Philadelphia Phillies Phun Phactoids Quiz: How Well Do You Know the 2011 Phils?

So, how closely have you been following the Philadelphia Phillies this season?

Oh, I take it that you know that they're sporting the best record in all of baseball (82-44 heading into Tuesday night's home game versus the New York Mets) and are ahead of the Atlanta Braves by a still-comfy 6.5 games.

You can probably recite from memory most of the injuries that have befallen the team again this year, and you know that Citizens Bank Park is always sold out.

But, can you withstand a 14-question multiple choice pop quiz (without reference materials) and still come out in the red? That's a good color for Phillies fans, of course.

And yes, some of these questions may be easy, but others may challenge you just a bit. And there are a few that may have you screaming: "Who gives a da_n!" Or worse.

All of the questions are focused on this season, and don't let the players pictured in the slides mislead you in any way. All of the questions consider stats compiled through Monday, August 22 (pre-earthquake, if you prefer).

So please close your books, sharpen your pencils, and get to it.

Good luck, and feel free to post your score in the comments section. Don't worry; I'll let you know what your score may indicate about your level of Phillies Phever.

1. Saves

1. I have not saved any games for the Phillies this season. I am:

A. Antonio Bastardo

B. Jose Contreras

C. Brad Lidge

D. Michael Stutes

2. WHIP

2. My WHIP (walks plus hits per innings pitched) is the best on the staff:

A. Antonio Bastardo

B. Roy Halladay

C. Cole Hamels

D. Cliff Lee

3. Pitching Appearances

3. I am second on the team with 45 appearances:

A. David Herndon

B. Kyle Kendrick

C. Ryan Madson

D. Michael Stutes

(Antonio Bastardo leads with 52.)

4. Team Record When He Pitches

The Phillies have their best winning percentage when he starts this year. He is:

A. Roy Halladay

B. Cole Hamels

C. Cliff Lee

D. Vance Worley

5. True or False: Pitching Staff

5. True or False: 

The Phillies have the second best team ERA in the Major Leagues.

(Is Rich Dubee smiling here?)

6. Sacrifice "Hits"

6. Who leads the team with 13 sacrifice "hits?"

A. Roy Halladay

B. Cliff Lee

C. Roy Oswalt

D. Shane Victorino

7. Team V. Team

7. The Phillies have a losing record versus these two NL clubs:

A. Braves and Brewers

B. Braves and Cards

C. Brewers and Cards

D. Cards and Giants

(An apology to my fellow Phils' fans for that picture)

8. Errors

8. These two infielders are tied for the team lead with eight errors apiece:

A. Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins

B. Ryan Howard and Wilson Valdez

C. Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley

C. Jimmy Rollins and Wilson Valdez

(I very much apologize to fellow Phils' fans for that photo, any photo, of Danys Baez.)

9. HBPs

9. Who leads the team in getting hit by pitches?

A. Ryan Howard

B. Jimmy Rollins

C. Carlos Ruiz

D. Chase Utley

10. OPS

He has the highest OPS (on base percentage plus slugging average) on the team:

A. Ryan Howard

B. Jimmy Rollins

C. Chase Utley

D. Shane Victorino

11. RBI

11. After Ryan Howard's 96 RBI, I am second on the team with 65. Who am I?

A. Raul Ibanez

B. Jimmy Rollins

C. Chase Utley

D. Shane Victorino

(Hunter Pence has more this year, but not in a Phillies uniform.)

12. Stolen Bases

12. I am the only Phillie—with six or more stolen bases—to not be caught stealing this season. I must be:

A. John Mayberry

B. Jimmy Rollins

C. Chase Utley

d. Shane Victorino

13. Battting Average

13. My 2011 batting average is higher than my career BA. I am:

A. Ryan Howard

B. Placido Polanco

C. Carlos Ruiz

D. Wilson Valdez

14. On Base Percentage

This Phillies regular leads the team in OBP:

A. Ryan Howard

B. Jimmy Rollins

C. Carlos Ruiz

D. Shane Victorino

Answer Key

Before checking your answers, please award yourself two points for finishing this pop quiz. Every correct answer is worth a lucky seven points.

                                                          ANSWER KEY

1. D. Stutes

2. A. Bastardo (a remarkable 0.72)

3. C. Madson

4. D. Worley (15-2, or .882, going into Tuesday night)

5. False...they have the best team ERA at 3.07.

6. A. Halladay

7. C. Brewers (1-2) and Cards (2-3)

8. B. Howard and Valdez

9. C. Ruiz (9)

10. D. Victorino

11. A. (the oft-maligned) Raul Ibanez

12. C. Utley (13)

13. C. Ruiz

14. D. Victorino (who leads the team in OBP. slugging and, of course, OPS)

Now, total your score and turn to the last slide to see what it indicates                                             

Congratulations, Or...Condolences?

 WHAT YOUR SCORE INDICATES

0-1 point — Mets fan

2-50 points — John Felske would be proud

51-65 points — Double-A player

66-79 — Triple-A player

80-93 — Phillies Fan

100 — Bleeding Red Pinstripes

Feel free to brag or complain below.

Matt Goldberg, a featured columnist for the Philadelphia Phillies and all-around baseball fanatic, is also a noted humor author and speaker. For more information, please visit www.tipofthegoldberg.com