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Moneyball Quiz. By: Jack. What is the central team the book focuses on? . A. Oakland Athletics B. New York Mets C. Texas Rangers. Who were the three stars to leave the A’s in 2001 that started “Moneyball”. A. David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury
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MoneyballQuiz By: Jack
What is the central team the book focuses on? • A. Oakland Athletics • B. New York Mets • C. Texas Rangers
Who were the three stars to leave the A’s in 2001 that started “Moneyball” • A. David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury • B. Jason Giambi, Johnny Damon, Jason Isringhausen • C. Ichiro Suzuki, Alex Rodriguez, Frank Thomas
Who was the A’s prospect that they tried to keep a secret? • A. Jeremy Brown • B. Barry Zito • C. Nick Swisher
What was the major stat that the A’s scouts valued to get their players? • A. RBI (Runs Batted In) • B. OBS (On Base Percentage) • C. AVG. (Batting Average)
Who is the main character in the book? • A. Billy Beane • B. Peter Brand • C. David Justice
Who hit the walk off home run to beat the all- time winstreak for the A’s in the bottom of the ninth • A. David Justice • B. Jeremy Giambi • C. Scott Hatterberg
What team did Billy play for first in his career in baseball? • A. New York Yankees • B. Boston Red Sox • C. New York Mets
Why didn’t the A’s want Prince Fielder? • A. He was to fat • B. He didn’t have a good swing • C. Couldn’t catch the ball
Answers • 1. A • 2. B • 3. C • 4. B • 5. A • 6. C • 7. C • 8. A