Daily Baseball Quiz

Thursday, October 1, 2009
Today's theme is: Rod Carew

1. Where was Rod Carew born?
   1. At home
   2. In a hospital
   3. On a boat
   4. On a bus
   5. On a train

2. What is Rod Carew's middle name?
   1. Cecil
   2. Cirilo
   3. Cline
   4. Rodney
   5. Sosa

3. In what year did Rod Carew lead the American League in hits, runs scored, and triples?
   1. 1974
   2. 1975
   3. 1976
   4. 1977
   5. 1978

4. Who was not not part of the trade that sent Rod Carew to the Angels?
   1. Bert Blyleven
   2. Dave Engle
   3. Paul Hartzell
   4. Brad Havens
   5. Ken Landreaux

5. Which member of the 500 home run club attended the same high school, George Washington High School, as Rod Carew?
   1. Rafael Palmeiro
   2. Manny Ramírez
   3. Alex Rodríguez
   4. Babe Ruth
   5. Gary Sheffield

6. Who got his 300th career win the day Rod Carew got his 3000th career hit?
   1. Steve Carlton
   2. Phil Niekro
   3. Nolan Ryan
   4. Tom Seaver
   5. Don Sutton

7. How many American League batting titles did Rod Carew win?
   1. 4
   2. 5
   3. 6
   4. 7
   5. 8

8. In what year did Rod Carew win the Roberto Clemente award?
   1. 1972
   2. 1975
   3. 1976
   4. 1977
   5. 1979

9. How many steals of home did Rod Carew have in 1969?
   1. 4
   2. 5
   3. 6
   4. 7
   5. 8

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© 2009 John Michael Pierobon