Daily Baseball Quiz

Monday, February 23, 2009
Today's theme is: Grand Slams Hit By Pitchers

1. Who was the first American League pitcher to hit a grand slam in Shea Stadium?
   1. Larry Christenson
   2. Felix Hernandez
   3. Dave McNally
   4. Jason Marquis
   5. Dontrelle Willis

2. Which team give up two grand slams to pitchers during the 1977 season?
   1. Chicago Cubs
   2. Montreal Expos
   3. New York Mets
   4. Philadelphia Phillies
   5. Pittsburgh Pirates

3. Who was the last American League pitcher to hit a grand slam in the 20th century?
   1. Steve Dunning
   2. Jeff Juden
   3. Don Stanhouse
   4. Kevin Tapani
   5. Dontrelle Willis

4. Who was traded by the New York Mets to the Toronto Blue Jays for John Olerud and cash?
   1. Larry Christenson
   2. Jeff Juden
   3. Denny Neagle
   4. Robert Person
   5. Kevin Tapani

5. Who is the pitcher that hit Tony Conigliaro on his left cheekbone in 1967?
   1. Steve Carlton
   2. Jack Hamilton
   3. Dave McNally
   4. Camilo Pascual
   5. Carl Willey

6. Who hit two home runs during the game he no hit the Cincinnati Reds?
   1. Steve Carlton
   2. Wes Ferrell
   3. Bob Gibson
   4. Lefty Grove
   5. Rick Wise

7. Which pitcher had 27 victories in 1944 yet did not lead his team in victories that year?
   1. Wes Ferrell
   2. Lefty Grove
   3. Ellis Kinder
   4. Saul Rogovin
   5. Dizzy Trout

8. Who had the nickname "Old Folks"?
   1. Bill Duggleby
   2. Wes Ferrell
   3. Ellis Kinder
   4. Gary Peters
   5. Carl Willey

9. Who was the first pitcher to hit a grand slam in his first major league at bat?
   1. Bill Duggleby
   2. Wes Ferrell
   3. Bob Gibson
   4. Gary Peters
   5. Babe Ruth

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