Today's baseball trivia question: What three National League relievers were known as "The Nasty Boys"?
Hint to today's trivia question---They were 1990 Cincinnati teammates.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question below---The first Rolaids Relief Pitchers of the Year in 1976 were Rawly Eastwick of the Cincinnati Reds with 26 saves and Bill Campbell of the Minnesota Twins with 20 saves.
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Welcome to the Baseball Trivia Challenge blog. We'll be posting a daily baseball trivia question for your enjoyment and to challenge you. Each trivia question will have a hint in case you need help. The answer will be given the following day along with a new trivia question. Please don't post the answer as a comment if you have looked it up. It's OK to post a guess as a comment.. You can submit a baseball trivia question to gamestats@consolidated.net. Thanks and enjoy!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Who Were "The Nasty Boys"?
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The First Rolaids Relievers of the Year
Today's baseball trivia question: 1976 was the first yesr Rolaids gave out its Relief Pitcher of the Year awards. Which N.L. and A.L. relievers earned it that first year?
Hint to today's trivia question--- One was with Minnesota and the other was with Cincinnati.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question below---In 2000 Todd Helton of the Rockies and Nomar Garciaparra of the Red Sox both hit .372. In 2001, Larry Walker of the Rockies and Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners both hit .350.
Hint to today's trivia question--- One was with Minnesota and the other was with Cincinnati.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question below---In 2000 Todd Helton of the Rockies and Nomar Garciaparra of the Red Sox both hit .372. In 2001, Larry Walker of the Rockies and Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners both hit .350.
Labels:
Garciaparra,
Ichiro,
Red Sox,
Rockies,
Seattle Mariners
Friday, January 27, 2012
2000 and 2001 Coincidences
Today's baseball trivia question: In 2000 and 2001, the batting champions from both the American and National leagues had the same winning batting average. Who were the two titleists in 2000 and the two in 2001?
Hint to today's trivia question---The two National Leaguers are from the same team.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question---Johnny Mize, with the 1947 N.Y. Giants, belted 51 HRs, but struck out only 42 times in 586 at-bats.
Hint to today's trivia question---The two National Leaguers are from the same team.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question---Johnny Mize, with the 1947 N.Y. Giants, belted 51 HRs, but struck out only 42 times in 586 at-bats.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Power Hitting with few Ks
Today's baseball trivia question: There is one player in major league history who has hit 50 home runs in a season while striking out less than 50 times in that same season. Who is he?
Hint to today's trivia question---He's a Hall of Fame 1st-baseman who hit from the left side of the plate.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question below---Mark Lemke, second baseman for the Atlanta Braves from 1988 through 1998, was never plunked in all those at-bats.
Hint to today's trivia question---He's a Hall of Fame 1st-baseman who hit from the left side of the plate.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question below---Mark Lemke, second baseman for the Atlanta Braves from 1988 through 1998, was never plunked in all those at-bats.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
He Was Never Hit By A Pitch
Today's baseball trivia question: What player played 11 seasons, had 3,230 at-bats, yet was never hit by a pitch?
Hint to today's trivia question---He was a National League infielder.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question below---Vida Blue of the Oakland A's won the A.L. MVP award. The Oakland pitcher won it on the strength of a 24-8 record with a 1.82 E.R.A. He actually hit only .118 that season.
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Hint to today's trivia question---He was a National League infielder.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question below---Vida Blue of the Oakland A's won the A.L. MVP award. The Oakland pitcher won it on the strength of a 24-8 record with a 1.82 E.R.A. He actually hit only .118 that season.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Who Was The Last Switch-Hitting A.L. M.V.P.?
Today's baseball trivia question: Who was the last switch-hitter to win the American League M.V.P.?
Hint to today's trivia question---It was done in the 1970s.
Hint to today's trivia question---It was done in the 1970s.
Answer to yesterday's baseball trivia question--Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates holds the career record for double-plays by a second baseman. Here's a video of his historic 1960 World-Series-winning home run.
Monday, January 23, 2012
4-6-3 Double Play
Today's baseball trivia question: What second baseman holds the record for turning the most double-plays in his career?
Hint to today's question---This National League second-sacker turned 1,706 DPs, all with the same team in his 17-year career.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question---The three Blue Jays who finished 1-2-3 for the '93 batting title were: John Olerud (.363), Paul Molitor (.332), and Roberto Alomar (.326).
Hint to today's question---This National League second-sacker turned 1,706 DPs, all with the same team in his 17-year career.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question---The three Blue Jays who finished 1-2-3 for the '93 batting title were: John Olerud (.363), Paul Molitor (.332), and Roberto Alomar (.326).
Labels:
Alomar,
double play,
Molitor,
Olerud,
second baseman
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Teammates Finishing 1-2-3 For Batting Title
Today's baseball trivia question: There were three teammates who finished 1-2-3 for the batting title in the same season. Can you name them?
