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When you think of baseball in the 1990s, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For some of us, it might be the legacy of the Yankees. Maybe you remember the home run chase that went down to the wire in 1998 (which would later come out to be the beginnings of the Steroid Era).
Who can forget Michael Jordan's hiatus from basketball to try his hand at baseball and fulfill his late father's dream? Another storyline that the world was following was The Iron Man's, Cal Ripken's, remarkable consecutive game streak where he broke Lou Gehrig's record with 2,632 consecutive games played.
The 1990s was undoubtedly a hitters' era. In 1994, Tony Gwynn made the last close attempt at breaking a .400 batting average. When the season ended with a strike on August 11, Gwynn was carrying a .394 batting average. Would he have broken .400? We can only speculate. However, nobody since then has broken .390 in a full-length major league season.
Believe it or not, the 1990s were the new 1980s. It was an era before stars like Mike Trout, Ichiro Suzuki and Albert Pujols were around. How well do you think you remember the 1990s? Give this quiz a go if you're ready for a trip down memory lane.
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He was a no-doubt Hall of Famer and a household name in the 1990s. Who is he?
Ken Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr. was a five-tool player (speed, power, hitting for average, fielding and arm strength) who left an impact on the league in a big way. When he was elected into the Hall of Fame in 2016, he broke the record for the highest percentage of the ballot vote, with 99.3% of voters electing him in.
Mark McGwire
Sammy Sosa
Craig Biggio
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He made a big splash (literally) at Pacific Bell Park in the 2000s, but he was a star before then. Which player is he?
Barry Bonds
Most people know Barry Bonds for breaking the all-time home run record and single season home run record in the 2000s. However, he was a star long before then. Barry Bonds won the National League MVP award in 1990, 1992 and 1993.
Mark McGwire
Frank Thomas
Gary Sheffield
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Can you identify 'The Big Hurt'?
Frank Thomas
Frank Thomas hit 301 of his career 521 home runs with the White Sox in the 1990s. In 2014, he was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is a two time winner of the AL MVP award, including in 1994 when he slugged an insane 1.217 OPS.
Sammy Sosa
Cal Ripkin Jr.
Jeff Bagwell
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Which of these players was considered the best hitting catcher of the 1990s?
Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza had a career batting average of .308, highlighted by 12 All-Star selections. He also took home the Silver Slugger award for being the best hitter at his position 10 times.
Dan Wilson
Joe Girardi
Pudge Rodriguez
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Which one of these All-Stars played with the Rangers and Orioles during the 1990s?
Rafael Palmeiro
Palmeiro made four All-Star teams during his career. He was born in Havana before going to school in America. There are only five other players (at the time of this writing) who have over 3,000 hits and 500 home runs.
Craig Biggio
Edgar Martinez
Fred McGriff
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Can you recognize this seven-time All-Star?
Edgar Martinez
Edgar Martinez is one of the newest members of the Hall of Fame after being elected in 2019. He had a career .312 batting average with 309 home runs. He's also one of the rare players to spend his entire career with one team.
Brian Jordan
Tino Martinez
Sammy Sosa
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He was known for crushing home runs, particularly in 1998. What's his name?
Mark McGwire
Big Mac hit a league record 70 home runs in 1998 before Barry Bonds went on to hit 73 in 2003. As amazing as McGwire's 1998 season was, it wasn't even clear that he would lead the league in home runs until near the end of the season. Sammy Sosa chased him with 66 big flys.
Sammy Sosa
Barry Bonds
Alex Rodriguez
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He was an all-around great player who helped the Yankees win three World Series titles. Who is he?
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter was imperative to the Yankees' success in the 1990s. During his career, Jeter had 3,000 hits, ranked sixth in MLB history in career hits and No 1 among shortstops.
Alex Rodriguez
Bernie Williams
Joe Girardi
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Which of the following Hall of Famers played his entire career in San Diego?
Tony Gwynn
Tony Gwynn almost became the first player since Ted Williams in 1941 to hit .400. Even though he fell a few points shy, he still had a spectacular career spanning about 20 seasons.
Mo Vaughn
Kenny Lofton
Paul O'Neill
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Can you identify 'The Iron Man'?
Cal Ripkin Jr.
Cal Ripkin Jr. holds one of the toughest MLB records to break. He played 2,632 games in a row without taking a day off, breaking Lou Gehrig's record that lasted 56 years. And did we mention that he was also a 19-time All-Star?
Ivan Rodriguez
Kenny Lofton
Sammy Sosa
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Who is this five-time All-Star who is in the Hall of fame?
Joe Carter
Joe Carter will always be a legend in Toronto after hitting a walk-off home run in the final game of the 1993 World Series against the Atlanta Braves. He was also a five-time All-Star who hit 396 home runs over his career.
Ivan Rodriguez
Kenny Loften
Mo Vaughn
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You might recognize his name from his tell-all book about steroid use in baseball. Who is he?
Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco has openly admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs during his career in his book, 'Juiced.' In the book, he also states that most players were taking some type of performance-enhancing drug at the time.
Sammy Sosa
Barry Bonds
Alex Rodriguez
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If his son is 'Prince,' what's the name of the king?
Cecil Fielder
Cecil Fielder played from 1985 to 1998. During this time, he hit 319 home runs and was selected for three All-Star teams. He won the World Series in 1996 as a member of the New York Yankees.
Jim Tohme
Alex Rodriguez
Bobby Bonilla
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Which of these player's career spanned from 1991 to 2012?
Jim Thome
Jim Thome came into the league in 1991. In 1996, he hit over 30 home runs for the first time. The next time he would hit fewer than 30 home runs was during an injury-shortened 2005 season. After that, he wouldn't hit fewer than 30 home runs in a season until 2009.
Frank Thomas
Tony Gwynn
Sammy Sosa
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He bounced around eight teams throughout his successful career. Who is he?
Ron Gant
Ron Gant is a member of the 30-30 club, meaning he is one of the few players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same year. He did it twice with the Atlanta Braves, in the 1990 and 1991 seasons.
Sammy Sosa
Barry Larkin
Mark McGwire
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What's the name of this speedy center fielder?
Ray Lankford
Like Ron Gant, Ray Lankford was known for his speed and power. He stole more than 30 bases and hit more than 30 home runs, but never in the same season. He played 13 of his 15 years in the bigs in St. Louis.
Brian Jordan
Ellis Burks
Ken Caminiti
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What's the name of this iconic Atlanta Braves player?
Chipper Jones
Chipper Jones was one of the most consistent players in the league throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He was voted to eight All-Star teams throughout his career and took home the NL MVP award in 1999.
Andruw Jones
Manny Ramirez
Paul Molitor
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Which of these players is just 'Manny being Manny'?
Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez was one of the best hitters to ever play the game, amassing over 500 homers in his career. However, he might be best remembered for his humorous on-field antics, including disappearing inside the 'Green Monster' during a game.
Manny Martinez
Manuel Lee
Manny Alexander
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What's the name of this two time World Series Champ?
David Justice
David Justice was a three-time All-Star in the 1990s (1993, 1994, 1997). In 2000, he won the ALCS MVP as a member of the Yankees and they went on to win the World Series. He also won the World Series in 1995 with the Atlanta Braves.
Will Clark
Paul Molitor
Chuck Knoblauch
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Who is 'Matt the Bat'?
Matt Williams
Matt Williams played in the league from 1987 to 2003. He was a five-time All-Star in the 1990s and also won four Gold Gloves at the hot corner. He won one World Series in his career, in 2001 with the Diamondbacks.
Don Mattingly
Matt Stairs
Matt Nokes
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Which of these players began his career with the Expos?
Andrés Galarraga
The Big Cat played for eight teams over his career. He had his longest stints with the Expos from 1985-1991 and Colorado from 1993-1997. He was voted an All-Star five times, including three times in the 1990s.
Mark Grace
Will Clark
Paul Molitor
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What's the name of this All-Star?
Ellis Burks
Ellis Burks was voted an All-Star in 1990 and 1996. Over his career that spanned from 1987 to 2004, he hit .291 with 352 home runs. He also took home a Gold Glove award for his outfield defence and is a member of the Boston Hall of Fame.
Chuck Knoblauch
Paul Molitor
Sammy Sosa
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What's the name of this '90s star who currently has a son in the league?
Cecil Fielder
Vladimir Guerrero
Vlad was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. He a nine-time All-Star who began his career with the Expos in 1996. He's one of the greatest hitters of his generation, hitting a career 449 home runs with a .318 batting average.
Danny Tartabull
John Valentin
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What's the name of this center fielder who could hurt you with the glove or the bat?
Jim Edmonds
Jim Edmonds was known for his spectacular defense. He took home his first Gold Glove in 1997 and followed it with a string of seven Gold Gloves over the next eight years. He's also a member of the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Sammy Sosa
Brian Jordan
Tim Raines
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Can you recognize this former NL MVP winner?
Jeff bagwell
Jeff Kent
Jeff Kent debuted in the league in 1992 with the Blue Jays. He went on to become the all-time leader in home runs among second basemen with 377. He also sports a career .290 average over his 17 seasons.
Roberto Kelly
Tim Raines
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He's another player with a son currently in the MLB. Can you name him?
Delino DeShields
Delino DeShields was a speedy second baseman who played for five teams over his 13-year career. He stole a total of 463 bases. In 1991, he stole a career high 56 bases with the Montreal Expos.
Vladimir Guerrero
Cecil Fielder
Shawn Green
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What's the name of this former All-Star who played most of his career with the Dodgers and Blue Jays?
Shawn Green
Shawn Green is a two-time All-Star who is tied for the most home runs in a game record. Against the Brewers in 2002, he hit four home runs and a double to collect a record 18 bases. He also won a Gold Glove in 1999 as a right fielder.
