BASEBALL TRIVIA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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1. Name a player: AL East pitcher, 2000s
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays — 20+ games pitched in the 2000s.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Mariano Rivera, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Roy Halladay, CC Sabathia, plus deep cuts like Brian Bowles, Kam Mickolio, Matt DeWitt (315 correct answers in all).
2. Name a player: AL East hitter, 2000s
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays — 50+ games in the 2000s.
Answers include: Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter, Rickey Henderson, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Harold Baines, plus deep cuts like Joe Lawrence, Jeff Bailey, Curtis Thigpen (281 correct answers in all).
3. Name a player: AL East pitcher, 2010s
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays — 20+ games pitched in the 2010s.
Answers include: Mariano Rivera, CC Sabathia, Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Chris Sale, Francisco Rodriguez, plus deep cuts like Rommie Lewis, Jason Garcia, Pedro Araujo (339 correct answers in all).
4. Name a player: AL East hitter, 2010s
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays — 50+ games in the 2010s.
Answers include: Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero, Adrian Beltre, plus deep cuts like Richie Shaffer, Dalton Pompey, David Cooper (301 correct answers in all).
5. Name a player: AL East pitcher, 2020s
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays — 20+ games pitched in the 2020s.
Answers include: Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Chris Sale, Kenley Jansen, Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, plus deep cuts like Grant Wolfram, Luis Guerrero, Conner Greene (243 correct answers in all).
6. Name a player: AL East hitter, 2020s
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays — 50+ games in the 2020s.
Answers include: Paul Goldschmidt, Aaron Judge, Nelson Cruz, Giancarlo Stanton, J. D. Martinez, George Springer, plus deep cuts like Everson Pereira, Nick Sogard, Kristian Campbell (174 correct answers in all).
7. Name a player: AL Central pitcher, 2000s
White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Twins — 20+ games pitched in the 2000s.
Answers include: CC Sabathia, Justin Verlander, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Zack Greinke, Fernando Rodney, plus deep cuts like David Sanders, Jason Stanford, Eric Eckenstahler (297 correct answers in all).
8. Name a player: AL Central hitter, 2000s
White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Twins — 50+ games in the 2000s.
Answers include: Ivan Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Roberto Alomar, Harold Baines, Frank Thomas, Miguel Cabrera, plus deep cuts like Brent Clevlen, Danny Richar, Chip Ambres (286 correct answers in all).
9. Name a player: AL Central pitcher, 2010s
White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Twins — 20+ games pitched in the 2010s.
Answers include: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Chris Sale, Francisco Rodriguez, Joe Nathan, Zack Greinke, plus deep cuts like Jeff Ferrell, Leyson Septimo, Cole De Vries (346 correct answers in all).
10. Name a player: AL Central hitter, 2010s
White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Twins — 50+ games in the 2010s.
Answers include: Miguel Cabrera, Jim Thome, Joe Mauer, Omar Vizquel, Miguel Tejada, Jason Giambi, plus deep cuts like Steven Moya, Cord Phelps, Rene Tosoni (279 correct answers in all).
11. Name a player: AL Central pitcher, 2020s
White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Twins — 20+ games pitched in the 2020s.
Answers include: Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Zack Greinke, Tyler Clippard, Sergio Romo, Brad Hand, plus deep cuts like Lane Ramsey, Noah Cameron, David Festa (238 correct answers in all).
12. Name a player: AL Central hitter, 2020s
White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Twins — 50+ games in the 2020s.
Answers include: Miguel Cabrera, Salvador Perez, Nelson Cruz, Jose Ramirez, Carlos Santana, Jose Abreu, plus deep cuts like Jace Jung, Jac Caglianone, Tyler Tolbert (184 correct answers in all).
13. Name a player: AL West pitcher, 2000s
Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers — 20+ games pitched in the 2000s.
Answers include: Roger Clemens, Billy Wagner, Francisco Rodriguez, John Franco, Doug Jones, Felix Hernandez, plus deep cuts like Reynaldo Garcia, Aaron Taylor, Nate Bland (315 correct answers in all).
14. Name a player: AL West hitter, 2000s
Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers — 50+ games in the 2000s.
Answers include: Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey, Ivan Rodriguez, Ichiro Suzuki, Alex Rodriguez, Craig Biggio, plus deep cuts like German Duran, Tommy Murphy, Luis Ugueto (271 correct answers in all).
