History of Baseball
Who designed the baseball field?
Doubleday
Who stands on the third base in baseball?
Third-base man
What percent of baseball players are left handed?
30%
What is a fly ball in baseball?
when the batter hits the ball into the air
What is the name of the New York baseball team?
Yankees
When were Steroids most used in baseball?
1990s - 2000s
Where does the batter stand?
A few inches off of home base
What does RBI stand for?
Runs Batted In
How many strikes before a batter is out?
3
How many innings are in a game?
9
Who scored the most home runs in a single game?
Jay Clarke
Where does the pitcher stand?
In front of the batter in the middle of the in-field
What does MLB stand for?
Major League Baseball
How many players are there in total on both teams on the field?
18
Which team starts first?
Visiting team
What is the difference between the original baseball bats and modern day bats?
original baseball bats were much heavier and larger.
What does a center fielder do?
Covers the middle in the outfield
How many MLB teams are there?
30
What is it called when a pitcher throws a pitch outside of the strike zone?
A Ball
What team did Jackie Robinson play for?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Were gloves always used in baseball? If not, when were gloves first used?
1 = No, 2 = 1875
What are the responsibilities of a short stop?
takes charge on balls hit in the air as well as communication among infielders
Who won the last MLB World Series?
Atlanta Braves
What is the 12-second rule?
When the pitcher must pitch within 12 seconds
How many runs is a grand slam worth?
4