Baseball Slang Terms
What does the term “dinger” mean.
Home run
Who is the person that throws the ball
A pitcher
What baseball team is located in Michigan
The Detroit tigers
What do baseball players like to chew?
Gum, sunflower seeds and tobacco
What is a score called
Home run
What does the term “south paw” mean?
Left handed pitcher
Who is the person that hits the ball
The batter
What baseball team is located in Boston
The Boston Redsocks
Who was the first African American baseball player
Jackie Robinson
What song is famously sung at baseball games
Take me out to the ball game
What is it called when a player strikes out four times
A golden sombrero
What player is positioned between 2nd and 3rd base when on defense
The short stop
What is the famous baseball team in new york
The Yankees
Who was a famous left handed pitcher who played for the Boston red Sox and the New York yankees
Babe Ruth
If a baseball player gets hit by a ball what is that called?
A walk
What does a choke up mean in baseball
It means the player grips the bat handle higher
What is a baseball referee called
Umpire
What is the baseball team in Canada called
The Toronto blue jays
What do you call a pitcher who is known for throwing fastballs?
A fireballer
How many runs are scored during a grand slam?
Four
What is the slang term for a no hitter
A no no
What type of player catches the fly balls
Outfielder
What does MLB stand for?
Major League Baseball
how many players are on the field when a team is pitching?
Nine players
When all the bases a filled that means that the bases are what?
The bases are loaded