Coaches Corner
This coach is a principal of a high school. He is super smart and only took him 6 years to graduate college. He is also the only one of your coaches to have played baseball in high school. Who am I?
Coach Matt
One out. Runners on 1st and 2nd. Ground ball to the 3rd basemen. Where is the out?
Tag 3rd base
Who has the nickname "Sultan of Swat" and "The Great Bambino" due to his power for hitting homeruns?
Babe Ruth
The Hitmen Organization currently own and operate their own indoor facility which is used year-round is known as ________________________ .
Fielder's Choice
What is it called when the batter receives 4 balls from the pitcher during an at bat and the batter gets to "take the base?"
A walk
I am legally blind in my left eye! And believe this or not, it happened at baseball practice! I also never played baseball in high school! Which coach am I?
Coach Ben
Two outs. Bases loaded. Ground ball to the 1st basemen. What should he do?
Tag his base at 1st
Who holds the records for the most career homeruns hit in the MLB with 762? (Career 1986-2007)
Hint: Intials are B.B.
Barry Bonds
The complex where primarily most of the Hitmen baseball and softball games/practices take place is known as _______________________.
Hitmen Fields at Epperly Park
What is it called when the defensive team gets two outs on one play, often involving two force outs or "turning two?"
A double play
This coach knows his way around a farm as he grew up on one! He's also SUPER smart as he got all A's in college. When he's not helping at baseball, he can be found doing his second favorite hobby, mowing his lawn! Who am I?
Coach Rick
One out. Runner on 2nd. You are playing in left field. A high fly ball is hit to you and the runner on 2nd advances to 3rd base at the same time. After you catch the ball, the runner is now rounding 3rd base. Where is the play for the 3rd out?
2nd base, runner did not tag up
This Dodgers first baseman, who wore #42, is one of only two players in MLB history who have had their jersey number retired league wide. Who am I?
Jackie Robinson
The initials BPR are seen on every Hitmen coaches and players hat, standing for ________________, who is the founder of the Hitmen Baseball and Softball Organization which started in 1991.
Brian P. Rangel
What is the term for when a pitcher attempts to throw out a baserunner who is caught off the base while the pitcher has the ball in his hand?
Pick off Play
Having played only golf in high school, this coach still knows a thing or two about baseball. He is fueled by energy drinks and has a love for Tik Tok! Which coach am I?
Coach John
Bases are loaded. One out. The infield knows that if the ball is hit on the ground to any of them that the play is at _________.
home
Who holds the record for the longest MLB playing history? (1966-1993) He also holds the MLB record for the most strike outs with 5,714.
Hint: One of you have the same first name
Nolan Ryan
In 2025, The Hitman organization is celebrating their ____ th year as a premiere competitive sports organization in the Quad City area. This # is on the left sleeve of your navy jersey. (#)
35th
When a batter hits a single, a double, a triple, and a homerun in one single game, it is known as ?
A Cycle
When it comes to video games, this coach probably has the BIGGEST collection! He takes it back old school with Little Mac being his favorite character from Mike Tyson's Punch Out on Nintendo! Which coach am I?
Coach Matt
No outs. Runner at third. You're playing 3rd base. After the batter hits a ground ball to you, what do you do and where is the play?
Field the ball and check the runner at third. Then make your throw to first base.
This MLB pitcher holds the record for the most Golden Glove awards at 18, with a consecutive streak of 13. His nickname was 'The Professor' and primarily played for the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves. Who am I?
Greg Maddux
How many National Championship titles have the Hitmen organization collectively, both baseball and softball, won?
19
What is it called when a batter hits a home run that ends the game and his team wins?
Walk off home run