Twins
Why is the Minnesota baseball team called the Twins?
The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single season?
Barry Bonds
What is a grand slam?
When a batter hits a homerun while all the bases are full.
What year did the MLB originate?
1876
When did the Toronto Blue Jays team form?
1977
How many times have the Twins won the World Series?
3 times (1924, 1987, 1991).
What 2 teams hold the record for most wins in a single season?
The Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs with 116 wins in a 162 game season.
What does the term "bat around" mean?
When each of the nine players in the lineup makes a plate appearance during a single inning.
What was the first MLB team called?
Cincinnati Red Stockings
How many times have the Jays one the World Series?
Twice (1992 and 1993).
Who has the most hits in Twins history?
Sam Rice (2889 hits).
Who threw the fastest pitch ever recorded?
Aroldis Chapman (105.1mph)
What is a dinger?
Another term for a home run.
What is the name of the iconic player who was the first African American MLB player?
Jackie Robinson (in 1947)
How did the Blue Jays get their name?
The summer of 1976 there was a contest to decide the team name. They had over 30,000 submissions with a popular name being the 'Blues'. The franchise decided on the Blue Jays, since the University of Toronto's sports teams are called the Blues.
Who has the most homeruns for the Twins?
Harmon Killebrew (559).
What player holds the record for most career grand slams?
Alex Rodriguez (25)
What is a curveball?
A pitch that curves or breaks from a straight flight of path towards home base.
Which MLB stadium has the largest seating capacity?
Dodgers Stadium
How many Blue Jays are in the Hall of Fame?
9
What is the name of the Twins old stadium?
Humphrey Metrodome
Who is arguably the most famous baseball player of all time, who is on the most valuable baseball card ever sold?
Babe Ruth. A card with Ruth as a minor league pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles sold for 4.3million euros.
What does the term "Throw 'em a chair" mean?
Used to cheer on the pitcher to strike out a batter, due to the batter going back to their seat on the bench.
Which MLB stadium is considered the most hitter-friendly?
The Coors Field in Colorado due to the high altitude.
Who is currently the leading MLB player, who happens to play for the Jays?
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.