Oakland Athletics Trivia III

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OAKLAND ATHLETICS TRIVIA III

21) Which A's player won American League Rookie of the Year in 1952?

EDDIE ROBINSON HARRY BYRD ELMER VALO GUS ZERNIAL

Byrd went 15-15 in his first full season with the team and posted a 3.31 ERA in 228.1 innings of work.

22) How many winning seasons did the Athletics have during their 13 years in Kansas City?

11 0 7 9

The A's did not post a single winning season during their time in Kansas City.

23) Which year did an A's player win American League Rookie of the Year?

ALL OF THESE 1987 1986 1988

The A's had a string of Rookie of the Year winners with Jose Canseco (1986), Mark McGwire (1987), and Walt Weiss (1988).

24) What position did Walt Weiss play?

THIRD BASEMAN CATCHER PITCHER SHORTSTOP

Weiss made his first major league appearance for the Oakland Athletics in September 1987. The club was impressed enough with the young shortstop's talent that they traded starter Alfredo Griffin that December, making Weiss their starting shortstop for 1988.