15. Name a player: AL West pitcher, 2010s
Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers — 20+ games pitched in the 2010s.
Answers include: Justin Verlander, Joe Nathan, Felix Hernandez, Zack Greinke, Fernando Rodney, Bartolo Colon, plus deep cuts like Yohander Mendez, Andrew Faulkner, Ricardo Rodriguez (364 correct answers in all).
16. Name a player: AL West hitter, 2010s
Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers — 50+ games in the 2010s.
Answers include: Ichiro Suzuki, Albert Pujols, Vladimir Guerrero, Adrian Beltre, Mike Trout, Carlos Beltran, plus deep cuts like Boog Powell, Alex Liddi, Juan Graterol (299 correct answers in all).
17. Name a player: AL West pitcher, 2020s
Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers — 20+ games pitched in the 2020s.
Answers include: Justin Verlander, Shohei Ohtani, Aroldis Chapman, Jacob deGrom, Kenley Jansen, Zack Greinke, plus deep cuts like Colton Gordon, Gerson Garabito, Wes Benjamin (242 correct answers in all).
18. Name a player: AL West hitter, 2020s
Astros, Angels, Athletics, Mariners, Rangers — 50+ games in the 2020s.
Answers include: Albert Pujols, Mike Trout, Jose Altuve, Shohei Ohtani, Corey Seager, Justin Upton, plus deep cuts like Christian Moore, Zach Dezenzo, Kyle McCann (178 correct answers in all).
19. Name a player: NL East pitcher, 2000s
Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Nationals — 20+ games pitched in the 2000s.
Answers include: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, Billy Wagner, Francisco Rodriguez, plus deep cuts like Kevin Barry, Hansel Izquierdo, Carlos Muniz (346 correct answers in all).
20. Name a player: NL East hitter, 2000s
Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Nationals — 50+ games in the 2000s.
Answers include: Ivan Rodriguez, Roberto Alomar, Chipper Jones, Mike Piazza, Vladimir Guerrero, Tim Raines, plus deep cuts like Brandon Jones, Tony Blanco, Argenis Reyes (290 correct answers in all).
21. Name a player: NL East pitcher, 2010s
Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Nationals — 20+ games pitched in the 2010s.
Answers include: Roy Halladay, Billy Wagner, Max Scherzer, Craig Kimbrel, Francisco Rodriguez, Jacob deGrom, plus deep cuts like Elvin Ramirez, Jonathan Pettibone, Rafael Martin (377 correct answers in all).
22. Name a player: NL East hitter, 2010s
Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Nationals — 50+ games in the 2010s.
Answers include: Ivan Rodriguez, Ichiro Suzuki, Chipper Jones, Carlos Beltran, Freddie Freeman, Bryce Harper, plus deep cuts like Brock Stassi, Spencer Kieboom, Jesus Feliciano (296 correct answers in all).
23. Name a player: NL East pitcher, 2020s
Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Nationals — 20+ games pitched in the 2020s.
Answers include: Max Scherzer, Craig Kimbrel, Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom, Kenley Jansen, Mark Melancon, plus deep cuts like Sixto Sanchez, Yennsy Diaz, Shinnosuke Ogasawara (235 correct answers in all).
24. Name a player: NL East hitter, 2020s
Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Nationals — 50+ games in the 2020s.
Answers include: Freddie Freeman, Bryce Harper, Robinson Cano, Andrew McCutchen, Nelson Cruz, J. D. Martinez, plus deep cuts like Jake Alu, Griffin Conine, Jakob Marsee (175 correct answers in all).
25. Name a player: NL Central pitcher, 2000s
Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals — 20+ games pitched in the 2000s.
Answers include: Greg Maddux, Trevor Hoffman, Mike Stanton, Jose Mesa, Tom Gordon, Roberto Hernandez, plus deep cuts like David Patton, Josh Sharpless, Lance Davis (315 correct answers in all).
26. Name a player: NL Central hitter, 2000s
Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals — 50+ games in the 2000s.
Answers include: Ken Griffey, Albert Pujols, Barry Larkin, Scott Rolen, Fred McGriff, Larry Walker, plus deep cuts like Scott Seabol, Bobby Scales, Enrique Cruz (313 correct answers in all).
27. Name a player: NL Central pitcher, 2010s
Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals — 20+ games pitched in the 2010s.
Answers include: Trevor Hoffman, Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Francisco Rodriguez, Zack Greinke, Gerrit Cole, plus deep cuts like Nick Greenwood, Tsuyoshi Wada, Curtis Partch (337 correct answers in all).
