Baseball Lingo
A strike or a ball
What geometric shape is homeplate?
Pentagon
What is it called when a player hits the ball over the outfield fence?
Homerun
What is the main color of the Seattle Mariners?
Blue/Aqua/Cyan/Green
What happens when a team gets three outs?
The teams switch offense and defense
What is a foulball?
A batted ball that lands outside the white chalk lines on the field
How many innings are in a typical baseball game?
9
What is the correct abbreviation of the league in which the Mariners play?
MLB (Major League Baseball)
What team are the Mariners playing tonight?
The Kansas City Royals
What happens if the batter is hit by a pitch?
They automatically go to first base.
What are the four positions that play in the infield, excluding the pitcher and the catcher?
First base, second base, short stop, and third base
How many players are on a baseball field for a team?
9
What song is typically sung in the middle of the 7th inning?
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
What is the special Mariners event that is happening before the game?
Jersey Retirement for Randy Johnson.
How do teams determine who bats first in a baseball game?
The away team always bats first
What is the term when there are 3 balls and 2 strikes?
A full count
What is considered to be a good batting average in the MLB?
Anything over 0.300 (30%)
What is the baseball championship called?
The World Series
What famous crowd-powered mass gesture originated at a Seattle Mariners game?
The wave
Introduced this year, a pitcher, catcher, or hitter can tap their helmet after a pitch. This indicates a challenge. What are they challenging?
They disagree with the ball/strike call the umpire made and hope to reverse it.
What position does the "Designated Hitter (DH)" typically replace in the batting lineup?
Pitcher
How many stitches are on a baseball?
108
Name any baseball player.
Yes!
What animal did Randy Johnson kill in the middle of a game?
Dove/Pigeon
In what situation would a "sacrifice fly" be beneficial to the team hitting?
In order to advance a runner to third base or home plate if the ball is far enough away from the runner and there is less than 2 outs.