It’s easy to love the Yankees for their pinstripes, it’s convenient to root for the Red Sox for their Green Monster, and it’s typical to admire the Mariners. But some teams are harder to love–they’re teams that put fans through the wringer, that give them all the highs and lows of Major League Baseball, that break their hearts but still keep them hoping. The Pittsburgh Pirates are one such team.
Although the Pirates have been in a slump the last few years, that’s no reason not to brush up on your Bucs knowledge–you know, for the moment when they make it into the playoffs (it’ll be soon, we’re sure).
Whether you’re a Pittsburgh yinzer who wants to make sure you’re a hometown hero or just an MLB junkie looking to test your knowledge, these Pirates trivia questions and answers are for you.
Once you’re done with this Pirates trivia quiz, try out our San Diego Padres quiz or San Francisco Giants trivia.
How many home runs did the Pittsburgh Pirates hit in the 2022 MLB regular season?
93
113
158
130
Who is a catcher on the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates team?
Silvino Bracho
Javier Assad
Alex Claudio
Jason Delay
What was the first season that the Pittsburgh Pirates led the National League in home runs?
1991
1951
1971
1921
Which of these seasons did the Pirates reach the postseason?
2012
2018
2015
2010
How many home runs did Bryan Reynolds hit in 2022?
37 Home Runs
27 Home Runs
47 Home Runs
17 Home Runs
What trend was broken in the 1971 World Series when the Pirates beat the Orioles in Game 7?
Baltimore Victory In Night Games
Extra-Inning Victory
Victory By The Home Team
Victory By Shutout
In which category had Willie Stargell not set the team record when he retired from the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Career RBI’s
Career Home Runs
Career Walks
Single-Season Home Runs
What place did the Pirates finish in their division in 2022?
1st
3rd
4th
2nd
What was the original name for the Roberto Clemente Award?
Pete Rose Award
Yogi Berra Award
Commissioner’s Award
Good Samaritan Award
Which Alou won a batting title with the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Moises
Felipe
Jesus
Matty
Which of these seasons did the Pirates complete with a winning record?
2017
2020
2018
2019
What was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ win-loss record for the 2022 MLB season?
101 Wins 61 Losses
50 Wins 112 Losses
83 Wins 79 Losses
62 Wins 100 Losses
Who was the MVP of the 1979 World Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Darrell Porter
Bucky Dent
Willie Stargell
Pete Rose
What does Oscar Marin do for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates?
Pitching Coach
Mascot
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Radio Announcer
Who is a first base coach for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates?
Oscar Charleston
DJ MacLeay
Tarrik Brock
Buck Showalter
What position does Rich Hill play for the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates?
Pitcher
Left Field
Catcher
Second Base
How many World Series did Danny Murtaugh win managing the Pittsburgh Pirates?
One
Four
Two
None
Who went 8-2 with a 1.82 ERA for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2005?
Zach Duke
Kip Wells
Oliver Perez
Paul Maholm
How many home ballparks had the Pittsburgh Pirates played in before the opening of PNC Park in 2001?
Six
Two
Four
One
What pitcher gave up Roberto Clemente’s 3,000th hit?
Don Sutton
Steve Carlton
Hoyt Wilhelm
Jon Matlack
Who won the 2006 Roberto Clemente Award given to the MVP of the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Jason Bay
Adam LaRoche
Freddy Sanchez
Zach Duke
How many wins did the Pittsburgh Pirates have in the 2022 MLB season?
72 Wins
42 Wins
62 Wins
82 Wins
How many seasons did Barry Bonds play for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Four Seasons
Twelve Seasons
Twenty Seasons
Seven Seasons
Who was the last Pittsburgh Pirate to lead the National League in home runs in the 20th century?
Bobby Bonilla
Willie Stargell
Dave Parker
Barry Bonds
Which Pittsburgh Pirate was one of the five original inductees into baseball’s Hall of Fame?
Honus Wagner
Jack Chesbro
Ty Cobb
Christy Mathewson
How high is the Clemente Wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh?
21 Feet
201 Feet
50 Feet
30 Feet
Who was the first Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to win the Cy Young Award?
Steve Blass
Vernon Law
Dock Ellis
Doug Drabek
Who was the last Pittsburgh Pirate to lead NL starting pitchers in ERA in the 20th century?
Preacher Roe
Bob Friend
Rube Waddell
John Candelaria
To whom did Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente give his Silver Bat for his first batting title?
Danny Murtaugh
Jackie Robinson
Bob Prince
Branch Rickey
Who played for the Pirates from 1946–1953?
Harmon Killebrew
Bobby Bonilla
Ralph Kiner
Willie Stargell
How many National League East Division Titles did the Pittsburgh Pirates win in the 1970s?
8
2
4
6
On August 4, 1969, Willie Stargell became the first player to hit a home run out of which stadium?
Jarry Park
Dodger Stadium
Shea Stadium
Forbes Field
What nickname are the Pittsburgh Pirates known by?
Rivermen
Bucs
Bulls
O’s
Who replaced Roberto Clemente as the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder in 1973?
Dave Parker
Willie Stargell
Richie Hebner
Richie Zisk
Who is the statue at PNC Park wearing a No. 8 jersey?
Willie Stargell
Ralph Kiner
Honus Wagner
Barry Bonds
Who was the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates when PNC Park opened in 2001?
Jim Tracy
Gene Lamont
Lloyd McClendon
Jim Leyland
Which Pittsburgh Pirate shortstop won a Gold Glove Award in 1993?
Frank Taveras
Rafael Belliard
Barry Larkin
Jay Bell
Who led the 2022 Pirates in home runs hit?
Jack Suwinsk
Oneil Cruz
Bryan Reynolds
Michael Chavis
Where have the Pirates held Spring Training since 1969?
Phoenix, Arizona
Miami Beach, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
A baseball card featuring which Pittsburgh Pirate sold for $2.3 million in February 2007?
Bill Mazerowski
Honus Wagner
Roberto Clemente
Barry Bonds
How many home runs did Barry Bonds hit as a Pittsburgh Pirate before he joined the Giants?
176
336
266
16
Which son of a Hall of Famer was an infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1977-1984?
Dale Berra
Ed Ott
Bob Boone
Barry Bonds
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