Baseball Basics
What do players hit the ball with?
Bat
What do players wear on their hands to catch the ball?
Gloves
Which team wears pinstripes and plays in New York? (A) Yankees, (B) Cowboys, (C) Lakers
Yankees
What is it called when a pitcher throws three strikes? (A) Strikeout, (B) Ball, (C) Home Run
Strikeout
What do fans eat at a baseball game?
Hot Dog
How many bases are on a baseball field?
4
What protects a batter’s head?
Helmet
Which team is from Boston? (A) Red Sox, (B) Patriots, (C) Bulls
Red Sox
How many strikes before you're out? (A) 3, (B) 5, (C) 2
3
What do fans sit on during the game?
Stands, chairs
What is it called when a player hits the ball and runs all the way around the bases?
Home Run
What kind of ball is smaller: a baseball or a soccer ball?
Baseball
Which team is in Chicago? (A) Cubs, (B) Dolphins, (C) Suns
Cubs
What happens if you catch a ball in the air? (A) The batter is out, (B) The batter scores a run, (C) Everyone cheers
What do players hit during the game?
baseball
What color is a baseball?
White with red stripes
What do players wear on their feet?
Cleats
What team is from Los Angeles? (A) Dodgers, (B) Penguins, (C) Raptors
Dodgers
What is the special event where the best players play each other mid-season? (A) All-Star Game, (B) World Cup, (C) Super Bowl
All-star game
What do fans wear on their heads to stay cool?
Hat
How many players are on the field for one team?
9
What protects the catcher behind home plate?
Catcher's gear
Which team’s mascot is a bird? (A) Cardinals, (B) Tigers, (C) Sharks
Cardinals
What is it called when a player slides safely onto a base? (A) Safe, (B) Out, (C) Lost
safe
What do you hear when a player hits a home run?
Cheering