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Who had a 1.74 ERA for Boston in 2000?
Pedro Martinez. Pedro Martinez was born in 1971 in the Dominican Republic and in 2000 he had a 1.74 ERA for Boston.
In 2013, Felix Hernandez signed a seven-year extension with which team?
Seattle Mariners. Felix Hernandez had an 8-14 win-loss record for the 2018 Mariners.
Who hit the game-winning home run in the 2017 MLB All-star Game played?
Robinson Cano. Robinson Cano earned the MVP of the 2017 All Star game.
During the 1995 World Series, who hit the home run that let the Braves win the game with the score 1-0 to let them win the World Series?
David Justice. David Justice hit the home run that made the Atlanta Braves win the 1995 World Series.
What former player's silhouette is used in Major League Baseball's logo?
Harmon Killebrew. Harmon Killebrew hit more home runs in the 1960's than any other player.
Who was pitching for the Red Sox when they lost the ALCS to the Yankees in 2003?
Wakefield. Aaron Boone hit a home run off of Tim Wakefield to win the final game of the 2003 ALCS.
Which Dodger general manager signed Jackie Robinson?
Branch Rickey. Branch Rickey is most famous for signing Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers.
Which of these baseball players is an ex-Yankee?
Claudell Washington. At 20, Claudell Washington was named to the 1975 American League All Star team, one of the youngest All Stars in Major League history.
What country did Baseball Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio come from?
Venezuela. Luis Aparicio came from the city of Maracaibo in Venezuela.
How many times did Babe Ruth lead the league in home runs?
12. Babe Ruth's given name is George Herman Ruth.
In what state is Oriole Park at Camden Yards located?
Maryland. The site for Camden Yards was once home to a bar owned by Babe Ruth's father.
Who was baseball's first winner of the Cy Young Award?
Don Newcombe. Don Newcombe was sworn into the U.S. Army in February 1952.
What is defined as "an illegal pitch intentionally thrown at the batter's head"?
Beanball. The number of beanballs thrown during and previous to the 1950s caused Major League Baseball to require batting helmets starting in 1956.
If the pitcher throws a ball into the dirt and it gets past the catcher, what is it?
A Wild Pitch. In baseball, a wild pitch is not counted as an error.
How many NLCS appearances did the San Francisco Giants have before they won their first NLCS?
3. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs in the 1989 NLCS before falling to the Oakland A's in the World Series.
What city did Josh Beckett make his Major League debut in?
Miami. Josh made his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs at Pro Player Stadium in Miami.
Which team finished the 2015 MLB regular season with only 63 wins?
Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies finished 5th in NL East in 2015.
Who beat the Yankees in the 2003 World Series?
Florida Marlins. The Florida Marlins defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in the 2003 World Series.
Who was the first player to win five Cy Young Awards?
Roger Clemens. Roger Clemens, whose nickname is the "Rocket", was drafted 19th pick of the first round by the Boston Red Sox in the 1983 amateur draft.
What is the distance from the pitching rubber to home plate in Major League Baseball fields?
60 Feet, 6 Inches. According to Major League Baseball regulations, no images of baseballs may be used on uniforms.
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