Famous Baseball Players
This player hit 62 home runs last year wearing pinstripes.
Who is Aaron Judge.
Runner on 2nd, where are you throwing on a base hit.
What is home plate, through the cutoff man.
Term for a team's best pitcher.
What is Ace.
Sometimes called booting the ball.
What is an error.
This outfielder is an 8x all star, 7x Silver Slugger winner, 5x American League Stolen base leader and has won 3 MVP awards. He is one of the best all around players today
What is Mike Trout.
Daily Double: This player was famously known as Charlie Hustle for the way he played the game. He's also the all time leader in MLB history for hits with 4,256.
Who is Pete Rose.
What is it called when an outfielder throws someone out?
What is an outfield assist.
A fastball thrown at high velocity.
What is Cheddar.
Daily Double: This player famously let a ground ball go through his legs during game 6 of the 1986 World Series playing for the Boston Red Sox, which allowed the Mets to score the winning run, and sent it to a game 7.
What is Bill Buckner. (Also known as pulling a Buckner)
This outfielder is a five-tool player who is known for his hitting, speed, fielding, arm strength, and baseball instincts. He has won four Gold Glove awards for his defensive play, and the Silver Slugger award 4x. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and was named the American League MVP in 2018 after hitting .346 with 32 home runs and 80 RBIs.
Who is Mookie Betts.
This Brooklyn Dodgers player made history, when he became the first African American player in the MLB. He was a 6x All-Star, won an MVP award, and helped the Dodgers win the World Series in 1955.
Who is Jackie Robinson.
What is it called when a runner is tagged out while trying to steal?
What is caught stealing.
Another name for a pitch that curves.
What is Uncle Charlie, Hook, Deuce, the Hammer
Which Oakland A's player had a ball bounce off his head and over the fence for a home run during a game?
Who is Jose Canseco.
In 2021, this player became the first player in MLB history to win the MVP award for playing both pitcher and designated hitter. Hit 46 home runs and had 100 RBI's, while striking out 156 batters and having a 3.18 ERA.
Who is Shohei Ohtani.
Who is Nolan Ryan.
What is it called when you touch a base for an out?
What is a force out.
Daily Double: An area of the strike zone where a batter is most comfortable hitting pitches.
What is the wheelhouse.
The shortstop makes a diving play, and throws the ball to first on a ground ball, but the runner beats the throw. Is this an error?
What is no. This is considered a hit, even though the runner didn't get out because it was a tough play.
What was the fastest pitch ever thrown in MLB history?
What 105.1 mph by Aroldis Chapman in 2010.
Daily Double: This Pittsburg Pirate is arguably the most famous to play the game. He was a 15 time all star, 12 time gold glove winner, and 2x World Series champion. He's known for his incredible arm strength, great defense and clutch hitting. He was also a tremendous humanitarian.
Who is Roberto Clemente.
With a runner on 3rd base and 2 outs, a ground ball is hit to third base. Where should 3rd base throw the ball.
What is 1st base.
When a player strikes out 4 times in a game, it's called this.
What is Golden Sombrero.
Daily Double: This award is given to players at the end of the season, when they have played great defense, and have limited or no errors during the season.
What is the Golden Glove Award.
This player holds the record for most home runs in MLB history with 762.* He played for both the Pittsburg Pirates and San Francisco Giants.
Who is Barry Bonds.