Baseball
Basics
Basics
How many players must be spread throughout the diamond for a fielding team?
9 players; three in the outfield, and 8 in the infield
What was the name of the Rogers Centre before it changed its name in 2005?
the SkyDome
Which franchise are defending World Series champions after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in 6 games last October?
the Los Angeles Dodgers
Demonstrate a proper batting stance...
Even weight distribution, hips squared up, back elbow nice and high, firm grip on the bat
How many balls and strikes in a batter's count before they either get a base on balls, or a strikeout?
Up to either four balls and three strikes...
In what year did the Toronto Blue Jays first play in the MLB?
1977
How many games are there in a regular MLB season?
162 games, typically played from March to September
What is a 'rule of thumb' for throwing accurately?
"Nose, toes, throws"
What position is credited as number 6 on scoresheets?
Shortstop
Which retired Blue Jay hit an iconic 7th-inning home run against the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS?
Jose Bautista
Before moving to Washington in 2005, what was the name of the only other Canadian MLB team?
the Montreal Expos
A rundown
What is the terminology used to describe a home run with the bases loaded?
a Grand Slam
In what two seasons did the Toronto Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series Championships?
1992 & 1993
What is the only player position that the National League has, but the American League does not?
Designated Hitter (DH)
What is the term used when a hitter successfully hits for a single, double, triple, and home run all in the same game?
'Hitting for the Cycle'
What are typically the three types of pitchers on a roster?
Which current Blue Jays player set a new record for the most home runs in a Home Run Derby at the 2019 All-Star Game in Cleveland?
Vlad Guerrero Jr.
Which team won the MLB's first official World Series, and in what year?
the Boston Americans, 1903
Demonstrate how to field a ground ball, and state three tips to keep in mind when doing so...
Stay low, use your arm to track the ball and keep a straight wrist, legs apart with glove in between, etc.