Rules
How many players are in the field?
9
When was the dead ball era?
1900-1920s
Who was the first African American player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson
Which Latin American country has the most players in the MLB?
Dominican Republic
What is the role of the catcher in baseball?
Catch the ball
In baseball, what is the term for the area outside the foul lines?
Foul Territory
Who was the first team to move to California?
Dodgers
Which African American player has the homerun record?
Barry Bonds
Which Latin American country was first exposed to baseball?
Cuba
Name the position responsible for covering the area between second and third base.
Short Stop
Explain the difference of recording an out between the ground ball and fly ball
If the ball is caught in the air you don't have to throw it to first
What was the steroid era known for?
Players hitting more homeruns
What year did Jackie Robinson make his debut in the Major Leagues?
1947
What political influence affected their relations with the United Sates
Castro taking over Cuba
What are the two positions that touch the ball every pitch?
Pitcher and catcher
What recent rule change was implemented to speed up the game?
pitch clock
Who was the first superstar of baseball? And why?
Babe Ruth (Homeruns)
Which African American pitcher holds the single season ERA record for starting pitchers?
Bob Gibson
What is the significance of the "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the context of baseball?
Embracing all the cultures within the game of baseball.
What is the designated hitter and heir purpose
A player that hits for the pitcher in the line up
What are the three primary types of pitches a pitcher can throw?
Fastball, Change up, curveball
Discuss the impact of the integration of baseball in the 1940s on the sport
Considered the start of the civil rights movement
What was the name of the league Black players played in before integration?
Negro Leagues
Explain the hardships that numerous Cuban players face in order to play in the MLB.
The risks of defecting from Cuba and the risk of being caught
What makes baseball different from other sports when it comes to defense?
The defense has the ball primiarly