History
What was the first team to play in the NABBP?
The Cincinatti Red Stockings
Why did they call the games in the early 1900s the deadball era?
a) The baseballs were loosely put together and didn't travel far, resulting in low scoring games.
b) The baseballs were super bouncy and dangerous when hit.
c) The baseballs were super heavy and hard for players to throw.
d) Players didn't use baseball gloves, and cathing the ball would hurt their hands.
a) The baseballs were loosely put together and didn't travel far, resulting in low scoring games.
What year did the National league and American association merge into the MLB?
a) 1899
b) 1885
c) 1892
d) 1898
c) 1892
Was Baseball always one word?
No, it used to be called Base Ball
When did the New York Yankees win their first world series?
a) 1921
b) 1937
c) 1988
d) 1893
a) 1921
When was the National Association of Base Ball Players fromed?
a) 6767
b) 1871
c) 1901
d) 1867
b) 1871
Did the American League or National league create the DH (Designated Hitter)?
American League
Although the great depression had a negative impact on baseball, what team helped keep the game afloat by their impressive success?
a) Chicago White Sox
b) Baltimore Orioles
c) New York Yankees
d) New York Mets
c) New York Yankees
In 1919 the Chicago White Sox did what in the World Series:
a) Purposely lost the world series
b) Attacked the other team
c) Quit mid-game
d) Paid the umpires to teach
a) Purposely lost the world series
The Orioles are the team in...
Baltimore
Before the MLB (Major League Baseball) what was the old professional league called?
The National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP)
The cheating scandal of 1919:
a) Helped baseball gain popularity
b) Hurt the sport and people stopped watching
a) Helped baseball gain popularity
In 1901 a rule was passed that a foul ball results in a:
a) Strike
b) Ball
c) Earned run
d) Penalty
a) Strike
Who was the first person to recieve a lifetime ban from the MLB
Pete Rose
Where did the Milwaukee Braves move to?
Atlanta
What year was the beginning of the now MLB?
a) 1903
b) 1886
c) 1896
d) 1876
d) 1876
What was the first team added outside of the United States?
a) Toronto Blue Jays
b) Montreal Expos
c) Toronto Maple Leafs
d) Mexico City Mongols
b) Montreal Expos
Who was the first non-white player in the MLB?
Jackie Robinson
In the 90s players began hitting more home runs because of:
a) Steroids
b) Special bats
c) Better baseballs
d) They were more skilled
a) Steroids
Where did the New York Giants move to?
San Francisco
What time period did the National league start playing the American Association in championship games?
a) 1880s
b) 1870s
c) 1900s
d) 1890s
a) 1880s
The adding of a pitch clocked saved around how many minutes in an average game?
30 minutes
Around many baseball players left to fight in WW2?
500
Mrs. Ogle's favorite baseball team is the...
Baltimore Orioles
Where did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to?
Los Angeles