2007 Red Sox Trivia Questions & Answers
Total Questions: 29
May 14
Five Red Sox players have won the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award. Name the last player to do so.
Bret Saberhagen, in 1998.
First to answer correctly: Mike Conte in Charlotte, NC
May 21
Who has the longest hitting streak in Red Sox history?
Dom DiMaggio, 34 games, in 1949.
First to answer correctly: Stephen Chase in Columbus, GA
May 29
Name the only current team in Major League Baseball that the Red Sox have never beaten in a regular season game.
Boston is 0-3 all-time against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
(the Red Sox finally beat the Diamondbacks on June 8, 2007)
First to answer correctly: Mike Toohey in Madison, CT
June 4
Who was the last Red Sox rookie pitcher to win at least 10 games in a season?
Al Nipper, who went 11-6 in 1984.
First to answer correctly: Stephen Chase
June 12
Who appeared in a club-record 22 Opening Day starting lineups during his Red Sox career?
Carl Yastrzemski.
First to answer correctly: Peter Carroll in Dedham, MA
June 18
Dustin Pedroia became the fourth Red Sox rookie in 50 years to have a five-hit game. Name the three others.
Fred Lynn, Dave Stapleton and Brian Daubach.
First to answer correctly: Mike Toohey
June 25
In team history, 44 people have managed the Red Sox. Which manager won the most total games during his career with Boston?
Joe Cronin, with 1,071 victories.
First to answer correctly: Doug Eugley in Sidney, ME
July 3
Who was the first Red Sox to ever play in an All-Star game?
Rick Ferrell, in 1933.
First to answer correctly: Jane Bajek in Longmeadow, MA
July 12
Who was the last Red Sox pitcher to play a position in the field?
(Hint: he replaced Jim Rice in left field for one batter)
Tom Burgmeier, in 1980.
First to answer correctly: Alan Ginsberg in Allston, MA
July 16
Who is the career leader in games pitched for the Red Sox?
Bob Stanley, with 673.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
July 23
In 2003 the Red Sox added seats atop the Green Monster. How many Green Monster seats are there?
274.
First to answer correctly: Peter Carroll
July 31
Who was the Red Sox' opponent the last time Fenway Park was not sold out?
The Texas Rangers, on May 14, 2003.
First to answer correctly: Mike Toohey
August 6
Who was the first player to hit a ball over the left field wall, now known as the Green Monster, at Fenway Park?
Hugh Bradley, on April 26, 1912.
First to answer correctly: Patrick Blake in Bristol, PA
August 14
Who is the career leader in pinch hits for the Red Sox?
Dalton Jones, with 55.
First to answer correctly: Alan Ginsberg
August 20
Prior to Pawtucket, where was Boston's Triple-A minor league club located?
Louisville, Kentucky.
First to answer correctly: Alan Ginsberg
August 28
Since the American League started in 1901, which team have the Red Sox beaten the most times?
Detroit Tigers, 999 games.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley
September 6
Prior to Mike Lowell, who was the last Red Sox third baseman with more than 100 RBIs in a season?
Butch Hobson, who had 112 RBIs in 1977.
First to answer correctly: Kerri Cincotta in Jacksonville, FL
September 10
Who was the last player to hit a home run in his first plate appearance as a member of the Boston Red Sox?
Orlando Cabrera, on August 1, 2004.
First to answer correctly: Chris Anderson in Cherry Hill, NJ
September 13
The Red Sox rallied to beat the Devil Rays on September 11, 2007 after trailing by seven runs. It was Boston's largest comeback since 2000, when they also overcame a seven run deficit. Who was their opponent in that game?
Cleveland Indians. The Sox rallied from a 7-0 hole on September 21, 2000 to win 9-8.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley
September 17
Who was the last pitcher to record more than 20 complete games in a season for the Red Sox?
Luis Tiant, with 25 in 1974.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley
September 21
There have been 19 players in Red Sox history to hit for the cycle. Only one player did it twice. Who was he?
Bobby Doerr, who hit for the cycle on 5/17/1944 and again on 5/13/1947.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley
October 3
Prior to 2007, when was the last time the Red Sox finished with the best record in Major League Baseball?
1946, with a 104-50 record.
First to answer correctly: Alan Ginsberg
October 3 (Bonus)
Carl Yastrzemski was credited with hitting 452 home runs in his career, but he actually hit a 453rd in September of 1983. Unfortunately for Yaz, that game was rained out in the 3rd inning and the homer didn't count. Name the pitcher that Yastrzemski hit what would have been his 453rd (and final) home run off of.
Jim Palmer.
October 12
Who was the first Red Sox to win a Gold Glove award?
Frank Malzone, in 1957.
First to answer correctly: Andy Burns in Holland, MI
October 12 (Bonus)
Prior to Kevin Youkilis, who was the only Red Sox first baseman to hit a home run at Fenway Park during the playoffs?
Rudy York, in Game 3 of the 1946 World Series.
October 18
Who was the last Red Sox player to successfully steal home on a straight steal attempt (not a double steal or suicide squeeze bunt play)?
Billy Hatcher, on April 22, 1994.
First to answer correctly: Alan Ginsberg
October 18 (Bonus)
Which former Red Sox star actually hit out of order in his first plate appearance?
Dwight Evans, on September 16, 1972. Dewey flew out, so no protest was filed by the visiting Cleveland Indians.
October 24
Which former Red Sox player threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 7 of the ALCS?
Kevin Millar.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley
October 24 (Bonus)
Prior to Daisuke Matsuzaka, name the last Red Sox rookie pitcher to make at least 32 starts in a regular season.
Buck O'Brien, who made 34 starts in 1912.
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