Anyone from New York City knows there’s one team and only one team. It’s not the Houston Astros (who likes orange and blue, anyway?), it’s not the Mets (see aforementioned comment about orange and blue), and it is most certainly not the Red Sox (really, is there anything to say besides that?). The team that stands above the rest is the New York Yankees.
Between their immortal logo, their iconic pinstripes, and their immortal history of World Series wins, it’s impossible not to love the Yankees. If you’re ready to live up to that history, test your knowledge with these Yankees trivia questions and answers.
Have you memorized how long Babe Ruth played for the Bronx Bombers? Do you know why Derek Jeter earned the name “Mister November?” Can you recall the longest Yankees World Series slump? If so, you’re ready for this Yankees quiz.
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Which of these players did not play for the Yankees in the 1980s?
Tim Teuffel
Rafael Santana
Jamie Quirk
Paul Zuvella
What position does Gerrit Cole play for the 2023 Yankees?
Pitcher
Catcher
Left Field
Shortstop
In 2005, who led the New York Yankees in batting average?
Gary Sheffield
Derek Jeter
Hideki Matsui
Alex Rodriguez
What pitcher threw the only perfect game that Jorge Posada ever caught?
David Cone
David Wells
Randy Johnson
Dwight Gooden
How many games did the Yankees win in the shortened 2020 MLB season?
55 Games
33 Games
12 Games
77 Games
Who played for the Yankees in 2020?
Jose Berrios
Frank Lane
Griffin Jax
Brett Gardner
Who led the 2021 Yankees in RBIs?
Giancarlo Stanton
Aaron Judge
Gleyber Torres
DJ LeMahieu
How many regular-season wins did the Yankees have in 1998?
88
114
110
125
What New York Yankee won American League Rookie of the Year in the 1951 MLB season?
Whitey Ford
Cliff Mapes
Mickey Mantle
Gil McDougal
Who is a catcher on the 2023 Yankees team?
Jose Trevino
Grant Anderson
José Cisnero
Richard Bleier
How many home runs did the Yankees hit in the 2022 MLB regular season?
254
110
84
136
What number did Derek Jeter wear on his New York Yankees jersey?
24
11
2
5
What was the New York Yankees’ win-loss record for the 2022 MLB season?
74 Wins 88 Losses
69 Wins 93 Losses
60 Wins 102 Losses
99 Wins 63 Losses
Who led the 2022 Yankees in RBIs?
Giancarlo Stanton
Josh Donaldson
DJ LeMahieu
Aaron Judge
What position does Anthony Rizzo play for the e2023 Yankees?
Third Base
First Base
Left Field
Catcher
What was also notable about the Triple Crown that Mickey Mantle won in 1956?
Tied In Each Category
Hit Less Than .300
Never Improved In Each Category
Led Majors In Each Category
In 2021, the New York Yankees finished in what place in their division?
1st
3rd
4th
2nd
What was Mickey Mantle’s uniform number when he made his break into the big leagues?
7
6
22
8
What position did Joe DiMaggio play in Major League Baseball?
Catcher
Center Field
Shortstop
Second Base
What pitcher signed a big contract to play with the Yankees in 2001?
Mike Mussina
Curt Schilling
Randy Johnson
John Smoltz
In 1941, how many games did Joe DiMaggio consecutively get a hit?
56
64
47
60
What was the original name of the New York Yankee baseball franchise?
White Sox
Highlanders
Pinstripers
Wasps
How many home runs did Mickey Mantle hit during his 12 years in the World Series?
26
18
21
9
Which Yankee won a batting title in 1998?
Derek Jeter
Bernie Williams
Mike Myers
Paul O’Neil
What uniform number did the Yankees retire twice?
3
8
10
12
Which Yankee led the American League in hitting during the strike-shortened 1994 season?
Mike Stanley
Paul O’Neill
Bernie Williams
Don Mattingly
Who was the 1999 Baseball World Series MVP between the Yankees and the Braves?
David Justice
Scott Brosius
Derek Jeter
Mariano Rivera
What was Reggie Jackson’s number with the Yankees?
45
44
9
40
What Yankee was known as “Rags”?
Joe Raggwood
Dennis Rasmussen
Dave Righetti
Dan Pasqua
Who did the Yankees lose the Wild Card Game to in 2021?
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays
How many home runs did Aaron Judge hit in the 2022 MLB regular season?
53 Home Runs
75 Home Runs
60 Home Runs
62 Home Runs
How many home runs did Alex Rodriguez hit in 2003?
33
47
66
59
Who managed the 1961 New York Yankees?
Dick Howser
Casey Stengel
Bill Virdon
Ralph Houk
What Yankee pitcher was the 15th in MLB history to throw a perfect game?
Mark Langston
David Wells
David Cone
Don Larson
What Yankee pitcher won the 2001 Cy Young Award?
Roger Clemens
Andy Pettitte
Mariano Rivera
Mike Mussina
What milestone did Alfonso Soriano reach in August 2013?
500th Stolen Base
300th Home Run
2000th Career Hit
3000th Career Hit
Who was paid $19,600,000 by the New York Yankees in 2005?
Bobby Abreu
Jeff Bagwell
Andruw Jones
Derek Jeter
Who is the only Yankee to be a teammate of both Don Mattingly and Mickey Mantle?
Thurman Munson
Bobby Murcer
Jim Kaat
Paul Blair
What Yankee pitcher gave up the famous “pine tar” home run to George Brett?
Ron Guidry
Rich Gossage
Dave Righetti
George Frazier
Who did the Yankees sweep in the 1999 World Series?
Mets
Padres
Braves
Giants
How old was Derek Jeter when he won Rookie of the Year?
21
23
24
22
How many World Series rings did Jorge Posada win in the ’90s?
0
1
2
3
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