Baseball on Other Planets Trivia Quiz

Answer: Atlanta Braves

A trip from Mercury, Alabama to the Atlanta Braves' ballpark is only about 165 miles (265 km), while driving to see the St. Louis Cardinals is more than twice that distance, and the Tampa Bay Rays (in St. Petersburg, Florida) and Houston Astros are further yet.

The Atlanta Braves have played in three primary ballparks in the first 60 years since moving to Atlanta in 1966. They began at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, where they played from 1966 to 1996; often nicknamed "The Launching Pad" for its high number of home runs, it was a multipurpose facility shared with the NFL's Falcons. In 1996, the stadium was converted into Centennial Olympic Stadium for the Summer Olympics, and after the Games it was rebuilt as Turner Field. Known as "The Ted," Turner Field served as the Braves' home from 1997 through 2016 and seated just over 50,000 fans after its baseball conversion. Following the 2016 season, the Braves moved to Truist Park (originally SunTrust Park), located in Cobb County just outside Atlanta. Opening in 2017, Truist Park is part of a modern mixed-use development called The Battery Atlanta.

Answer: Venus, Nebraska

Venus, Nebraska is approximately a 480 mile (772 km) drive to Denver, while the other Venus locations in Texas, Kentucky and Missouri are all considerably further.

The Colorado Rockies have played in two home ballparks in their first 30 years since joining Major League Baseball as an expansion team in 1993. In their inaugural seasons from 1993 to 1994, they played at Mile High Stadium, a large multipurpose venue shared with the NFL's Denver Broncos; its massive capacity allowed the Rockies to set early attendance records. In 1995, the team moved to their 'permanent' home, Coors Field, located in downtown Denver's Lower Downtown (LoDo) district. Known for its high altitude and hitter-friendly conditions, Coors Field quickly became one of baseball's most distinctive parks, featuring a seating capacity of just over 50,000.

Answer: Yes

The Cincinnati Reds have played in several ballparks throughout their long history, though their modern era centers on two primary stadiums. From 1970 to 2002, the team played at Riverfront Stadium (later known as Cinergy Field), a multipurpose facility shared with the NFL's Bengals during part of its lifespan. Known for its circular design and artificial turf, it was the home of the Reds' "Big Red Machine" teams of the 1970s.

In 2003, the Reds moved to Great American Ball Park, located along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati. Designed specifically for baseball, it features a more traditional layout and pays homage to the team's history with elements like smokestacks and riverboat imagery.

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

Located just north of Pittsburgh, the town of Mars, Pennsylvania is quite close to Cleveland with Cincinnati about twice as far away. Boston is pretty distant at 580 miles (933 km), but St. Louis is furthest at 620 miles (998 km) from Mars, PA.

The St. Louis Cardinals have played in a series of notable ballparks, particularly in their modern era. From 1920 to 1965, they played at Sportsman's Park, a historic stadium they shared for many years with the St. Louis Browns. In 1966, the team moved to Busch Memorial Stadium (often called Busch Stadium II), a multipurpose "cookie-cutter" facility that featured artificial turf and a circular design; it served as the Cardinals' home through the 2005 season. In 2006, the Cardinals opened a new Busch Stadium (often referred to as Busch Stadium III), located in downtown St. Louis near the Gateway Arch. Designed specifically for baseball, it features a more traditional style and modern amenities while honoring the team's long history.

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

From Jupiter, California, it is about a 740-mile (1,191 km) drive to visit the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, while to head north to see the Mariners in Seattle would be an 855-mile (1,376 km) drive.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have played in a single home ballpark since their establishment as an expansion team in 1998. They began play at Chase Field, located in downtown Phoenix, which was originally known as Bank One Ballpark. Notable for being one of the first stadiums built with a retractable roof and air conditioning, it was designed to make baseball playable in Arizona's extreme heat.

