The Basics
If a batter hits a ball that bounces over the fence, what is the result?
A ground rule double
Who is known as "The Sultan of Swat"?
Babe Ruth
Which team has won the most World Series titles?
NY Yankees
What happens when a batter is hit by a pitch?
They are awarded first base
What famous Peanuts character often struck out playing baseball and is known for saying, "Good grief!"?
Charlie Brown
What is a balk and what happens when one occurs?
Illegal motion by the pitcher that deceives the runner, resulting in all baserunners advancing one base
What MLB player holds the record for the most homeruns?
Barry Bonds
In 2016, which team broke a 108 year championship drought by winning the World Series?
Chicago Cubs
How many stitches are on an official MLB baseball?
108
What classic baseball movie features the ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson playing on a magical field in Iowa?
Field of Dreams
What are 4 ways a batter can reach first base without getting a hit?
Walk, hit by pitch, error, fielders choice
Who broke baseballs color barrier in 1947?
Jackie Robinson
Who was the first team to win back to back World Series championships?
Chicago Cubs in 1907 and 1908
What is it called when a player hits a single, a double, a triple, and a homerun in a single game?
A cycle
What song, often played during the 7th inning stretch, includes the lyrics, "Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack"?
Take me out to the ball game
What is the difference between a perfect game and a no hitter?
A perfect game means no opposing batter reaches base, while a no hitter allows batters to reach base via walks, errors, or hit by pitch but NO hits
Which Yankee great was known as "Joltin' Joe"?
Joe DiMaggio
What was unique about the 2004 Red Sox World Series win?
It ended an 86 year championship drought, known as the "Curse of the Bambino"
What unusual rule allows a batter to still be safe even after striking out?
Dropped 3rd strike
In The Sandlot, what legendary player's ball does Benny hit over the fence?
Babe Ruth
What is the infield fly rule and when it is called?
A batter is automatically out if they hit a pop up in fair territory with runners on first and second or bases loaded, and there are fewer than 2 outs
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slams?
Alex Rodriguez with 25
Who won the first ever World Series?
Boston Americans or Red Sox
Which is the only position on the field that is allowed to have a mitt instead of a regular glove?
The catcher
What baseball movie tells the story of Jackie Robinson's journey to the majors?
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