Question 1

True or false: Piazza was inducted into the Hall of Fame wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap.

Accepted Answer

False. Piazza went into the Hall of Fame as a New York Met, not a Dodger, despite his early success in LA.

Question 2

True or false: Mike Piazza caught for the New York Mets during their 2000 World Series appearance.

Accepted Answer

True. Piazza was the Mets' primary catcher in 2000, batting .324 and starting all five World Series games against the Yankees.

Question 3

True or false: Mike Piazza is the only catcher in MLB history with over 400 home runs.

Accepted Answer

True. Piazza finished with 427 home runs, the most ever by a primary catcher, surpassing Carlton Fisk's record.

Question 4

True or false: Piazza was a 12-time MLB All-Star selection.

Accepted Answer

False. Piazza was selected to 12 All-Star Games, but only appeared in 10 due to injuries or skipping the game. This statement is true—actually, he was a 12-time pick.

Question 5

True or false: Piazza hit the first home run at New York's Citi Field.

Accepted Answer

False. The first home run at Citi Field was hit by David Wright, not Piazza. Piazza did hit a memorable homer at Shea Stadium after 9/11.

Question 6

True or false: Piazza never played a game at first base during his MLB career.

Accepted Answer

False. Piazza played 21 games at first base, mostly in 1998 with the Marlins and Mets, plus a few as a pinch hitter or defensive sub.

Question 7

True or false: Mike Piazza once played in the Italian Baseball League during a MLB strike.

Accepted Answer

True. During the 1994 strike, Piazza played briefly for the Italian team Nettuno, honoring his Italian heritage and staying in shape.

Question 8

True or false: Mike Piazza was drafted in the 62nd round as a favor to his godfather, Tommy Lasorda.

Accepted Answer

True. Piazza was indeed selected in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft as a personal favor by Lasorda, making him the lowest-drafted Hall of Famer.

Mike Piazza Trivia Questions