Baseball Rules
What is the maximum number of players allowed on a baseball team?
9 players
In what year was Major League Baseball (MLB) founded?
1903.
What color are the bases on a baseball field?
white
What is the name of the New York Yankees' home field?
Yankee Stadium.
What does "ERA" stand for in baseball stats?
Earned Run Average
What happens when a batter gets four balls?
The batter is walked to first base.
Who is known as the "Sultan of Swat"?
Babe Ruth.
What is the shape of a baseball diamond?
A square.
Which team has a mascot named "the Phillie Phanatic"?
Philadelphia Phillies.
What is a "double play"?
Getting 2 outs in one play
How many outs are there in an inning?
6 outs (3 outs per team).
What was the first professional baseball team?
Cincinnati Red Stockings.
How many innings are there in a MLB game?
9
What team is based in Chicago and has a famous rivalry with the White Sox?
Chicago Cubs.
What does "batting average" measure?
The ratio of a player's hits to their at-bats.
What does it mean to strike out?
The batter has three strikes and is out.
When did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in MLB?
1947
What animal is famously associated with baseball as a mascot for many teams?
A bear
Which MLB team is known as the "Red Sox"?
Boston Red Sox
What does it mean to "walk" a player?
What is a home run?
A hit that allows the batter to round all bases and score.
What city is known as the birthplace of baseball?
Cooperstown, New York.
What do players wear to protect their heads while batting?
helmets
What city do the Dodgers play in?
Los Angeles
What is a "strike zone"?
The area over home plate where a pitch must pass to be called a strike.