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Quiz about Pitch  The Pilot
Quiz about Pitch  The Pilot

"Pitch" - The Pilot Trivia Quiz


This quiz is based on the pilot episode of the show about Major League Baseball's first female player.

A multiple-choice quiz by Shadowmyst2004. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
385,389
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
185
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ginny Baker becomes the first woman to play in Major League Baseball when she debuts for which team? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What team did Ginny make her debut against? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Was Ginny a starter or a reliever?

Answer: (1 word, Starter or Reliever)
Question 4 of 10
4. Which former "Saved by the Bell" star played the team captain? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What pitch was Ginny's secret weapon? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Amelia Slater, Ginny's manager, had never seen a baseball game in person before signing Ginny as a client.


Question 7 of 10
7. Ginny was sent back to the minors after her embarrassing first appearance.


Question 8 of 10
8. In which U.S. state did Ginny win a state title, while in she was in high school? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ginny's second appearance came against the San Francisco Giants. What happened to the first batter she faced? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Did Ginny win a game in the pilot?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ginny Baker becomes the first woman to play in Major League Baseball when she debuts for which team?

Answer: Padres

The Padres were once owned by Ray Croc, who was the key executive behind the McDonald's franchise. The Padres played their home games in San Diego at PetCo Park. Ginny Baker was played by Kylie Bunbury.
2. What team did Ginny make her debut against?

Answer: Dodgers

Only the Dodgers were an actual MLB team. The others play other sports in California. The show had the cooperation of MLB and was allowed to use real team names and trademarks during the first season.

She played against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the same team that Jackie Robinson (First black player to play in the majors) had debuted with. She walked the first batter she faced on four pitches, he advanced to third on a wild pitch. She then walked another batter on four pitches and let the runner score on another wild pitch. Her first 10 pitches were all balls and she asked the manager to pull her from the game.
3. Was Ginny a starter or a reliever?

Answer: Starter

Ginny was called up to make a spot start for the team in mid season. She was given #43 to wear for her start. "One up from Jackie" according to the team owner. The reference to Jackie being Jackie Robinson.
4. Which former "Saved by the Bell" star played the team captain?

Answer: Mark Paul-Gosselaar

He played Mike Lawson on this show. Lawson was the superstar catcher for the team. Ginny was a fan of his from her childhood and had his rookie card.
On "Saved by the Bell" he played Zack Morris.
5. What pitch was Ginny's secret weapon?

Answer: Screwball

Her father taught her to throw the screwball by using nectarines, so he could see where she was putting pressure on the ball. He taught her the special pitch because he knew she wouldn't be able to throw as hard of male pitchers once she was competing against grown men.
6. Amelia Slater, Ginny's manager, had never seen a baseball game in person before signing Ginny as a client.

Answer: True

She told the Padres general manager as much during a press conference. Amelia Slater was played by Ali Larter. The GM was played by Mark Consuelos.
7. Ginny was sent back to the minors after her embarrassing first appearance.

Answer: False

The team manager wanted to send her back because she wasn't ready. The team owner overrode the decision and demanded that Ginny would start again in five days.
8. In which U.S. state did Ginny win a state title, while in she was in high school?

Answer: North Carolina

She won the state championship game wearing a Mustangs jersey. After the game, a scout from the Padres asked for some of her time. This was shown in a flashback.
9. Ginny's second appearance came against the San Francisco Giants. What happened to the first batter she faced?

Answer: Ground out to shortstop

At the time, the Giants were in first place. Mike Lawson came out to the mound after she tossed two two balls to start the game. He gave a speech and walked back to the plate. She then tossed her first career strike.
10. Did Ginny win a game in the pilot?

Answer: Yes

They beat the Giants 4-3. She pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the sixth inning and picked up her first win. She tossed 95 pitches and left in the seventh inning while leading 4-3.
Source: Author Shadowmyst2004

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