28. Name a player: NL Central hitter, 2010s
Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals — 50+ games in the 2010s.
Answers include: Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, Carlos Beltran, Yadier Molina, Paul Goldschmidt, Andrew McCutchen, plus deep cuts like Tony Sanchez, Logan Watkins, Andrew Lambo (278 correct answers in all).
29. Name a player: NL Central pitcher, 2020s
Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals — 20+ games pitched in the 2020s.
Answers include: Craig Kimbrel, Aroldis Chapman, Josh Hader, Jon Lester, David Robertson, Corbin Burnes, plus deep cuts like Cody Ponce, Michael McGreevy, Jared Jones (254 correct answers in all).
30. Name a player: NL Central hitter, 2020s
Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals — 50+ games in the 2020s.
Answers include: Yadier Molina, Paul Goldschmidt, Andrew McCutchen, Joey Votto, Nolan Arenado, Carlos Santana, plus deep cuts like Justin Williams, Oliver Dunn, Hoy Park (179 correct answers in all).
31. Name a player: NL West pitcher, 2000s
Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants — 20+ games pitched in the 2000s.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, Trevor Hoffman, Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Curt Schilling, plus deep cuts like Wascar Serrano, Josh Geer, Osiris Matos (333 correct answers in all).
32. Name a player: NL West hitter, 2000s
Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants — 50+ games in the 2000s.
Answers include: Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Tony Gwynn, Mike Piazza, Adrian Beltre, Jeff Kent, plus deep cuts like Doug DeVore, Tim Olson, Brian Myrow (324 correct answers in all).
33. Name a player: NL West pitcher, 2010s
Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants — 20+ games pitched in the 2010s.
Answers include: Clayton Kershaw, Craig Kimbrel, Kenley Jansen, Zack Greinke, Fernando Rodney, Tim Lincecum, plus deep cuts like Kyle McGrath, Steve Hathaway, Mike Broadway (352 correct answers in all).
34. Name a player: NL West hitter, 2010s
Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants — 50+ games in the 2010s.
Answers include: Todd Helton, Manny Ramirez, Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Tejada, Andrew McCutchen, Jason Giambi, plus deep cuts like Jake Goebbert, Rob Segedin, Ryder Jones (308 correct answers in all).
35. Name a player: NL West pitcher, 2020s
Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants — 20+ games pitched in the 2020s.
Answers include: Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw, Craig Kimbrel, Kenley Jansen, David Price, Mark Melancon, plus deep cuts like Reiss Knehr, Bradley Blalock, Chase Dollander (246 correct answers in all).
36. Name a player: NL West hitter, 2020s
Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres, Giants — 50+ games in the 2020s.
Answers include: Albert Pujols, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Manny Machado, Buster Posey, plus deep cuts like Adael Amador, Yanquiel Fernández, Dalton Rushing (168 correct answers in all).
37. Name a player: 300 career homers
300+ career home runs.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Robinson, plus deep cuts like Jay Buhner, Richie Sexson, Kyle Schwarber (165 correct answers in all).
38. Name a player: 200 career homers
200+ career home runs.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Carl Yastrzemski, Brooks Robinson, plus deep cuts like Khris Davis, Rob Deer, Joey Gallo (389 correct answers in all).
39. Name a player: 2,000 career hits
2,000+ career hits.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Carl Yastrzemski, Brooks Robinson, plus deep cuts like Ed McKean, Paul Hines, Jack Glasscock (298 correct answers in all).
40. Name a player: 2,500 career hits
2,500+ career hits.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Carl Yastrzemski, Brooks Robinson, plus deep cuts like George Van Haltren, Jimmy Ryan, Lave Cross (101 correct answers in all).
41. Name a player: 150 career wins
150+ career wins as a pitcher.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver, Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, plus deep cuts like George Cuppy, Ed Morris, Sadie McMahon (266 correct answers in all).
42. Name a player: 2,000 career strikeouts
2,000+ strikeouts as a pitcher.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver, Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, plus deep cuts like Andy Benes, James Shields, A. J. Burnett (90 correct answers in all).
43. Name a player: 150 career saves
150+ career saves.
Answers include: Mariano Rivera, Rollie Fingers, Dennis Eckersley, Rich Gossage, John Smoltz, Hoyt Wilhelm, plus deep cuts like Billy Koch, Roberto Osuna, Cody Allen (92 correct answers in all).
