Baseball for Brits

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What shape is the infield around which the "bases" are placed in a "baseball diamond"? An Isosceles Triangle Oblong Square Circular

2. How far is it from home plate to 1st base? 180 feet 100 feet 90 feet 150 feet

3. Using Pythagoras' Theory, can you tell me the minimum distance (in feet) of a direct throw by the catcher from behind home plate to 2nd base? 172 ft 127 ft 217 ft 712ft

4. What would any self-respecting fielder do with "a can of corn"? Eat it Catch it Throw it back in the crowd Share it

5. Where on a baseball field is "the hot corner"? Where the cheerleaders perform Tewkesbury 3rd base 1st base

6. Which baseball legend has a disease named after him? Babe Ruth Yogi Berra Harmon Killebrew Lou Gehrig

7. During the 20th century, teams from how many different countries won baseball's World Series? 1 2 4 3

8. Who or what are kept in the bullpen until required? Relief pitching staff Bulls Sports reporters Hotdog salesmen

9. The name of which famous actress is also a rarely used term for the "curve ball"? Betty Grable Jayne Mansfield Ava Gardner Marilyn Monroe

10. Why would you bring in the fireman? To close out the game To rescue the cat To put out a small fire To rope off the foul territory