Whether you know them as the Oakland Athletics, the A’s, or the White Elephants, this legendary baseball team has undoubtedly made a significant impact on Major League Baseball’s history. From their origin in Philadelphia to their current home in Oakland, the Athletics’ story is steeped in triumphs, trials, and some truly exceptional players.
These Oakland Athletics trivia questions and answers will challenge your knowledge of the team’s history, roster, and memorable moments. Can you remember the names of the iconic players that led the team to their many World Series victories? Or, do you know the unconventional methods Billy Beane employed that revolutionized the team’s player recruitment?
Ready to step up to the plate and take a swing? This Oakland Athletics quiz is your chance to prove just how deep your loyalty runs. And who knows, you might even learn a new fact or two to impress your fellow A’s fans.
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What place did the 2022 Oakland A’s finish in their division?
Third
First
Last
Second
Which Oakland A’s infielder had an unassisted triple play in 2000?
Randy Velarde
Eric Chavez
Miguel Tejada
Jason Giambi
Which player for the Oakland A’s was MVP of the American League in 1992?
Dennis Eckersley
Frank Thomas
Kevin Mitchell
Mo Vaughn
How many home runs did the Oakland Athletics team have in the 2022 MLB regular season?
137
214
111
87
What was the Oakland Athletics’ win-loss record for the 2022 MLB season?
50 Wins 112 Losses
60 Wins 102 Losses
74 Wins 88 Losses
111 Wins 51 Losses
Which Oakland A’s pitcher won the Cy Young Award in 2002 when he went 23-5?
Barry Zito
Mark Mulder
Gil Heredia
Tim Hudson
Which baseball player for the Oakland A’s won the 1990 MVP Award?
Frank Thomas
Rickey Henderson
Robin Yount
Kirk Gibson
Who led the 2022 Oakland A’s in home runs for the season?
Ramon Laureano
Sean Murphy
Seth Brown
Elvis Andrus
Which player for the Oakland A’s was MVP of the American League in 1988?
Rickey Henderson
Andre Dawson
Jose Canseco
Kevin Mitchell
Who is a first base coach for the 2023 Oakland Athletics?
Tony Dobbins
Skip Schumaker
Bill Dickey
Mike Aldrete
Which Oakland A’s manager told a pitcher to hit with a toy bat to protest a DH rule?
Alvin Dark
Dick Williams
Billy Martin
Tony La Russa
Which member of the Oakland Athletics hit 4 home runs in the 1972 MLB World Series?
Dick Green
Joe Rudi
Gene Tenace
Bert Campaneros
Who is a catcher on the 2023 Oakland Athletics team?
Nick Anderson
Cody Bolton
Carlos Perez
Taylor Clarke
Off which Oakland A’s pitcher did Kirk Gibson hit his dramatic home run in the 1988 World Series?
Rick Honeycutt
Dennis Eckersley
Bob Welch
Dave Stewart
Which team were the Oakland Athletics playing the year the earthquake halted the World Series?
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
What does Scott Emerson do for the 2023 Oakland Athletics?
Pitching Coach
Owner
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Third Base Coach
What position does Luis Medina play for the 2023 Oakland Athletics?
Third Base
Catcher
Right Field
Pitcher
What color were the bases in the Oakland A’s home opener in 1970?
White
Black And White Checkerboard
Gold
Black
Which Oakland A’s pitcher led the American League in wins in 2001?
Tim Hudson
Tom Candiotti
Mark Mulder
Dave Stewart
How many wins did the 2021 Oakland Athletics have?
86
72
99
55
Which Oakland A’s Hall of Famer died at age 53 of Lou Gehrig’s disease?
Dick Williams
Vida Blue
Catfish Hunter
Joe Rudi
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