Baseball/Softball Facts
How many games are in a MLB season?
162
Song that is played during the 7th inning stretch
Take me out to the ballgame
This position is considered to be the captain of the infield
Shortstop
Hard hit ball typically not too high in the air
Line drive
Sultan of Swat
Babe Ruth
Fastest baseball pitch thrown recorded
105.1 mph
This is played before the game starts
National Anthem
3rd Base
"No-no"
(Hint: Think about pitching)
No Hitter
Hammering Hank
Hank Aaron
11" and 12"
Song is named after a position.
Lyrics are "Oh, put me in coach, I'm ready to play today. Put me in coach, I'm ready to play today
Look at me, I can be _______"
Centerfield
This position is considered to be the captain of the outfield
Centerfield
Explain what a pickle is
When the runner gets stuck in between bases and the fielders are trying to get the runner out
Shoeless Joe
What team has the most World Series wins?
New York Yankees
Players get to pick this music as they are going to the plate
Typically has the strongest arm in the outfield
Right Field
Explain what it means to be in the hole
The batter after the on-deck hitter
The Rocket
Roger Clemens
Last year that the Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series
1979
(Hint: also found in the human body)
Organ
This position does not play the field and typically hits for the pitcher
Designated Hitter
Explain hitting for the cycle
single, double, triple, and homer
The Big Unit
(Hint: During a MLB game he hit a moving bird with a pitch)
Randy Johnson