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"? Oblong An Isosceles Triangle Circular Square

2. How far is it from home plate to 1st base? 100 feet 180 feet 150 feet 90 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"? Catch it Throw it back in the crowd Eat it Share it

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

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

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

8. Who or what are kept in the bullpen until required? Sports reporters Relief pitching staff Bulls 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 put out a small fire To rope off the foul territory To rescue the cat To close out the game