Baseball History
Where did Baseball originate from?
In England
How many innings are there in a game of professional baseball?
9 Innings
Which defensive player is considered the most important player on a baseball team?
The Pitcher
What is the name of the most popular baseball team in New York?
NY Yankees
What are “minor league” teams called?
Farm Clubs/Teams
What was baseball originally called?
"Rounders"
How many “Strikes” does a batter get before they get called “Out”?
3 Strikes
Which position stands behind home plate?
The Catcher
What MLB baseball team plays in Washington, D.C.?
Washington Nationals
What does MLB stand for?
Major League Baseball
What was the name of the 1st professional baseball team? Cincinnati what?
Red Stockings
How many “Balls” does a batter get before they get to “Walk” to first base?
4 "Balls"
What position plays in between the bases in the infield?
The Shortstop
What baseball team did Ted Williams play on?
Boston Red Sox
What position did Babe Ruth primarily play?
right and left field
Who wrote the rules of the game of Baseball?
Alexander Cartwright
What is the term called when a player gets stuck in between two bases.
A "Pickle"
How many Outfielders are there?
What is the modern day MLB team name for the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Los Angeles Dodgers
Which teams are usually called "baseball's greatest rivalry"?
Red Sox vs Yankees
What is the name of the oldest MLB baseball stadium?
Fenway Park in Boston (opened April 20, 1912)
What is it called when a batter scores a “Home Run” while having all bases loaded, and a team scores 4 runs.
Grand Slam
What is the name of the main referee in baseball?
Umpire
How many total teams currently play in the MLB?
30 (15 in the National League and 15 in the American League)
What song do they play in baseball stadiums during the 7th inning stretch?