44. Name a player: 40-homer season
Hit 40+ home runs in a season.
Answers include: Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, plus deep cuts like Junior Caminero, Cal Raleigh, Chris Carter (165 correct answers in all).
45. Name a player: 40-homer season since 2000
Hit 40+ home runs in a season, 2000 or later.
Answers include: Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey, Albert Pujols, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero, plus deep cuts like Junior Caminero, Cal Raleigh, Chris Carter (83 correct answers in all).
46. Name a player: 50-steal season
Stole 50+ bases in a season.
Answers include: Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Luis Aparicio, Ozzie Smith, Ichiro Suzuki, Joe Morgan, plus deep cuts like Bill Van Dyke, Ted Scheffler, Jim Burns (217 correct answers in all).
47. Name a player: 20-win season
Won 20+ games in a season.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver, Babe Ruth, Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, plus deep cuts like Henry Schmidt, Harry Salisbury, Jocko Flynn (547 correct answers in all).
48. Name a player: 20-win season since 2000
Won 20+ games in a season, 2000 or later.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Tom Glavine, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Roy Halladay, CC Sabathia, plus deep cuts like Kyle Wright, Julio Urias, Spencer Strider (48 correct answers in all).
49. Name a player: 40-save season
Saved 40+ games in a season.
Answers include: Mariano Rivera, Dennis Eckersley, John Smoltz, Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, Bruce Sutter, plus deep cuts like Jose Jimenez, Billy Koch, Joe Borowski (90 correct answers in all).
50. Name a player: 40-save season since 2000
Saved 40+ games in a season, 2000 or later.
Answers include: Mariano Rivera, John Smoltz, Trevor Hoffman, Billy Wagner, Craig Kimbrel, Francisco Rodriguez, plus deep cuts like Jose Jimenez, Billy Koch, Joe Borowski (66 correct answers in all).
51. Name a player: 200-hit season
200+ hits in a season.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Frank Robinson, Rod Carew, plus deep cuts like Austin McHenry, Bill Lamar, Dick Burrus (272 correct answers in all).
52. Name a player: 200-hit season since 2000
200+ hits in a season, 2000 or later.
Answers include: Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero, Adrian Beltre, plus deep cuts like Bobby Witt, Ender Inciarte, Luis Arraez (52 correct answers in all).
53. Name a player: 250-strikeout season
Struck out 250+ batters in a season.
Answers include: Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver, Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Roger Clemens, plus deep cuts like James Burke, Bill Wise, Bob Emslie (98 correct answers in all).
54. Name a player: MVP or Cy Young
Won an MVP or Cy Young Award.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Carl Yastrzemski, Brooks Robinson, plus deep cuts like Pete Vuckovich, John Denny, Trevor Bauer (237 correct answers in all).
55. Name a player: Rookie of the Year
Won Rookie of the Year.
Answers include: Willie Mays, Cal Ripken, Frank Robinson, Rod Carew, Derek Jeter, Pete Rose, plus deep cuts like Luis Gil, Nick Kurtz, Drake Baldwin (160 correct answers in all).
56. Name a player: Hall of Famer
Elected to the Hall of Fame as a player.
Answers include: Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken, Carl Yastrzemski, Brooks Robinson, plus deep cuts like Frank Grant, Joe Williams, Addie Joss (281 correct answers in all).
57. Name a player: Silver Slugger
Won a Silver Slugger.
Answers include: Cal Ripken, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter, Barry Bonds, Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, plus deep cuts like Micah Owings, Tim Leary, German Marquez (368 correct answers in all).
58. Name a player: All-Star since 2015
Made an All-Star team in 2015 or later.
Answers include: Albert Pujols, David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Carlos Beltran, Freddie Freeman, plus deep cuts like Jacob Misiorowski, Shane Smith, Kodai Senga (431 correct answers in all).
59. Name a player: All-Star, 2000s
Made an All-Star team 2000–2009.
Answers include: Cal Ripken, Derek Jeter, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey, Ivan Rodriguez, Ichiro Suzuki, plus deep cuts like Mark Prior, Lance Carter, Joe Mays (327 correct answers in all).
60. Name a player: All-Star, 2010s
Made an All-Star team 2010–2019.
Answers include: Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Albert Pujols, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, plus deep cuts like John Means, Steven Wright, Mike Soroka (407 correct answers in all).
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