Answer: Los Angeles Angels (Anaheim, California)

That's right, Saturnians are irresistably drawn to the team with the 'rings' (Angel halos)! Saturn, Texas is just east of San Antonio, and the driving trip from there to Anaheim is 1,415 miles (2,277 km). Even at that staggering distance, the drives to the other three locations are longer!

The Los Angeles Angels have played in several ballparks since their establishment in 1961. In their inaugural season, they played at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles (not to be confused with the more famous Chicago ballpark), before moving to Dodger Stadium, where they shared the venue with the Dodgers from 1962 to 1965. In 1966, the team moved to their own stadium, Anaheim Stadium (later known as Edison International Field and Angel Stadium of Anaheim). Originally designed for baseball, it was briefly converted into a multipurpose facility to accommodate the NFL's Rams from 1980 to 1994 before being renovated back into a baseball-only park. Known simply as Angel Stadium, it is one of the oldest active ballparks in Major League Baseball.

Answer: True

Uranus Ridge is a geographical feature near Kellogg, Idaho, about 150 miles (241 km) from the Canadian border. The trip to Seattle is about 370 miles (595 km), and the next closest MLB ball park is nearly twice that distance away (Oakland, California).

The Seattle Mariners have played in two primary ballparks since joining Major League Baseball as an expansion team in 1977. From 1977 to 1999, they played in the Kingdome, a large domed, multipurpose stadium shared with the NFL's Seahawks. While it provided protection from Seattle's rainy weather, it was often criticized for its artificial turf and indoor atmosphere. In 1999, the Mariners moved to T-Mobile Park (originally Safeco Field), located near downtown Seattle. Designed as a baseball-specific stadium with a retractable roof, it combines an open-air feel with weather protection and quickly became known for its fan-friendly design and scenic views.

Answer: Minnesota Twins

The placement of Neptune within Iowa made all the difference in this one. Because of its proximity to Sioux City (in the northwestern part of the State), Minneapolis made for the nearest MLB city. Neptune, IA to the home of the Minnesota Twins is a trip of approximately 260 miles (418 km), while to go to see the next closest team (the Kansas City Royals) is just a little further at 310 miles (499 km).

The Minnesota Twins have played in three primary ballparks since relocating to Minnesota in 1961. From 1961 to 1981, they played at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, an outdoor venue where the team won its first World Series in Minnesota in 1965. In 1982, the Twins moved to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, an indoor, domed stadium known for its distinctive inflatable roof and artificial turf; it hosted the Twins' World Series championships there in 1987 and 1991. In 2010, the team opened Target Field, located in downtown Minneapolis. Designed as a modern, open-air ballpark that reflects traditional baseball aesthetics while offering updated amenities.

Answer: New York Yankees

Both venues are close, but it is 7 1/2 miles (12 km) from the home of the New York Yankees (Yankee Stadium on 161st Street) to the United Nations Building (at 405 E 42nd Street), while the distance is 8 3/4 miles (14 km) between the UN and the home of the New York Mets (Citi Field).

The original Yankee Stadium housed the New York Yankees from 1923 until 2008, at which point the franchise moved across the street to their new digs (keeping the same name). It set a record for the most expensive ballpark ever built at the time of its construction.

Answer: Miami Marlins

Vulcan, Alberta is located just south of Calgary, and the furthest ballpark can be found at the other end of the continent in Miami, Florida,approximately 2,945 miles (4,740 km) away.

The Miami Marlins have played in two primary ballparks since their establishment as an expansion team in 1993. Originally known as the Florida Marlins, they played from 1993 to 2011 at Joe Robbie Stadium (later known by several names, including Pro Player Stadium, Dolphins Stadium, and Sun Life Stadium), a multipurpose venue they shared with the NFL's Miami Dolphins. In 2012, the team moved into Marlins Park (renamed loanDepot park in 2021), located in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood on the site of the old Orange Bowl. Designed as a baseball-specific stadium with a retractable roof to handle South Florida's heat and rain, it features a modern design and a more intimate seating capacity.