Baseball History
Where did Baseball originate from?
In England
How many innings are there in a game of professional baseball?
9 Innings
Which defensive player is considered the most important player on a baseball team?
The Pitcher
When gripping a ball with 3 fingers, your index and middle finger should form what type of shape?
What are “minor league” teams called?
Farm Clubs/Teams
What was baseball originally called?
"Rounders"
How many “Strikes” does a batter get before they get called “Out”?
3 Strikes
Which position stands behind home plate?
The Catcher
When throwing a ball overhand, how should you step?
You step with opposition
What does MLB stand for?
Major League Baseball
What was the name of the 1st professional baseball team? Cincinnati what?
Red Stockings
How many “Balls” does a batter get before they get to “Walk” to first base?
4 "Balls"
What position plays in between the bases in the infield?
The Shortstop
When throwing a ball overhand, your arm should form what shape on your wind up?
L Shape
What position did Fernando Valenzuela play?
Pitcher
Who wrote the rules of the game of Baseball?
Alexander Cartwright
What is the term called when a player gets stuck in between two bases.
A "Pickle"
How many Outfielders are there?
When fielding a baseball with a glove, you want to make what shape with your glove and hand?
C shape, like an Alligator Snap
What was Fernando Valenzuela's nickname?
"El Toro"
Where was Dodger Stadium built?
It was built over Latino neighborhoods of Chavez Ravine
What is it called when a batter scores a “Home Run” while having all bases loaded, and a team scores 4 runs.
Grand Slam
What is the name of the main referee in baseball?
Umpire
When gripping a baseball bat, you should hold the bat with 2 hands close together, with what hand on top?
Dominant hand on top
What song do they play in baseball stadiums during the 7th inning stretch?