Bill Gilbert’s 2011 Season Quiz
(presented at the monthly meeting on Nov. 17, 2011)
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| 1. | Who are the two players that hit 40 home runs in 2011? |
1. Jose Bautista
2. Curtis Granderson
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| 2. | Who are the three pitchers that threw no-hitters in 2011? |
1. Justin Verlander 2. Ervin Santana 3. Francisco Liriano |
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Which pitcher led the major leagues in strikeouts in 2011? |
1. Justin Verlander |
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Who are the three pitchers who were 20-game winners in 2011? |
1. Clayton Kershaw 2. Justin Verlander 3. Ian Kennedy |
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Which major league team made the greatest improvement in 2011 over 2010? |
Arizona Diamondbacks |
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| 6. | Which major league team fell the furthest in 2011? | Minnesota Twins | |
| 7. | Who are the six players that won both Gold Gloves and Silver Slugger Awards in 2011? Here are the positions: First Base, Second Base, Third Base, Shortstop and two Outfielders. |
Albert Pujols, Brandon Phillips, Adrian Beltre, Troy Tulowitzki, Jacoby Ellsbury and Matt Kemp |
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| 8. | Who led the Astros in home runs in 2011? |
Carlos Lee |
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| 9. | The Texas Rangers had five players with at least 25 home runs in 2011. Who were they? |
Nelson Cruz, Adrian Beltre, Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler and Mike Napoli |
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Who were the four players with more than 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 2011? |
Ian Kinsler, Jacoby Ellsbury, Matt Kemp and Ryan Braun |
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Who was the battling champion in the National League in 2011? |
Jose Reyes |
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| 12. | Who was the battling champion in the American League in 2011? | Miguel Cabrera |
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| 13. | What major league batter led the major leagues in strikeouts in 2011? |
Drew Stubbs |
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| 14. | The Texas Rangers were twice within one strike of winning the World Series in 2011. Who were the two pitchers that couldn’t get the last out? |
Neftali Feliz and Scott Feldman |