander threw a shutout in the final game of the ALDS against which team in 2012?
Correct Answer
C. Oakland Athletics
Explanation
In 2012, Justin Verlander threw a shutout in the final game of the ALDS against the Oakland Athletics.
24.
Felix Hernandez reached which strikeout milestone in 2010?
Correct Answer
A. 1000
Explanation
In 2010, Felix Hernandez reached the strikeout milestone of 1000. This means that he successfully struck out 1000 batters during that year.
25.
In 2011, Ryan Braun joined which player as the only members of the Brewers' 30-30 club?
Correct Answer
D. Tommy Harper
Explanation
Tommy Harper joined Ryan Braun as the only members of the Brewers' 30-30 club in 2011. This means that Harper achieved the milestone of hitting 30 home runs and stealing 30 bases in a single season, just like Braun.
26.
In 2012, Ryan Braun became the first player to hit three home runs in a game at which park?
Correct Answer
C. Petco Park
Explanation
In 2012, Ryan Braun achieved the remarkable feat of hitting three home runs in a game. This historic event took place at Petco Park.
27.
Which book did Clayton Kershaw co-write to raise money for Zambian children?
Correct Answer
A. Arise
Explanation
The correct answer is "Arise." Clayton Kershaw co-wrote the book "Arise" to raise money for Zambian children.
28.
Clayton Kershaw modeled his pitching mechanics after which Cy Young winner?
Correct Answer
A. Roger Clemens
Explanation
Clayton Kershaw modeled his pitching mechanics after Roger Clemens.
29.
In 2010, Troy Tulowitzki led all MLB shortstops in which category?
Correct Answer
A. Home Runs
Explanation
In 2010, Troy Tulowitzki led all MLB shortstops in the category of home runs. This means that he hit the most home runs out of all the shortstops in the Major League Baseball during that year.
30.
Tim Lincecum pitched in relief in the Giants' 2012 World Series win against which team?
Correct Answer
B. Detroit Tigers
Explanation
In the 2012 World Series, Tim Lincecum pitched in relief for the San Francisco Giants against the Detroit Tigers. This means that Lincecum came into the game as a substitute pitcher rather than starting the game. The Giants went on to win the World Series against the Tigers.