Question 1

Nicknamed “The Machine,” this slugger dominated the 2000s after making his debut for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001.

Accepted Answer

Albert Pujols

Question 2

At 6-foot-6, this consistent power hitter, nicknamed “Big Donkey,” hit 462 career home runs for the Reds, White Sox, Nationals and A’s.

Accepted Answer

Adam Dunn

Question 3

Which Hall of Famer played with his dad, and earned the nickname “The Kid,” although he played better than most men?

Accepted Answer

Ken Griffey Jr.

Question 4

Which slugger earned the nickname Mr. October thanks to his talent for delivering in the playoffs?

Accepted Answer

Reggie Jackson

Question 5

Which Hall-of-Fame Joe earned the nickname “Joltin’ Joe”?

Accepted Answer

Joe DiMaggio

Question 6

At 6-foot-10, this player was nicknamed “The Big Unit” for good reason.

Accepted Answer

Randy Johnson

Question 7

Nicknamed for his short and stocky figure, which player was known during his MLB days as “Pudge”?

Accepted Answer

Ivan Rodriguez

Question 8

Which right-handed pitcher was given the dual-purpose nickname “Mad Dog”?

Accepted Answer

Greg Maddux

Question 9

Not nicknamed after the wimpy deer, this MLB slugger went by “The Great Bambino,” among many other names.

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

Question 10

Which flashy outfielder, and famous godfather to Barry Bonds, was called “The Say Hey Kid”?

Accepted Answer

Willie Mays

Question 11

Don’t let the nickname confuse you, “Charlie Hustle” was no Charlie or Charles. Who was the player known for his relentless hustle?

Accepted Answer

Pete Rose

Question 12

Which famous first baseman, known for hitting and durability, was nicknamed “The Iron Horse”?

Accepted Answer

Lou Gehrig

Question 13

There are many Hanks, but there could only be one “Hammerin’ Hank.” Who earned the iconic moniker?

Accepted Answer

Hank Aaron

Question 14

This player made people flip, and earned the nickname “The Wizard” because of the amazing things he did on the infield.

Accepted Answer

Ozzie Smith

Question 15

This player was the man. So much so that people literally called him “Stan the Man.”

Accepted Answer

Stan Musial

Question 16

Although he couldn’t literally fly, this player, nicknamed “The Hawk,” did steal 39 bases for the Expos in 1982.

Accepted Answer

Andre Dawson

Question 17

Given due to his name’s similarity to a famous dog, which first baseman was called “Crime Dog”?

Accepted Answer

Fred McGriff

Question 18

In his hometown they referred to beer as “oil,” and in the MLB they referred to him as “Oil Can.”

Accepted Answer

Dennis Boyd

Question 19

Rightfully known as “The Iron Man,” this player set a record that may never be broken - even by a superhero.

Accepted Answer

Cal Ripken Jr.

Question 20

Known for his talkative personality at first base, this former Cincinnati Reds player was called “The Mayor.”

Accepted Answer

Sean Casey

MLB Player Nicknames Quiz

2) At 6-foot-6, this consistent power hitter, nicknamed “Big Donkey,” hit 462 career home runs for the Reds, White Sox, Nationals and A’s.

3) Which Hall of Famer played with his dad, and earned the nickname “The Kid,” although he played better than most men?

4) Which slugger earned the nickname Mr. October thanks to his talent for delivering in the playoffs?

5) Which Hall-of-Fame Joe earned the nickname “Joltin’ Joe”?

6) At 6-foot-10, this player was nicknamed “The Big Unit” for good reason.

7) Nicknamed for his short and stocky figure, which player was known during his MLB days as “Pudge”?

8) Which right-handed pitcher was given the dual-purpose nickname “Mad Dog”?

9) Not nicknamed after the wimpy deer, this MLB slugger went by “The Great Bambino,” among many other names.

10) Which flashy outfielder, and famous godfather to Barry Bonds, was called “The Say Hey Kid”?

11) Don’t let the nickname confuse you, “Charlie Hustle” was no Charlie or Charles. Who was the player known for his relentless hustle?

12) Which famous first baseman, known for hitting and durability, was nicknamed “The Iron Horse”?

13) There are many Hanks, but there could only be one “Hammerin’ Hank.” Who earned the iconic moniker?

14) This player made people flip, and earned the nickname “The Wizard” because of the amazing things he did on the infield.

15) This player was the man. So much so that people literally called him “Stan the Man.”

16) Although he couldn’t literally fly, this player, nicknamed “The Hawk,” did steal 39 bases for the Expos in 1982.

17) Given due to his name’s similarity to a famous dog, which first baseman was called “Crime Dog”?

18) In his hometown they referred to beer as “oil,” and in the MLB they referred to him as “Oil Can.”

19) Rightfully known as “The Iron Man,” this player set a record that may never be broken - even by a superhero.

20) Known for his talkative personality at first base, this former Cincinnati Reds player was called “The Mayor.”