Question 1

True or false: Maddux won his 300th game by throwing a no-hitter.

Accepted Answer

False. He won his 300th game in 2004 against the Giants, but it was not a no-hitter. He never threw a no-hitter in his career.

Question 2

True or false: Maddux is the only pitcher to win the Cy Young Award with two different teams.

Accepted Answer

False. Multiple pitchers have done this, including Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, and others. Maddux won all four with the Braves.

Question 3

True or false: Maddux hit more home runs than any other pitcher in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

False. That title belongs to Mike Hampton or others. Maddux had only 5 career home runs, respectable but not leading.

Question 4

True or false: Greg Maddux won more Gold Glove awards than any other pitcher in MLB history.

Accepted Answer

True. Maddux won 18 Gold Gloves, the most by any pitcher, tied with Jim Kaat for the overall record among pitchers.

Question 5

True or false: Maddux never led the league in strikeouts during any season of his career.

Accepted Answer

True. Despite winning four Cy Youngs, Maddux relied on control and weak contact; he never led the NL in strikeouts.

Question 6

True or false: Greg Maddux once intentionally walked a batter to face his own brother, Mike Maddux.

Accepted Answer

True. In 1993, Maddux walked Jose Vizcaino to face his brother Mike, then struck him out. A legendary family moment.

Question 7

True or false: Greg Maddux once pitched a complete game in under 90 pitches on just one hit.

Accepted Answer

True. In 1997, Maddux threw a 78-pitch complete game one-hitter against the Phillies, a masterclass in efficiency.

Question 8

True or false: Maddux never threw a pitch faster than 90 mph in his entire career.

Accepted Answer

False. While his fastball averaged 84-88 mph in his prime, he did occasionally touch 90 mph early in his career, but it was rare.

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