Lance Johnson
Julio Franco
Lenny Dykstra
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Who's this outfielder who also briefly played in the NFL?
Brian Jordan
Brian Jordan played briefly with the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons before starting his MLB career with the Cardinals in 1992. He was voted an All-Star for the first time in 1999, a season where he hit .283 with 23 home runs and 115 RBIs.
Ryan Klesko
Sammy Sosa
Dean Palmer
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Can you name this player whose career spanned 25 years?
Julio Franco
Julio Franco started his career in 1982 with the Phillies. He continued to play in the league until 2007, minus two stints in Japan and one in Korea. He may have aged better than any player in MLB history. In his age 46 season, he still posted a .799 OPS.
Jose Canseco
Alex Rodriguez
Greg Vaughn
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He was a five-time All-Star with the Diamondbacks. What's his name?
Luis Gonzalez
Luis Gonzalez began his career with the Astros but found the most success with the Diamondbacks. In his first season with the Diamondbacks in 1999, he hit a career-high .336 and was voted to his first All-Star team.
Wally Joyner
Roberto Kelly
TIm Raines
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Can you name this speedy outfielder who stole more than 800 bases in his career?
Tim Raines
Tim Raines made seven All-Star teams in his career. He swiped more than 70 bags six seasons in a row. He also was a member of the 1996 and 1998 Yankees World Series teams. He won another World Series as a coach in 2005 with the White Sox.
Brian Jordan
Brett Butler
Ruben Sierra
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Can you name this slugger who cranked 50 homers with the Indians?
Albert Belle
Albert Belle cranked well over 300 home runs throughout the 1990s. His top season came in 1995 when he hit 50 homers. He also accumulated a career .295 batting average. Belle was voted an All-Star in five straight seasons, from 1993 to 1997.
Frank Thomas
Jim Thome
Edgar Martinez
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Can you put a name to the picture of this 12-time All-Star?
Roberto Alomar
There's not much that Roberto Alomar didn't do during his time in the league. He had a career .300 batting average, socked 474 home runs, was voted an All-Star in 12 straight years, won the World Series twice and won the Gold Glove 10 times at second base.
Jose Canseco
Alex Rodriguez
Bobby Bonilla
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Who is this player who began his career with Seattle?
Alex Rodriguez
A-Rod put up an impressive resume in his 22 years in the league. He was voted an All-Star 14 times and won the AL MVP three times. He has been at the center of controversy for his use of performance-enhancing drugs, which led him to serve a full year suspension in 2014
Manny Ramirez
Booby Bonilla
Mike Stanley
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What's the name of this All-Star from the 1990s?
Kenny Lofton
Kenny Lofton was known for his known primarily for his speed. He led the American League in stolen bases five years in a row, from 1992 to 1996. He played 10 years with Cleveland Indians and one season or less with 10 other teams.
Paul O'Neill
Brian Jordan
Mo Vaughn
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What's the name of this three-time All Star?
Mo Vaughn
Mo Vaughn was voted an All-Star in 1995, 1996 and 1998. He established himself as one of the best hitters in the American League for most of the 1990s. In 1995, his MVP season, he hit .300 with 39 home runs, 126 RBIs and a .963 OPS. The next season, he set a career high in RBIs with 143.
Tony Gwynn
Dante Bichette
Barry Larkin
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He was a 12-time All-Star and a World Series Champ in 1990. Who is he?
Barry Larkin
Barry Larkin played his entire career as the hometown boy with the Reds. Over his 18-year career, he accumulated 2,340 hits and swiped 379 bases. He also added an NL MVP award to his resume in 1995 and helped the Reds win a World Series title in 1990.
Mark McGwire
Fred McGriff
Craig Biggio
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He won the NL batting race in 1992 and went to nine All-Star games. Who is he?
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield might have been best known for his consistency. The Florida native hit 509 home runs over his career and won five Silver Slugger awards. He hit a career high in home runs in 2000 with the Dodgers (43).
Craig Biggio
Juan Gonzalez
Albert Belle
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There have been many players with the last name 'Gonzalez' who have played in the league. But which Gonzalez is this?
Juan Gonzalez
Juan Gonzalez played the majority of his career with the Texas Rangers. He led the AL in home runs twice, in 1992 and 1993. Over 16 years in the league, he slugged 434 home runs with a career .295 average. Not surprisingly, he was voted into the Rangers Hall of Fame.
Carlos Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez
Marwin Gonzalez
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What's the name of this home run hitter who gave Mark McGwire a run for his money in 1998?
Sammy Sosa
Sammy Sosa hit 66 home runs in 1998. In almost any other year, he would have led the league. However, Mark McGwire went on to hit a record 70 home runs that year. Sosa also hit 63 home runs in 1999 and 64 in 2001.
Barry Bonds
Frank Thomas
Ryan Klesko
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