Hint to today's trivia question--All three were from the American League East.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question below---Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the N.L. home run title from 1946-1952.
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Hint to today's trivia question--All three were from the American League East.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question below---Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the N.L. home run title from 1946-1952.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
He Won The Home Run Title 7 Straight Years
Today's baseball trivia question: Who was the first player to win the home run title seven consecutive years?
He was a slugger from the 40s and 50s.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---It was Willie McGee. He was traded from St. Louis in the National League to Oakland in the American League on August 28, 1990 but still won the N.L. batting crown.
He was a slugger from the 40s and 50s.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---It was Willie McGee. He was traded from St. Louis in the National League to Oakland in the American League on August 28, 1990 but still won the N.L. batting crown.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Batting Champ Changes Leagues But Still Wins The Title
Today's baseball trivia question: In 1990, this player won the National League batting title, though he played the final month of the season in the American League. Who was he?
Hint to today's trivia question---He ended the season hitting .335 for the Cardinals.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---Tim Wakefield has hit 186 batters in his career.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hit By Pitch
Today's baseball trivia question: As of the end of the 2011 season, what active pitcher has hit the most batters?
Hint to today's trivia question---This right-hander has pitched 19 seasons, most of which were in the American league.
Answer to the previous trivia question below--It was Herb Washington. He was used only as a pinch-runner.
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Hint to today's trivia question---This right-hander has pitched 19 seasons, most of which were in the American league.
Answer to the previous trivia question below--It was Herb Washington. He was used only as a pinch-runner.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Appeared in 105 Games Without an At-Bat
Today's baseball trivia question: What Oakland A's player (who was not a pitcher) appeared in 105 games but never had an at-bat?
Hint to today's trivia question---He played in 1974 and 1975 and stole 31 total bases for Oakland.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners stole 45 straight bases without being caught from April 2006 to May 2007.
Hint to today's trivia question---He played in 1974 and 1975 and stole 31 total bases for Oakland.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners stole 45 straight bases without being caught from April 2006 to May 2007.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Most Consecutive Stolen Bases Without Being Caught.
Today's baseball trivia question: Who holds the American League record for consecutive stolen bases without being caught?
Hint to today's trivia question--It was not Rickey Henderson or Lou Brock.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Last National Leaguer To Win The Triple Crown
Today's baseball trivia question: Who was the last National League hitter to win the coveted Triple Crown?
Hint to today's trivia question---He was a St. Louis Cardinal who did it before World War 2.
Hint to today's trivia question---He was a St. Louis Cardinal who did it before World War 2.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The home run-hitting pitcher was Ken Brett of the 1973 Philadelphia Phillies. He hit a home run in four consecutive starts as follows: On June 9th he homered off Bill Greif of San Diego, on June 13th, he homered off Charlie Hough of the Dodgers, on June 18th against Ray Sadecki of the Mets, and on June 23rd against Tom Walker of the Montreal Expos. Philadelphia won all four games in which Brett homered.
Ken Brett passed away in 2003 of brain cancer.
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Pitcher Homers In Four Straight At-Bats
Today's baseball trivia question: What pitcher hit a home run in four consecutive games in which he pitched?
Hint to today's trivia question--He was a National League left-hander who pitched in the 70s.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---Brothers Matty and Felipe Alou finished 1-2 for the National League batting title in 1966. Matty hit .342 with the Pirates and brother Felipe hit .327 with the Braves. They also finished 2-3 in 1968 behind Pete Rose.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Brothers Finish 1-2 For The Batting Title
Today's baseball trivia question: Who are the only brothers to finish
1-2 for the batting title in the same season?
Hint to today's trivia question--One brother was with the Pirates, the other with the Braves.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The first National League game was played on Aprill 22, 1976 between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics.
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1-2 for the batting title in the same season?
Hint to today's trivia question--One brother was with the Pirates, the other with the Braves.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The first National League game was played on Aprill 22, 1976 between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The First Ever N.L. Game
Today's baseball trivia question: Can you name the two teams who played in the first ever National League game in 1876?
Hint to today's trivia question---The teams were from Boston and Philadelphia. What were their team names?
Answer to the previous trivia question below---Nolan Ryan threw 12 one-hitters in his 27 year career.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
How Many One-Hitters Did Ryan Throw?
Today's baseball trivia question: We know that Nolan Ryan threw seven no-hitters, but how many one-hitters did Ryan toss in his career?
Hint to today's question--It was more than seven.
Hint to today's question--It was more than seven.
Answer to the previous trivia question below--On April 25, 1976, Cubs centerfielder Rick Monday was the hero. 1976, by-the-way, was Monday's most productive year with 32 home runs and 107 runs scored for Chicago. Here's the video >>>>>>
Monday, January 9, 2012
Ballplayer Rescues Flag
Today's baseball trivia question: What player rescued an American flag from two protesters who tried to set it on fire during a game?
