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Major League Baseball trivia
Let’s see how well you know the Major League. In 20 questions we put you to the ultimate ball knower test. Let us know how you did once you’re done.
1. Which Giants player hit the famous “Shot Heard ’Round the World” home run in 1951?
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Bobby Thomson
The man who turned one swing into baseball folklore with the “Shot Heard ’Round the World.” Hit the dramatic pennant-winning homer for the Giants in 1951.
2. Who was the first unanimous MVP in American League history?
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3. Which MLB team won the most games ever in a single regular season (post-1900)?
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4. What team did Jackie Robinson play against in his MLB debut?
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5. Who was the first relief pitcher inducted into the Hall of Fame?
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6. Which MLB franchise has never appeared in a World Series?
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Seattle Mariners
We’re one win away from reaching the WS in 2025.
7. Who hit the first home run in All-Star Game history?
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8. Which pitcher holds the modern-era record for most strikeouts in a single game?
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Kerry Wood
Threw 20 strikeouts in one game in his rookie season. Earning him the rookie of the year award.
9. Which player stole 130 bases in a single season, an MLB record?
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10. Who is the only player to win MVP awards in both leagues?
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Frank Robinson
The hall of famer ate, breathed, and slept baseball. Robinson turned to managing after his succesful player career.
11.What year was the first official World Series played?
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12. Who holds the career record for most triples?
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13. Which catcher holds the record for most career home runs at the position?
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Mike Piazza
One of – if not the greatest to ever play the postion, spending most of his career with the Mets and the Dodgers.
14. Who was the last pitcher to win 30 games in a season?
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15. Which MLB team lost four consecutive World Series (1960s)?
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New York Yankees
In the 1960’s.
16. Which two palyers hit walk-off home runs in World Series Game 7 history?
17. Which pitcher has the lowest single-season ERA (modern era)?
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Bob Gibson
Posted a 1.12 ERA during the dominant 1968 season.
18. What team did the Nolan Ryan throw his final no-hitter with?
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19. Who was the first player to reach 3,000 hits?
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Cap Anson
Played from 1871 till 1897 for the White Stockings and Athletics.
