1990s Baseball Trivia

A Blog by Greg

Welcome back to another MLB Trivia post. This edition will include questions from the 1990s decade of Major League Baseball. Like last time, the answer key is at the bottom following the last question. Make sure to let me know how you did in the comment section!

1990s MLB Trivia

Question 1:

In 1997, the Florida Marlins became the fastest expansion team to win a World Series at the time. Which player recorded the game-winning hit in Game 7 of that series?

Question 2:

The 1994 MLB season was cut short by a players’ strike. Which team held the best record in baseball when play stopped?

Question 3:

In 1996, the 2nd player in MLB history joined the 40-40 club. Who was that player?

Question 4:

In 1998, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire captured national attention during their home run chase. What was the combined total of home runs hit by both players that season?

Question 5:

Which National League pitcher led the league in ERA for three consecutive seasons (1993–1995)?

Question 6:

The Colorado Rockies’ inaugural season was in 1993. Who hit the first home run in franchise history?

Question 7:

Who was the only catcher to win the MVP award, in either league, during the 1990s?

Question 8:

Which Cincinnati Reds player made 8 all star teams, 3 Gold Glove awards, and 6 Silver Slugger awards from 1990-1999?

Question 9:

The Yankees dynasty started by defeating which team in the 1996 World Series?

Question 10:

Who was the first pitcher to throw a no hitter in an interleague game?

ANSWER KEY:

1: Edgar Rentería

2: Montreal Expos

3: Barry Bonds

4: 136 (McGwire: 70 and Sosa: 66)

5: Greg Maddux

6: Eric Young Sr.

7: Ivan Rodriguez

8: Barry Larkin

9: Atlanta Braves

10: David Cone (vs. Montreal Expos)