Hint to today's trivia question--This happened in the outfield during a game at Dodger Stadium.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The four players with at least 500 HRs and 3,000 hits were: --Willie Mays-660 HRs & 3,283 hits, --Hank Aaron-755 HRs & 3,771 hits, --Eddie Murray-504 HRs & 3,255 hits, --Rafael Palmeiro-569 HRs & 3,020 hits.
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Hint to today's trivia question--This happened in the outfield during a game at Dodger Stadium.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The four players with at least 500 HRs and 3,000 hits were: --Willie Mays-660 HRs & 3,283 hits, --Hank Aaron-755 HRs & 3,771 hits, --Eddie Murray-504 HRs & 3,255 hits, --Rafael Palmeiro-569 HRs & 3,020 hits.
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Labels:
500 home runs,
Aaron,
Mays,
Murray,
Palmiero
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Four Players with 500 HRs and 3,000 Hits
Today's baseball trivia question: Can you name at least three of the four players who have at least 500 home runs and 3,000 hits?
Hint to today's trivia question: Two are outfielders and two are first basemen.
Answer to the previous trivia question below--The doubleheader was played in Honolulu, Hawaii at Aloha Stadium, the site of the annual NFL Pro Bowl. The Cardinals won both games.
Hint to today's trivia question: Two are outfielders and two are first basemen.
Answer to the previous trivia question below--The doubleheader was played in Honolulu, Hawaii at Aloha Stadium, the site of the annual NFL Pro Bowl. The Cardinals won both games.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Neither Team Was The Home Team?
Today's baseball trivia question: What was special about the doubleheader played between the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals on April 19, 1997?
Hint to today's trivia question---The twin bill was not played in San Diego or St. Louis.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The two players who went 5-for-5 in a World Series game wer Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers (then in the A.L.) in the '82 series against St. Louis. and Albert Pujols of the Cardinals in the 2011 Series against the Texas Rangers.
Hint to today's trivia question---The twin bill was not played in San Diego or St. Louis.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The two players who went 5-for-5 in a World Series game wer Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers (then in the A.L.) in the '82 series against St. Louis. and Albert Pujols of the Cardinals in the 2011 Series against the Texas Rangers.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
5-for-5 in the World Series
Today's baseball trivia question: Which two players hold the record for getting five hits in a World Series game?
Hint to today's trivia question---One is a Hall of Famer who did it in the 80s, the other player is still active.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---Tom Seaver pitched 15 Opening Days while with the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Most Starts On Opening Day
Today's baseball trivia question: What pitcher holds the record for the most starts on Opening Day?
Hint to today's trivia question--This Hall of Fame righty started his career in the National League and ended it in the American League.
Answer to the previous trivia question---Dale Murphy led the N.L. in HRs twice-- in 1984 with 36 and 1985 with 37. Andruw Jones won it with 51 HRs in 2005.
Hint to today's trivia question--This Hall of Fame righty started his career in the National League and ended it in the American League.
Answer to the previous trivia question---Dale Murphy led the N.L. in HRs twice-- in 1984 with 36 and 1985 with 37. Andruw Jones won it with 51 HRs in 2005.
Jones |
Murphy |
Labels:
Andruw Jones,
Atlanta Braves,
Dale Murphy,
National League
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Atlanta Braves Home Run Champs Not Named Aaron
Today's baseball trivia question: After the Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966, Hank Aaron won the National League Home Run title twice. Since Aaron, there have been two other Braves who've won the N.L. HR title while playing in Atlanta. Can you name them?
Hint to today's trivia question---One played in the 80s, the other in the 2000s.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The 2002 All-Star game ended in a tie because both the A.L. and N.L. teams ran out of pitchers. A total of 19 pitchers were used.
Hint to today's trivia question---One played in the 80s, the other in the 2000s.
Answer to the previous trivia question below---The 2002 All-Star game ended in a tie because both the A.L. and N.L. teams ran out of pitchers. A total of 19 pitchers were used.
Monday, January 2, 2012
All-Star Game Ends In A Tie
Today's baseball trivia question: Why did the 2002 All-Star Game end in a tie?
Hint to today's trivia question---It had something to do with the pitching.
Answer to the previous trivia question---At the turn of the century, the Cleveland Spiders signed a full-blooded Penobscot Indian by the name of Chief Sockalexis. He was a pretty good player, so the fans started calling the Spiders the "Indians". The "Indians" became the official name for the Cleveland ballclub in 1915. Chief Sockalexis was born in Indian Island, Maine.
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Hint to today's trivia question---It had something to do with the pitching.
Answer to the previous trivia question---At the turn of the century, the Cleveland Spiders signed a full-blooded Penobscot Indian by the name of Chief Sockalexis. He was a pretty good player, so the fans started calling the Spiders the "Indians". The "Indians" became the official name for the Cleveland ballclub in 1915. Chief Sockalexis was born in Indian Island, Maine.
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