World Series Trivia IV

WORLD SERIES TRIVIA IV

31) What was David Ortiz' batting average in the 2013 World Series?

In one of the greatest World Series performances ever, Ortiz batted .688 with an On Base Percentage of .760 and a Slugging Percentage of 1.188.

32) What was Babe Ruth's career World Series ERA?

.25 .87 .00 1.34

Ruth posted a 0.87 ERA in three World Series starts and his record of 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in the Fall Classic stood from 1918 until Whitey Ford broke it in 1961.

33) How many shutouts were there during the 1905 World Series?

2 4 5 3

Four of the five games featured duels between future Hall of Fame pitchers, and all five games were shutouts, with one team going scoreless.

34) Who was the first runner to be picked off to end a World Series game?

KOLTEN WONG KENNY LOFTON JACK FLAHERTY BERT CAMPANERIS

Kolten Wong of the St. Louis Cardinals was picked off first base in Game 4 of the 2013 World Series by Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara. The score was 4-2 and rookie Wong was a pinch runner.

35) Which managers are tied for most World Series titles?

BILL CARRIGAN & TONY LA RUSSA CONNIE MACK & SPARKY ANDERSON JOE TORRE & WALTER ALSTON JOE MCCARTHY & CASEY STENGAL

Joe McCarthy and Casey Stengel are tied for the most World Series titles by a manager with 7 apiece, all 14 of them with the Yankees.

36) What trophy is presented to the winner of the World Series?

WARREN G. GILES TROPHY WILLIAM HARRIDGE TROPHY COMMISSIONER'S TROPHY LOMBARDI TROPHY

The Commissioner's Trophy is presented each year by the Commissioner of Baseball to the Major League Baseball team that wins the World Series.

37) Who was the first pitcher in World Series history to pitch a shutout with at least eight strikeouts and no walks?

JOSH BECKETT JACK SANFORD CLAUDE OSTEEN MADISON BUMGARNER

In Game 5 of the 2014 World Series, Bumgarner allowed only four hits, recorded eight strikeouts and no walks. He was named the 2014 World Series MVP, finishing the Series with a 2-0 record, 1 save, and a 0.43 ERA.

38) How many home runs did Reggie Jackson hit in the 1977 World Series?

5 3 0 4

Jackson hit 5 home runs, cementing his legacy as a postseason performer and earning him the nickname "Mr. October".

39) How many games did the Houston Astros win in the 2005 World Series?

0 4 1 2

The White Sox swept the Astros four games to none, winning their third World Series championship and their first in 88 seasons. Despite the series being a sweep, all four games were quite close, being decided by two runs or less.

40) What pitcher holds the record for most shutouts in a single World Series?

CHRISTY MATHEWSON RANDY JOHNSON BOB GIBSON WHITEY FORD

During the 1905 World Series, Christy Mathewson pitched an unprecedented three shutouts.